Elysian Brewing & New Belgium Brewing have teamed up to create an imaginative blonde ale. Trip Series Blonde features honey and chamomile. By all I we can estimate – this is the 13th release in the “Trip” Series. Each one Continue Reading →
The Brotherly Suds collaboration features a host of Pennsylvania breweries coming together to make beer for Philly Beer Week. This 3rd work of beer art is a vienna lager fermented with a kolsch yeast. A mix of American & german Continue Reading →
Remember back in April when Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project went on a road trip? They stopped in Kansas City, Missouri to brew with Boulevard. The group created the 3rd installment of Boulevard’s Smokestack Collaboration Series. Pretty Things Continue Reading →
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales (Dexter, MI) and Maui Brewing Co (Lahaina, Maui, HI) recently collaborated to create Sobrehumano Palena ‘ole or “superhuman”. It is actually Maui’s first collaboration in a can, brewed with passionfruit and cherries. The above is Jolly Pumpkin’s edition of Continue Reading →
Mikkeller and 3 Floyds recently collaborated on BooGoop, a wheat wine heavy on buckwheat. It was brewed at De Proef, in Belgium and imported into the states.
Above is a new version of Boogoop – aged in Grand Marnier cognac barrels.
Four Seasons Hotel understands the beer lover’s need for special, limited edition, and collaborative brews. That’s why they have partnered with Philadelphia’s Dock Street Brewing to create “A Beer Four All Seasons.” Each beer is sold exclusively in the hotel’s Continue Reading →
Weasel Rodeois the 2nd collaboration between Jester King and Mikkeller. (First was Ale/Malt Liquor In TX’ Geek Brunch.) This new weasel is based of Mikkeller’s Beer Geek Brunch Weasel, a beer brewed with “weasel coffee,” the most expensive coffee in the Continue Reading →
Elysian Brewing & New Belgium Brewing have teamed up to create an imaginative blonde ale. Trip Series Blonde features honey and chamomile. By all I we can estimate – this is the 13th release in the “Trip” Series. Each one is brewed at Elysian in Seattle. (Don’t be confused. The label says “by NB in Seattle.”
When 2 breweries set off to make great beers together, the end journey is the beginning of a every new trip. Care to join us? www.newbelgium.com/trip
The Brotherly Suds collaboration features a host of Pennsylvania breweries coming together to make beer for Philly Beer Week. This 3rd work of beer art is a vienna lager fermented with a kolsch yeast. A mix of American & german hops join the party. Troegs, Sly Fox, Yards, Nodding Head, Iron Hill, Victory, and Stoudts helps make this year’s suds. It is Troeg’s Scratch #67.
Boulevard & Pretty Things Create Collab #3 “Stingo”
Remember back in April when Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project went on a road trip? They stopped in Kansas City, Missouri to brew with Boulevard. The group created the 3rd installment of Boulevard’s Smokestack Collaboration Series. Pretty Things is a bit like Mikkeller, Evil Twin, & Stillwater as they don’t have a physical brewery. Their gypsy brewers, that create tasty is various places around the U.S. The above is a prime example.
So what is it?
They created an English style ale called “Stingo.” Stingo is a strong ale originating the northern England. It’s a pretty old style too. You’ll find literature references to it before 1700. They are oak aged (usually more than a year) before arriving in your glass. Stingo is said to “sting” the palate, thus the name was born.
Boulevard brewmaster, Steven Pauwels joins Dann and Martha Paquette of Pretty Things for this collab. Expect woody flavors mixed with fruit and complex malts.
Style: English Style Strong Ale Availability: 750 ml bottles, Corked & Caged. Draft Arrival: TBA
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales (Dexter, MI) and Maui Brewing Co (Lahaina, Maui, HI) recently collaborated to create Sobrehumano Palena ‘ole or “superhuman”. It is actually Maui’s first collaboration in a can, brewed with passionfruit and cherries. The above is Jolly Pumpkin’s edition of the collab. What’s the beer? Each brewery will add its own unique spin — as Maui will ferment normally (arriving in cans), and Jolly Pumpkin will make it a barrel aged sour (in bottles).
Yes, Michigan and Hawaii are connected.It should be obvious to you now as you hold this beer, and read this label. John and I designed this beer with two noble fruits from two noble states. Michigan & Hawaii.Cherries & liliko’i. Starting to see the connection. I feel it. So does John. 4391 miles msy separate our breweries, but not our thirst for the exquisit Hipa! -RonWorking with Ron is something I’ve wanted to do since I had my first Jolly Pumpkin beer. Years later, it’s a reality. Being involved on this project was an honor and a privilege. Mahalo to my MBC crew and to you, fans of craft beer! -John
Where? Maui will produce 4,000 cases & 80 barrels, distributed in all 11 states in which the brewery currently ships. Ed. Note: Jolly Pumpkin most likely will not know yield until barrel blending time.
Style: Red Ale (Maui) / Ambiguous Style (Jolly Pumpkin) (w/ Cherries, Passionfruit) Availability: 12 oz cans (Maui), 750 ml bottles (Jolly Pumpkin) Arrival: June, 2012 (SAVOR)
A Barrel Aged Edition of Mikkeller/3 Floyds BooGoop
Mikkeller and 3 Floyds recently collaborated on BooGoop, a wheat wine heavy on buckwheat. It was brewed at De Proef, in Belgium and imported into the states.
Above is a new version of Boogoop – aged in Grand Marnier cognac barrels.
Availability: 22oz bombers Arrival: TBA
10.4% ABV
note: The above is tentative. Subject to change at whim of the brewer, the beer, or the barrel.
More Dock Street & Four Seasons Hotel Philly Collabs
Four Seasons Hotel understands the beer lover’s need for special, limited edition, and collaborative brews. That’s why they have partnered with Philadelphia’s Dock Street Brewing to create “A Beer Four All Seasons.” Each beer is sold exclusively in the hotel’s Swann Lounge.
The first release was Truffled Old Ale. The second arrived in arrived in April, called Caliente Golden Ale. Brewed with blue agave nectar, then aged for a few weeks on guajillo and ancho chilies.
A summer beer arrives in time for Philly Beer Week in June, and of course another in Autumn. Each beer will use herbs and fruits from hotel’s rooftop garden. [FourSeasons]
Weasel Rodeo is the Next Jester King/Mikkeller Collab
Weasel Rodeois the 2nd collaboration between Jester King and Mikkeller. (First was Ale/Malt Liquor In TX’ Geek Brunch.) This new weasel is based of Mikkeller’s Beer Geek Brunch Weasel, a beer brewed with “weasel coffee,” the most expensive coffee in the world. You might have heard it called “poop coffee” because the kopi luwak “weasel” eats the berries of the plant, and excretes the coffee beans. Vietnamese roaster, Trung Nguyen, provided the Kopi Luwak coffee. Weasel Rodeo is brewed with smoked malt and ground chipotle pepper.
Why, upon seeing a testosterone-fueled beast angrily thrashing about, did someone once think, “Betcha I can stay on that horse longer ‘n you.” How come the first time a searing hot pepper was popped into a mouth it wasn’t the last? And what about stepping in coffee bean-studded weasel poo provoked the human brain to ask the unreasonable question, “Reckon’ diesel’ make a decent cup of Joe?’ Even beer itself began with the thought, “Let’s squeeze the liquid out of those soggy, sprouting grains, leave it around for a few days until it starts to smell funny, and then drink it.” When the curious urge to do seemingly stupid things doesn’t kill us, it can sometimes yield bizarre and splendid results. Bottoms up! Jester King Craft Brewery is an authentic farmhouse brewery in the beautiful ‘Texas Hill Countty, on the outskirts of Austin. We brew what we like, drink what we want and offer the rest to those who share our tastes.
Style: Imperial Stout (w/ coffee, chipotle peppers) Hops: Millenium, Saaz, Cascade, Columbus Malts: Mans Otter, dark crystal malt, brown malt, chocolate malt, smoked malt
Elysian Brewing & New Belgium Brewing have teamed up to create an imaginative blonde ale. Trip Series Blonde features honey and chamomile. By all I we can estimate – this is the 13th release in the “Trip” Series. Each one is brewed at Elysian in Seattle. (Don’t be confused. The label says “by NB in Seattle.”
