Terrapin Brewing & Left Hand Brewing are about to embark on their 4th brew in the Midnight Project Collaboration Series. Each year, the location of the brew switch from brewery to brewery. Continue Reading →
Terrapin Brewing (Athens, GA) travelled to Jura, Switzerland in February to collaborate with Brasserie Franches Montagnes. (Actually, they were already on a European beer tour.) In the cold of winter, the two breweries created a rye based barleywine.
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.” Virginia is the inspiration for the Reunion project, a way to drink good beer and raise money for the Institute for & Bone Cancer Research. 100% of the proceeds go straight to IMBCR. (www.imbcr.org) This Institute works to prolong the life of individuals suffering from the currently incurable form of bone cancer, and hopes to one day find a cure. This institute does not have a huge operating budget — and proceeds from this Reunion project really make a difference.
The 2011 edition of Reunion features some new people in the collaboration – Shmaltz Brewing & Olive & Sinclair. Shmaltz needs no introduction, but you previously met Olive & Sinclair & their chocolate in Terrapin’s “Moo Hoo” released last fall. Reunion Ale 2011 is a dark ale brewed with Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla, & chili peppers.
Here is your exclusive look at Atlanta’s Cypress Street tap lineup for American Craft Beer Week 2011. Each of these beers are a little hard to come by. Each beer flows at opening each day.
Hefeweizen meets IPA in Terrapin’s Side Project #15 – Indiana Krunkles. On shelves now for the drinking.
About Indiana From Spike:
The Legend of Krunkles lives on with number 15 in our Side Project series of beers. “Indiana Krunkles” Wheat I.P.A. boasts Continue Reading →
Preliminary Details: Terrapin/Left Hand Midnight Project 2011
NOTE: These details are subject to change.
Terrapin Brewing & Left Hand Brewing are about to embark on their 4th brew in the Midnight Project Collaboration Series. Each year, the location of the brew switch from brewery to brewery. Year 1: Longmont. Beer: Terra-Rye’Zd Year 2: Athens. Beer: Depth Charge. Year 3: Longmont. Beer: Oxymoron.
This year’s edition will be brewed in July sometime in Athens, Georgia. Here are some tentative details. Peaches. A mixture of both Colorado & Georgia peaches. Style, other ingredients and such have yet to be decided. That’s what getting together over beers is for. (Hey, that’s where the series started right??)
The name they are working on is awesome. Pea-och. (That’s my spelling, but sound it out. That’s what they are going for.)
Again, brew day is in July sometime. Also in July is this year’s Reunion release with Shmaltz Brewing & Alan Shapiro.
Other Terrapin News, the brewery is currently installing more conditioning tanks. (Image below). Saturday June 18th is the brewery’s “Brewau,” 5:30-7:30pm
Terrapin Brewing (Athens, GA) travelled to Jura, Switzerland in February to collaborate with Brasserie Franches Montagnes. (Actually, they were already on a European beer tour.) In the cold of winter, the two breweries created a rye based barleywine.
The barleywine – “Spike & Jerome’s Ale” is actually derived from 20% rye, 80% malted barley. Currently aging in rum barrels in Switzerland. The beer will be imported by B. United mid June for tapping by the end of June. bottles Mid-July.
Availability: 330ml swing top bottles BFM bottles (July). Draft (Late June). Limited to 20 kegs, 300 cases of bottles.
10% ABV
Other Terrapin News:
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Reunion Beer 2011 with Shmaltz Brewing will be brewed in July
4th Edition of Left Hand/Terrapin Midnight Project will be brewed this July also in Athens, GA. No style decided yet.
Side Project #16 – Flux Capacitor slated for winter 2011. A strong ale. Target ABV 12.1% ABV (1.21 gigawatts!) 88.8 IBUs (Miles an hour!) and full of Biff “Tannins”
SP# 15 “Indiana Krunkles” is doing very well, on shelves and in bars now.
East Atlanta BeerFest is this weekend. In addition to over 200 beers, there will be some fun tech stuff for you to play with.
First, EABF announced Foursquare integration. Upon checking into the festival, you unlock the ability to drink 3 more beers not offered to those not using the app:
Heavy Seas Brewing – Hang Ten. Weizenbock, 10% ABV
Peak Brewing – King Crimson. Imperial Red Ale, 10% ABV.
In addition, once the festival is over 100 checkins, go to the merchandise tent for a koozie. ALSO! The 1st 100 people who come by the tent with the shiny new EABF Fest badge get a Foursquare day koozie.
That’s not all. Those festival goers with iPhones can download the official EABF app, which shows all the beers available at the festival. The app shows what tables the beers reside, with an opportunity to add to your favorites, tweet about them, & upload pictures. Available in the <iTunesStore>
There are less than 400 tickets left for EABF. Make sure you get your tickets HERE
Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla & Chilies To Fight Bone Cancer
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.” Virginia is the inspiration for the Reunion project, a way to drink good beer and raise money for the Institute for & Bone Cancer Research. 100% of the proceeds go straight to IMBCR. (www.imbcr.org) This Institute works to prolong the life of individuals suffering from the currently incurable form of bone cancer, and hopes to one day find a cure. This institute does not have a huge operating budget — and proceeds from this Reunion project really make a difference.
The 2011 edition of Reunion features some new people in the collaboration – Shmaltz Brewing & Olive & Sinclair. Shmaltz needs no introduction, but you previously met Olive & Sinclair & their chocolate in Terrapin’s “Moo Hoo” released last fall. Reunion Ale 2011 is a dark ale brewed with Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla, & chili peppers.
Label: Teaming up with Shmaltz Brewing for the first time, Terrapin Beer Co. returns for a third year as a production partner for Reunion ’11. We brew Reunion each year in memory of our dear friend and partner in this venture — Virginia MacLean. Virginia lost her battle with Multiple Myeloma in 2007. It was her wish that we continue to raise funds and awareness on behalf of The Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research (www.imbcr.org).
This year’s beer is a dark ale brewed with cocoa nibs, vanilla and chili peppers. It was inspired by a fantastic dessert that we used to share with Virginia at our favorite restaurant. This brown ale leads with a sweet and subtle spicy aroma. The flavor begins with complex malt overtones and quickly gives way to a chocolate and vanilla mix of satisfying bliss. Just when you thought it was over, the heat from the chilies sneaks in and coats your tongue with tantalizing heat.
Many thanks to all who have supported this project and have helped us honor Virginia’s memory. Cheers — Pete and Alan
Availability: 220z bombers, draft. Released annually, style changes each year.
Cypress Street Celebrates American Craft Beer Week
Here is your exclusive look at Atlanta’s Cypress Street tap lineup for American Craft Beer Week 2011. Each of these beers are a little hard to come by. Each beer flows at opening each day.
Hefeweizen meets IPA in Terrapin’s Side Project #15 – Indiana Krunkles. On shelves now for the drinking.
About Indiana From Spike: The Legend of Krunkles lives on with number 15 in our Side Project series of beers. “Indiana Krunkles” Wheat I.P.A. boasts all the hop adventure of an American I.P.A. while leading you on a quest for the malt and yeast found in a traditional Ger- man Hefeweizen. Explore all the unique flavor of this uncon- ventional wheat beverage while your senses take you on a journey into complete beer nirvana. We hope you enjoy this audacious brew!
