Redhook
Redhook Adds Bombers
Redhook Brewing is expanding their 22oz bottle lineup. Expect to see ESB, IPA, and Pilsner arrive in the larger bottle format soon. In October, Winterhook.
“We’re thrilled to expand our offering of beers available in 22 ounce bottles,” said Greg Deuhs, Redhook brewmaster. “They’re great for times when you want more Redhook beer than the standard 12oz bottle, or for those occasions when you’re feeling generous and want to share with your friends.”
About these beers:
Pilsner – 5.2% ABV: Czech out Redhook’s newest brew. Redhook Pilsner is crisp, golden lager that is modeled after those historic beers originally made in Plzeň, Czechoslovakia. Redhook Pilsner’s maltiness is offset by a medium dose of Saaz hops and finishes with a clean, bright, thirst-quenching quality. A great “session” lager for when you’ve got a long day ahead of drinking.
ESB – 5.8% ABV. Brewed in the style of a traditional British ESB (Extra Special Bitter), we’ve been making ESB continuously since 1987, and it’s now the benchmark for the Amber beer category. Despite having “bitter” in its name, Redhook ESB is really not that bitter at all. This brew is all about the balance of caramel malt sweetness completed by spicy, citrusy hops.
IPA – 6.5% ABV. The generous addition of hops both during and at the end of the fermentation process (dry-hopping) gives our India Pale Ale its characteristic bitterness and piney citrus aroma and flavor. The medium body, crisp finish, and moderate alcohol and IBU levels makes this one of America’s most drinkable and best-selling IPAs.
Redhook Black Krystall Vice Sounds Very World Of Warcraft
Did the the World Of Warcraft reference make you click the article? Be honest. Redhook Brewing (Portsmouth, NH) has a Black Krystall Vice Ale in the works. Draft only at the moment. Part of the Brewery Backyard Series. Here’s your dork moment for the day. Don’t ask me how I know this. I just do.
5.9% ABV
Redhook’s Down Under Stout
Redhook Brewing has a Blueline Series of beers, all dark, appearing in bombers throughout the year. First in the series was Dunkelweizen, already available. Down Under Stout will join the series this year.
Label:
A smooth and creamy brew that is loosely modeled after Australian and sweeter styled stouts. Brewed with plenty of specialty malts, this stout is dark in color with a rich and decadent taste.
Style: Stout
Availability: 220z bombers, Draft. Blueline series small batch release.
7% ABV
Redhook Turns The Big 3-0
Redhook Brewing was founded in 1981 in Seattle, Washington by Paul Shipman and Gordon Bowker. Since the brewery’s inception, Redhook has grown to be distributed in 48 states. 2011 marks Redhook’s 30th year, marked with a special release. Extra Special Ale celebrates their big 3-0.
Label:
A highly modified version of ESB that replicates the flavor profile of Redhook Ale in the Early 80s, lovingly referred to by Seattle locals as “Banana Beer.” A Belgian yeast strainis used to create these spicy banana notes. This special brew has a deep red color, bold hops, and rich malty body.
Availability: 22oz bottles, some draft.
6.5% ABV
Late Harvest’s New Look
Redhook Brewing is sprucing up their bottles & artwork in 2011. Here’s a sneak peak at Late Harvest’s new 2011 image. If I calculate correctly, this is the 3rd update in the last few years.
Late Harvest is a brown ale first brewed in 2005, and available seasonally from August through October.
5.9% ABV
Redhook Brewing Gets A New Look
This year, Redhook Brewing celebrates 30 years of brewing. In their 30th year, Redhook is deciding to unveil a new look.
What you need to know:
Redhook first starting brewing in 1981. It’s not just the labels that will be spruced up. Expected bottle caps, packing, even the bottles.
A quote from Robert Rentsch, brand manager of Redhook:
“There seems to be a movement within the craft beer community where a lot of breweries are trying to ‘out craft’ each other. Redhook isn’t about that. Of course we’re brewing great beer, but we’re just as interested in having a great time. We think our new look reflects our personality well.”
Full Press Release
Woodinville, Wash. — March 14, 2011. This month, Redhook Brewery, one of the nation’s founding domestic craft brewers, is celebrating its 30th birthday by unveiling a new look, including bottles, labels, bottle caps and packaging.
The new look is all part of Redhook’s effort to get back to its roots. “There seems to be a movement within the craft beer community where a lot of breweries are trying to ‘out craft’ each other,” said Robert Rentsch, brand manager of Redhook Brewery. “Redhook isn’t about that. Of course we’re brewing great beer, but we’re just as interested in having a great time. We think our new look reflects our personality well.”
The Beginning
Just like other pioneering brands such as Starbucks and Microsoft, Redhook was born out of the energy and spirit of the 80’s. In 1981, founders Paul Shipman and Gordon Bowker (who happened to be a co-founder of Starbucks) thought the people of Seattle deserved their own beer; one that offered more flavor than the lighter tasting domestics and imports that were available at the time.
Redhook started brewing beer out of a converted transmission shop in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. After achieving local success with Ballard Bitter (known today as Long Hammer IPA) and ESB, Redhook became the first nationally distributed craft beer brand. Then came the identity crisis. “We realized we weren’t celebrating the big personality that Redhook is in the way it deserved to be celebrated,” said Rentsch.
The Evolution
After some soul-searching over a few beers, Redhook decided it needed its exterior to match its personality. The new look includes:
Packaging/Labels: Easy-to-spot labels and packaging across all Redhook beers helps consumers quickly grab and go in the beer aisle. Every beer style is identified by a unique color scheme and Redhook’s simple beer-o-meter on the side helps pick between refreshing, smooth, bold, or dark.
Bottle/Bottle Caps: To go back to basics, Redhook created a no-frills bottle, while the bottle caps all depict iconic images and phrases of Redhook’s colorful 30–year history, so you can drink while you reminisce. Genius.
About Redhook
Redhook was born out of the energy and spirit of the early 80’s in the heart of Seattle. While the term didn’t exist at the time, Redhook became one of America’s first “craft” breweries. From a modest start in a former transmission shop in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard, to the current breweries in Woodinville, Wash. and Portsmouth, N.H., Redhook has become one of America’s most recognized craft breweries. While Redhook has “grown up” over the past 30 years, one thing has never changed — it’s still brewing great beers like ESB, Long Hammer IPA, Copperhook, and seasonal brews. Most importantly, Redhook makes sure it has fun doing it. Redhook’s beers are available in both draught and bottles and are distributed nationally through a network of wholesale distributors. For more information, visit www.redhook.com
Redhook Mudslinger Ale
Redhook Brewing is one of the largest craft brewers in the United States. This spring, Redhook’s nut brown ale returns as Mudslinger, first brewed in 2010. It’s a nice seasonal transition – not too dark, and not too light. Same as the weather.
Commercial Description:
Mudslinger is a Nut Brown Ale with a Medium body and a fresh aroma. Its malty flavor is layered with light chocolate, caramel, brown sugar and a hint of vanilla. Six barley malts and two hop varieties result in a surprisingly smooth, well balanced dark beer.
Style: English Brown Ale
Hops: Willamette, Northern Brewer
Malts: Two row pale, Munich, Caramel, Chocolate, Black, and a touch of Roasted Barley
Taste Expectations: Nutty, roasty malts, with hints of chocolate & brown sugar. Vanilla.
Food Pairings: Grilled meats, stews, fowl, and even smoked oysters or salmon.
Availability: 12oz/6pks. Draft. Spring seasonal.
5.8% ABV
