Topic Archives: Belgian Golden Ales
Stone Stochasticity Addition: Hibiscusity
Stone Brewing Co. (Escondido, CA) will expand their Stochasticity Project releases with Hibiscusity Belgian-style Ale. Stone created the Stochasticity Project under the pseudonym Koochevagner (a play on the last name of two founders of the company). Taking the Stone name away, it allowed the brewery some freedom to create as they see fit. For instance, this release, a Belgian inspired beer brewed with hibiscus and orange peel.
When the warmth of summer lifts mercury toward the triple digits, many seek refreshment from “lawnmower beers” (aka—the fizzy, yellow, tasteless, cut-rate, industrialized facsimile of Pilsner we have all come to know and revile). In pushing the beer envelope, we aim to advance imbibers’ options for something far beyond run-of-the-mill with this immensely flavorful alternative. As original as the tongue-twisting name we coined far it, this robust Belgian-style ale is brewed with wheat and rendered optimal for summer with the addition of orange peel and hibiscus, bringing forth floral and citrus notes against a brilliant pink hue.
Stone Stochasticity Hibiscusity will be available in 22oz bombers, and draft.
Style: Belgian-Style Golden Ale (w/ Hibiscus Flower, Orange Peel)
Availability: 22oz Bombers
Arrival: TBA
8.6% ABV
Sam Adams “Brewlywed at the Brewery” Returns
Jim Koch and Sam Adams are bringing back “Brewlywed at the Brewery” on June 18th.
The bash sees couples at tie the knot at Sam Adam’s Jamaica Plain beer garden. A Justice of the Peace is on hand to perform the ceremonies. Koch will even join the wedding party if you so desire.
In addition to the nuptials, the brewery releases around 200 cases of Brewlywed Ale. The Belgian-style ale is corked & caged in Sam Adams elegant black bottle format with a champagne cork.
In 2013, the brewery says six couples got married at the event.
Bells Kicks Off New Series Based on Holst’s “The Planets” [UPDATED]
English composer Gustav Holst is best known for his orchestral suite “The Planets.” The piece was first conceived in 1913, thanks to his interest in astrology. Mars was the first to be written, with Mercury completed in 1915. (Don’t go looking for Pluto.)
Bell’s Brewery is a fan of Holst too, kicking off a new series dedicated to each piece. Mercury being the last composed, but appears fourth in the composition.
This is one of a seven part series inspired by Gustav Holst’s musical composition, “The Planets.” Strap in and embark on a flavor tour of our solar system – in the order of Holst’s piece, Mars To Neptune.
Bell’s Mercury The Winged Messenger Belgian-Style Ale will be available in 12oz bottles.
Style: Belgian-Style Ale
Availability: 12oz Bottles
Arrival: TBA
4.8% ABV
Update 6/6: 6 packs and draft will ship to all of Bell’s states starting in August with Mercury The Winged Messenger Belgian-Style Ale. The final release will drop in July, 2015. The rundown is as follows:
“Mars, The Bringer of War” – Double IPA (August, 2014)
“Venus, The Bringer of Peace” – A Blonde Ale brewed with honey, apricot, vanilla and cardamom (ETA October, 2014)
“Mercury, The Winged Messenger” – A Belgian Single (ETA December, 2014)
“Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity” – A malt forward Brown Ale (ETA February, 2015)
“Saturn, The Bringer of Old Age” – A Bourbon Barrel-aged Barleywine (ETA April, 2015)
“Uranus, The Magician” – Black Double IPA (ETA June, 2015)
“Neptune, The Mystic” – A beer inspired by Dr. Bell’s Medicinal Stout, one of Larry Bell’s homebrews that also helped inspire Eccentric Ale. (July, 2015)
Perennial Aria
Perennial Aria, a year round offering by the brewery.
A Belgian style ale that pours bright with an egg shell cap that leaves sticky lacing above the sunset orange color. Our primary Belgian yeast strain is accompanied by Brettanomyces Bruxellensis for two fermentations that create deeper aromatics of stone fruit and farmhouse pollen and flavors of honey and green tea. Perennial Artisan Ales is a small batch craft brewery dedicated to producing unique, premium beers. Our beers are brewed with the experimental, seasoned craft beer drinker in mind.
Style: Belgian Golden Ale
Availability: 750ml bottles. Year round.
7.2% ABV
Flying Dog Belgian Devil Hits Shelves August 1st
Belgian Devil, 1 of only 3 of Flying Dog’s Brewhouse Rarities beers to be bottled, will hit shelves on August 1, 2013. This Belgian Golden Ale is an August release featuring aromas and flavors of peach, pear, apple, banana, and spices. Expect to see it in all areas Flying Dog distributes.
Style: Belgian Golden Ale
Availability: 22oz bottles, draft
Arrival: August 2013
8.5% ABV
Lazy Magnolia’s New Seasonal: Backwoods Belgian
Lazy Magnolia (Kiln, MS) is debuting a new summery, Belgian influenced offering – Backwoods Belgian. This new Belgian golden ale gets its deep south twist with the addition of honeysuckle. According to the brewery reps, it’s one of the best seasonals to date.
Look for Backwoods Belgian in 12oz/4 packs, and Draft, and the Lazy Dozen Variety Pack.
Style: Belgian-Style Golden Ale
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft
Arrival: Late May, 2013
8.5% ABV
The Bruery’s 5 Golden Rings Debuts Today
The fifth edition of The Bruery’s 12 Days Of Christmas is 5 Golden Rings. Each release is meant to drink fresh, or cellar until the last one is released (12 Drummers Drumming).
The fifth verse of out “Twelve Beers Of Christmas” saga incorporates sweet, cake-like spice inot a rich and robust golden ale. Happy Holidays!
Style: Belgian Golden Ale (w/ Pineapple Juice)
Availability: 750 ml bottles, Draft. One Time Brew
Arrival: 11/2/12
11.5% ABV
Series Recap:
4 Calling Birds – Belgian Strong Ale, with spices. 11% ABV
3 French Hens – Belgian Strong Ale, partially oak aged, 10% ABV
2 Turtle Doves – Belgian Dark Ale w/ cocoa nib & pecans, 12% ABV
Partridge in a Pear Tree – Quadrupel, 11% ABV
