Otter Creek Brewing has acquired The Shed Restaurant in Stowe, VT. Otter Creek will acquire the recently closed The Shed Brewery and all of The Shed beers as well, effective immediately. The Shed’s brewing equipment will be transferred to Middlebury, VT Continue Reading →
Terrapin’s tribute to Brittney Fox Watts is now available. Free Spirit celebrates the life of Brittney Fox Watts who past away in July, 2011. This farmhouse ale captures the “free spirit” of an individual who touched quite a Continue Reading →
What do Rogness Brewery, Circle Brewing Company, Austin Beerworks, Adelbert’s Brewery, Black Star Co-Op, Hops and Grains Brewing, and Twisted X have in common? They are all breweries that opened or will open in Austin, TX in 2011. Yes, Austin, Continue Reading →
Firestone Walker’s Brewmaster Matt Brynildson likes to push the boundaries of beer and this year’s 15th Anniversary Ale will be no exception. XV will be a complex, but balanced ale that is a combonation of eight beers that is the Continue Reading →
The name change is official – Iron City Brewing is now Pittsburgh Brewing Company. The brewery announced on Facebook today that they have switched over to the new name, logo, etc.
Otter Creek Brewing has acquired The Shed Restaurant in Stowe, VT. Otter Creek will acquire the recently closed The Shed Brewery and all of The Shed beers as well, effective immediately. The Shed’s brewing equipment will be transferred to Middlebury, VT which is the current home to Otter Creek and Wolaver’s.
Brian Walsh, President of Otter Creek Brewing Co. said, “We are extremely proud that Ken and Kathy Strong have entrusted their beer brands and the rich heritage of The Shed Brewery to us. We look forward to working with them as ongoing ambassadors for Shed Mountain Ale and the entire brand family. The Shed family is a Vermont treasure. Otter Creek Brewing is proud to be able to continue the brewing history of The Shed.”
Ken Strong said today, “Kathy and I are very pleased that Otter Creek Brewing, a Vermont brewer, was willing to assume the operation of The Shed Brewery and brands. It is terrific that Shed Mountain Ale will continue to be brewed and served throughout Vermont.” As for future plans to reopen The Shed Restaurant Ken Strong said, “We are continuing to evaluate choices and locations to reopen The Shed as soon as possible.”
It’s better to just read the press release on this one…the brewery is based in Massachusetts.
BLATANT Brewery is a beer production company. Founded by Matthew Steinberg.
Founded in 2010, BLATANT Brewery, LLC is an exciting new beer company offering local and regional markets an exceptional selection of beers. BLATANT beers are forceful but never forced. Like our people and company, these beers are dynamic and creative. We work with the beer on its terms, nurturing and developing its unique personality and taste. We are true artisans and we craft a flavorful and vibrant drinking experience for not only the fanatical beer geek, but the everyday beer drinker as well.
Only a true artisan can craft a flavorful and vibrant drinking experience.
No shortcuts. We pay extra attention to what goes in.
We smell, taste and study each of our choice ingredients.
Blatant is new. We aren’t.
We have been in the brewing business for many years–this experience, time and energy spent has earned us a reputation that is highly regarded in the craft beer industry.
These days all the BLATANT beers are brewed exclusively by Matthew at Just Beer, Inc. in Westport, MA. We are very proud to be brewing our beers at such an amazing facility. Some call this contract brewing, some call it a beer marketing company, and some folks have called it gypsy brewing. Not sure I want to be called a gypsy, so we call it brewing beer at a host brewery. Kind of like the sound of that, don’t ya? Well… so do we.
Matthew has been brewing craft beer for 15 years. He has worked in many sectors of the industry, including small brewpubs, a large brewpub chain, a large craft brewer, a contract brewery, and most recently a start-up craft brewery. Matthew has received numerous accolades, several beer industry medals, and has earned a reputation for creating high quality and remarkable beers.
While working as head brewer at Offshore Ale Company on Martha’s Vineyard (‘03-‘07), Matthew designed and brewed many world class beers, earning him a reputation as a creative and innovative brewer. He also designed and managed the production and sales of two bottled products for Offshore Ale Co., which were brewed at Casco Bay Brewing Company in Portland, Maine. During his tenure, production of the bottled beer increased from 2000 cases in year one to over 20,000 by year three.
As the Director of Operations for a start-up craft brewery, Mayflower Brewing Company (’07-’10), Matthew designed and introduced four new year round beers to the Massachusetts market plus 2 seasonal offerings. He was instrumental in the design and installation of the entire brewing system, packaging and distribution departments. Mayflower’s beers have been well received by both industry professionals and consumers, earning medals at the Great International Beer Festival and the Great British Beer Festival.
