Shmaltz Brewing

Shmaltz Brewing’s Barrel Aged Blockhead Returns This Summer

Shmaltz Brewing’s barrel aged edition of Human Blockhead will return again this summer.  Barrel Aged Human Blockhead is aged for 5 months in Buffalo Trace barrels.

Style: Doppelbock (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 22oz bombers
Arrival: Summer, 2012

10% ABV

He’Brew Funky Jewbelation Sneaky Peeky

Coming in March from Shmaltz Brewing – He’Brew Funky Jewbelation.  #6 in the brewery’s barrel aged series.  Check out this label sneaky-peeky of Da Funk the brew will be bringing…

About Funky:
The sixth member in the Limited Engagement Barrel-Aged Continue Reading →

Shmaltz Releases Hop Manna Nationwide

Shmaltz Brewing has just released  Hop Manna for the first time nationwide.  Manna in an American IPA that has gone through a few batch growth periods prior to this release.

Hop Manna® features six robust hops (Warrior, Cascade, Citra, Amarillo, Crystal, Centennial), Continue Reading →

Shmaltz Brewing Hits Alaska

Shmaltz Brewing has gone from the trunk of Jeremy Cowan’s grandmother’s car, to New York City.  Next up for the brewery – Alaska.  The beer starts shipping tomorrow, through Specialty Imports.  Update to follow with which beers will hit distribution.

 

 

Posted in Beer News, Shmaltz Brewing

New York City Brewer’s Guild Formed, Shmaltz Founder Is Prez

Today marks the announcement of the formation of the New York City Brewer’s Guild.   PR below:

The Birth of the New York City Brewers Guild (NYCBG): Opening Festival May 22, 2012; NYCBG to Assume New Leadership of New York Craft Beer Week

New York City Brewers Guild Founders Bash: Unique and Obscure Beers From The Founding Brewers

Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7 pm – 10 pm, $75
Brooklyn Brewery, 79 North 11th Street, Brooklyn
Tickets and Details @ Eventbrite
New York, NY – Thursday, April 26, 2012 – Witness an historic moment in the evolution of great craft beer in New York City: Announcing the formation of the New York City Brewers Guild (NYCBG), an organization of the Empire City’s breweries dedicated to advancing the local brewing industry and thereby lessening human misery.

To acknowledge and celebrate this momentous communion, the Guild is holding a unique evening of rare and obscure beers from each of the 10 inaugural brewers (listed below). This experience of the senses will be unprecedented in its display of industry unity, creativity and flavor.

NYCBG to Lead New York Craft Beer Week:
Amidst the revelry on May 22nd, the NYCBG will merrily proclaim the transition of New York Craft Beer Week from Founder and Managing Director, Josh Schaffner, to fall under the leadership of the newly formed Guild. At the opening bash, the NYCBG will announce the new date for the 5th Annual New York Craft Beer Week, which has become a beloved citywide celebration of the breadth of craft beer from around the region and around the world.

General Admission tickets for the Opening Bash are $75, and are good for a commemorative tasting glass and unlimited samples of each brewery’s offerings. Food will be provided by Guild members Eataly Birreria and 508 GastroBrewery.

For an additional $50, one can opt to receive a discounted year-long Individual Guild Membership to the NYCBG. Regular membership after the fest will go up to $75. The Individual level of membership includes:

+ Official NYC Brewers Guild T-shirt
+ VIP access to Official NYC Brewers Guild Events
+ VIP Tours and Tastings at Guild breweries and brewpubs (VIP tours are scheduled throughout the year to allow Individual Guild Members special access and treatment at their favorite breweries throughout the city. VIP tours will be announced via e-blasts and will be available by reservation only on a first-come, first-serve basis).

Discounted $50 Individual Guild memberships will be available for on-site purchase during the event.

Come join the NYCBG and share with New York City’s brewing community in this remarkable display of the growth and excitement about exceptional craft beer in the country’s most dynamic beer city!

About the NYCBG:
The New York City Brewers Guild is a pending 501[c]6 non-profit founded to advance New York City’s brewing industry – and thereby lessen human misery. NYCBG isBronx Brewery, Brooklyn Brewery, Chelsea Brewing Co., Eataly Birreria, Harlem Brewing Co., Heartland Brewing Co., KelSo Beer Company, Shmaltz Brewing Co., Sixpoint Brewery and 508 GastroBrewery.

