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More Fancy Blue Moon: Ruby Tango

Blue Moon Brewing is further expanding their Vintage Ale Collection with the addition of Ruby Tango. The infamous base wheat beer that makes Blue Moon is brewed bigger, stronger, and uses various wine grapes. Tango has Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in it, which wreaks Continue Reading →

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More Fancy Blue Moon: Ruby Tango

Blue Moon Ruby Tango Front

Blue Moon Brewing is further expanding their Vintage Ale Collection with the addition of Ruby Tango. The infamous base wheat beer that makes Blue Moon is brewed bigger, stronger, and uses various wine grapes. Tango has Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in it, which wreaks a good bit of Impulse, that is already available. Other new addition on the way – White Steps with Pinot Grigio grapes.

Inspired by the Vine. Perfected in the Brew Kettle.’RUBY TANGO. At Blue Moon Brewing Company, everything we do flows from our artistic approach to brewing. Our brewmaster created the Vintage Ale Collection to combine his passion for beer with his love for winemaking. Ruby Tango”‘ is crafted with the juice of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and wheat, partnering notes of dark berries with a smooth, silky finish. Pour a glass for you and a partner and give it a twirl.

Style: Wheat Ale (w/ Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes)
Availability: 25.4oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Blue Moon Brewing, Coming Soon

Blue Moon Expands Fancy “Vintage” Collection

Blue Moon White Steps Front

Blue Moon Brewing has never stopped at just brewing the flagship offering. The Vintage Ale Collection features a wheat beer base with various wine grapes added to the brew. White Steps follows suit with the addition of Pinot Grigio grapes.

Vintage Ale Collection Inspired by the Vine. Perfected in the Brew Kettle.'” WHITE STEPS”, At Blue Moon Brewing Company*, everything we do flows from our artistic approach to brewing. Our brewmaster created the Vintage Ale Collection to combine his passion for beer with his love for winemaltimg. White Steps is crafted with the juice of Pinot Grigio grapes and wheat for a fruity taste that flows into notes of apple and pear. Pour a glass and find your way to the perfect evening.

Style: Wheat Ale (w/ Pinot Grigio Grapes)
Availability: 25.4oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Avery Brewing, Coming Soon

Avery Barrel Aged #16: Ross’s’s’ Melange

Avery Ross's's' Melange Barrel Aged Wild Ale

There has been a lot of activity in Avery Brewing’s Barrel Aged Series. This month Volunt Plus Erat was released, and in a few weeks Momi Hiwi. Number 16 in the series will be Ross’s’s Melange. This wild ale is brewed with grape must, aged in Chardonnay barrels, with a blend of champagne and brettanomyces yeasts. Apparently brewed for eternal optimist, Ross.

No. 16. And we quote: Ugghhh…. You think you’re having a bad day, try having a bad life! The ocean is so boring you might as well be looking at the sky. All three of my bikes are at the brewery and I haven’t had water in three days.The best think about being a pessimist is getting to prove an optimist wrong. Life will be easier when I’m dead. 

Style: American Wild Ales (w/ Grape Must. Wine Barrel Aged. Chardonnay)
Availability: 12oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

7.89% ABV 

Read more: Avery Barrel Aged Series

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Avery Brewing, Coming Soon, New Releases

Avery Barrel Aged Release 14: Volunt Plus Erat

Next up in Avery Brewing’s (Boulder, CO) Barrel Aged Series – is Volunt Plus Erat. The follow up to Odio Equum, this sour ale is brewed with cabernet franc grape must, and aged for 14 months in neutral zinfandel barrels. A neutral barrel means the oak will impart little to no oak flavor to the beer/wine. Cabernet Franc grape must is fresh pressed grape juice, that contains the skin, juice, seeds, etc.

No 14 and by complete coincidence, aged to perfection for 14 months in neutral Zinfandel barrels. The time necessary for our culture of lactobacillus and pediococcus to fulfill their portion of the workload- to create massive amounts of subtler lactic acid and acetic acid to interplay with the fruity Cabernet Franc grape must

Style: American Wild Ale (w/ Grape Must, Barrel Aged. Wine Barrel)
Availability: 12oz bottles. Tap Room Release
Arrival: Star Wars Day, 2013. (May 4)

9.57% ABV

Volunt Plus Erat translates from Latin to “Wish there was more” 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Blue Moon Brewing, Coming Soon

Blue Moon Adding Crimson Crossing To Vintage Series

Blue Moon Crimson Crossing Front

Blue Moon Brewing will continue to expand the Vintage Ale Collection. Crimson Crossing uses the wheat ale base, with merlot grape juice.

At Blue Moon Brewing Company, everything we do flows from our artistic approach to brewing. Our brewmastes created the Vintage Ale Collection to combine his passion for beer with his love for winemaking. Crimson Crossing’ is crafted with the juice of Merlot grapes and wheat for intersecting notes of black cherries and raspberries with a smooth finish. It’s a relaxing end to wherever the day may take you. 

Style: Wheat Ale (w/ Grape Juice. Merlot)
Availability: 750ml bottles
Arrival: TBA

9.5% ABV 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Blue Moon Brewing, Coming Soon

Blue Moon Variant: Golden Knot

A new Blue Moon Variant to be aware of: Golden Knot. Wheat ale with chardonnay grapes. The flavor variations on Blue Moon continue to grow. G Knot clocks in at a whopping 9.5% ABV.

Style: Wheat Ale (w/ Chardonnay Grapes)
Availability: Draft only, as of 2/13/13

9.5% ABV 

Read more: Blue Moon

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Dogfish Head

Dogfish Head Sixty-One: IPA with Syrah Grape Must

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (Milton, DE) has a long standing history with beer and wine. You’ll notice that most recently in Noble Rot, a beer brewed with grape must. Just like Noble Rot, Sixty-One is born out of Dogfish Head founder Sam Calagione’s experimental nature. Years ago, Sam started pouring a little red wine in his glass of 6o Minute IPA. Truly a marriage of beer and wine.

Sixty-One takes the brewery’s year round 60 Minute IPA and adds Syrah grape must from California. Look for Sixty-One this March, then 4 times a year.Style: IPA (w/ Grape Must)
Availability: 12oz bottle/ 4 packs, Draft
Arrival: March, 2013

6.5% ABV

Interesting Fact:  The name Sixty-One is a reminder that this beer is Dogfish Head’s best-selling 60 Minute IPA plus one new ingredient. The label, painted by Sam, isn’t your typical watercolor. Calagione mixed the green pigment with beer and the red pigment with wine. The browns on the label are done with melted chocolate.

 

by Reid Ramsay