Stoudts Brewing
Ex Gratia Benefits Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Another feel good beer story. Stoudt’s Brewing has created “Ex Gratia” benefitting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). The foundation began with Alex, a little girl diagnosed with childhood cancer. She created a lemonade stand in her front yard to raise money to give to doctors to help find a cure for children with cancer. One day she made a whopping $2000 dollars. Sadly, Alex lost the fight in 2004 at the age of 8.
The foundation is still active, helping raise money for cancer research. Enter Stoudt’s. Jodi Stoudt teamed up with Osteria in Philadelphia. Osteria provided Lemon marmalade, which Stoudts infused into the brewing of Karnival Kolsch. The result is a light, sweet, lemony beer great for summer, great for the cause.
The kegs will be distributed around Philadelphia. All proceeds be donated to ALSF. A pint will sell for about 8 dollars a glass; each keg raising about $1000 dollars. Check out the video about the beer. Ex Gratia is latin for “Of Favor.” (Love Jodi’s hat she’s wearing in the video BTW.)
Brotherly Suds 2: A Brewer’s Beer
Here are some more details on the sure to be tasty collaboration headed for Philly Beer Week in June, 2011. The name is Brotherly Suds 2.. The collab features Tom Kehoe (Yards), John Trogner (Troegs), Brent Kintzer (Stoudt’s), Bill Covaleski (Victory) and Gordon Grubb (Nodding Head). BS2 will be a lager – described by the group as a “brewer’s beer” not a beer geek beer. “A selfish beer.” Finding importance in layering flavors into the beer itself.
Brent Kintzer from Stoudt’s organized the collaborative and provided the equipment. The malt bill was designed by Trogner & Covaleski. The hops – Grubb & Kehoe. The crowning touch of history & brewing comes from the yeast. Fuhrmann & Schmidt Brewing Company was a Philly beer staple from 1906 until they closed their doors in 1975. Brotherly Suds 2 will feature Schmidt’s yeast, bridging Philadelphia brewing past, and present. The beer debuts June 3, 2011. Video via Susquehanna Live.
Brewing Up Brotherly Love
Bill Covaleski of Victory Brewing mentioned on Twitter merely a picture that had him, with the brewers of Troeg’s, Nodding Head, Yards, & Stoudt’s. The quote “brotherly suds a brewin, ^BC”
The only allusion to what could be up is potential a big collaboration for Philly Beer Week 2011.
I’m sure there’s more to the story…
Smooth Hoperator. Sade CD Not Included
Stoudt’s Brewing (Adamstown, PA) announced the return of “Smooth Hoperator,” their American style doppelbock next week. Smooth was first released in honor of Stoudt’s 20th anniversary in 2007. The dopple is a blend of German malts, American hops, & brewing love from Stoudt family.
About the beer:
This medium bodied, copper colored strong lager is in a class all by itself. First released in celebration of our 20th Anniversary. Ed Stoudt calls this beer an “American style Dopplebock.” He believes it to be the first high gravity lager brewed with German malts and American hops. This brew has a delicate malty palate up front, which is abruptly overshadowed by the dominating hop presence that can be attributed to the 1.5 lbs per barrel of hops added to this brew.
Style: Dopplebock
Hops: Amarillo (aroma) Summit (bittering)
Malts: 2 Row, Vienna, & More
Taste Expectations: Sweet malts. Biscuit & caramel. Hops of grapefruit & pine. A blend of IPA & malty bock.
Availability: 12oz/6pks. Draft.
7% ABV
Song in your head now? Indulge —> Smooth Operator
New in Bottle – Stoudts Karnival Kolsch
Stoudts Brewing from Adamstown, Pennsylvania just released a new seasonal that pairs well with this warmer weather. Karnival Kolsch is German style ale, brewed with German malts and hops. The kolsch style was first brewed in Cologne, Germany, and is still a bit of a rare brew. Not a lot of brewers make it. Lighter in body and bitterness than your standard German lagers, you’ll find kolschs to be clean, light straw yellow, and crisp, with some hop character. You might even detect some sweet tones in the finish.
Karnival Kolsch has some fruity, sweet tones in it’s palette. Its very balanced and crisp. It’s a session beer (less than 5% ABV) so it’s easy to drink a few in a row. Kolsch is a great beer in warm weather. (Did I mention that?)
Ingredients-
Hops – Hallertau (German Noble Hop)
Malts – Red Wheat
4.8% ABV
22 IBU’s (Low bitter)
Availability – March-May. 12oz/6pks & Draft
Fun Fact – Karnival Kolsch uses a top fermenting ale yeast, but is also lagered at a colder temp. Gives this beer a smoother palette and mouthfeel.
