Not much known about this beer yet. Sounds like it is going to a “wheat IPA.” Due out in June. With a name like Krunkles, sounds like this beer is headed for the Side Project Series.
Still most likely Continue Reading →
Edition #14 in Terrapin Brewing’s Side Project series is arriving – “Tomfoolery” a black saison ale. The color, like the flavor is uncharacteristic for this kind of ale. Tomfoolery fits perfectly with Terrapin’s experimental mentality. Spike describes:
Made with a silly Continue Reading →
On Monday February 21st, Leon’s Full Service in Decatur, GA turns 2! you know what that means? Beer. Lots of it. To celebrate, Leon’s has a very special lineup for your drinking pleasure:
Mikkeller Rauch Beer Geek (Beer Geek Bacon)
Lagunitas Lil Continue Reading →
Terrapin Brewing’s seasonal release “Rye-Squared from the Monster Beer Tour ships mid February. Terrapin Brewer “Spike” loves rye, and this big IPA has it in abundance. The description says it all:
Double the malt, double the hops, and double the flavor Continue Reading →
The next release of Terrapin Brewing’s Side Project #14 “Tomfoolery” ships soon. This black saison is an all new experiment for Athens based brewery. Here’s the details –
Description:
Tomfoolery “Black Saison” is the latest addition to our Side Project series of Continue Reading →
Per Terrapin:
This mammoth imperial red ale leads with a tantalizing hop aroma that is quickly complemented by an enormous malt backbone & finished with a multitude of hoppy goodness.
Annual Release: August
The high content alcohol of these beers make them perfect for Continue Reading →
The 4th and final release in Terrapin Brewing’s Georgia Theatre Series has arrived. Just under the wire in 2010! Just a couple of weeks ago, “Sound Czech” hit shelves weeks after it was expected. (Boxing these beers by hand takes Continue Reading →
Not much known about this beer yet. Sounds like it is going to a “wheat IPA.” Due out in June. With a name like Krunkles, sounds like this beer is headed for the Side Project Series.
Still most likely in the planning stages, and the name itself is unconfirmed. Let’s just say the info came from a very reliable source…
Edition #14 in Terrapin Brewing’s Side Project series is arriving – “Tomfoolery” a black saison ale. The color, like the flavor is uncharacteristic for this kind of ale. Tomfoolery fits perfectly with Terrapin’s experimental mentality. Spike describes:
Made with a silly amount of rye, wheat and black malts, this dark spicy beverage will quench the thirst of any court jester in the land. We hope you enjoy our light hearted attempt at making this traditional style with foolish brewing behavior. Spike’s Brewing Words of Wisdom: Beer is serious business…what you do after consumption often times is not.
Style: Saison
Hops: Golding, Willamette, Vanguard
Malts: Pale ,Vienna, Wheat Rye, DH Carafa III, Acidulated
Taste Expectations: Dark malts, coffee mix with fruit. Spice shines throughout.
Availability: 22oz bombers. Draft. One time Side Project Release
7.2% ABV
On Monday February 21st, Leon’s Full Service in Decatur, GA turns 2! you know what that means? Beer. Lots of it. To celebrate, Leon’s has a very special lineup for your drinking pleasure:
Mikkeller Rauch Beer Geek (Beer Geek Bacon)
Lagunitas Lil Sumpin’ Wild
The Bruery Autumn Maple
Founders Old Curmudgeon ’09
Allagash Interlude
Stone Lucky Basartd
Bell’s Hopslam
Red Brick Vanilla Gorilla
Terrapin/De Proef Monstre Rouge
Cask: Sweetwater Old Faithful (IPA double dry-hopped with Centennial)
Cask: Twain’s Belgian Chocolate Wheat
Plus 3 very special “Local” offerings and a few other special treats
PLUS! It’s a Tweet up! Tweet about it using #ATLtweetup
Leon’s Full Service – 2/21/11
131 East Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
Terrapin Brewing’s seasonal release “Rye-Squared from the Monster Beer Tour ships mid February. Terrapin Brewer “Spike” loves rye, and this big IPA has it in abundance. The description says it all:
Double the malt, double the hops, and double the flavor of the original Rye Pale Ale recipe. (Hence the name Rye Squared.) With its mammoth hop aroma, bitterness and flavor, this beer is not for the faint at heart. The Rye Squared clocks in at a hefty 8.5% ABV so double your pleasure and double your fun because Terrapin went a little crazy with this one!
Arrival: Mid – Late February 2011
The next release of Terrapin Brewing’s Side Project #14 “Tomfoolery” ships soon. This black saison is an all new experiment for Athens based brewery. Here’s the details –
Description:
Tomfoolery “Black Saison” is the latest addition to our Side Project series of beers. Number 14 on the list, this ale boasts an uncharacteristic black color for a tradi- tional Saison, but is just untraditional enough for our experimental mentality. Made with a silly amount of rye, wheat and black malts, this dark spicy beverage will quench the thirst of any court jester in the land. We hope you enjoy our light hearted attempt at making this traditional style with foolish brewing behavior.
Style: Saison
Hops: Golding, Willamette, Vanguard
Malts: Pale, Vienna, Wheat Rye, DH Carafa III, Acidulated
Arrival: Currently shipping (Late Jan 2011)
7.4% ABV
Per Terrapin:
This mammoth imperial red ale leads with a tantalizing hop aroma that is quickly complemented by an enormous malt backbone & finished with a multitude of hoppy goodness.
Annual Release: August
The high content alcohol of these beers make them perfect for cellaring…hide them away and pull one out for a special event 2-3 years later.
WATCH OUT! THIS MONSTER BITES!
ABV: 8.75%
IBU’s: 73
O.G.: 21.3
Malt: 2-Row Pale, Munich, Crystal 20, Crystal 30, Crystal 45, Crytal 77
Hops: Warrior, Centennial, Cascade, Ahtanum, Simco (Dry Hop)
The 4th and final release in Terrapin Brewing’s Georgia Theatre Series has arrived. Just under the wire in 2010! Just a couple of weeks ago, “Sound Czech” hit shelves weeks after it was expected. (Boxing these beers by hand takes time!) This release essentially remembers a tragic point in the Athens, Georgia landmark’s long history – the fire that nearly completely destroyed it. Love hops & smoke? Drink this. Soon.
Commerical Description:
A nod to the the tragic fire and a look into the future.
Style: Imperial IPA
Hops: Warrior, Nugget, Centennial, Simcoe
Malts: 2 Row, Weyermann Smoke, Best Munich, Pale Crystal
Taste Expectations: Fresh hops -pine & citrus. By fresh, I mean fresh. The smoke is subtle but adds complexity. Caramel malt rounds this beer out.
Availability: 22oz bombers. Boxed, hand numbered. One time release
9.3% ABV
