Add this to your social calendar this weekend. Cypress Street one of Atlanta’s great craft beer destinations is hosting their 3rd Annual FREE pig roast. The brilliant chefs at Cypress Street stay up all night roasting a pig and prepping Continue Reading →
Mark you calendars now – SweetWater Brewing’s 2nd Annual “Brew Your Cask Off” has been announced for March 5, 2011.
Sweetwater invites various Atlanta bars, magazines, distributors and guest brewers to design a cask from a list of adjuncts (or additives.) Continue Reading →
It’s never too early to get excited about new beer. Especially beer for a GREAT cause. SweetWater has just released details about their beer coming from their now infamous Dank Tank. It’s called Crank Tank Rye’d Ale and Continue Reading →
Sweetwater’s Motorboat, part of the breweries seasonal “Catch & Release” series is back. Motorboat is an ESB or Extra Special Bitter. An ESB is a fairly broad English term for a hoppy pale ale. A pale ale with variations. Hops Continue Reading →
UPDATE: Due to warehouse issues- Magnum will be arriving July 1st & 2nd.
Arriving late yesterday and early today it’s the latest from Sweetwater’s Dank Tank – Magnum IP. As you’ve probably guess by now, this edition is nod to the Continue Reading →
Probably should have mentioned this a bit sooner. I’ve tried to get in touch with the organizers of this festival, but they have been playing hard to get. The Atlanta Summer Beerfest is tomorrow – 6/26/10 from 5-10 pm. Local Continue Reading →
Sweetwater’s newest release from the Dank Tank is an imperial pilsner that is a testament to the hit 80’s tv show – “Magnum PI.”
On Wednesday, June 30th Sweetwater Brewery will be holding a release party for “Magnum IP” at the Continue Reading →
Add this to your social calendar this weekend. Cypress Street one of Atlanta’s great craft beer destinations is hosting their 3rd Annual FREE pig roast. The brilliant chefs at Cypress Street stay up all night roasting a pig and prepping the draft handles for a day of great beer and great food.
Entry and the pig are FREE! Sweetwater drafts are $4!
Cypress Street — 8/28, 2-7 pm
817 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA
Mark you calendars now – SweetWater Brewing’s 2nd Annual “Brew Your Cask Off” has been announced for March 5, 2011.
Sweetwater invites various Atlanta bars, magazines, distributors and guest brewers to design a cask from a list of adjuncts (or additives.) In the design process, one could chose hops, malts, yeasts, and adjuncts ranging from vanilla beans, to spicy peppers, oak chips, tea leaves, various fruits, or cooking spices. There are even a few bourbon entries. However wild and crazy you wanted to be, it’s your choice.
As the first year, the event will be held at SweetWater Brewery in Atlanta, GA
It’s never too early to get excited about new beer. Especially beer for a GREAT cause. SweetWater has just released details about their beer coming from their now infamous Dank Tank. It’s called Crank Tank Rye’d Ale and it benefits Camp Twin Lakes based right here in Georgia. Twin Lakes is a not-for-profitorganization that offers year-round recreational, therapeutic, and educational programs for children facing serious illnesses and other physical, emotional and life challenges. From Sweetwater-
“SweetWater Brewing Company is inviting Atlantans to jump on board with Team SweetWater as they celebrate the mission of Camp Twin Lakes and their Fifth Annual Spin for Kids Fundraiser Oct. 23-24, 2010. The local boys created their latest beer, Crank Tank Rye’d Ale, and established their own bike team to benefit this non-profit organization dedicated to providing children with serious illness and special needs and their families a recreational outlet. The camp teaches children to overcome obstacles and grow in their confidence and capabilities, and SweetWater’s mission is to accomplish something similar: To raise awareness for this meaningful cause while taking on a challenge. So, dust off that old bike, grease up the wheels (and your joints) and get ready for a ride that impacts lives.
SweetWater’s Big Kahuna, Freddy Bensch, was so inspired after visiting Camp Twin Lakes, which he calls “a rare oasis for thousands of special needs children and their families,” that he felt he had a responsibility to spread the word about the camp and its mission and created a new beer to get the word out. SweetWater will feature information about the camp and ways folks can get involved on its 22oz Crank Tank Rye’d Ale labels launching early September.
“This camp made such a profound impact on my life,” said Bensch. “It provides a safe and nonjudgmental environment for children with special needs — something they can’t always find in the real world. The camp and these children will touch your heart. We have always worked to make more than just great beer for our community, and SweetWater is proud to connect beer lovers with local organizations to make a difference.”
Want to come along for the ride? Cruise with the team at Camp Twin Lakes’ residential camp facilities in Winder and Rutledge, Georgia and then join in a post-race festival at the camp in Rutledge on Oct. 24th. All ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the 5, 27, 47, 62 or 100-mile ride. Team SweetWater’s goal: 27 miles (those beer bellies will be slowing ‘em down a bit!) To ride with Team SweetWater or to sponsor one of their riders — and receive a limited edition SweetWater and Spin for Kids shirt – visit www.spinforkids.org. Can’t join a team? Buy a Crank Tank at participating establishments and enjoy a lip-smackin’ brew with the satisfaction that you’ve contributed to a good cause. And if all that good stuff isn’t enough motivation, SweetWater will also be giving away a Giant Boulder bike to one customer. Check one out at SweetWater displays in various stores from late August until early October and sign up for your chance to win on the SweetWater team page at www.spinforkids.org.”
Style: Rye Beer (I think?)
Availability: 220z Bombers. Limited to Atlanta this year. Potential wider distribution to other SW markets next year
Arrival: Early-Mid September 2010
6.2% ABV
Sweetwater’s Motorboat, part of the breweries seasonal “Catch & Release” series is back. Motorboat is an ESB or Extra Special Bitter. An ESB is a fairly broad English term for a hoppy pale ale. A pale ale with variations. Hops give beer a bitter flavor. (Depending on how high the hop’s alpha acids are, and when they were added to the boil.) Bitters are broken down into 3 general classes – Session Bitter, Best Bitter, and Extra Special Bitter. Their differences? Alcohol strengths. Bitters have evolved with an alcohol strength of 3% – 8% ABV. Session bitters fall on the 3% end of the range. ESB’s the other end. According to some, 8% is too high for the style.
Bitter is a bit of a misnomer. They aren’t really bitter. The key to a good ESB is hop vs. malt balance. You’ll find ESB’s to be golden to deep copper in color, and pretty clear. (Not cloudy.)
Back to Sweetwater’s Motorboat. This seasonal release arrives annually around late July and sticks around through October. It’s dry hopped with cascade. It’s won back to back medals at The Great American Beer Festival. It’s not overwheming. It’s not underwheming.
Taste Expectations – Bread and caramel malts. Notable grapefruit hops. Sweet flavor. Look for hop/malt balance.
Known Ingredients –
Hops – Cascade
Availability – 12oz/6pks. Draft. Late July through October. Annual release from the “Catch & Release” Series
5.6% ABV
UPDATE: Due to warehouse issues- Magnum will be arriving July 1st & 2nd.
Arriving late yesterday and early today it’s the latest from Sweetwater’s Dank Tank – Magnum IP. As you’ve probably guess by now, this edition is nod to the popular 80’s tv show Magnum PI. This Magnum however, is an imperial pilsner.
Sweetwater Describes: At 100 IBU’s and 9% ABV this hairy chested imperial pilsner is guaranteed to rev up the Ferrari and take you on a mustache ride. Medium bodied like Rick and crisp like TC, this IP’s shorts on the sea shore sfit shnug on teh 2 lbs per barrel of Cascade & Sterling hops shimmied shupon shis shucker – Sheez!
Hops – Sterling & Cascade
Malts – Pilsner, Munich, & Vienna
Yeast – Pilsner
9% ABV
100 IBU’s
OFFICIAL RELEASE PARTY!! Today, 6/30 – 5:30-7:30 pm!
Sweetwater Brewery
195 Ottley Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Probably should have mentioned this a bit sooner. I’ve tried to get in touch with the organizers of this festival, but they have been playing hard to get. The Atlanta Summer Beerfest is tomorrow – 6/26/10 from 5-10 pm. Local breweries Sweetwater, Red Brick, and Terrapin will featured.
Here is the official info release:
The Atlanta Summer Beer Fest has been designed to be the coolest and most enjoyable beer fest that you will attend this year. We will be pouring 6 oz. tastings sizes, twice as much as most other beer festivals. We want you to enjoy your beer, not just taste it. If you ask nicely, we may even fill your cup. The Festival is from 5pm — 10pm, as the sun goes down and the temperature drops.
We also want you to have a good time, we will have Flip Cup, Beer Pong, and Cornhole for your enjoyment.
We are also bringing back the Dunking Booth. That’s right, here’s your chance to dunk someone who will either be good looking or annoying, maybe even both. All proceeds from the Dunking Booth will go to charity.
We have a great band playing music for you, Stokeswood. Check them out, we promise you’ll like them.
We have a great after party scheduled inside the Masquerade, with several fun bands. The after party is free with your festival admission.
Sponsors Include: Beer Connoisseur Magazine, Tower Beer, Wine, & Spirits, Greens, and Mac’s Beer & Wine.
Where: Masquerade Music Park
For Tickets Go Here to Xorbia Tickets – http://bit.ly/9opLuJ
Official Atlanta Summer Beerfest Site – http://bit.ly/baN7Xt
Sweetwater’s newest release from the Dank Tank is an imperial pilsner that is a testament to the hit 80’s tv show – “Magnum PI.”
On Wednesday, June 30th Sweetwater Brewery will be holding a release party for “Magnum IP” at the brewery. It will be 80’s themed of course. Sweetwater recommends Hawaiian Shirts, Boat shoes, white nut huggers, chest hair and mustaches.
Quick review of Magnum IP –
Hops — Sterling, Cascade
Malts — Pilsner, Munich, Vienna
Yeast — Pilsner
Availability — 22oz Bottles small batch one time brew, and draft. June release date.
9% ABV
100 IBU’s
Sweetwater Brewery – 6/30, 5:30-7:30 pm
195 Ottley Drive Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30324
Twitter: @SweetwaterBrew
Party invite on Facebook – http://bit.ly/cVkPIG
