Topic Archives: Organic
Peak Brewing’s Noir IPA
The second release in Peak Brewing’s bomber series is set for release soon. Following King Crimson, is “Hop Noir.” Hopefully you’ve guessed the style of beer – Black IPA. (Or for the beer nerds – American Black Ale.) 100% organic from the ground up.
About Hop Noir:
Hop Noir is a delectable Black IPA, dripping with piney, aromatic Centennial hops. The malt base is dark and rich, anchored by organic black malt. The provides a strong foundation for the extravagant kettle hopping and dry-hopping that this beer experiences. Enjoy with a night light.
Availability: 22oz bombers, draft. Small batch seasonal release.
Arrival: Late April-May, 2011
8.2% ABV
NEW RELEASE: Peak Brewing Simcoe Spring Ale
The newest seasonal from Peak Organic Brewing Company is now arriving on shelves. This spring offering by the brewery is a pale ale obviously featuring a beer geek favorite hop – the mighty simcoe. The simcoe hops were grown organically by a brewery friend in Washington state. It’s the 4th edition of the seasonal releases by Peak.
From Peak:
It’s a classic pale ale, single-hopped and dry-hopped with Simcoe hops, which provide unique pine and apricot notes. Cold fermenting gives the beer a crisp, dry finish, so the hops really pop. It’s been an honor working with our friends and farmers Jason, Brad, Patrick, Darren, Mike and Pat to bring these incredible new hop varieties to life in an organically-grown, pure format.
Style: American Pale Ale
Taste Expectations: Big simcoe hop nose, citrusy, clean. Hop flavor is bright with a nice hop finish.
Availability: 12oz/6pks. Draft. Spring seasonal.
5.2% ABV
NEW RELEASE: Sierra Nevada Estate Homegrown Ale
Sierra Nevada is easily one of the most environmentally conscious breweries in the United States. Based in Chico, California, Sierra is mostly solar powered, owns a rail spur, and now has released it’s first 100% certified organic beer – “Estate Homegrown Ale”. All the ingredients are grown on site at the brewery. Currently Sierra Nevada has close to 50 acres in which they grow barley and hops. Hops include Citra, Cascade & Chinook. Estate Ale is “wet hopped” with hops picked fresh on brew day.
Commercial Description:
Here in the sun-drenched fields of California’s North Valley, the black soil is rich with promise. In winter, rows of barley seed are laid in the freshly tilled dirt. In spring, trellises are set for hops. From our fields comes a remarkable homegrown ale, made with organic wet hops and barley grown at our brewery here in Chico and one of the few estate-made ales produced anywhere in the world! This Estate Ale is rich with the flavors of the valley–featuring hops with earthy, grapefruit-like flavors and layered spicy aromas and barley with mild sweetness and smooth, toasted flavors. Together, these crops grow alongside the brewery to make a truly unique brew. Enjoy!
Style: American IPA
Taste Expectations: Fresh hop aroma, with wet juicy floral & grapefruit hop flavor. Slightly spicy, with a touch of sweet caramel malt balance.
Availability: 750 ML Capped & Waxed Bottles.
6.7% ABV
NEW BREWER: Napa Smith Brewing
Now available in Atlanta are beers from Napa Smith Brewery in Napa, California. The launch brings 3 beers in tow, one of them a hoppy certified organic IPA.
History:
Life is meant to be experienced to the fullest, and that means the constant search for new and better things: whether it is the perfect wave, a newly discovered forest, a secret trout stream, a Montana sunset, or whatever you want it to be. It is about having great meals with good friends, and having a party. It is about having fun.
The Smith family loves life. We decided that what the world really needed was a great beer that makes food taste better. A beer that you can be proud to serve at dinner with friends and family.
We set out to make a beer that paired well with all food types. We asked ourselves the age old question, “What wine do you serve with shrimp?”, and came up with the answer. “You don’t serve wine with shrimp; you serve BEER with shrimp, because it tastes great with them.” So we got to thinking that we should make beers that not only taste great all by themselves, but go with a variety of foods as well. We also believe in cooking with beer, just like wines offer flavors and textures to sauces, beer can do the same thing.
We wanted to make a family of beers that you can enjoy on a fishing trip with your friends, your next football party, or can serve on a linen table cloth at a black tie affair. After much experimentation (and a lot of tasting), we have come up with beers that meet these challenges.
We are dedicated to producing the highest quality beer in the craft brewing industry, and are insistent on using only the finest ingredients to assure this.
We were aware of the challenge that we were taking on when we used the word “Napa” in the name of the brewery. The Napa Valley has developed a well deserved reputation for producing fine wine; and a lot of hard work, artistry and craftsmanship has gone into the development of that reputation. We are committed to producing a beer that is worthy of the Napa reputation for fine food and beverages.
The Napa Smith Brewery was able to woo Don Barkley, a Master Brewer with over 30 years experience in the craft brewing industry, to join us in our undertaking. Don joined us because he too believed in the concept,that beer should pair well with food, and shared in the dream of turning the concept into a reality.
Napa Smith is owned and operated by family and friends, only. Our sons and daughters work daily to bring you this fine line of beers. You can talk to any one of us, at any time, and, should you decide to visit us at the Brewery, we will gladly drop what we are doing and show you around
We hope that you will try our beers and enjoy them as we do. Please remember, always drink responsibly, and let moderation be your guide.
Launch Beers:
Amber Ale – 5.75% ABV. Lots of caramel malt in this amber. It’s definitely malt forward. Bready, some grassy hops.
Lost Dog – Red Ale, 7.2% ABV. Some fruity sweetness. Flavors of caramel & vanilla appear, followed by some light citrus hops.
Organic IPA – 7.1% ABV. Hops are piney. Also perhaps some light citrus. Malts – caramel, even some toffeee. A balanced American IPA.
Availability: 12 oz bottles. Future draft offerings..
