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Avery Barrel Aged Series #22

Avery Brewing’s (Boulder, CO) Barrel Aged Series rolls on with the 22nd addition, 5 Monks.

This edition is described as bigger and bolder than a quad, a sextuple of sorts. To sound less profane they went another way with the description. Continue Reading →

New Allagash Saison Ships

Allagash Brewing (Portland, ME) has a new year round offering that is headed to shelves now – Allagash Saison.

Draft has been slowing making its way into markets since February, but 12oz/4 packs have now left the brewery.

…our interpretation of a Continue Reading →

Troegs Scratch #131: Belgian-Style Brown

On Thursday (1/23),  Troeg’s Brewing (Hershey, PA) will release Scratch #131 – Belgian-style Brown Ale.

Its flavor originates in the Abbey Ale yeast strain, which produces a distinctive fruity character akin to dried dark fruit. On your palate, traces of toffee, Continue Reading →

Troegs Scratch #123 Released Today

Troegs Scratch #123, Belgian Style Brown Ale is released today.

Brewed with Belgian Candi & Turbinado sugar.

Availability: Draft & growler fills only.

Old Dominion “Candi” Coming Soon

Old Dominion Brewing will soon release Candi, a Belgian-style Tripel. The double entendre you’ll see is Candi (the pretty lady on the label) and candi sugar, used in the brew. Candi is part the brewery’s “Bomber Girls” series.

Look for this Continue Reading →

Posted in Don't Miss This, Ommegang

Game of Thrones: Ommegang Valar Morghulis Hits Shelves

All men must die. That makes sense to Game of Throne fans, and those excited for Ommegang’s newest release – Valar Morghulis. The Belgian-style dubbel is the fourth offering in the TV inspired series.

Valar Morghulis possesses a deep chestnut brown color with a persistent and creamy tan head. Rich aromas of caramel, toffee, ripe fruits and burnt sugar, with a hint of cloves.

Valar Morghulis translates to “all men must die” in High Valyrian. (A language featured in the show) and is also the name of the season finale in season 2. Available in 750ml bottles for a limited time.

Style: Belgian-style Dubbel (w/ Candi Sugar)
Hops: Apollo, Hallertau

Availability: 750ml bottles, corked & caged. Draft

8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Avery Brewing, Coming Soon, Headlines

Avery Barrel Aged Series #22

Avery Brewing’s (Boulder, CO) Barrel Aged Series rolls on with the 22nd addition, 5 Monks.

This edition is described as bigger and bolder than a quad, a sextuple of sorts. To sound less profane they went another way with the description. This bigger than life quadrupel is brewed with turbinado sugar and dark Belgian candi sugar and aged in bourbon barrels.

So yeah, it’s MUCH bigger and bolder than a quad. But the term “sextuple” seems inappropriate alongside a congregation of monks – so quintupel it is!

Avery 5 Monks will be released in 12oz bottles in June, 2014.

Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale (w/ Turbinado Sugar, Candi Sugar. Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 12oz Bottles
Arrival: June, 2014 (Tentative)

18.94% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Allagash Brewing, New Releases

New Allagash Saison Ships

Allagash Brewing (Portland, ME) has a new year round offering that is headed to shelves now – Allagash Saison.

Draft has been slowing making its way into markets since February, but 12oz/4 packs have now left the brewery.

…our interpretation of a classic Belgian farmhouse style. It is a golden hued beer, brewed with a 2-Row blend, malted rye, oats and dark Belgian candi sugar. It was hopped with Tettnang, Bravo and Cascade hops. Fermented with a traditional saison yeast strain, this beer exhibits notes of spice and tropical fruit in the aroma. Citrus and a peppery spice dominate the flavor and make way for a pleasant malt character.

Style: Saison (w/ Candi Sugar)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Year round
Arrival: Late March, 2014

6.1% ABV

Pic via Allagash Brewing 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Troegs Brewing

Troegs Scratch #131: Belgian-Style Brown

On Thursday (1/23),  Troeg’s Brewing (Hershey, PA) will release Scratch #131 – Belgian-style Brown Ale.

Its flavor originates in the Abbey Ale yeast strain, which produces a distinctive fruity character akin to dried dark fruit. On your palate, traces of toffee, chocolate, caramel, and dark rum appear as well as delicate spices, roasted nuts, and lightly toasted grains. The addition of Belgian Candi sugar and cane sugar bolsters the ale’s sweetness.

Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale (w/ Candi Sugar)
Availability: Draft only.  One-time release.
Release: 1/23/14

8.3% ABV, 19 IBUs

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Troegs Brewing

Troegs Scratch #123 Released Today

Troegs Scratch #123, Belgian Style Brown Ale is released today.

Brewed with Belgian Candi & Turbinado sugar.

Availability: Draft & growler fills only.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Old Dominion

Old Dominion “Candi” Coming Soon

Fordham Candi

Old Dominion Brewing will soon release Candi, a Belgian-style Tripel. The double entendre you’ll see is Candi (the pretty lady on the label) and candi sugar, used in the brew. Candi is part the brewery’s “Bomber Girls” series.

Look for this beer in 22oz bottles in September.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Heavy Seas, Seasonal Return

Summer Drinking: Heavy Seas Red Sky Returns

Heavy Seas Red Sky at NIght

Heavy Seas’s (Baltimore, MD) summer saison Red Sky at Night has returned, after being a bit hard to find for a while. The brewery has had some capacity issues thanks to some growing pains. Red Sky at Night uses Westmalle’s signature yeast, dating back to 1836. Throw in white wheat to soften the flavor and Belgian candi sugar, and you have a perfect hot weather drinker. Expect flavors of banana, clove, apricot, and allspice.

Style: Saison (w/ Candi Sugar)
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. July – September

7.5% ABV

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by Reid Ramsay