Weyerbacher
White Castle will soon sell their own branded house beer
The next time Harold and Kumar go to White Castle, they might be able to snag a pint of White Castle Beer as well. The famous burger chain is teaming up with Weyerbacher Brewing on the new burger paired beer.
According to Weyerbacher, early pilot batches were a Kolsch, leading us to believe the launch beer will resemble the same style.
The yet-to-be-named beer is slated to be on tap at White Castle’s nearly 400 restaurants in 13-states, as well as in package at grocery stores where White Castle frozen products are sold. Additionally, states that have frozen White Castle at retail will sell the beer, bringing full distribution area to exceed the 13 states where their restaurants are found.
A spokesperson for White Castle said a timeline for the White Castle beer release has not been set. Distribution of the burger beer will be handled by Weyerbacher Brewing’s distributors.
A few other major restaurant chains have gone into the branded beer business. Last fall, IHOP brewed a very limited release beer with Keegan Ales, brewed with their famed pancake batter. I
In December, Taco Bell announced that Big City Bell, a pilsner brewed with Anheuser-Busch’s Blue Point Brewing, would be available at their New York City’s new Cantina locations.
Most recently, Hershey’s Chocolate partnered with America’s oldest brewery, Yuengling, to create Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter hitting select taps in October.
More to follow…
Weyerbacher Brewing files for Chapter 11
Easton, Pennsylvania based Weyerbacher Brewing has filed for Chapter 11. The brewery has sold a majority stock of the brewery to a private equity firm.
1518 Holdings LLC now holds a 55% majority stake in the brewery, a Philadelphia based firm that has a non-existent Google footprint. Going forward, Weyerbacher will undergo a series of changes. Josh Lampe, the son of the Weyerbacher co-founder will become the president of the brewery as a part of the restructuring.
According to Weyerbacher, the brewery is looking to add some contract brewing in order to make full use of the $2 million dollar brewing system the brewery installed in 2015. With this new cash infusion and future contract partners, Weyerbacher will be doubling their production in 2019.
Additionally, the brewery will add new locations presumably in Philadelphia or the immediate area, joining their two current locations, Easton and New Hope at the Ferry Market. Also, expect an expanded spirits lineup from the brewery’s distillery.
“We’re going to respect all of the tradition of Weyerbacher while continuing the work we’ve done over the last few years to keep innovating and creating great beer.” – Josh Lampe, Incoming Weyerbacher president
Weyerbacher started in 1995 by Dan Weirback in downtown Easton, Pennsylvania. The brewery currently has 30 full-time, and 20 part-time employees. Weirback will continue to consult as he has for the last 3 years.
Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale is back on summer shelves
Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale is available once again ahead of the fall season.
In a fast paced world of seasonals and one-off releases, tried and true beers like Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin – incidentally one of the most popular of its style, has found earlier and earlier release dates over the past few years.
This 8.0% ABV pumpkin ale is the mother of all pumpkin ales. It is heartier, spicier and more “caramelly” and “pumpkiny” than its faint brethren! We have added lots of pumpkin along with cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of cardamom and clove, giving this beer a spicy, full-bodied flavor.
Imperial Pumpkin and Southern Tier’s Pumking are typically the first pumpkin beers on shelves, even when there are plenty of pool days left.
Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale is available in 12-ounce bottles and draft, seasonally.
Style: Pumpkin Beer
Hops: Simcoe
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. July- November, Seasonal.
8% ABV
Molé Beer: Weyerbacher Sunday Mole Stout
Weyerbacher Sunday Mole Stout is a new imperial stout with a twist, joining the Pennsylvania brewery’s arsenal.
The foundation for this beer is the same imperial stout found in Sunday Morning Stout, minus the barrel aging. The stout has been nuanced with cocoa nibs and powder, cinnamon, a big pepper blend, and coffee. The end result is a beer that resembles traditional molé: coffee, chocolate heat, and a hint of smoke.
This brew captures everything you’d expect from a traditional molé – coffee, chocolate, heat and smokiness.
Weyerbacher Sunday Mole Stout is available in 12 ounce bottles.
Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee, Chocolate, Chili Peppers, Cinnamon)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Debut: September, 2016
11.3% ABV
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Weyerbacher 21
Weyerbacher Line St Pilsner
Weyerbacher Line St Pilsner
Weyerbacher Double IPA kicks off new hoppy series
Weyerbacher Double IPA #1 kicks off a new IPA series from the Easton, Pennsylvania brewery.
The new series will feature four different IPAs each year. The fall and winter releases will be imperial IPA, while spring and summer releases will be single IPAs.
Weyerbacher Double IPA #1 uses Cascade, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops.
Complex and refreshing, this brew has a piney and herbal aroma. Tropical fruit and berry mesh with citrus notes to create a well-rounded profile.\
Weyerbacher Double IPA #1 has hit the tap room, and is available now in Connecticut, upstate New York,North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Florida, Maryland, Michigan and New Jersey.
Style: Imperial IPA
Hops: Cascade, Simcoe, Mosaic
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Limited release.
Release: Late October, 2015
9% ABV