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Troegs Nebulous Joins Splinter Series

Troegs Nebulous Barrel Aged Triple Ale

Troegs Brewing (Hershey, PA) Splinter Series grows with the coming addition of Nebulous Barrel Aged Triple Ale. The brewery is taking another offering, LaGrave Tripel Ale, refermented it with Brettanomyces yeast, then barrel aged it.

Nebulous begins its journey with a vague sense of direction, but with a specific destination in mind. Originating from the roots of LaGrave, this barrel-aged Triple Ale was re-fermented with Brettanomyces to release a subtle tartness punctuated with hints of vanilla, toasted coconut, and wet hay. Bottle conditioned and highly carborated, simply pop the cork, pour into a chalice and savor!

Troegs Nebulous will be released in 12.7oz bottles.

Style: Belgian-style Tripel (w/ Brett. Barrel Aged)
Availability: 12.7oz Bottles
Arrival: TBA

?? ABV

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Troegs Scratch #131: Belgian-Style Brown

On Thursday (1/23),  Troeg’s Brewing (Hershey, PA) will release Scratch #131 – Belgian-style Brown Ale.

Its flavor originates in the Abbey Ale yeast strain, which produces a distinctive fruity character akin to dried dark fruit. On your palate, traces of toffee, chocolate, caramel, and dark rum appear as well as delicate spices, roasted nuts, and lightly toasted grains. The addition of Belgian Candi sugar and cane sugar bolsters the ale’s sweetness.

Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale (w/ Candi Sugar)
Availability: Draft only.  One-time release.
Release: 1/23/14

8.3% ABV, 19 IBUs

 

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It’s Nugget Nectar Season Again

Troeg’s Brewing (Hershey, PA) has released their highly sought after Nugget Nectar Bottles have shown up across Central Pennsylvania. f Distribution should continue throughout the week to all regions in which the brewery distributes.

With a heady collection of American hops, Nugget Nectar will rekindle your romance with the intense pucker your palate has come to expect from this bold Imperial Amber Ale. Drenched with a healthy dose of the freshest hops we’re able to source, Nugget Nectar is further intensified with additional whole flower Nugget cones added to our hopback vessel. The result is an explosive hop experience that will deliver hopheads to nirvana!

StyleRed Ale
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Drafty

7.5% ABV

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Troegs Bourbon Barrel Troegenator To Be Bottled

Troegs Brewing (Hershey, PA) released Bourbon Barrel-Aged Troegenator in early 2013. You might now it as Scratch #87. If you got a taste of it and loved it, good news.

The brewery has announced they will be bottling it for the first time. Bourbon Barrel aged Troegenator has spent six months aging in Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels. Troegs will soon bottle it in 750ml corked & caged bottles. ‘

…Troegenator has emerged as a lush Double Bock with undertones of vanilla, oak, and toasted coconut amid a warm blanket of tangy bourbon notes…

The first round will be available for purchase at the brewery to go, or for on site consumption. In September, Troegs will ship it throughout their distribution footprint.

Troegs Bourbon Barrel Troegenator should become an annual release each year in the fall.

Style: Doppelbock (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 750ml bottles, Corked & Caged
Arrival: January (Brewery Only) Distribution (September)

10% ABV

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Chocolate and Raspberries Collide in Troegs “Jovial”

Troegs Brewing is planning a new dessert imperial stout in bottles. Chocolate and raspberries become one in Troegs Jovial.

The base beer for Jovial is an imperial stout brewed with dark chocolate and raspberries. Troegs fermented Jovial with a Belgian yeast, for an additional flavor twist.

Jovial is an enticing Imperial Stout fermented with Belgian yeast and brewed with dark chocolate and tart raspberry. Brimming with optimism, Jovial reveals its enduring charm and infinite merriment with each passing sip.This beer is highly carbonated: Hold chalice and pour into center of the glass to release the yeast’s complex character.

Troegs Jovial Stout will be bottled in 375ml bottles. Release details to be announced soon.

Style: Belgian Imperial Stout (w/ Dark Chocolate, Raspberries)
Availability: 375ml Bottles.
Arrival: TBA

10% ABV

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Troeg’s Scratch #125 Released

Troeg’s Brewing (Hershey, PA) releases Scratch #125 today.  This release is a Cranberry Porter.

Since the cranberry resonates with so many people during this time of year, we thought, “Why not brew a cranberry beer?” Typically, cranberries are viewed as too bitter and sour to eat raw. However, this magic ingredient lends a pleasant tart, fruity finish and complements the roasty character of this robust porter, giving Scratch #125 a simple yet festive charm.

Style: Porter (w/ Cranberries)
Availability: Draft only. One time release

7.4% ABV

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A Brewery Tour From Troegs [VIDEO]

Why work? Tour a brewery.

Troegs is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania. If the wind is right, you can smell chocolate being made and and the sweet smell of beer. Amazing right?