IPA

Introducing Shmaltz Hop Manna

<UPDATE 4/29:> Hop Manna was made only for special brewclubs nationally & internal tastings.  Shmaltz doesn’t have the capacity/time to brew this for normal distribution.  Based on it’s success, you could see this beer go into distribution in 2012.

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Indiana Krunkles & The Bottle Of Beer

The next edition of Terrapin Brewing’s Side Project Series is about to ship.  Indiana Krunkles swings in soon.  Rumor has it, he still hates snakes.  Expect more Krunkles as a reoccurring character in the breweries works of beer.   Imagine an the malts Continue Reading →

Another Hatter From New Holland

New Holland Brewing going to be wearing a lot of hats this year. The Mad Hatter IPA series is increasing. Currently for your drinking pleasure you have Mad Hatter IPA, Imperial Mad Hatter, Rye Mad Hatter is back Continue Reading →

New Holland’s Rye Hatter

New Holland Brewing (SOME WHERE) is releasing the rye variation of of their popular “Mad Hatter” IPA again in May, 2011.  Released just once before last year – Rye Hatter is choc full of rye malt.

From New Holland:
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Sea Dog. More hoppy, less fruity.

Sea Dog Brewing (Portland, ME) makes some pretty great fruit infused wheat beers.  What as been missing (outside of Maine) has been a hop infused offering. (Hop infused is a job beer geeks.)   Headed to shelves soon outside of Continue Reading →

Harpoon’s 100 Barrel Rye Celebration

Session 37 of Harpoon Brewing’s “100 Barrel” series has been announced.  This edition celebrates Harpoon’s 25 years of brewing with a Rye based IPA made by the founders of Harpoon.

Harpoon was founded in 1986 by Dan Kenary and Rich Doyle Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Shmaltz Brewing

Introducing Shmaltz Hop Manna

<UPDATE 4/29:> Hop Manna was made only for special brewclubs nationally & internal tastings.  Shmaltz doesn’t have the capacity/time to brew this for normal distribution.  Based on it’s success, you could see this beer go into distribution in 2012.

Shmaltz Brewing is soon to release Hop Manna, an American IPA.  The label indicates this IPA is dry hopped with Cascade, Crystal, & Amarillo.  Of course Manna is certified Kosher.  What’s a Shmaltz label without Jeremy Cowan’s amazing writing:

In the book of Exodus, the ancient Hebrews survived 400 years of bondage before the ultimate supreme court dropped the 10 deadly Plagues on the land of the taskmasters and its head dictator, the Pharaoh.  Even then, only the begrudgingly, did he Let My People Go.  The freedom ride across, nay through the sea left a band of wandering nomads broke and suffering, no doubt with a mighty thirst and profound hunger.  Enter the Manna: a glorious gift to nourish body and soul.  Manna was said to combine the tastes of everything delicious to each person, depending on the desires of the one experiencing it.  And as the Good Book says, Each shall gather according to one’s need and shall enjoy a double portion to get through thy chosen day of rest.  Manna fed the entire tribe, but tradition suggests the righteous received manna ground in a heavenly mill, wile the wicked had to grind it below for themselves.  Perhaps we’ll let the brewers decide who’s been naughty or nice…

Hear o’Tribe of Shmaltz…Behold! A celebration of the flower of the craft beer revolution! A golden opportunity to feed your inner hop head and rejoice in Hop Manna, our newest delicacy of the modern He’brew Beer family.  L’Chaim!

Style: American IPA
Availability: 22oz bombers.

6.8% ABV
65 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Terrapin Beer Company

Indiana Krunkles & The Bottle Of Beer

The next edition of Terrapin Brewing’s Side Project Series is about to ship.  Indiana Krunkles swings in soon.  Rumor has it, he still hates snakes.  Expect more Krunkles as a reoccurring character in the breweries works of beer.   Imagine an the malts of a German hefeweizen, and the hop bill of an IPA and you have Indiana Krunkles.

About Indiana From Spike:
The Legend of Krunkles lives on with number 15 in our Side Project series of beers. “Indiana Krunkles” Wheat I.P.A. boasts all the hop adventure of an American I.P.A. while leading you on a quest for the malt and yeast found in a traditional Ger- man Hefeweizen. Explore all the unique flavor of this uncon- ventional wheat beverage while your senses take you on a journey into complete beer nirvana. We hope you enjoy this audacious brew!

