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400 Deep Just to Get a Taste?

This week marks the launch of Pliny the Younger and as expected the crowds are out in full force hoping to get a taste of this highly sought-after beer. Pliny the Younger is considered to be one of the best Continue Reading →

Check Out RateBeer’s Top Awards By Beer Style

In general, too many changes across these categories. Westvleteren 12 still rank #1, along with Russian River’s Pliny The Elder and Younger. Hopslam (especially since it’s in season) and Alchemist’s Heady Topper are more hoppy beers cracking the top 20.

Some Continue Reading →

Update on 2013 Pliny the Younger

Pliny the Younger will be arriving at Russian River’s brewpub at 11 am on February 1st. Russian River will be rationing supplies each day to make sure that they will have enough to last the 2 week duration, so they Continue Reading →

Sneak Peek of 2013 Oberon Mini Kegs

Bell’s doesn’t disappoint with their beautiful view of a relaxing summer day on their 2013 Oberon mini-keg design. Oberon their summer seasonal, is an American wheat ale with crisp citrus flavors reminiscent of the “color and scent of a summer afternoon”. It’s time Continue Reading →

Terrapin Beer Co Unveils 2013 Lineup

Terrapin Beer Co (Athens, GA) is unveiling their 2013 changes and new lineup today. A special media event (complete with Wine Barrel Monk’s Revenge and Bourbon Barley Ryne) is going one right now. Beer Street Journal is live updating as Continue Reading →

Posted in Beer News, Russian River, Russian River Brewing

400 Deep Just to Get a Taste?

This week marks the launch of Pliny the Younger and as expected the crowds are out in full force hoping to get a taste of this highly sought-after beer. Pliny the Younger is considered to be one of the best beers in the world scoring highly not just on Beer Advocate and Rate Beer, but amongst those who have had the opportunity to enjoy a glass or two. Reports of the line at Russian River Brewing being around 400 people deep started popping up on social media around noon today. There’s no guarantee that each person will get a glass as Russian River plans to ration their supply to ensure it stays on tap through the weekend. Would you wait in a line of 400 people just for a beer?

Style: 2x IPA
Availability: on tap in extremely limited quantities

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Bridgeport Brewing

Chocolate & Cherries: Bridgeport Bear Hug

Bridgeport will be launching a brand new addition to their lineup. Bear Hug will be a stout brewed with cocoa and roasted malts and then they put 15 lbs of cherries on top. Can you say yum?

Style: Stout
Availability: 22oz bottles, on tap
Arrival: coming soon

7.5% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Check Out RateBeer’s Top Awards By Beer Style

In general, too many changes across these categories. Westvleteren 12 still rank #1, along with Russian River’s Pliny The Elder and Younger. Hopslam (especially since it’s in season) and Alchemist’s Heady Topper are more hoppy beers cracking the top 20.

Some new entries? Avery’s Jacob’s Stout, Cigar City’s Pilot Series Miami Madness,  RateBeer.com in in the process of posting the best of the best for 2012. [RateBeersBest]

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Update on 2013 Pliny the Younger

Pliny the Younger will be arriving at Russian River’s brewpub at 11 am on February 1st. Russian River will be rationing supplies each day to make sure that they will have enough to last the 2 week duration, so they highly recommend you stop by early in the day.

As far as where and when other kegs will arrive and be tapped everything is just speculation for now. Russian River hints at tappings in the bay area during SF Beer Week (Feb 8) but will neither confirm nor deny. They are also encouraging all of their accounts to tap in February to assure freshness. Keep your eyes and ears open!

Style: 2x IPA
Availability: on tap
Arrival: Feb 1 2013

10.5% ABV 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, New Belgium

New Belgium CEO Kim Jordan Tapped as CBC Keynote

New Belgium Brewing co-founder and CEO Kim Jordan is confirmed as the keynote speaker for the Brewers Association’s 2013 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC). CBC will be held in Washington, D.C. from March 26-29.

Jordan was the keynote speaker at the CBC back in New Orleans in 2003. Jordan, and here 100% employee owned company, and grown to be the 3rd largest craft brewer in the United States. [Press Release]

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Sneak Peek of 2013 Oberon Mini Kegs

oberon mini keg

Bell’s doesn’t disappoint with their beautiful view of a relaxing summer day on their 2013 Oberon mini-keg design. Oberon their summer seasonal, is an American wheat ale with crisp citrus flavors reminiscent of the “color and scent of a summer afternoon”. It’s time to start counting down to the end of winter!

Style: American Wheat Ale
Availability: on tap, 12 oz bottles, mini-kegs. Summer seasonal
Arrival: Summer 2013

 5.8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Brewery Expansions, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin Beer Co Unveils 2013 Lineup

Terrapin Beer Co (Athens, GA) is unveiling their 2013 changes and new lineup today. A special media event (complete with Wine Barrel Monk’s Revenge and Bourbon Barley Ryne) is going one right now. Beer Street Journal is live updating as the brewery unveils the lineup.

– As of 1/22/13 – new brewhouse is completed. Moving from 25 Barrel to 10o Barrel Brewhouse
– 8 new 200 Barrel Fermenters have been installed
– Rolec Brewhouse
– Terrapin Golden Ale will continue to be only available in Georgia – with special “Only Available in Georgia” Labels
– Hopsecutioner will be available in 12 packs this year

TERRAPIN TO BEGIN CANNING IN 2013!  Recreation Ale – a sessionable “hopped up” beer, 4% ish ABV
– Terrapin TreeHugger Promoted To Year Round 12oz bottles. First brew in new brewhouse.
– White Chocolate Moo Hoo Planned for 2013
– “French Toasted” Wake & Bake Planned
– Carnival – 4/13
– Hop Harvest – 10/19 ( So Fresh & So Green Release)
– 3 Side Projects are planned in 2013

 

by Reid Ramsay