IPA

Jailhouse Brewing Adds Bottles

Jailhouse Brewing (Hampton, GA) is no long draft only. 22oz Bombers of brewery’s beers are hitting shelves.

The Beers:
Slammer Wheat – American Wheat, 5% ABV. An American wheat beer perfect for the “General Population,” Slammer Wheat is Continue Reading →

NEW RELEASE: Mikkeller Green Gold

Mikkeller does not have a brewery of their own, but are extremely prolific.  Especially when it comes to IPAs .  There are currently 10 single hopped IPAs for you to track down, plus the Brewdog collaboration. Here is your next Continue Reading →

Speakeasy Big Daddy IPA

Speakeasy Ale & Lager’s Big Daddy IPA. First released in March, 1998.

No lightweight, Big Daddy I.P.A tips the scales with a huge hop flavor and a clean, dry finish that leaves the scene without a trace.

Style: India Pale Ale

Hops: 3 Varieties of Continue Reading →

SEASONAL RETURN: Sierra Nevada Celebration

Sierra Nevada Brewing (Chico, CA) has spent 2010 celebrating their 30th year of brewing.  Their anniversary ale has been retired, but their Celebration Ale will live on.  This fresh hopped ale celebrates the coming of the winter season, Christmas and Continue Reading →

Left Hand Warrior Returns

Fall means hop harvest.   Hop Harvest means fresh hopped beers.  Hops are fresh picked off the vine and added to the beer usually within a day. Left Hand Brewing (Longmont, CO) is  a released once a year concurrent with Continue Reading →

Posted in JailHouse Brewing, New Releases

Jailhouse Brewing Adds Bottles

Jailhouse Brewing (Hampton, GA) is no long draft only. 22oz Bombers of brewery’s beers are hitting shelves.

The Beers:
Slammer Wheat – American Wheat, 5% ABV. An American wheat beer perfect for the “General Population,” Slammer Wheat is characterized by inviting citrus aromas and delicate malt flavors that finish clean and crisp.

Malt – U.S. malted pilsen and wheat varieties.
Hops – U.S. Sterling

Mugshot IPA – American IPA, 6.7% ABV Chinook, cascade and sterling hops and a balanced blend of malt flavors that finish nice and dry. Forward hop bitterness lingers on without a overwhelming the palate.

Malt – U.S. malted 2-row barley; munich, caramel, and special roast; demerera sugar
Hops- Chinook, Cascade and Sterling

Breakout Stout – American Stout, 7.8% ABV.  Break out of your routine with our robust blend of dark roasted malts. Breakout Stout is a bold American Stout with a sturdy hop bitterness, hint of chocolate from chocolate malt and a pleasing finish. Breakout Stout compliments desserts and lends a surprising depth when paired with savory dishes.

Malts – U.S. malted 2-row barley; caramel malt; chocolate malt; roasted barley
Hops – Chinook and cascade

Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft. Year round offerings

Looking for these? 12/8 – Available at Hop City, Greens, Tower, Macs, Ale Yeah, Mink’s Package

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Mikkeller, New Releases

NEW RELEASE: Mikkeller Green Gold

Mikkeller does not have a brewery of their own, but are extremely prolific.  Especially when it comes to IPAs .  There are currently 10 single hopped IPAs for you to track down, plus the Brewdog collaboration. Here is your next Mikkeller IPA – Green Gold.

Commercial Description:
The second IPA from Mikkeller is not afraid of living up to its name. The hops are aromatic, American and aggressive, and leaves you no doubt about what you’re enjoying. Cheers!

Beer Rundown:

Style: American IPA

Hops: Simcoe, Cascade, Amarillo

Malts: Pilsner, Munich, Caramunich

Taste Expectations: Sticky citrus & pine hops.  Light sweet malts to balance.

Availability:

7% ABV

Looking for this? Mink’s Package, Hop City, Green’s. Have it? Comment

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Bell's Brewing

Bell’s Two Hearted Keg Cans Get New Label

Bell’s Brewing’s epic & tasty IPA – Two Heart Ale keg cans get a new label.  The fish label that you have come to know and love will still be featured on the backdrop of a book.  Volume 2011.  Beautiful artwork.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Speakeasy Ales & Lagers

Speakeasy Big Daddy IPA

Speakeasy Ale & Lager’s Big Daddy IPA. First released in March, 1998.