Yes, our beers are handcrafted.
Yes, we are brew artisans.
And yes, we’ve got well over 15 years of experience in every keg, bottle, and (someday)can. But let’s face it: In the end, all that matters is the taste.
Be Blatant!
Hoppy… obviously. BLATANT INDIA PALE ALE (IPA) is reminiscent of the hop profiles of those beers brewed by our West Coast friends, but represents the enormous pride of our East Coast roots. Full of hops and a subtle cereal grain backbone, this definitively BLATANT brew will demand the attention of the senses: the aroma, the flavor, the finish. Don’t look any further, this is your new favorite. BE BLATANT!
BLATANT SESSION ALE — 3.9 % ABV — 22 IBU
smooth balanced — pale amber — malt sweetness noble hops
“Our Legendary Session”
So Drinkable. BLATANT SESSION ALE offers an amazing array of barley and hop selections resulting in a smooth, balanced session-able ale that finishes dry and clean. The subtle hop aroma from whole leaf Tettnang and Mount Hood hops, combined with the toasted malt, sweet caramel, and grainy cereal flavors makes SESSION ALE a legend in its own time. This is our legendary session— Tell us about yours.
Ommegang Three Philosophers. Big Quad, Small Bottles
New spiffy artwork update for OmmegangThree Philosophers. This seasoned quad is available in 12oz & 750ml formats.
Three Philosophers is a quadrupel (98% quad) and 2% Liefman’s Kriek blended together. Previously only available in corked and caged 750ml bottles.
12 Bottle Release: TBA
9.7% ABV
NOTE: If you were reading this earlier, it was mentioned that 12oz bottles were being “added.” 12oz bottles have been available in some markets for a while now. This is an artwork update…
Terrapin’s tribute to Brittney Fox Watts is now available. Free Spirit celebrates the life of Brittney Fox Watts who past away in July, 2011. This farmhouse ale captures the “free spirit” of an individual who touched quite a few lives. This funky, unique ale features sunflower seeds and elder flowers.
Label: We encourage you to DABBLE in this collaboration ale brewed in LOVING memory of Brittney Fox Watts, a member of both the Heavy Seas and Terrapin FAMILIES. In true Farmhouse FASHION, this FREE-SPIRITED memorial ale celebrates her PASSION for anything UNIQUE, FRESH, CREATIVE, and maybe a little bit CRAZED. Free Spirit has a BIG HEART and a BEAUTIFUL SOUL.
Keep and OPEN-MIND and TRUST your palate, we believe this beer will make you SMILE. This one’s for you, Brittney. Cheers!
What do Rogness Brewery, Circle Brewing Company, Austin Beerworks, Adelbert’s Brewery, Black Star Co-Op, Hops and Grains Brewing, and Twisted X have in common? They are all breweries that opened or will open in Austin, TX in 2011. Yes, Austin, one city – seven breweries this year alone.
Austin is an up and coming area that is seeing a lot of people relocating from cities with huge craft beer culture and they are brining their love of beer with them. Zoning regulations in Austin are making it a great place for brewers to set up shop and the local community is happily supporting these new breweries.
The state of Texas is ranked 11th in the nation for beer consumption, but 45th in breweries per capita… sounds like things are changing!
Firestone Walker’s Brewmaster Matt Brynildson likes to push the boundaries of beer and this year’s 15th Anniversary Ale will be no exception. XV will be a complex, but balanced ale that is a combonation of eight beers that is the result of blending sessions with a group of Paso Robles winemakers.
Previous Anniversary releases have also been higher alcohol brews that are able to be aged for years. They are more like wine, than beer. This year’s release, XV, will go on sale on November 5, 2011 at Firestone Walker in Paso Robles, CA. Instead of having a bottle limit, those who purchase 3 or more bottles will be able to attend the 15th Anniversary Party at teh brewery for complimentary beer samples, food pairings, music, etc.
It will be available in 22oz bottles across the country, in all markets that carry Firestone Walker, later this fall and on draft in select locations.
The name change is official – Iron City Brewing is now Pittsburgh Brewing Company. The brewery announced on Facebook today that they have switched over to the new name, logo, etc.
Iron City Brewing was started back in 1861 by a young German immigrant named Edward Frauenheim. The steel industry in Pittsburgh has propelled the success of the brewery since then. They will continue to produce their regular beers including two of their most popular, Iron City and IC Light.
Otter Creek Brewing has acquired The Shed Restaurant in Stowe, VT. Otter Creek will acquire the recently closed The Shed Brewery and all of The Shed beers as well, effective immediately. The Shed’s brewing equipment will be transferred to Middlebury, VT which is the current home to Otter Creek and Wolaver’s.
