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Founders KBS Doubled Oaked added to series

Founders KBS Double Oaked joins the Kentucky Breakfast lineup this spring.

Founders KBS Double Oaked is a robust addition to Founders’ Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout arriving in spring 2024.

READ MORE: FOUNDERS KBS SERIES

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New Variant: Founders KBS Chocolate Espresso

Founders KBS Chocolate Espresso is a bold and invigorating addition to Founders’ Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout debuting in spring 2024.

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Posted in Don't Miss This, Galleries, New Releases, Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada Premium PILS launches in select markets

Sierra Nevada Premium PILS Lager is debuting across select markets across this U.S. this week.

In Atlanta last evening, a team from Sierra Nevada as assembled at The Ramspeck (Brick Store Pub’s private event space) to debut a new beer. While the brewery is most known for whole-cone hop forward offerings, this beer you could say is a departure from the hops- a Premium PILS Lager.

A year in the making.

For more than a year, Sierra Nevada VP Brian Grossman, Brewery supervisor Seth Hewitt, Innovation brewer Matt Ruzich and team have been developing a new pilsner – a future national offering that Sierra Nevada hopes mays set a standard for the style in U.S. In the past, Sierra has released a pilsner here and there – Nooner Pilsner back in 2014, and seasonal Summerfest. Good beers in their own right, but the grander vision was a more “elevated” pilsner. Hence why “premium” is a part of the branding.

History + Quality.

The team focused heavily on the brewing history on pilsners, especially water chemistry, hops and yeast. Premium PILS is features Weihenstephaner yeast, and newer hop variety Saphir (German bred), and Pilsner malts with a touch of Carapils malt. Throughout Sierra’s presentation, the brewers focused on quality. Something the brewery is well-known for, and it definitely shows in Premium PILS. It’s soft, and crisp, with just a tinge of underlying hoppiness, and only 4.7% alcohol by volume. Whether or not the brewery intended it, they are setting a new standard for craft pilsners going forward.

Markets.

For now, Sierra Nevada Premium PILS is available on draft in 30 markets: Orlando,Jacksonville, Atlanta, Chicago, Portland, Maine, Las Vegas, Reno, NYC, Rhode Island, Denver, Boise, New Orleans, Grand Rapids, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Cleveland, Portland/Eugene/Medford, Dallas/Ft.Worth, Milwaukee & Madison, Wisconsin, Bay Area/Sacramento/Chico, California, St. Louis, Charlotte/Asheville/Winston-Salem/Wilmington/Raleigh, North Carolina, South Carolina (All), Washington D.C.

For now, PILS is a year-round beer, expanding to more markets over the summer. Expect it to hit a very unique package in late-summer 2025.

Below, scenes from the media release party in Atlanta.

Ed note: Article was updated 4/21 to mention PILS is a year-round beer at launch.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Mad River Brewing, New Releases

Mad River Steelhead Pale launches in 12 packs

Mad River Steelhead Extra Pale Ale – first launched in 1989, ships in new packaging this month.

Mad River Steelhead Extra Pale Ale has been around for 35 years, a craft brewing milestone. The brewery announced this week the beer will soon be available in 12-packs for the first time.

While our brand has evolved, Steelhead remains a quintessential part with a huge platform. This new package exemplifies our dedication to quality while expanding our reach, spotlighting tribal self-determination and resilience with a product people have loved for decades,” says CEO Linda Cooley.

Nearly a year ago, Mad River Brewery was acquired by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians.

Mad River is also upgrading brewery equipment, including the canning line that currently runs around 35 cans per minute. The brewery hopes to triple that capacity by the end of 2025.

Mad River Steelhead Extra Pale Ale is available in 12/6-packs, and 12oz bottle 12-packs, in addition to the new 12oz, 12 pack offerings.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Monday Night Brewing, New Releases

Monday Night Atlanta 404 Lager hits the Peach State

Monday Night Atlanta 404 Lager, a new lower alcohol by volume lager will debut soon from the Atlanta-based brewery.

Monday Night Brewing is prepping a new lager- namely Atlanta 404 Lager, for release in the near future. For context – “404” is Atlanta’s area code. (Think NYC’ s famous 212 area code.)

The lager mot only carries the “404” area code, but is purportedly is also brewed with primarily Georgia grown ingredients.

PIC ARCHIVE: MONDAY NIGHT BREWING

It is the intention of Monday Night to make Atlanta 404 Lager more than a beer. It is important to note that finally plans/details haven’t been finalized- the brewery wants to see a portion of the sales of the 404 set aside to create a “404 Fund” intended to be a financial vessel to give back to the city.

Monday Night Atlanta 404 Lager will be available year round in cans and draft. A release date has not been set.

Style: Lager
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Year-Round
Debut: April 2024

4.04% ABV

PIC: Beer Street Journal

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Founders Brewing, New Releases

Founders KBS Doubled Oaked added to series

Founders KBS Double Oaked joins the Kentucky Breakfast lineup this spring.

Founders KBS Double Oaked is a robust addition to Founders’ Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout arriving in spring 2024.

READ MORE: FOUNDERS KBS SERIES

This variant undergoes a unique double barrel-aging process, spending time in two sets of bourbon barrels to amplify the oak and bourbon flavors. It builds on the classic KBS foundation of rich coffee and dark chocolate with enhanced notes of vanilla, charred oak, and warm bourbon. Expect a bold aroma of roasted malt and whiskey, with a velvety, full-bodied mouthfeel. A luxurious, sippable stout for barrel-aged enthusiasts.

Founders KBS Double Oaked is available in 12-ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style: Imperial Stout (Doubled Barrel-Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Limited Release.

Debut: Spring 2024

12% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Galleries, New Releases, Scofflaw Brewing Co.

Scofflaw Juice Quest Hazy IPA: Atlanta’s New Year-Round Tropical Hazy

Scofflaw Juice Quest, a new hazy India pale ale has joined the brewery’s lineup this month to begin 2024.

The brewery hosted a small media event at Ormsby’s on Atlanta’s westside, hyping up some excitement for this this latest addition to Scofflaw’s core lineup. Juice Quest is a lush, citrus and tropical IPA brewed with Azacca, Citra, and Mosaic hops.

The retro video games are more than just for fun while drinking, it’s part of Juice Quest’s vibe. Think of the days of hanging out with friends in the basement growing up, a nod both Scofflaw’s famed Basement IPA, and the brewery’s basement brewery beginnings.

Scofflaw Juice Quest is available year-round in 12-ounce cans and draft year-round starting in January, 2024.

Style: Hazy IPA
Hops: Azacca, Citra, Mosaic

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Year-Round
Debut: January 2024

6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Founders Brewing, Headlines, New Releases

New Variant: Founders KBS Chocolate Espresso

Founders KBS Chocolate Espresso is a bold and invigorating addition to Founders’ Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout debuting in spring 2024.

Infused with rich chocolate and espresso, this variant amplifies the classic KBS profile of coffee, dark chocolate, and bourbon with intense roasted coffee and cocoa flavors. Expect a robust aroma of espresso beans and dark chocolate, paired with a velvety, full-bodied mouthfeel and notes of oak, vanilla, and warm bourbon. A sophisticated, coffee-forward stout for KBS enthusiasts.

For decades, chocolate, coffee, and bourbon barrels have created delicious masterpieces. Immerse yourself with KBS Chocolate Espresso, our latest creation highlighting our favorite ingredients that have set the barrel-aging standard. The symphony of rich chocolate and bold espresso flavors harmonizes with notes of oak and a touch of vanilla for an unrivaled sensory experience.

Founders KBS Chocolate Espresso is available in 12-ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style: Style: Imperial Stout  (w/ Chocolate. Coffee. Barrel Aged. Bourbon
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Limited Release.
Debut: Spring 2024

12% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, North Coast Brewing

North Coast Brewing is releasing Scrimshaw & Old Rasputin in 19.2oz

North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner and Old Rasputin Imperial Stout will be available in large format cans this month.

Fort Bragg, California based North Coast Brewing is taking two of their famed beers to large format- namely Scrimshaw Pilsner and Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout.

Both are easily some of the longest running (and perhaps best) craft beers of their style in America today – especially Old Rasputin. (Should you ever have the chance to have Old Raspy on Nitro, do it. It’s life changing.

Per North Coast (still rocking since 1988), the big cans will in mid to late January 2024. Scrimshaw Pilsner clocks in at 5% ABV and Old Rasputin is a smooth 9%.

by Reid Ramsay