Chipotle Porter

NEW RELEASE: Mikkeller Chipotle Porter

Mikkeller released this beer in the United States earlier this year, and at launch pretty much all in Texas.  That’s where this beer took on the name Mikkeller, Texas Ranger.  Its an American porter brewed with chipotle peppers.   Now Continue Reading →

Posted in New Beers, Pipeworks Brewing

Pipeworks Chipotle Smoked Porter

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Stone Brewing Co.

More On Stone’s Smoked Porter Variations

A quick update on the new Stone Brewing Co Smoked Porter variations.    The will be offered in 12 oz singles.  Each one is a “one time” brew for now.  No word on release date.

You’ll get a chance to vote on which beer does it for you, on the brewery’s website:  StoneBrewing.com/VANILLAorCHIPOTLE

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Mikkeller

COMING SOON: Mikkeller Barrel Aged Chipotle Porter

A little info from Shelton Brothers, U.S. Importer of Mikkeller, another edition of their recent Chipotle Porter.  This one spent some time in Speyside Whisky barrels.

Expect smokey flavors to go along with all that pepper spice.

Availability: 12 oz Bottles.

Arrival: Mid 2011

6.6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Mikkeller, New Releases

NEW RELEASE: Mikkeller Chipotle Porter

Mikkeller released this beer in the United States earlier this year, and at launch pretty much all in Texas.  That’s where this beer took on the name Mikkeller, Texas Ranger.  Its an American porter brewed with chipotle peppers.   Now anyone that went to SweetWater Brewing’s Brew Your Cask Off found out quickly that brewing with chili peppers isn’t easy to do unless you know how to do it.  Mikkeller on the other hand, knows how to do it.  Love porters and heat? Look no further.

Commercial Description:
Interaction between the American hops, malt, the complex structure and the warming chili makes this porter a very special and very complex beer.
Look forward to tasting this cowboy beer.

Style: American Porter

Taste Expectations: Cocoa powder, chocolate, roasted malts, coffee . Its smooth & thick, with a touch of hops finishing with chili pepper heat.  Its complex & fun.

Availability: 22oz Champagne bottles.

6.6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay