Blueberries

Ithaca Le Bleu Pushed To January

Ithaca Brewing’s Le Bleu won’t make the 12/31 release date this year.  It’s looking like January, 2012.

Bleu, our delightful darling of a barrel-aged blueberry sour ale will be ready when it wants to be ready, and that is Continue Reading →

Get Smashed On Blueberries

Headed your way in May is a new fruit infused offering from Shipyard Brewing (Portland, ME.)  Smashed Blueberry joins the Pugsley’s Signature Series.  Shipyard states this beer is a blend between a porter and a scotch ale, with fresh blueberries Continue Reading →

Posted in Beer News, Ithaca Brewing

Ithaca Le Bleu Pushed To January

Ithaca Brewing’s Le Bleu won’t make the 12/31 release date this year.  It’s looking like January, 2012.

Bleu, our delightful darling of a barrel-aged blueberry sour ale will be ready when it wants to be ready, and that is NOT on Dec. 31st this year. We are closely monitoring its progress. Please check back in mid-January 2012 when we announce any release updates.

About Le Bleu:
Brewed with New York State Blueberries and Brettanomyces, Le Bleu is a blend of barrels filled in 2007, 2008, and 2009. It’s finished in the bottle with Champagne yeast.Enjoy the dusty rose appearance, mouthwatering aroma of ripe berries, piquant flavor and quick finish.

Hops:Acidulated, Northern Brewer
Malts: 2-Row, American Wheat
Other: Blueberries, Brettanomyces, and Champagne yeasts

Style: American Wild Ale
Availability: 750ml bottles. Seasonally

5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Shipyard Brewing

Get Smashed On Blueberries

Headed your way in May is a new fruit infused offering from Shipyard Brewing (Portland, ME.)  Smashed Blueberry joins the Pugsley’s Signature Series.  Shipyard states this beer is a blend between a porter and a scotch ale, with fresh blueberries added.

Hops: Summit, Tettnang, Cascade
Malts: Pale, Crystal, Chocolate, Roasted Barley, Light Munich, Torrified Wheat
Yeast: Top-Fermenting English

Taste Expectations (Per Shipyard):  This beer has a rich mouth feel and a body of complex intensity. Upfront, there are distinct flavors of coffee and chocolate beautifully accentuated by the aroma of fresh blueberries. The finish features a delicate balance of sweet fruit and dry hops.

Food Pairings: Glazed Duck, Ribs, BBQ, Chocolate, Blueberry deserts

Availability: 22oz bottles. Draft.

Arrival: May, 2011

9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay