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Lonerider The Preacher is set to return

Lonerider The Preacher, a saison, is set to return to the Raleigh, North Carolina based brewery’s lineup this summer. The beer has been on hiatus for a while now.

The Preacher’s sharp blue eyes have seen too many sins. This Belgian-style Saison Continue Reading →

Left Hand Rye on the Prize coming in July

Left Hand Rye on the Prize is on the horizon in Longmont, Colorado. According to local distributors, the beer is slated to arrive across the brewery’s entire distribution footprint in July.

As the name suggests, the imperial red ale features a Continue Reading →

Hi-Wire Oak Fermented Berliner Weisse, June 11th

Hi-Wire Oak Fermented Berliner Weisse with Brettanomyces will release on June 11th.

The Asheville, North Carolina based brewery transitioned their downtown South Slope location in a specialty brewery for wild and sour/ and one-off releases. Shortly after, the brewery launched the Continue Reading →

Posted in Lonerider Brewing Company, Coming Soon

Lonerider The Preacher is set to return

Lonerider The Preacher, a saison, is set to return to the Raleigh, North Carolina based brewery’s lineup this summer. The beer has been on hiatus for a while now.

The Preacher’s sharp blue eyes have seen too many sins. This Belgian-style Saison is created with an American twist. A spicy, fruity ale with a bright citrus hop kick.

Lonerider The Preacher is in the tanks now, release date to be announced soon.

Style: Saison
Availability:
Return:

7.7% ABV

Above: Joseph, a brewer a Lonerider, stands amongst tanks of The Preacher at the brewery in Raleigh.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Left Hand Brewing, Coming Soon, Don't Miss This

Left Hand Rye on the Prize coming in July

Left Hand Rye on the Prize is on the horizon in Longmont, Colorado. According to local distributors, the beer is slated to arrive across the brewery’s entire distribution footprint in July.

As the name suggests, the imperial red ale features a hefty helping of rye malt.

Left Hand Rye on the Prize will be a draft and  22 ounce bottle offering.

Style: Imperial Red Ale / Rye Beer
Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft
Release: July, 2016

8.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Heavy Seas

Heavy Seas Treasure Fest Oktoberfest debuts this fall

Heavy Seas Treasure Fest, a new Oktoberfest style beer, debuts this July.

Despite the late summer debut date, Heavy Seas Treasure Fest is still designed for fall. The Baltimore based brewery describes this new seasonal as an American spin on the classic German style. That means using traditional imported German malts, and weaving in a blend of German and American hops in the boil and dry-hop.

“…. I’m thrilled to be able to provide a Heavy Seas twist by dry-hopping our interpretation with floral American hops.  It should be no surprise to those familiar with our beers that we’ve boosted the malt bill and abv, to just under 6%, to help keep the robust hopping in balance.  If you like Oktoberfest-style beers and enjoy American IPA’s, this beer just might be the love child hybrid you’ve been waiting for.”  Heavy Seas Brewmaster, Christopher Leonard.

Heavy Seas Treasure Fest is a draft and 12 ounce bottle offering, seasonally.

Style: Oktoberfest
Hops: Perle, Hallertau Mittlefrue, Cascade, Palisade, Chinook
Malts: Pale, Vienna, Munich, Caramel Vienna, Biscuit, Caramel Munich

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft
Debut: Late July, 2016

6% ABV, 40 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Lakefront Brewing, Coming Soon

Lakefront Brandy Barrel Aged Cherry Lager slated for July

Lakefront Brandy Barrel Aged Cherry Lager is slated for a potential July release.

The base lager was brewed with Wisconsin cherries then aged in brandy barrels.

Lakefront Brandy Barrel Aged Cherry Lager will be a 12 ounce bottle offering. According to the brewery, this beer should release in July (if all goes to plan).

Style: Lager (w/ Cherries. Barrel Aged. Brandy)
Release: July, 2016 (Estimated)

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Hi Wire Brewing, Coming Soon

Hi-Wire Oak Fermented Tart Saison joins Single Barrel Series

Hi-Wire Oak Fermented Tart Saison will join the Asheville, North Carolina based brewery’s lineup on June 11th. Part of their South Slope location’s Single Barrel Series.

Hi-Wire Oak Fermented Tart Saison was soured in the kettle, then racked to red wine oak barrels with a mixed culture (of wild yeast and sour bacteria) and passionfruit. The end result is a beer with an earthy, oaky character.

Dank tropical notes of passion fruit blend with subtle brett funk & earthy oak character in this vibrant, refreshingly tart beer.

Production of Hi-Wire Oak Fermented Tart Saison is limited to 120, 750 milliliter bottles. On sale at the South Slope location at 12 pm on June 11th.

Style: American Wild Ale (w/ Passionfruit. Wine Barrel Aged.)
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Release: 6/11/16

5.5% ABV

To date, the Single Barrel Series includes:

Oak Fermented Dark Saison, Tart Wild Ale w/Cherries & Raspberries, Berliner Weisse w/ Brettanomyces, and the above release.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Hi Wire Brewing, Coming Soon

Hi-Wire Oak Fermented Berliner Weisse, June 11th

Hi-Wire Oak Fermented Berliner Weisse with Brettanomyces will release on June 11th.

The Asheville, North Carolina based brewery transitioned their downtown South Slope location in a specialty brewery for wild and sour/ and one-off releases. Shortly after, the brewery launched the Hi-Wire Single Barrel Series, with two beers.

This berliner weisse maintains the traditional character of the style, while oak fermentation & brett adds depth and complexity to this light, tart wheat beer.

Batch #3 is Hi-Wire Oak Fermented Berliner Weisse, a kettle soured beer that was fermented in a white wine barrel with German ale yeast. The final beer was bottled conditioned with Brettanomyces yeast. Available in 750 milliliter bottles on June 11th, at 12 pm.

Style: American Wild Ale (Wine Barrel Aged.)
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Release: 6/11/16

4.7% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Almanac Beer Co., Coming Soon

Almanac Pumpkin Pie de Brettaville to join Farm to Barrel Series

Almanac Pumpkin Pie de Brettaville looks to join the brewery’s ongoing Farm to Barrel Series in the coming months.

The California based brewery already has a few different renditions of “Brettaville” in their lineup, including a Tangerine de Brettaville, and a Peach de Brettaville. Almanac Pumpkin Pie de Brettaville features roasted heirloom pumpkins and fall spices, aged in oak barrels.

We start by brewing a bright and aromatic farmhouse ale with a blend of twelve “brett” yeast strains. After a vigorous primary fermentation, the beer is racked into wine barrels to mature. In cask, the beer takes on the complex flavors of the oak, and the brettanomyces yeast creates an exotic melange of earthy funk and tropical fruit flavors.

Almanac Pumpkin Pie de Brettaville will be a 375 milliliter bottle offering.

Style: American Wild Ale (w/ Pumpkin. Oak Barrel Aged.)
Availability: 375ml Bottles, Draft. Limited.
Release: TBA

7.3% ABV

by Reid Ramsay