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First Look: Surly Darkness 2013 Artwork

Surly Darkness 2013 looms. One of the most sought after Russian Imperial Stouts arrives in October. Release day, dubbed “Darkness Day” sees somewhere in the neighborhood of 8,000 bottles released. Surly Darkness ranks among the top rated beers on planet earth.

Brewcifer, Lord of Darkness
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#IPADay: An Infographic

It’s IPA Day. A national celebration of the hoppy beer that has become an addition for many. Just how popular has the IPA become? Deschutes Brewery created an infographic for your visual pleasure.

Bell’s Best Brown: Labor Day & New Art

Bell’s Best Brown Ale will arrive after Labor Day this year. For 2013, the iconic fall offering has received a little artwork tweak. Brown will be available in 12oz bottles, and draft, and mini kegs.

A smooth, toasty brown ale, Best Brown Continue Reading →

GABF Sells Out In An Hour

You should have expected it. The Great American Beer Festival has sold out. This year it took about 1 hour to sell out all the sessions.  Ticket resale sites are already buzzing with overpriced resales. (Read: Jerks) Not sure what Continue Reading →

Posted in Beer News, Ipswich Brewing, The Alchemist Pub & Brewery

Award Winning Gluten Free Recipe Sold

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The Alchemist (Woodbury, VT) may be one of the few breweries in the U.S. to have gained so much fame with one beer. Every since severe flooding destroyed John Kimmich’s brewpub, highly touted Heady Topper is the only and only beer produced at the the Alchemist canning facility.

Heady Topper isn’t The Alchemist’s only beer though of course. Kimmich’s wife and brewing partner Jen, was diagnosed with celiac disease a few years ago. (Makes gluten the enemy of your digestive system.) There’s a way around that in brewing, that’s using grain without evil gluten. That’s the inspiration for Celia Saison, brewed with sorghum. A gold medal winning gluten free saison.

Ipswich Brewery recently created a commercial batch of Celia Saison on John’s behalf. Now, he has sold the recipe to Ipswich, and will now officially be an Ipswich product.

The artwork will be the same, but now with the Ipswich logo. Look for 4 packs of this brew in Ipswich markets. Gluten free drinkers, this is great news.

Style: Saison (w/ Orange Peels, Gluten Free)
Availability: 12oz bottles

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

First Look: Surly Darkness 2013 Artwork

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Surly Darkness 2013 looms. One of the most sought after Russian Imperial Stouts arrives in October. Release day, dubbed “Darkness Day” sees somewhere in the neighborhood of 8,000 bottles released. Surly Darkness ranks among the top rated beers on planet earth.

Brewcifer, Lord of Darkness
From the depths of the Brewhouse he arises! Enveloped in raging flames, his shadowy visage commands submission to the dark nectar in his goblet. Brewcifer holds before you a massively opaque black brew with notes of chocolate, coffee, dried tart cherries and raisins.The thick body of this Russian Imperial Stout finishes sweet, with a piney resinous hop character. Brewcifer commands that you enjoy this creation in a tulip glass, to capture the complex aromas and flavors. Brewcifer would suggest that you share with a friend, Brewcifer doesn’t want you to be a jerk. Each year, we select a different artist to create a Darkness-inspired monstrosity. This year’s fiery creature is from the dark imagination of local artist Josh “Jawsh” Lemke. .

Style: Russian Imperial Stout
Hops: Columbus, Amarillo, Simcoe
Malts: Pale, Golden Promise, Crystal, Oats, Black, Chocolate, Roast, Dark candi sugar
Yeast: English Ale Yeast

Availability: 750 ml bottles, Limited Draft
Arrival: October, 2013

9.8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Drunk Truck Driver: 15 Miles, On Fire, No Tires

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Let’s take a moment to point out the stupidity of some. First, it’s always, always, always a bad idea to drive after you’ve been drinking. Secondly, some people just go over board. Over the weekend, a 36 year old New Jersey man was stopped by police for driving a box truck that was on fire, AND missing its front tires. Apparently it was easy to find the guy, as the truck without rims left an impression, damage trail in the road.

Don’t do this.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

#IPADay: An Infographic

IPA Day InfographicIt’s IPA Day. A national celebration of the hoppy beer that has become an addition for many. Just how popular has the IPA become? Deschutes Brewery created an infographic for your visual pleasure.

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

Bell’s Best Brown: Labor Day & New Art

Bell’s Best Brown Ale will arrive after Labor Day this year. For 2013, the iconic fall offering has received a little artwork tweak. Brown will be available in 12oz bottles, and draft, and mini kegs.

A smooth, toasty brown ale, Best Brown Ale is a mainstay in our fall & winter lineup. With hints of caramel and cocoa, the malt body has the depth to stand up to cool weather, but does not come across as heavy. This balancing act is aided by the generous use of American hops.

Style: Brown Ale

5.8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Jekyll Brewing, New Breweries

Jekyll Brewing Opens August 6th. Expect Cooter Brown

Jekyll Brewing Cooter Brown

Another new brewery is slated to open in Georgia on August 6th – Jekyll Brewing. Jekyll is based north of Atlanta in Alpharetta. The tap room opens for business on August 6th. Among the first taps is a brown ale dubbed – Cooter Brown.

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

GABF Sells Out In An Hour

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You should have expected it. The Great American Beer Festival has sold out. This year it took about 1 hour to sell out all the sessions.  Ticket resale sites are already buzzing with overpriced resales. (Read: Jerks) Not sure what else to say, other than this is further proof of the rise and desire of craft beer.

by Reid Ramsay