No lightweight, Big Daddy I.P.A tips the scales with a huge hop flavor and a clean, dry finish that leaves the scene without a trace.

Style: India Pale Ale

Hops: 3 Varieties of Pacific Northwest Hops, 3 hop additions, including dry hopping
Malts: Pale malted barley, German Munich Malts

Yeast: Speakeasy Ale Yeast

Tasting Notes: Copper color. Pale color. Hop aromas very evident. Dry and crisp. Balance toward the hop aroma and flavor, with a hint of toasted malt character.

Availability: 12 oz bottles

6.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Seasonal Return, Sierra Nevada

SEASONAL RETURN: Sierra Nevada Celebration

Sierra Nevada Brewing (Chico, CA) has spent 2010 celebrating their 30th year of brewing.  Their anniversary ale has been retired, but their Celebration Ale will live on.  This fresh hopped ale celebrates the coming of the winter season, Christmas and the holidays, and the year as it draws to a close.

Commercial Description:
The long, cold nights of winter are a little brighter with Celebration Ale. Wonderfully robust and rich, Celebration Ale is dry-hopped for a lively, intense aroma. Brewed especially for the holidays, it is perfect for a festive gathering or for a quiet evening at home.

Beer Rundown:
Style: American IPA
Hops: Chinook (Bittering) Cascade & Chinook ( Finishing/Dry Hop)
Malts: 2 Row Pale, English Caramel

Taste Expectations: Hops are citrusy, herbal, resiny.  Some pine.  Bitter finish to this beer. In the best of ways. A great IPA to round out the year.

Availability: 12oz/6 pks.  12 pks.  22oz Bombers. Draft.  Winter seasonal.

6.8% ABV

65 IBU’s

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Left Hand Brewing, Seasonal Return

Left Hand Warrior Returns

Fall means hop harvest.   Hop Harvest means fresh hopped beers.  Hops are fresh picked off the vine and added to the beer usually within a day. Left Hand Brewing (Longmont, CO) is  a released once a year concurrent with the fall harvest.  This years release got a new label makeover, like Left Hand’s entire line has this year.  Quick note, the first deliveries in 2010 are a bit thin, more cases to follow shortly.

Commercial Description:
Full of fresh hop flavors, this fresh-hopped IPA has become an annual cult classic. Brewed only once a year using fresh whole flower Colorado grown hops flown in from Rising Sun Farms in Paonia by Schwall and Spears Hop Freight Service. A strong malt foundation complements the bright floral hoppiness, allowing for a well-balanced, drinkable IPA.

Beer Rundown:
Style: American IPA
Hops: Fresh Cascade, Warrior. Colorado grown
Malts: Pale 2 Row, Crystal, Wheat

Taste Expectations: Hops grapefruit & piney. Spicy & herbal are great descriptions.  Sweet caramel toasted malts round this out.

Availability: 22oz bombers.  Draft.  Brewed seasonally once a year.

6.6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Sierra Nevada

NEW RELEASE: Sierra Nevada Estate Homegrown Ale

Sierra Nevada is easily one of the most environmentally conscious breweries in the United States.  Based in Chico, California, Sierra is mostly solar powered, owns a rail spur, and now has released it’s first 100% certified organic beer – “Estate Homegrown Ale”.  All the ingredients are grown on site at the brewery.  Currently Sierra Nevada has close to 50 acres in which they grow barley and hops.  Hops include Citra, Cascade & Chinook.  Estate Ale is “wet hopped” with hops picked fresh on brew day.

Commercial Description:
Here in the sun-drenched fields of California’s North Valley, the black soil is rich with promise.  In winter, rows of barley seed are laid in the freshly tilled dirt. In spring, trellises are set for hops.  From our fields comes a remarkable homegrown ale, made with organic wet hops and barley grown at our brewery here in Chico and one of the few estate-made ales produced anywhere in the world!  This Estate Ale is rich with the flavors of the valley–featuring hops with earthy, grapefruit-like flavors and layered spicy aromas and barley with mild sweetness and smooth, toasted flavors. Together, these crops grow alongside the brewery to make a truly unique brew. Enjoy!

Style: American IPA

Taste Expectations: Fresh hop aroma, with wet juicy floral & grapefruit hop flavor. Slightly spicy, with a touch of sweet caramel malt balance.

Availability: 750 ML Capped & Waxed Bottles.

6.7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay