Speakeasy Ales & Lagers (San Francisco, CA) is celebrating 17 years with two special releases later this month. Blind Tiger Imperial IPA, and barrel aged release Syndicate No. 02.
Syndicate No. 02 is a blend of barrel aged imperial stouts, barley wines Continue Reading →
Jaunt. A short excursion or journey for pleasure. Also a new beer to look out for from Odell Brewing.
The brewery took a short “jaunt” over the Rocky Mountains to find riesling grapes to create this new offering, only then to age it on Continue Reading →
Terrapin Beer Company (Athens, GA) is pushing the envelope with new beers and flavors this year. Last week, Green Flash was in the brewery to cream an orange creamsicle IPA. Next up is Side Project #23, Guano Loco.
Chili pepper brownie Continue Reading →
Odell Brewing (Fort Collins, CO) has announced another release of their Footprint RegionAle. The beer is made with ingredients sourced from each state in the brewery’s distribution footprint. The first release of Footprint was 2012.
A total of 11 states create Continue Reading →
The Lost Abbey (San Marcos, CA) is releasing a new offering in their barrel-aged portfolio, Agave Maria Ale.
Agave Maria is a strong ale brewed with agave nectar, and then aged in both Anejo and Reposado barrels for 10 months.
Agave Maria Continue Reading →
Straight off the line Shmaltz Brewing’s new facility in Clifton Park, New York is Funky Jewbelation.
Funky Jewbelation is a blend of seven different barrel aged beers. This American strong ale breaks down like this:
Jewbelation 15 (aged 18 months)
Messiah Nut Brown Continue Reading →
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers (San Francisco, CA) is celebrating 17 years with two special releases later this month. Blind Tiger Imperial IPA, and barrel aged release Syndicate No. 02.
Syndicate No. 02 is a blend of barrel aged imperial stouts, barley wines and strong ales, aged up to two years.
Production is limited to 600 cases of was dipped 22oz bombers. A limited amount will hit distribution.
Style: American Strong Ale (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 22oz Bombers
Arrival: 6/28/14
?? ABV
Jaunt. A short excursion or journey for pleasure. Also a new beer to look out for from Odell Brewing.
The brewery took a short “jaunt” over the Rocky Mountains to find riesling grapes to create this new offering, only then to age it on oak for extra flavor.
The western slope of Colorado, just a short trip over the Rocky Mountains, is the perfect place to find new ingredients for an excursion in brewing. Jaunt is a process, or journey, marrying a delicate pale ale with the juice from Colorado riesling grapes. It is then aged on oak, just for pleasure. The final blend boasts a creamy malt body, a bright and crisp fruity finish, and just a dash of toasted oak.
Odell never fails to please when it comes creative spins on classics like a pale ale. Look for Jaunt in 750ml bottles.
Style: Imperial Pale Ale (w/ Grape Juice. Oak Aged)
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Arrival: TBA
Terrapin Beer Company (Athens, GA) is pushing the envelope with new beers and flavors this year. Last week, Green Flash was in the brewery to cream an orange creamsicle IPA. Next up is Side Project #23, Guano Loco.
Chili pepper brownie ale peak your interest? For this edition, the brewery combined flavors of chocolate from cocoa nibs, and chilies to give your palate something as confusing as it is fun.
Like a piñata bursting at the seams, Guano Loco “Chili Pepper Brownie Ale” explodes with a flavor from a myriad of directions. Chocolaty sweetness melds brilliantly with a spicy head to make this beer a fiesta in your glass…Ole’
Look for Terrapin Guano Loco in 22oz bombers and draft for a limited time. What does Guano Loco mean? This might help.
Style: American Strong Ale (w/ Cocoa Nibs, Chili Peppers)
Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft
Arrival: TBA
8.6% ABV
Read more: Terrapin Side Project Series
Odell Brewing (Fort Collins, CO) has announced another release of their Footprint RegionAle. The beer is made with ingredients sourced from each state in the brewery’s distribution footprint. The first release of Footprint was 2012.
A total of 11 states create Footprint RegionAle. The ingredient rundown look like this:
“We added a new state to our footprint this year, so we had to add a new ingredient,” said pilot brewing and barrel aging manager, Brent Cordle. “Texas grapefruit was a scrumptious addition to this year’s beer.”
Odell Footprint RegionAle releases at a party at the brewery on April 19th, 2014. 750ml bottles will ship to all 11 states above shortly after.
Style: American Strong Ale (w/ Prickly Pear Juice, Wild Rice, Corn, Green Chilies, Honey, Grapefruit Juice. Oak Aged.)
Availability: 750ml Bottles.
Arrival: 4/19/14
9.9% ABV
Read more: Odell Brewing
The Lost Abbey (San Marcos, CA) is releasing a new offering in their barrel-aged portfolio, Agave Maria Ale.
Agave Maria is a strong ale brewed with agave nectar, and then aged in both Anejo and Reposado barrels for 10 months.
Agave Maria has hints of black pepper, sweet sugar, oatmeal, and oak with an earthy, bitter smoked chocolate on the finish. The base beer, a new Agave strong ale, was created specifically to pair with the spiciness of the Tequila, adding a sweet honey-like quality to the beer.
The artwork was created Sean Dominguez, the brewery’s resident artist. Lost Abbey Agave Maria Ale will be packaged in 375ml corked and caged bottles, and distributed across the brewery’s entire distribution network. Agave Maria will be a spring seasonal after this first release.
Style: American Strong Ale (w/ Agave Nectar. Barrel Aged. Tequila)
Availability: 375ml Bottles, Corked & Caged
Arrival: April, 2014
13.5% ABV
Straight off the line Shmaltz Brewing’s new facility in Clifton Park, New York is Funky Jewbelation.
Funky Jewbelation is a blend of seven different barrel aged beers. This American strong ale breaks down like this:
Jewbelation 15 (aged 18 months)
Messiah Nut Brown Ale (aged 3 months)
Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A. (aged 12 months)
Reunion (aged 6 months)
Origin (aged 6 months)
Rejewvenator (aged 6 months)
Death of a Contract Brewer (Aged 4 months)
“Funky has been aged in Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Sazarac and Willett Rye whiskey barrels. It’s a monumental blend of our favorite ales that we’ve lovingly nurtured for the past couple years. Since some of the beers were contract brewed and some brewed at our new brewery in Clifton Park, this Funky offering bridges our old life with our new. Funky Jewbelation 2014 glistens a deep ruby color with a big, tart, sour cherry flavor and a malty earth aroma. A lovely puckering is complemented by subtle hints of bourbon, charred wood, molasses and light notes of vanilla.”
Shmaltz Brewing Funky Jewbelation in all of Shmaltz markets in 22oz bottles and limited draft.
Style: American Strong Ale (Barrel Aged. Bourbon. Whiskey.)
Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft. March-June.
9.4% ABV
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