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Terrapin & Shmaltz Revive Reunion Beer For 2012

Last years release of Reunion: A Beer For Hope found great success.  The collaboration was brewed to raise money for the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer research (www.imbcr.org). Virginia McLean, partner in the Reunion project, died from complications from multiple myeloma in June, Continue Reading →

Terrapin Brewmaster Heads To New Zealand

Terrapin Beer Co’s “Spike” Buckowski heads to New Zealand next month.  He will brew with Boundary Road Brewery.  He was selected out of a pool of 80 brewers for this opportunity.   From Terrapin:

Next month Brian “Spike” Buckowski, Terrapin Beer Co. Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Seasonal Return, Terrapin Beer Company

June Update on Terrapin’s New & Upcoming Releases

Some updates on Terrapin’s new and upcoming releases:

Just arrived:

Monk’s Revenge–The 2012 batch of this Belgian Triple/American IIPA hybrid has been packaged and I think it’s the best yet! With great citrus-hop acidity balanced by the sweetness of malt and candy sugar, this brew is a great example of this style mash-up. Availability: 6/4pk cases, 5 gallon kegs  http://terrapinbeer.com/brew/monster-beer-tour/monks-revenge/


Samurai Krunkles

    –The Legend continues…as Krunkles was sailing through Asia, he landed on the shore of Japan where he discovered several new ingredients to experiment with in IPA. Among those are Sorachi Ace hops, Jasmine Rice, Green Tea, and Ginger. These all come together beautifully and make for an IPA experience like no other. Expected packaging is in 2 weeks with shipping beginning soon after. Availability: 12/22oz, 5 gallon kegs

http://terrapinbeer.com/brew/side-project/volume-17-samurai-krunkles/

All American Pilsner–Back from hiatus for the big election, the Uncle Sam of Terrapin is here to help us celebrate all good things American! Also, look out for a scan code on bottles of this guy and special voting booths at events to direct fans to vote for your favorite Terrapin Beer that is no longer in production. We’ll tally all the votes and make that beer again in 2013! Coming in July. Availability: 12/22oz, 5 gallon kegs http://terrapinbeer.com/brew/retired-bee/all-american-pilsner/

Reunion Beer 2012–A great series of beers for a great cause, the Reunion Project continues on this year with another collaboration with our friends over at Shmaltz. In keeping with last year’s theme, we again used Olive & Sinclair cocoa, and hint of chili pepper, and fresh cinnamon (instead of vanilla). The aim was for a Mexican-style hot chocolate. Keep an eye out in July for this one too. Availability: 12/22oz, 5 gallon kegs http://www.reunionbeer.com/

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Shmaltz Brewing, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin & Shmaltz Revive Reunion Beer For 2012

Last years release of Reunion: A Beer For Hope found great success.  The collaboration was brewed to raise money for the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer research (www.imbcr.org). Virginia McLean, partner in the Reunion project, died from complications from multiple myeloma in June, 2007.   She had a fantastic quote “Cancer can cause my death, but it can only take my life if I give it that.”

The 2012 edition of Reunion finds the old gang back together, with Shmaltz Brewing , Terrapin & Olive & Sinclair.

The 2012 edition of Renunion is much like 2011, except cinnamon is substituted for chili peppers.  

Style: Brown Ale(w/ Vanilla, Cocoa Nibs, Cinnamon)
Availability: 220z bombers, draft.  Released annually, style changes each year.
ETA: August, 2012

7.6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Gordon Biersch, JailHouse Brewing, Moon River Brewing, O'Dempsey's, SweetWater Brewing, Terrapin Beer Company

Members Of The Georgia Brewers Guild Create Beer Collaborations

Unofficially, the members of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild are collaborating.  Late July/August should see the first in a series of collaborative brews by members of the guild.

Some initial information (still waiting on 100% confirmation, subject to change):

Jailhouse’s Glen Golden is brewing at Cannon Brewpub in Columbus, GA

Terrapin’s Spike & John Pinkerton are working on a brew at Moon River in Savannah, GA

O’Dempsey’s is collaborating at Max Lager’s in Atlanta, GA

There are more in the works, each set to debut later this summer.  The members of the Georgia Brewers Guild include – 

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Buckhead-Atlanta
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Midtown-Atlanta
Jail House Brewing Company, Hampton
Red Brick Brewing Company, Atlanta
Max Lagers Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery, Atlanta
Moon River Brewing Company, Savannah
O’Dempsey’s, Atlanta
Sweet Water Brewing Company, Atlanta
Terrapin Beer Company, Athens
The Cannon Brewpub, Columbus
Twain’s Billiard and Tap, Decatur

More to follow… 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Terrapin Beer Company

A New Krunkles From Terrapin Slashes Glasses In June

The next Krunkles is coming soon from the peeps in Athens, Georgia.   Terrapin’s Samurai Krunkles is an IPA brewed with green tea and ginger.