Style: American IPA (Wheat base)
Hops: Bravo, Amarillo, Centennial. Falconer’s Flight (Dry Hop)
Malts: 2-Row Pale, Wheat, Munich, Victory, Crystal 24L, Acidulated

Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft. 1 time Side Project Brew.

7.3% ABV
73 IBUS

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Brewdog, Cool Stuff

Brewdog Looks To Keep Things “UP” For Royal Wedding

All the buzz in the UK is about the upcoming royal wedding. So exciting that England based Castle Rock is releasing “Kiss Me Kate” to honor the occasion. Brewdog Brewing is getting into the spirit too with a special release for the happy couple dubbed “Royal Virility Performance.”  Limited to just 1,000 bottles, Virility is claiming to be full of plenty of performance enhancing additions.  If you get what I mean.  Brewdog’s take on the wedding hype:

A limited-edition beer containing Viagra to mark the forthcoming royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29th. Brewed using various well known aphrodisiacs, the limited edition artisanal beer will only be available to buy from the BrewDog.com website. According to the specially commissioned label, the Royal Virility Performance contains Viagra, chocolate, Horny Goat Weed and ‘a healthy dose of sarcasm’. The beer is a 7.5% ABV India Pale Ale and has been brewed at BrewDog’s brewery in Fraserburgh.

With this beer we want to take the wheels off the royal wedding bandwagon being jumped on by dozens of breweries; The Royal Virility Performance is the perfect antidote to all the hype. A beer should be brewed with a purpose, not just because some toffs are getting married, so we created something at our brewery that will undermine those special edition beers and other assorted seaside tat, whilst at the same time actually give the happy couple something extra on their big day.

Bottles are about $16 U.S. dollars and ship on April 28th, the day before the blessed event. <Brewdog>

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, New Holland Brewing

Another Hatter From New Holland

New Holland Brewing going to be wearing a lot of hats this year. The Mad Hatter IPA series is increasing. Currently for your drinking pleasure you have Mad Hatter IPA, Imperial Mad Hatter, Rye Mad Hatter is back for another year, Black Hatter shows up soon, and now Farmhouse Hatter.

Farmhouse Hatter is a Belgian rendition of the Mad Hatter IPA obviously funktified with Belgian yeast.  Label:

Fermentation character from Belgian-born yeast, envelopes bright hop character witha  spicy, tart farmhouse funk

Availability: 22oz bombers, draft.
Arrival: Early Summer, 2011
6.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Holland Brewing, Seasonal Return

New Holland’s Rye Hatter

New Holland Brewing (SOME WHERE) is releasing the rye variation of of their popular “Mad Hatter” IPA again in May, 2011.  Released just once before last year – Rye Hatter is choc full of rye malt.

From New Holland:
This beer showcases it’s grain-bill, made up of rye and barley malt. The rye adds a slight spiciness to the caramel-malt base, while also creating a creamy texture. Dry-hopping contributes a fresh citrus finish.

Availability: 22oz bombers. Draft. Vintage dated.  Late Spring seasonal.

Food Pairings: Blue cheese, blackened seafood, herb-roasted poultry.

Arrival: Late May, 2011.  (New Holland markets)

5.1% ABV
53 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Pugsley Brewing Company, Sea Dog Brewing

Sea Dog. More hoppy, less fruity.

Sea Dog Brewing (Portland, ME) makes some pretty great fruit infused wheat beers.  What as been missing (outside of Maine) has been a hop infused offering. (Hop infused is a job beer geeks.)   Headed to shelves soon outside of Maine is Seadog IPA.

Old East India Pale Ale has seen tap handles at the Sea Dog brewpubs for years.  Initially, this IPA seems like a variation for Old East for the general public.

Arrival: Late Spring, 2011

6.2% AB

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Harpoon Brewing

Harpoon’s 100 Barrel Rye Celebration

Session 37 of Harpoon Brewing’s “100 Barrel” series has been announced.  This edition celebrates Harpoon’s 25 years of brewing with a Rye based IPA made by the founders of Harpoon.

Harpoon was founded in 1986 by Dan Kenary and Rich Doyle in Boston, Massachusetts.  Rich & Dan’s Rye IPA is brewed by the duo.  Heavy on rye malt, & balanced with bold hops, this beer is sure to be popular.

Availability: 22oz bombers, draft. Limited Release
Arrival: June, 2011

6.9% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay