Belgian Strong Pale Ales

Gnomegang Arrives

Gnomegang unites Brasserie d ‘Achouffe & Brewery Ommegang in a Belgian-American collaboration.  Gnomegang was conceived in the summer of 2010 when Achouffe visited Ommegang.  The result is a strong Belgian golden ale featuring flavors from both breweries.  This beer features Continue Reading →

Stone Vertical Epic 10.10.10 Arrives!

The latest edition in Stone Brewing’ s Vertical Epic series has arrived.  Each year through 12.12.12, Stone is releasing a different beer, meant to be kept until sometime after 12.12.12.  Here’s this year’s description-

From the Label:
As with any good Continue Reading →

NEW RELEASE: Vanberg & Dewulf’s Hop Ruiter

This is a new release that required doing my homework.  It just recently became available not only in Georgia, but the United States.  It is a collaboration between Vanberg & Dewulf (Belgian beer importers) and Schelde Brouwerij (Meer, Belgium).  Looking into Vanberg & Dewulf’s website yielded the story on this beer:

“What happens when America’s original importer of Belgian artisan ales pairs up with one of Belgium’s most dynamic renegade microbreweries?
You get the next logical step in Belgo-American cross-fertilization – Vanberg & DeWulf’s Hop Ruiter.  This 8% ABV bottle-conditioned strong golden ale combines Belgian appreciation for aromatic esters with the American love of hops. The balanced blend of the two is being simultaneously launched in the US and the Low Countries. Based on early response we think it is going to be a Belgo-American classic.

Duvel Tripel Hop

Duvel Moortgat started experimenting with extra hop additions in their now famous brew “Duvel” prior to 2007.  The idea came from an old advertisement for Moortgat “Hopbier” from many years ago.   In 2007, this hoppy version of Duvel was Continue Reading →

Wild Heaven expands to more taps

If you haven’t heard the buzz about Georgia’s new brewing company Wild Heaven Craft Beers, take note. Starting Wednesday (9/15) Wild Heaven’s 2 launch titles hit tap handles around Atlanta.   Here’s the initial list-

Brickstore Pub, Porter Beer Bar, Cypress Continue Reading →