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Coconut Meets Hops [VIDEO]

This new Coconut IPA starts shipping today. The home brew turn pro is a hoppy, tropical offering, and a sure fire way to finish the summer the right way.

Originally dreamt up by homebrewers Robert Masterson and Ryan Reschan, who earned Continue Reading →

Stone’s New Coconut Collab Launches Today

Stone Brewing Co’s newest collaboration R&R Coconut IPA debuts today. This tropical hop combining brew is a the brainchild of homebrewers Robert Masterson and Ryan Reschan,winners of the 2013 American Homebrewers Association homebrewing con Brewed with 280 pounds of coconut, Continue Reading →

Hofbrauhäus Coming to Cleveland

In a $8.4 million project, Hofbrauhäus will be opening a location in Cleveland. Unlike the previous Hofbrau Haus that closed in 2000, this location will be directly tied with the original location in Munich and will brew Hofbrau beer on-site. Continue Reading →

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A Few Notes on Sierra Nevada’s New Seasonal

Flipside_Red_IPA_12ozBottleA few notes on Sierra Nevada’s new Flipside Red IPA arriving this September. The new seasonal will join Tumbler Brown Ale, and clock in at 6.2% ABV, 60 IBUs.  The brewery describes the new offering:

Flipside Red IPA prominently features tropical fruit and citrus hop flavors from the use of whole- cone Citra, Simcoe, and Centennial hops. These hops are used both as finishing additions and in the Hop Torpedo, a proprietary Sierra Nevada device that captures more hop aroma and flavor, but not bitterness, during the fermentation process. The interplay of pale, caramel, and chocolate malts firmly roots Flipside Red IPA and supplies its rich color. With just the right gusto–6.2 percent ABV and 60 IBU–this seasonal beer is perfect for the final flash of summer.

Sierra Nevada Celebration will follow Flipside Red IPA in late fall, 2013

by Reid Ramsay
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Coconut Meets Hops [VIDEO]

This new Coconut IPA starts shipping today. The home brew turn pro is a hoppy, tropical offering, and a sure fire way to finish the summer the right way.

Originally dreamt up by homebrewers Robert Masterson and Ryan Reschan, who earned themselves the top prize in our 2013 American Homebrewers Association homebrewing contest, this innovative beer marks a refreshing sea change for IPA lovers everywhere. It was brewed with 280 pounds of coconut and an unusual blend of hop varieties, including a few from faraway lands or just brand spankin’ new, and is guaranteed to taste like no IPA that’s gone before. Prepare yourself for a tropical breeze of a brew that will lull you to a place of tranquil contentment for a little R & R.

 

by Reid Ramsay
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Stone’s New Coconut Collab Launches Today

Stone Coconut IPA

Stone Brewing Co’s newest collaboration R&R Coconut IPA debuts today. This tropical hop combining brew is a the brainchild of homebrewers Robert Masterson and Ryan Reschan,winners of the 2013 American Homebrewers Association homebrewing con Brewed with 280 pounds of coconut, a new experience is waiting for you.

22oz bombers and draft arrive today.

Style: IPA (w/ Coconut)
States: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, and WA

by Reid Ramsay
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Firestone Walker Tequila “PNC” Will Be Rare

FIrestone Walker PNC Stout

Firestone Walker’s PNC Stout is brewed with buckwheat, and aged in tequila barrels. This Proprietor’s Reserve release will more more limited then usual, only 450 cases.

Those who pay close attention to the Firestone Anniversary blends will find that PNC was 8.1% of the final blend of the November, 2012, Sixteen release.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Buckwheat, Barrel Aged. Tequila)
Availability: 22oz bombers. 450 Case limited release. No distribution

13.7% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
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JCT Kitchen’s Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Festival [PICS]

Last weekend was Atlanta’s JCT Kitchen’s Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Festival. Mixologists, and chefs from some of the city’s finest establishments create tomato infused offerings. Don’t miss the Beer Street Journal video of the Tomato Saison we created for this years fest.

We took a few pics of the action, and a few of the creations. Enjoy.

by Reid Ramsay
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Hofbrauhäus Coming to Cleveland

hofbrauhaus

In a $8.4 million project, Hofbrauhäus will be opening a location in Cleveland. Unlike the previous Hofbrau Haus that closed in 2000, this location will be directly tied with the original location in Munich and will brew Hofbrau beer on-site. Construction is slated to begin in just a few months with no anticipated opening date announced yet. This will be the 5th US location of Hofbrauhäus with Buffalo, Columbus, and Milwaukee locations in the works as well.

by Reid Ramsay
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When Your Beer Is So Popular You Need A Special Decal…

Alchemist Heady Topper

I never thought I would see this (in beer) but it just happened. A craft beer, named Heady Topper by The Alchemist, has created an “Authorized Retailer” sticker. The black market sales what is considered among the best beers in the world has grown exponentially.

Interestingly enough, Heady Topper is the only beer they brew. (Since flooding destroyed the brewpub). Thanks to this demand, John Kimmich’s brewery has a decal you can display showing that you legally receive this beer for retail sale.  It makes me think of those mall cellphone places or knock off Apple Retailers.

So where can you buy Heady Topper now? The brewery in Waterbury, Vermont or these hoppy retailers. 

by Reid Ramsay