Thanks to some major improvements in their brewhouse, Abita Brewing is ready to start rolling out their popular Andygator in 6 packs this October. Andygator has been, and will continue to be available in 22oz bottles and on draft as Continue Reading →
Half Acre Beer Company (Chicago, IL) and New Belgium (Fort Collins, CO) have teamed up to create two different beers. Each of the releases is motivated by a trip to the other’s brewery. New Belgium has already been to Half Continue Reading →
SweetWater Brewing Company’s next distribution stop is Lexington, Kentucky in late July. Now the expansion is complete, the brewery is able to reach further across the southeast. You’ll see 420 on draft first, then in bottles along with IPA, and Continue Reading →
The Metropoulous Family that took over Pabst Blue Ribbon are also responsible for saving Hostess, the makers of Twinkies. There has been a long held misconception that Twinkies had a shelf like of basically centuries. In fact, they were really Continue Reading →
Stillwater Artisanal Ales new release is inspired by Small Black’s “Breathless.” Their album ships this week, as does Stillwater’s Black Saison. Brewery founder Brian Strumke says it’s the “perfect summer song.”
Craft brewers, much like wineries, have been starting members only clubs. One of the most infamous among beer is The Bruery’s Reserve Society. Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, FL) has started their own too – the El Catador Club. (Translation: Tasters Continue Reading →
Thanks to some major improvements in their brewhouse, Abita Brewing is ready to start rolling out their popular Andygator in 6 packs this October. Andygator has been, and will continue to be available in 22oz bottles and on draft as well. The Helles Doppelbock features German Perle hops with a slightly sweet flavor with hints of fruit in the aroma.
Style: Hellesbock
Availability: 22 oz bottles, draft, 12 oz 6 packs coming soon
Arrival: October 2013
8% ABV
Half Acre Beer Company (Chicago, IL) and New Belgium (Fort Collins, CO) have teamed up to create two different beers. Each of the releases is motivated by a trip to the other’s brewery. New Belgium has already been to Half Acre, and in August the crew will head to Colorado to create their own iteration.
Beer #1: 2023m2 Soft Sour Ale. Designed to highlight the “soft complexity” of New Belgium’s brews. 2023 was slightly soured in the kettle, with Maresh and Sumac spices. Half Acre hopes to brew it again in 2023 and send it to Mars. (Probably not a joke).
Those close to Chicago will be pleased to know it launches July 19th. 22oz bottles, and growlers will be available. We will update you on the brew day in Colorado in August.
If you go:
*limited to 64 ounces of growler beer total per person
SweetWater Brewing Company’s next distribution stop is Lexington, Kentucky in late July. Now the expansion is complete, the brewery is able to reach further across the southeast. You’ll see 420 on draft first, then in bottles along with IPA, and Blue. Louisville will rollout shortly after.
Update: SweetWater Brewery has announced they will be working with Kentucky Eagle Distributors for the Lexington market. Locals can look forward to spotting the brewery’s iconic rainbow trout tap handles serving 420 Extra Pale Ale on draft throughout the area in upcoming weeks.
The Metropoulous Family that took over Pabst Blue Ribbon are also responsible for saving Hostess, the makers of Twinkies. There has been a long held misconception that Twinkies had a shelf like of basically centuries. In fact, they were really only recommend fresh for 26 days.
In a week when you are doing your PBR tallboy/Twinkie pairings, note that they will have double the shelf life – up to 45 days. While the ingredients are still a secret, I’m assuming there is some new preservative in the remake.
Craft brewers, much like wineries, have been starting members only clubs. One of the most infamous among beer is The Bruery’s Reserve Society. Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, FL) has started their own too – the El Catador Club. (Translation: Tasters Club) This will guarantee you barrel aged and other special releases by Cigar City. Here are a few details:
Cigar City will publish links soon on how to obtain the membership. Perhaps this will cut down on release hysteria a bit.
