Grapes

Odell Jaunt: Grape Juice & Oak Staves

Jaunt. A short excursion or journey for pleasure. Also a new beer to look out for from Odell Brewing. 

The brewery took a short “jaunt” over the Rocky Mountains to find riesling grapes to create this new offering, only then to age it on Continue Reading →

Boulevard Brews with Grape Juice

Boulevard Brewing Co. (Kansas City, MO) is working on a new offering featuring the lovable grape, Entwined Grape Ale.

Entwined Ale joins a presumably new Backroads brewed with grape juice, and two row barley. It reminds me of Dogfish Head 61 Continue Reading →

Great Divide Celebrates 20 Years

Great Divide Brewing Company (Denver, CO) will mark 20 years of craft brewing with a new anniversary ale.

17th and 18th Anniversary Ales were oak aged imperial IPAs, with the brewery followed up with 19th Anniversary American strong ale with birch Continue Reading →

Cigar City Brewpub Honors Local Band

Cigar City Brewpub will be immortalizing a local indie rock band Alexander and the Grapes for St. Petersburg with a new hoppy brew.

A testament to the local scene, Alexander and the Grapes IPA is brewed with local Muscadine grapes from Continue Reading →

Flying Dog Brewhouse Rarities Releases 11/5

Tomorrow, November 5th, Flying Dog releases the latest Brewhouse Rarities offering. Vineyard Blonde, a collaboration with Breaux Vineyards. The beer combines the base recipe of a blonde with grape juice,  Belgian and champagne yeasts. Draft only offering.

The combination of a Continue Reading →

Posted in Blue Moon Brewing, Coming Soon

Blue Moon’s Grape Scott! Yet Another Rename?

Blue Moon Brewing Company’s Grape Scott! is joining the brewery’s Graffitti Series. (See label, it makes sense.)

However, it is important to note that it may indeed be a rename of a renamed beer. Vintage Blonde Ale was renamed (last year?) to Golden Knot (in 750ml bottles) with the following description:

Golden Knot* is crafted with the juice of Chardonnay grapes and 100% wheat, intertwining a touch of tartness with apple and kiwi notes. This ale ties nicely with any food you might otherwise pair with white wine.

Grape Scott! carries the description: Wheat Ale with Chardonnay grapes. Blue Moon hasn’t clarified the different offerings for Beer Street Journal yet. In the meantime, your call.

Style: Wheat Ale (w/ Chardonnay Grapes)
Availability: 22oz Bottles

9% ABV

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

Odell Jaunt: Grape Juice & Oak Staves

Jaunt. A short excursion or journey for pleasure. Also a new beer to look out for from Odell Brewing. 

The brewery took a short “jaunt” over the Rocky Mountains to find riesling grapes to create this new offering, only then to age it on oak for extra flavor.

The western slope of Colorado, just a short trip over the Rocky Mountains, is the perfect place to find new ingredients for an excursion in brewing. Jaunt is a process, or journey, marrying a delicate pale ale with the juice from Colorado riesling grapes. It is then aged on oak, just for pleasure. The final blend boasts a creamy malt body, a bright and crisp fruity finish, and just a dash of toasted oak. 

Odell never fails to please when it comes creative spins on classics like a pale ale. Look for Jaunt in 750ml bottles.

Style: Imperial Pale Ale (w/ Grape Juice. Oak Aged)
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Arrival: TBA

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Boulevard Brewing, Headlines

Boulevard Brews with Grape Juice

Boulevard Brewing Co. (Kansas City, MO) is working on a new offering featuring the lovable grape, Entwined Grape Ale.

Entwined Ale joins a presumably new Backroads brewed with grape juice, and two row barley. It reminds me of Dogfish Head 61 Minute. (IPA with the addition of grape must.)

A series of journeys off the beaten path, our Backroads beers offer the chance at a bit of adventure, for both brewer and drinker. Let’s all go.

Look for Boulevard Entwined Grape Ale in 12oz bottles.

Style: Blonde Ale (w/ Grape Juice)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Arrival: May, 2014

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Great Divide, Headlines

Great Divide Celebrates 20 Years

Great Divide Brewing Company (Denver, CO) will mark 20 years of craft brewing with a new anniversary ale.

17th and 18th Anniversary Ales were oak aged imperial IPAs, with the brewery followed up with 19th Anniversary American strong ale with birch syrup. 20th Anniversary celebrates the milestone with a Belgian-style ale brewed with Viognier grape juice.

This Belgian-style Ale is a golden example of our traditional bold character, but with a little something special to commemorate the milestone. Fermented with Viognier grape juice, 20th Anniversary is both delicate and assertive. Big without being brutish, cunning without being cloying, this is a grown-up beer for a big-time celebration.

Look for Great Divide 20th Anniversary in 22oz bombers and draft.

Style: Belgian Strong Ale (w/ Grape Juice)
Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft
Arrival: TBA

8.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Cigar City Brewing, Coming Soon

Cigar City Brewpub Honors Local Band

Cigar City Brewpub will be immortalizing a local indie rock band Alexander and the Grapes for St. Petersburg with a new hoppy brew.

A testament to the local scene, Alexander and the Grapes IPA is brewed with local Muscadine grapes from Dade City.  In addition, Alexander and the Grapes will release a 7″ record commemorating the collaboration.

A limited number Alexander and the Grapes 750ml bottles will be produced. No word if these are for a special release party or not.

Style: IPA (w/ Muscadine Grapes)
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Arrival: TBA

 ?? ABV

Read more: Musical Collaborations

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Flying Dog Brewing, New Releases

Flying Dog Brewhouse Rarities Releases 11/5

Tomorrow, November 5th, Flying Dog releases the latest Brewhouse Rarities offering. Vineyard Blonde, a collaboration with Breaux Vineyards. The beer combines the base recipe of a blonde with grape juice,  Belgian and champagne yeasts. Draft only offering.

The combination of a Belgian yeast and Vidal Blanc grape juice (from Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville, Virginia) creates a fruity and floral nose with hints of honey, banana and pineapple. Those notes continue in the flavor profile, along with melon, citrus, and malty sweetness. The addition of a champagne yeast during fermentation makes our Vineyard Blonde finish dry and spritzy.

Style: Belgian Style Blonde Ale (w/ grape juice)
Hops: Nelson Sauvin:
Malts: Pilsner Malt, Torrified Wheat, Aromatic Malt

6.4% ABV, IBUs: 25

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Dogfish Head, Videos

Dogfish “Sixty One” Beer/Wine Hybrid Is A Hit [VIDEO]

Dogfish Head’s (Milton, DE) Sixty One has turned out to be a hit. Demand for the IPA with grape must has run high. The brewery is busy making more. The base beer is 60 Minute IPA with one more ingredient – Syrah grape must.

The brewery has made a decision to push production of Sixty One up 80% in 2014 over 2013 numbers.

by Reid Ramsay