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Boulder’s “Awesome Oops”

Boulder Beer will be tapping a one of a kind brew on 2/2/12 at 4pm.  Dubbed an “awesome oops” this crazy concoction will never be available again because no one even knows exactly how it was made.  Boulder has a mistake at shift change to thank for this beer.  The first shift added 4,000 lbs of grain to a 50 barrel batch and unknowingly the second shift came in and added their own grain for a different beer to the same batch.  All this grain left brewers with a huge mess but they decided to make the best of it and added some hops.  The end result was a 12% ABV cross between Planet Porter and Mojo Risin’ Double IPA.

[Boulder Beer]

Posted in Beer News, Boulder Beer Company, Twisted Pine Brewing

Boulder, CO wants to encourage eating while drinking

We all know that eating while drinking can help to keep bad things from happening, but what if the law prevents it?  That is exactly what is being addressed in Boulder, CO.  Currently, laws require zoning for breweries, as well as wineries and distilleries, to estabilsh thier production and distribution facilities that does not allow food to be made on site.  Some breweries have found ways around this using catering companies or food trucks.  Twisted Pine and Boulder Beer have recieved permission from the city to serve food after a special review process.

It has been recommended by Boulder’s Planning Department that these codes be changed to allow on site restaurant operations for these facilities and is expected to go before the board on 10/20.

This would largely impact one of Boulder’s biggest craft breweries, Avery Brewing.  Avery wants to build a bigger facility in Boulder, including a restaurant, but if this change is not passed, he may be forced to move elsewhere.

Pic: Taco Mac/Terrapin Beer Dinner. Atlanta, GA

Posted in Boulder Beer Company, Coming Soon

Hoopla, A Deeper Look

A couple of days ago, I posted a video about a new beer that Boulder Beer Company is working on with Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident.  The beer is called Hoopla, a pale ale designed for warm weather.

Label:
Magic happened this year in Boulder, CO, when local music and local beer came together. In search of the perfect festival beer, our Boulder Beer brewers and avid homebrewer Kyle Hollingsworth, Keyboardist of the String Cheese Incident, joined creative forces. Imagination and improvisation flowed freely, and Hoopla was born.

Hoopla Pale Ale is dry-hopped with generous amounts of Glacier hops for a fruity, floral hop aroma and flavor that will have your taste buds dancing! Its lively hop character is wonderfully balanced with a crisp, clean finish from the unique blend of US and German grains, making Hoopla the perfect companion to festival season.

With  a similar passion for delectable brews and harmonious grooves, our brewers and Kyle Hollingsworth thank you for sharing the Hoopla experience with us.  We hope you and your friends enjoy our collaboration as much as we do. — Cheers!

Style: American Pale Ale
Hops: Glacier, Nugget, Centennial
Malts: Pale, CaraRed, Chocolate, Melanoidin
Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft.
Arrival: Mid May, 2011

5.7% ABV, 35 IBUs

For your listening pleasure, some String Cheese

Posted in Boulder Beer Company, Coming Soon

Hoopla & The String Cheese Incident

Boulder Beer Company is brewing up something new with Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident.  The beer is called Hoopla Pale Ale.  Full of Glacier hops & German and U.S. malts.  The resulting beer is a light, fruity, refreshing beer for summer.  Check out the Video of brew day.

Posted in Boulder Beer Company, Seasonal Return

SEASONAL RETURN: Boulder Mojo Risin

The imperial IPA by Boulder Beer Company has made it’s seasonal return.  Mojo Risin is the hoppiest beer in Boulder’s lineup.   It’s Mojo IPA with an extra kick.  Grab a glass and enjoy.

Commercial Description:
Only 120 precious barrels were brewed, adding more than half a ton of extra malt and twice the amount of Amarillo hops, so prepare your self for a full sensory explosion. The double dry-hop addition elevates the grapefruit-like aroma and flavor to an outrageous intensity, while the added malt raises the alcohol level from 7% all the way to 10% by volume.

Style: Imperial IPA

Taste Expectations: Citrus, & grapefruit hops.  Light sweet malts to finish. More aggressive than Mojo IPA.

Availability: 12oz/6pks. Draft.  January, Seasonally.

10% ABV

Posted in Boulder Beer Company, New Releases

Boulder Beer Co’s Obovoid

A limited release from Boulder Beer Company (Boulder, CO) is Obovoid.  Obovoid is oak aged oatmeal stout and is a limited seasonal release.

Commercial Description:
Brewed with an abundance of black and chocolate malts then aged on oak to add an earthy character.  Obovoid is a rich smooth stout with a creamy, off-white head.

Beer Rundown:
Style: Russian Imperial Stout (oak aged)
Hops: UK Progress, US Cascade, UK Fuggle
Malts: 80L Caramel, Roasted Barley, Black, Rolled Oats

Taste Expectations: Oats, coffee, chocolate. Oak lacing throughout the flavor.  Nice chocolate sweetness. A flavors play well together.

Availability: 12oz/6pks.  Draft. Oct-Dec. Limited seasonal.

6.8% ABV

40 IBU’s