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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 Continue Reading →

WVU Beer Sales Slump

West Virginia University sales of beer seems to be down after 2 games, although so is attendance.  This season, attendees were able to purchase beer at the college games (in what seems to be a growing trend.)

Game 1- Beer sales Continue Reading →

Drake’s Jolly Roger 2011

Drake’s Brewing Company’s Jolly Rodger changes each year.  2011 marks the 22nd brewing of this beer, destined to be a black IPA style.   2010 was an imperial red ale.

For our 2011 Jolly Rodger we’ve crossed over to the Dark side Continue Reading →

Posted in Beer News, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin To Drop Gamma Ray, Rye Squared. Considers Barrel Aging

Terrapin Brewing has enjoyed pretty much exponential growth since their inception in 2002.  Here in 2011, the brewery has a strong demand in the markets they are currently in.   How much demand?

BSJ interviewed John Cochran, Co-Founder of Terrapin.  Here’s what’s coming up with our favorite turtle:

Distributor have but in orders for 30,000 barrels, when Terrapin can only produce just shy of 20,000.  A great situation to be in.   With this in mind, the the brewery will not be entering an new markets in the next 2-3 years.  The next few years will be dedicated to meeting demand.

In the fall, when money becomes available, the brewery plans to purchase some more fermenters.

 What’s up on the beer front? 

  • In 2012, Gamma Ray and Rye Squared will be going away.  Both those beers are a part of the Monster Beer Tour 4pks.  They will be replaced with new offerings to be announced.
  • The brewery has some red wine barrels, and is toying with the idea of a barrel aged Monk’s Revenge next year.
  •  Continue dreaming about the re-release of Depth Charge.
  • Hopzilla, the hoppy imperial IPA Side Project from 2010 will return in 2012 in 4 packs. (Monster Beer Tour)
  • Terrapin has never released a barleywine, one is planned for the future.
  • The next Side Project (#16) will indeed be dubbed Flux Capacitor.  Style has yet to be determined.  Still shooting for the end of the year….
  • The recent BFM/Terrapin collab didn’t come out exactly as the brewers envisioned.  Another batch on the way.  Plans are being made for the current batch. (More barrel aging etc.) Bottles still on the way to the U.S.

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Cigar City Denies Rumors

Lol.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, 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.

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

WVU Beer Sales Slump

West Virginia University sales of beer seems to be down after 2 games, although so is attendance.  This season, attendees were able to purchase beer at the college games (in what seems to be a growing trend.)

Game 1- Beer sales were: $160,656 in gross sales, $75, 781 going to WVU

Game 2 – $120,797 gross, $56,979 going to WVU.

Concession sales were down too, and there was a rain delay.  [CharlestonDailyMail]

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Drake's Brewing

Drake’s Jolly Roger 2011

Drake’s Brewing Company’s Jolly Rodger changes each year.  2011 marks the 22nd brewing of this beer, destined to be a black IPA style.   2010 was an imperial red ale.

For our 2011 Jolly Rodger we’ve crossed over to the Dark side and brought loads of hops along for the trip to make an Imperial Dark IPA. Starting with just the right blend of American 2-row barley, dark roasted barley and Rye to give the beer its smooth mouthfeel and intimidating darkness, we then hit it hard with Chinook, Citra and CTZ hops to give it a classic “West Coast” style hoppy aroma and flavor. Smooth, crisp and hop-forward, but with a heart of darkness.

Style: Imperial Black IPA
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft

8.75% ABV, 90 IBUs

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Stone Brewing Co.

Moder Lambic Vs. Stone: A Showdown In Brussels

Stone Brewing’s Greg Koch travels to Brussels this weekend for a tap showdown.  A whopping 30 taps from Stone Brewing Co. and another 30 from Moeder Lambic will be available at the Moeder Lambic Belgian Beer Cafe.  Mr. Koch will be in good company with other special guests in attendance including City of Brussels representatives, US Embassy representatives, and Cantillon Brewery owner Jean Van Roy who will tap his Zwanze on 9/17 at 9pm.

“I think for the most part, most European beer fans won’t know what hit them.  Frankly, every single one of them is completely unique in the European market.” stated Koch when asked about the event.

This amazing event runs from 11am 9/16 through midnight on 9/18 and is open to all.

Rumored Stone Tap List:

Stone Pale Ale
Stone India Pale Ale
Stone Smoked Porter
Stone Ruination IPA
Stone Levitation Ale
Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
Arrogant Bastard Ale
Stone Old Guardian Barely Wine
Stone Old Guardian Belgo-Barely Wine
Double Bastard Ale with Chipotle Peppers
Double Bastard Ale
2008 Stone Imperial Russian Stout
Stone Imperial Russian Stout
Stone Belgo Anise Imperial Russian Stout
Stone 09.09.09 Vertical Epic Ale Aged in Red Wine Barrels
Stone 10.10.10 Vertical Epic Ale
Green Flash / Pizza Port Carlsbad / Stone Highway 78 Scotch Ale
Stone 14th Anniversary Emperial IPA
Stone 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
Stone 15th Anniversary Escondidian Imperial Black IPA
21st Amendment / Firestone Walker / Stone El Camino (Un)Real
Dogfish Head / Victory / Stone Saison du BUFF
Crime
Jason Fields & Kevin Sheppard / Troegs / Stone Cherry Chocolate Stout
Baird / Ishii / Stone Japanese Green Tea IPA
Double Dry Hopped Stone Ruination IPA
Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla Beans
OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale
2005 Double Bastard Ale

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Civil Life Brewing Co, New Breweries

Civil Life Brewing Opens In St. Louis

The Civil Life Brewing Company is having a 2 week soft opening in St. Louis, Missouri.  Grand Opening – September 24th.

Jake Hafner, founder of The Civil Life was born and raised in St. Louis.  On his blog, he brags about spending the last year in Europe researching his future brewery endeavor.  Initial beers include American Brown Ale, German Hefeweizen and British Gold, a light bitter. Future releases include an English ESB and American Rye Pale.

The Civil Life is located at 3714 Holt Ave St Louis, MO 63116.

[St.LouisToday]

 

by Reid Ramsay