SweetWater Brewery has just released their latest edition to their Dank Tank Series, Johnny Hash. Hash is an imperial IPA brewed with Citra Hop Hash, a “hop chunk” of citra hop leftovers after it is extruded into pellets.
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SweetWater Brewery (Atlanta, GA) has partnered with the Atlanta Braves for the 2014 season.
Inside the fan plaza stands the SweetWater Beer Island, formerly known as the Craft Beer Kiosk sponsored by Taco Mac.
The new beer island will sell the new Continue Reading →
This is the “I told ya so” conversation. The minute SweetWater Brewery’s cans launched, I knew it wouldn’t be long before they would be available on Delta Airlines, also based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Delta will begin serving SweetWater’s flagship brew – Continue Reading →
SweetWater Brewing’s 420 Fest day by day lineup has been released.
In addition to the music lineup, the SweetWater Experience will also return, with yours truly overseeing the panel discussions in the tent
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SweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta) is almost legal. On February 23rd, the brewery turns 17 years old. If you know craft brewing, you know that means a special beer release.
This year, the brewery changed things up a bit. Instead of a Continue Reading →
SweetWater Brewery (Atlanta) and Breckenridge Brewery (Denver, CO) have a very special collaboration tapping later this month.
The recipe is based on the 16th Anniversary Ale from SweetWater, a red wheat wine ale and Breckenridge’s new spring seasonal Ophelia Hoppy Wheat Continue Reading →
Debuting in April just behind SweetWater’s 17th Anniversary Saison will be Johnny Hash, a presumably imperial IPA.
Last year for IPA Day, and for the SweetWater Experience at 420 Fest, the brewery debuted an experimental edition of their year round IPA, Continue Reading →
SweetWater Brewery has just released their latest edition to their Dank Tank Series, Johnny Hash. Hash is an imperial IPA brewed with Citra Hop Hash, a “hop chunk” of citra hop leftovers after it is extruded into pellets.
The brewery’s “bar boss” Derrick Atkinson gives you the rundown on hop hash, and this new imperial IPA. Look for Johnny Hash in 22oz bombers and draft for a limited time.
Style: Imperial IPA
Hops: Citra Hop Hash
Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft.
8.5% ABV
SweetWater Brewery (Atlanta, GA) has partnered with the Atlanta Braves for the 2014 season.
Inside the fan plaza stands the SweetWater Beer Island, formerly known as the Craft Beer Kiosk sponsored by Taco Mac.
The new beer island will sell the new SweetWater 420 Pale, and IPA cans. The island was hand designed to mimic not only the culture of SweetWater, but parts of the brewery.
The Atlanta Braves home opener is April 8th, versus The New York Mets.
This is the “I told ya so” conversation. The minute SweetWater Brewery’s cans launched, I knew it wouldn’t be long before they would be available on Delta Airlines, also based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Delta will begin serving SweetWater’s flagship brew – 420 Extra Pale Ale on Delta’s 34 daily flights between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International and New York’s LaGuardia Airport starting April 1.
“Delta is a world-class organization, as well as a local neighbor, so we couldn’t be more excited about this alliance and the opportunity for SweetWater to be featured onboard,” said SweetWater Founder and Big Kahuna Freddy Bench. “Our new cans eliminate the glass restrictions that previously held us back from offering our beer in great spots like airplanes, stadiums, beaches and more. This is an exciting time for craft beer and I’m personally looking forward to enjoy a few 420s on my next trip to The Big Apple!”
SweetWater recently launched 420 Pale and IPA in both 12oz and 16oz can formats this month.
Images via SweetWater Brewery
SweetWater Brewing’s 420 Fest day by day lineup has been released.
In addition to the music lineup, the SweetWater Experience will also return, with yours truly overseeing the panel discussions in the tent
.
SweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta) is almost legal. On February 23rd, the brewery turns 17 years old. If you know craft brewing, you know that means a special beer release.
This year, the brewery changed things up a bit. Instead of a big imperial IPA, barleywine, or strong ale, Head brewer Nick Nock and Jonathan Newman chose a farmhouse ale. SweetWater is known for hops. Not saisons. That is, until you get a taste of this concoction. This big 9% saison uses a French saison yeast for the first fermentation, then bottled conditioned with brettanomyces for round two. It tastes great now, or years from now when you take the bottles out of your stash.
SweetWater 17th Anniversary Ale debuts on February 23rd at the brewery’s birthday throw down. 22oz bombers will arrive in all of Sweetwater’s markets shortly after.
Style: Saison
Hops: Galena, Saaz, Centennial, Amarillo
Malts: Melanoidin
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft. One time release
9% ABV
Update: 3/19 – Check your shelves. 22oz Bombers have arrived.
SweetWater Brewery (Atlanta) and Breckenridge Brewery (Denver, CO) have a very special collaboration tapping later this month.
The recipe is based on the 16th Anniversary Ale from SweetWater, a red wheat wine ale and Breckenridge’s new spring seasonal Ophelia Hoppy Wheat Ale. If you weren’t aware, SweetWater founder Freddy Bensch came from Colorado to Georgia to start the brewery. He has been friends with Breckenridge founder J. Todd Usry for years.
“I really enjoyed our 16th Anniversary Red Wheat Wine Ale and I think this brew is going to pair well with the Mosaic hops and malted Buckwheat, two ingredients we’ve never worked with before,” said SweetWater Head Brewer Nick Nock. “I’m looking forward to getting back up there to get my hands, and lips, on it!”
You will know this beer “O’ Tay”, limited to draft only in Colorado, with special tappings during the Craft Brewer’s Conference.
Style: Wheat Ale
Availability: Draft Only. Limited to Colorado
?? ABV
If you go:
Wednesday, April 9, the Ale House at Amato’s will be tapping the collaborative brew and hosting a full tap takeover featuring Breckenridge Brewery and SweetWater Brewery beers. The night will also honor the late Curtis McArthur of SweetWater Brewery with a toast at 4:20 p.m. Brewer friends of McArthur, Upslope Brewing Company and Crooked Stave, will be in attendance with a few of their beers to pour as well.
Thursday, April 10, the two breweries will embark on a crawl to seven Denver bars including: Scruffy, Murphy’s, The Lobby, Star Bar, Lucky Pie, Blake St. Vault, Pour House, and Strata Bar at the Hyatt Regency.
Each account will carry the collaboration beer and an additional unique beer from each brewery. Follow @BreckBrew and @SweetWaterBrew on Twitter and Instagram to locate the crew and join the crawl yourself.
Debuting in April just behind SweetWater’s 17th Anniversary Saison will be Johnny Hash, a presumably imperial IPA.
Last year for IPA Day, and for the SweetWater Experience at 420 Fest, the brewery debuted an experimental edition of their year round IPA, brewed with Hop Hash. “Hop Hash”is a different from the pelletized hops that are used in the day to day operations.
Hopped to the gills, this brew will pack a hash-filled punch and may leave folks unable to walk the line – hence its name—Johnny Hash.
Head brewer will be on video with Beer Street Journal soon to discuss the use and techniques.
Look for Johnny Hash in 22oz bottles and draft for a limited time.
Read more: SweetWater News