Taking the Orient  the rest of the world by storm, Krunkles returns! In this edition of the bearded IPA brewer’s saga, “Samurai Krunkles,” as he was once known in the Far East, pulls out  all the hops from his katana’s sheath to make this Asian flared brew. While traveling around the Pacific in a souped up rickshaw pulled by his trusty sidekick Cato, Krunkles unique brewing ingredients like jasmine rice and green tea and the finest ginger the Orient had to offer for this Samurai master’s ale.  Cheers! Spike & John

Style: IPA (w/ ginger, jasmine rice, and green tea)
Availability: 22  oz bombers, Draft
Arrival: Late June, 2012

7.1% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Atlanta Beer Week, Burnt Hickory Brewery, JailHouse Brewing, O'Dempsey's, Red Brick Brewing, Red Hare Brewing, Terrapin Beer Company, Wild Heaven Craft Beers, Wrecking Bar Brewpub

Check Out Our Atlanta Beer Week ’12 Logo

Atlanta Beer Week 2012Atlanta Beer Week 2012 is coming, prep your livers.  October 20-27 will bring you the best beer, accented by some of the best food, and people in the industry.

If you ask me, Atlanta is one of the fastest growing beer markets in the United States.  With over 6 million people in and around the city, a great beer literally a few feet away.  In the past few weeks alone, Mother Earth Brewing, Anderson Valley, Clown Shoes, and Blue Point have entered the state.  Boulevard Brewing, Green Flash & Goose Island are on their way to the A.

 Let’s not forget some of the best beers are brewed in our own backyard.  Terrapin is growing, just passing the 10 year mark.  Red Brick shows us barrel aging is artform.  Wild Heaven brews up new beers while on the path to a home of their own in Avondale Estates.  2012 will be a big year for the Monday Night folks.  Georgia will have some hometown can beer soon when Red Hare  kicks up the line this summer.  Every time Jailhouse makes the 20 minute drive into the big city, it’s with a truck full of tasty that doesn’t last very long.  O’Dempsey’s been hitting some stout laden homeruns.  Oh, and Burnt Hickory?  We’re ready for you. Bring the heat.. SweetWater? Where to begin.  You don’t get ranked #23 craft brewery in the country for nothing.  They are the period at the long sentence that is the Atlanta beer scene.

Brewpubs? We’ve got ’em. 5 Seasons West has been rocking out lately with some of the best new creations since opening a couple of years ago.  5 Seasons Prado under Kevin McNearney is hop solid.  Wrecking Bar was recently nominated as one of the best in the U.S.   On the subject of the best in the U.S. – let’s talk beer bars. Some of the best on planet earth.  Porter Beer Bar, Brick Store Pub, Trappeze Pub (Athens) all break RateBeer.com’s Top 20.  Don’t even get me started on beer stores.  You’ve guessed it. More of the best in America.

Here in Atlanta we’re thirsty, and that’s just fine with us.  Forget what you thought you knew.  It’s the south. It’s beer. It’s Southern Beer Culture.

Thanks to Bart Sasso and Esperanza-ATL for the absolutely badass logo.  It will look good tattooed on something. 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin’s All American Pilsner Returns In July

Terrapin All American Pilsner 2012Terrapin Beer Co will be bringing back All American Imperial Pilsner in July after a short hiatus.  Brewed with all American hops, malts, and of course American yeast.

Back from a long congressional recess, the American Imperial Pilsner makes its return.  Brewed with ALL American malts, hops, water, and yeast, this beer is clearly the front runner for this election year.  

The brewery will give its fans an chance to vote on a beer to bring out of retirement. (No, don’t expect Depth Charge to be on that list.)   The voting will go live soon at Terrapinbeer.com/vote

Style: Pilsner
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: July, 2012

7.5% ABV, 75 IBUs 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin Brewmaster Heads To New Zealand

Terrapin Beer Co’s “Spike” Buckowski heads to New Zealand next month.  He will brew with Boundary Road Brewery.  He was selected out of a pool of 80 brewers for this opportunity.   From Terrapin:

Next month Brian “Spike” Buckowski, Terrapin Beer Co. co-founder and brewmaster, will head down under to New Zealand to create three beers for New Zealand’s craft beer fans. Spike was selected from a pool of 80 brewers to the position of ‘The Resident’ by Boundary Road Brewery to represent the American Craft beer community in New Zealand.

The Boundary Road Brewery was established in 1987 and is located in the foothills of the Hunua ranges of Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand. Boundary Road scoured the globe in search of a skilled brewer to travel there on a month-long sabbatical to create an all new craft beer range. Spike’s wealth of craft beer experience, outsider knowledge and credentials were cited as reasons for his selection to the post.

Spike says he can’t wait to arrive in New Zealand and get dive right into the craft beer scene. “Craft beer is massive in the US – we brew any style of craft beer imaginable and have more breweries than any other country in the world. Craft beer is my passion, and I’m excited to bring some American flair to the Kiwi brewing scene, as well as experimenting with New Zealand hops which are world-renowned.

“I’ve never travelled down under before and I hear it’s a spectacular place, so as well as trying some of the craft beer available, I’m looking forward to travelling around to check out what New Zealand has to offer.”

Ben Shaw, Boundary Road Brewery marketing manager says Spike is a brewing genius with experience and qualifications to match, ensuring he’ll create a revolutionary range of brews for Kiwis to get stuck in to.

“Kiwi’s love good craft beer and this is reflected in the ever increasing market here. Spike’s been tasked to provide New Zealanders with ‘The Resident’ range of brews to take the nation by storm – we can’t wait to taste what he creates.

Spike will arrives in New Zealand on May 8, 2012 and fans can keep track of what Spike is up to through the Terrapin web site which has links to his blog and Twitter account. 

by Reid Ramsay