Media Contacts:
Ben Hudson, Brooklyn Brewery (Marketing Director)
[email protected]

Jeremy Cowan, Shmaltz Brewing Company (President)
[email protected]

Guild Email: [email protected]
http://www.facebook.com/NYCBrewersGuild

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Shmaltz Brewing

Shmaltz Brewing’s Barrel Aged Blockhead Returns This Summer

Shmaltz Brewing’s barrel aged edition of Human Blockhead will return again this summer.  Barrel Aged Human Blockhead is aged for 5 months in Buffalo Trace barrels.

Style: Doppelbock (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 22oz bombers
Arrival: Summer, 2012

10% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Shmaltz Brewing

He’Brew Funky Jewbelation: A 6 Barrel Aged Blend

He'Brew Funky JewbelationI keep mentioning this newbie coming soon from Shmaltz – mainly because it sounds like it is going to be fantastic.  Above is the spiffy bottle artwork for the He’Brew Funky Jewbelation release.  The brewery has plans on blending & bottling on Monday and will ship out shortly after.

Funky Jewbelation breaks down like this:

Jewbelation Fifteen – Aged 3 months
Vintage Jewbelation – Aged 9 months
Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A. – Aged 1 month
Origin – Aged 14 months Reunion Ale ’11 – Aged 7 months
Messiah – Aged 14 months

That brings the barrel math to 73% aged in rye whiskey,  27% aged in bourbon barrels.  It’s the 6th barrel age

Style: American Strong Ale (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft
Arrival: Late March, 2012

9.8% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Shmaltz Brewing

He’Brew Funky Jewbelation Sneaky Peeky

Coming in March from Shmaltz Brewing – He’Brew Funky Jewbelation.  #6 in the brewery’s barrel aged series.  Check out this label sneaky-peeky of Da Funk the brew will be bringing…

About Funky:
The sixth member in the Limited Engagement Barrel-Aged series, Funky Jewbelation® will feature a blend of six Shmaltz beers aged in bourbon and rye whisky barrels for 2 to 14 months depending on the style, and will dance in at about 9.5% alc. Past barrel-aged all-stars also include 2010 Great American Beer Festival Silver Medalist HE’BREW R.I.P.A. on Rye®;

2011 World Beer Championships Gold Medalists HE’BREW Vertical Jewbelation® and Barrel-Aged Human Blockhead®; and the 99-rated (on RateBeer.com) HE’BREW Genesis 15:15®, a 15% ABV barleywine brewed with grapes, figs, dates, and pomegranates, which was released in Fall 2011.

Style: Strong Ale (Barrel Aged)
Availability: March/April, 2012

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Shmaltz Brewing

Shmaltz Releases Hop Manna Nationwide

Shmaltz Brewing has just released  Hop Manna for the first time nationwide.  Manna in an American IPA that has gone through a few batch growth periods prior to this release.

Hop Manna® features six robust hops (Warrior, Cascade, Citra, Amarillo, Crystal, Centennial), three dry hops (Centennial, Cascade and Citra), and is balanced out with five delicious malts (Specialty 2-Row, Wheat, Munich, Vienna, CaraMunich 40). Not a San Diego IPA (enticing as they are) and not trying to re-create the excellent standouts from friends such as Dogfish, Founders, Lagunitas, Three Floyds and so many others, Hop Manna® aims to create a unique story — and flavors – of its own.

Style: American IPA
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft. Year round availability
6.8% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Shmaltz Brewing

Shmaltz Preps To Release Funky Jewbelation, Sweet 16, & More

Shmaltz Brewing has had a great 2011.  Jeremy Cowan’s book Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah went national in October, a second menorah pack was released, collaborated on Renunion, and more.  Check out this run down of Shmaltz 2012 rundown. 

Hop Manna® (Dry Hopped, Test Batch Number 4, 6.8% ABV February – June 2012)

All ye who are wondering the vast Macro Beer Desert, thirst no more! Introducing Hop Manna® — the first-ever single IPA from HE’BREW Beer® and a gift from the Craft Beer Promised Land. Hop Manna® is the answer to hop heads’ prayers for a delicious IPA bearing floral and citrus goodness. At 65 IBUs and 6.8% Alc., Hop Manna® is crafted to provide session after session of hop nourishment, from our Tribe to yours, enjoy!

Malts: Specialty 2-Row, Wheat, Munich, Vienna, CaraMunich 40. Hops: Warrior, Cascade, Citra, Amarillo, Crystal, Centennial. Dry Hop: Centennial, Cascade and Citra.

Barrel-Aged Funky Jewbelation® (March – April 2012):
The sixth member in the Limited Engagement Barrel-Aged series, Funky Jewbelation® will feature a blend of six Shmaltz beers aged in bourbon and rye whisky barrels for 2 to 14 months depending on the style, and will dance in at about 9.5% alc. Past barrel-aged all-stars also include 2010 Great American Beer Festival Silver Medalist HE’BREW R.I.P.A. on Rye®; 2011 World Beer Championships Gold Medalists HE’BREW Vertical Jewbelation® and Barrel-Aged Human Blockhead®; and the 99-rated (on RateBeer.com) HE’BREW Genesis 15:15®, a 15% ABV barleywine brewed with grapes, figs, dates, and pomegranates, which was released in Fall 2011.

Reunion: A Beer for Hope ’12® (July – August 2012)
Teaming up as a brewing partner with Terrapin Beer Company and Alan Shapiro of SBS Imports, Shmaltz will participate for the second year in creating Reunion Ale ’12: A Beer for Hope®. Now in its sixth year of production, Reunion® is brewed annually in memory of Virginia MacLean, a dear friend of Alan Shapiro (founder of SBS Imports) and Pete Slosberg’s (creator of Pete’s Wicked AleTM) and a dedicated cancer research supporter who lost her own battle with Multiple Myeloma in 2007. It was her wish to raise funds and awareness on behalf of the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, and a portion of the proceeds from Reunion Ale ’12® is donated directly to the IMBCR. The Reunion project has raised more than $130,000 for the IMBCR through bottle and draft sales of Reunion®, retailer fundraising events, and private donations.

Jewbelation Sweet 16® (November 2012 – January 2013)
Brewed with 16 malts, 16 hops, and soaring to 16% alc, Jewbelation Sweet 16® marks Shmaltz’s sassiest anniversary ale to date. Since its inception in 2004, Shmaltz’s Jewbelation® series has been touted by critics receiving top accolades including multiple Gold Medals from the World Beer Championships and “5 Stars” from Celebrator Beer News. Imbibe Magazine named Jewbelation 14® one of the “Top 50 Beers in the World.” Jewbelation 14® even won “Best Christmas Beer” in a blind holiday tasting from Northern California’s, SF Weekly.

2011 Recap:

National Book Launch: In October 2011, Shmaltz proprietor Jeremy Cowan teamed up with Small Press United, a subsidiary of Independent Publishers Group (IPG), to distribute nationally his debut book: Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah: How It Took 13 Years, Extreme Jewish Brewing, and Circus Sideshow Freaks to Make Shmaltz Brewing Company an International Success. Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah garnered critical praise from many distinguished media outlets including Esquire.com, MensHealth.com, CNN.com, VillageVoice.com, All About Beer, Celebrator Beer News, NW Brewing News, Chicago Tribune, NBC Philadelphia, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Baltimore Sun, San Jose Mercury News, Creative Loafing, Jewcy, TheForward.com, Philadelphia Jewish Exponent, SF Weekly, 7×7.com, TheStreet.com, and others. Philly Beer Scene touts Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah as “a new found favorite,” and notes that “Cowan’s experiences and anecdotes are not only entertaining; they are inspiring for anyone with passionate and meaningful goals in life.” Men’sHealth.com says, “Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah is a must-read for beer fans looking for a way to stand out in the rat race.”

Currently On Shelves Nationwide (Annual Release, New Packaging Launches January 2012): Witness the Evolution of Shmaltz’s First Creations! Introducing a new recipe and packaging design for Genesis Dry Hopped Session Ale® and new packaging for Messiah Nut Brown Ale®, two beers that helped bring Shmaltz Brewing from a self-distributed start-up to one of the most creative and respected craft brewing companies in America. For all the beer geeks out there, here are the stats:

*Genesis Dry Hopped Session Ale® – Malts: Specialty 2-Row, Munich, CaraMunich 40, Wheat, Dark Crystal. Hops: Warrior, Centennial, Cascade. Dry Hop: Centennial, Cascade, Simcoe.
*Messiah Nut Brown Ale® – Malts: Specialty 2-Row, Carapils, Dark Crystal, Chocolate, CaraMunich 60, Kiln Amber. Hops: Warrior, Cascade, Liberty.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Distribution Expansion, Shmaltz Brewing

Shmaltz Brewing Hits Alaska

Shmaltz Brewing has gone from the trunk of Jeremy Cowan’s grandmother’s car, to New York City.  Next up for the brewery – Alaska.  The beer starts shipping tomorrow, through Specialty Imports.  Update to follow with which beers will hit distribution.

 

 

by Reid Ramsay