New Belgium

Art Overhaul for New Belgium?

You might be looking at the first artwork overhaul by New Belgium Brewing. The new creative for Trippel. You see below, the brew has gone through a few changes over the years. The Belgian-style beer is brewed with coriander and Continue Reading →

New Belgium’s Coconut Curry Ships

The latest in New Belgium’s Lips of Faith Series has released. Coconut Curry Hefeweizen is an eccentric beer brewed with coconut and curry, along with cinnamon, coriander, fenugreek, ginger, kaffir lime and cayenne pepper. Based on various popular home brew recipes.

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Posted in Elysian Brewing, New Belgium

El Dorado Fresh Hop Joining New Belgium/Elysian Trip Series

When Elysian Brewing & New Belgium Brewing get together, creativity flows. Trip Series El Dorado Fresh Hop is that evidence.  Each one is brewed at Elysian in Seattle.  (Don’t be confused. The label says “by NB in Seattle.” It’s hop harvest time, that means time for fresh, wet hops. In this case El Dorado and Cascade in what is sure to be a tasty IPA.

When 2 breweries set off to make great beers together, the end journey is the beginning of a every new trip.  Care to join us?  www.newbelgium.com/trip

Style: IPA
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft.
Arrival:

7.2% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Headlines, New Belgium

Sneak Peek: New Belgium 2014 Packaging

New Belgium Brewing has announced a new look and feel to the portfolio coming in 2014.  You’ll see the new artwork starting in January, 2o14.  The watercolor labels you have seen in the past 22 years were hand painted by brewery founder Kim Jordan’s neighbor Ann Fitch.

“This colorful, handcrafted look has been with us since our inception and the new design brings the portfolio together in a fresh and contemporary way,” said New Belgium’s Strategic Marketing and Branding Director, Josh Holmstrom. “We feel these designs will delight our long time fans while also inviting new folks into the fold.”

The new label art comes from Hatch Design of San Francisco, with illustrations by artist Leah Giberson.  Ohio will be the first state to see the newly designed artwork on packages in December.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, New Belgium, Wicked Weed Brewing Co

Wicked Weed & New Belgium Brett India Pale Ale

Wicked Weed & New Belgium Brett India Pale Ale

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Belgium

New Belgium Odd Couple

7.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, New Belgium

Art Overhaul for New Belgium?

You might be looking at the first artwork overhaul by New Belgium Brewing. The new creative for Trippel. You see below, the brew has gone through a few changes over the years. The Belgian-style beer is brewed with coriander and offered year round. Brewery flagship Fat Tire also looks to be getting a bit of a sprucing up too. Below is a new 12oz can design.

The brewery is on top of press releases explaining changes like this. Expect them to go on record soon.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, New Belgium

New Belgium’s Coconut Curry Ships

New Belgium Cococnut Curry

The latest in New Belgium’s Lips of Faith Series has released. Coconut Curry Hefeweizen is an eccentric beer brewed with coconut and curry, along with cinnamon, coriander, fenugreek, ginger, kaffir lime and cayenne pepper. Based on various popular home brew recipes.

The aroma is big and bold, offering coconut and curry tones alongside a hint of banana from the hefe yeast. The vast spice list carries a bit of heat, including cinnamon, coriander, fenugreek, ginger, kaffir lime and cayenne pepper, but the alcohol soothes the finish.

Style: Hefeweizen (w/ Coconut, Curry, Cinnamon, Ginger, Lime, Coriander, Fenugreek, Cayenne Pepper)
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft

8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, New Belgium

A New Addition to New Belgium’s Hop Kitchen

New Belgium Hop Kitchen Fresh Hop IPA

New Belgium readies a new addition to the Hop Kitchen Series. The “kitchen” is a hoppy playground for the brewers to play. Other additions to the series include French Aramis IPA, and Hoppy Bock Lager. Fresh Hop India Pale Ale is on the horizon, a fresh hop “salmon safe” IPA. Salmon-Safe is a non profit that works to keep watersheds clean for native salmon to thrive. Essentially, the hops come from a Salmon-Safe certified.

Fresh, aromatic, and green as a Leprechaun’s skivvies., Certified Salmon Safe Oregon Hops are picked fresh off the vine and trucked directly to our brew kettle. 

Style: IPA
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft
Arrival: TBA

7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay