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Terrapin Oaked Big Hoppy Debuts Today

Terrapin Beer Co. debuts Oaked Big Hoppy Monster today at the brewery in Athens, Georgia. This years edition is is oaked, compared to last year. It is also now shipping to wholesalers. 

The Monster Beer leads with a tantalizing hop aroma Continue Reading →

Posted in New Releases, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin’s “Liquid Bliss” Should Arrive This Week

Terrapin’s Liquid Bliss Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter should arrive in stores this week. Bliss, aka Side Project #18 by the Athens, Georgia brewery is first time brewmaster “Spike” and crew have released a beer like this this. It took some time to get the recipe right when brewing with peanuts & peanut butter.

Style: Porter (w/ Chocolate & Peanut Butter)
Availability: 22 oz bombers, Draft. One time release
Arrival: Mid-November, 2012

6.7% ABV

Posted in Seasonal Return, Terrapin Beer Company

Get Your Chocolate Fix. Terrapin Moo Hoo Returns

Terrapin Beer Co’s instantly popular chocolate offering Moo Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout has returned. The creamy sweet offering features cocoa nibs from Olive & Sinclair in Nashville, Tennessee and milk sugar for a silky feel. Look for it in 4 packs and draft through the first of the year.

Style: Milk Stout (Cocoa Nibs, Cocoa Shells & Lactose)

Hops: Nugget, Willamette
Malt: 2 Row Pale, Flaked Oat, Chocolate, Crystal 85, Carafa III Special, Roasted Barley

6% ABV, 30 IBUs

Posted in Beer News, Coming Soon, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin Dos Cocoas Voted Back in 2013

The results are in. The people have spoken. Terrapin’s Dos Cocoas has been voted back into production for 2013. Dos Cocoas made debut as Side Project #4 in 2009. Dos is a porter brewed with two different kinds of cocoa. Cocoa powder in the brewing process (whirlpool) and then a month resting on cocoa nibs.

There was some ballot box stuffing that was apparently pushing Indiana Krunkles in the lead. The brewery knew was was up, and made sure the right candidate won. No mention of the 2013 release date.

Style: Porter (w/ Cocoa)
Hops: EKG, Fuggle
Malts: 2 Row Silo, Munich Lt., Munich Dark, Crystal 85 L, Chocolate Malt, Black Malt
Availability: TBA on re-release

5.8% ABV

Posted in Beer News, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin Indiana Krunkles Leads Election For 2013 Return

Terrapin Beer Co’s Indiana Krunkles is leading Terrapin’s “You Vote” Election. Fans have the opportunity to vote for which brew to bring back in 2013.  As of 11:30 AM, the leaders are:

Indiana Krunkles (3,353 votes)

Dos Cocoas (2,479)

Sunray Wheat ( 1, 248)

Hop Shortage (1,124)

Today, cast two votes. One for your next POTUS, and one for the Terrapin Beer you want back. Go Here —-> http://terrapinbeer.com/vote/

Posted in New Holland Brewing, Terrapin Beer Company

New Holland & Terrapin Launch “Social Potion”

New Holland/ Terrapin Social Potion

To celebrate the launch of New Holland Brewing being distributed in Georgia, Terrapin Beer Co travelled to Holland, Michigan. What they produced was Social Potion, a weizenbock brewed with Michigan wheat, black currants, and pink peppercorns.

The beer debuts in Michigan and Atlanta for Atlanta Beer Week 2012.  A portion of this beer has been saved for barrel aging.

Style: Weizenbock (w/ Pink Peppercorns, Currants)
Availability: Draft Only
Arrival: Now

7% ABV

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Terrapin Chooses Citra For So Fresh, So Green Release

Terrapin Beer Co’s So Fresh & So Green, Green is a seasonal fresh hop release. The hops are harvested from the vines, then delivered to the brewery wet (undried, like green leaves) to the brewery in a matter of hours. The result is a fresh, chewy, pungent hop flavor.

Citra hops are of U.S. origin, debuting in 2008.  It is a hybrid of 50% Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, 25% U.S. Tettnanger, 25% East Kent Golding. The flavor is very citrusy/tropical.

Style: IPA (Fresh hopped)
Availability: 22 oz bottles
Arrival: October, 2012

6.6% ABV 

Posted in New Releases, Seasonal Return, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin Oaked Big Hoppy Debuts Today

Terrapin Beer Co. debuts Oaked Big Hoppy Monster today at the brewery in Athens, Georgia. This years edition is is oaked, compared to last year. It is also now shipping to wholesalers. 

The Monster Beer leads with a tantalizing hop aroma that is complemented by an enormous, malty backbone and finishes with a multitude of hoppy goodness.  

Style: Red Ale (Oak Aged)
Availability: 12 oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: September, 2012

8.75% ABV