Odell Barrel Thief is now officially in bottles for the first time. The oak aged imperial IPA got its start on Odell’s pilot system, and has been available on draft in the past.
Odell Barrel Thief uses whole flower American hops, especially Equinox hops Continue Reading →
Innis & Gunn Rare Oak Pale Ale is the latest release to hit the United States. The
This new bottle offering makes use of Scottish oak’s unique flavor that Innis & Gunn says hasn’t been used in brewing for hundreds of Continue Reading →
Not too long ago, Allagash Brewing (Portland, ME) and Russian River Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA) created a very special collaboration with world renown Belgian brewery, Brasserie Cantillon.
Wild Friendship Blend, born in Belgium, is a three way blend of 3 year old Continue Reading →
Back in October, Terrapin Beer Company’s co-founder and brewmaster “Spike” Buckowski traveled to New Belgium to create the first half of this new collaboration, Black is the New Wit. Weeks later, New Belgium’s Peter Bouckaert travelled to Terrapin’s Athens, Georgia home.
OdellBarrel Thief is now officially in bottles for the first time. The oak aged imperial IPA got its start on Odell’s pilot system, and has been available on draft in the past.
Odell Barrel Thief uses whole flower American hops, especially Equinox hops and experimental HBC 472 hops. “Huge oak flavors pair well with all the tropical fruits that can be attributed to the massive amount of hops used,” said pilot brew and barrel aging manager Brent Cordle.
The hop has met its match! Barrel Thief is an Imperial IPA that was stolen from the brewhouse and stashed away in medium toast, new American oak barrels. The brew features a notorious tropical fruit hop character that tangles with things of vanilla, dried fruit, and toasted almond from its time served in the barrel.
Odell Barrel Thiefis now be available in 750ml bottles, in the tap room starting May 29th.
Style:Imperial IPA (Oak Aged) Availability: 750ml Bottles. Full Odell Distribution in June, 2015. Release: 5/29/15
Jester King Foudreweizen, A Live Oak Collab [PICS]
Jester KingFoudreweizen is the second collaboration Jester King has done with Live Oak Brewing Co. Both breweries are based in Austin, Texas.
To create Foudreweizen, Jester King transferred Live Oak Hefeweizen wort (boiled, but not yet fermented beer) from the brewery across town and brought it to Jester King to slowly ferment in their in house oak foudre. The yeast and bacteria in the oak walks of the foudre went to work.
After two months in the foudre, a tartness began to emerge as lactic acid producing bacteria began to convert organic compounds into organic acids. Finally, Foudreweizen continued to develop more funk and acidity as it matured in bottles, kegs, and casks during the two months prior to release.
Jester King Foudreweizen follows the first collaboration with Live Oak, Kollaborationsbier. For both releases, the breweries took wort and let a mix of wild yeast and bacteria decide what the beer becomes.
Brewed in January of 2015, Jester King Foudreweizen was bottled in March. Nearly 3,000 bottles will go on sale Friday, May 22nd, 2015.
Innis & Gunn Highland Ale Joins Limited Release Series
Innis & GunnHighland Ale has reached U.S. shelves. The beer is the latest Limited Edition Series release by the Scottish craft brewery.
Innis & Gunn Highland Ale follows in the footsteps of the Innis & Gunn’s barrel aged siblings, being aged over 18 Year Old Highland Malt Whisky oak chips.
The beer has a fragrant aroma, rich taste with a smooth finish, making for a beautifully balanced ale.
Innis & Gunn Highland Ale is now available in 22oz bottles, individually boxed.
Innis & Gunn Rare Oak Pale Ale is the latest release to hit the United States. The
This new bottle offering makes use of Scottish oak’s unique flavor that Innis & Gunn says hasn’t been used in brewing for hundreds of years. Additionally, the brewery uses elderflower during the maturation process, and air-dried sweet gale for added flavor depth.
According to Stephen Harrod Buhner, award-winning American author of more than 20 books on nature and herbal medicines, the ancient beer was fabled to have had mildly narcotic qualities that would ‘stimulate the mind, create euphoria and enhance sexual drive.’ (To note, Innis & Gunn does not purport that Rare Oak Pale Ale carries the same qualities today.)
Innis & GunnRare Oak Pale Aleis available for limited time in 12oz bottles, and draft.
Style:Pale Ale (w/ Sweet Gale, Elderflower. Oak Aged.) Hops Super Styrian, Whitbread Golding Malt I&G Ale Malt, Golden Promise Malt, Crystal Malt, Wheat
Wild Friendship Blend, born in Belgium, is a three way blend of 3 year old Cantillon Lambic, 2 1/2 year old Allagash Coolship, and 2 year old Russian River Sonambic.
Sure to be a very limited release, is Allagash’s version of Wild Friendship Blend, brewed/blended again with beer from Cantillon and Russian River. All the breweries agreed that this special collaboration would only be poured at special events.
On Saturday, May 9, 2015, Allagash will host Wild Friendship Celebration, where Wild Friendship Blend will finally be served. Attendees of the Wild Friendship Celebration will get to taste this small-batch brew of which only 1500 bottles were produced. No bottles will be sold. Additionally, three other rare beers from each brewery will be offered.
Brewery founders Jean Van Roy (Cantillon), Vinnie Cilurzo (Russian River), and Rob Tod (Allagash) will all be in attendance. “Full Plates Full Potential,” an initiative to end childhood hunger in Maine, will receive a portion of the proceeds from the Wild Friendship Celebration.
Tickets will be available at WildFriendshipBlend.com starting on March 16 through March 23. Those wishing to attend can submit their email address for the random ticket selection process – 350 addresses will be randomly chosen to purchase two tickets.
Details about the event:
The event is Saturday, May 9 at Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, Maine. There will be two separate sessions: 1-4 pm and 5-8 pm.
Tickets for this event are $100 (plus ticket service fees) and include a souvenir glass from the event.
Attendees will receive 4 ounces of each of the 10 beers being poured at the event (including Wild Friendship Blend). Admission also includes food from 3 prominent local restaurants/caterers
350 tickets per session will be available, and sold through a random ticket selection process.
Ticket buyers and attendees must be 21 years of age. Proof of age and tickets must be presented at the door at time of entry to the event.
If you are selected to purchase a ticket, information on parking & transportation arrangements will be available at time of ticket purchase.
Peace Tree Wild Red Ale releases on March 21st, 2015. The American wild ale celebrates the brewery’s fifth anniversary.
Peace Tree Wild Red Ale started as an amber ale three years ago, then was introduced to oak barrels with wild yeast. The beer was finished fermenting with Brettanomyces yeast, and finally, bottle conditioned.
Those wishing to purchase bottles of the Peace Tree Wild Red Ale can reserve bottles online, for in person pickup. $12.00
Style: American Wild Ale Availability: 22oz bottles Release: 3/21/15
Beer Street Journal Video: Terrapin & New Belgium Team Up
Back in October, Terrapin Beer Company’s co-founder and brewmaster “Spike” Buckowski traveled to New Belgium to create the first half of this new collaboration, Black is the New Wit. Weeks later, New Belgium’s Peter Bouckaert travelled to Terrapin’s Athens, Georgia home.
Peter Bouckaert and Spike have been wanting to collaborate for some time now. Their biggest issue wasn’t geographic distance, but style. After kicking around style ideas, the duo decided on an imperial witbier. This style is light bodied enough to allow the wood aging to shine through in the finish. Black is the New Wit is no exception.
“Peter and I have been wanting to do a collaboration for about three years now,” said Terrapin’s Brian “Spike” Buckowski. “We originally wanted to brew something with muscadine, but the timing didn’t line up right. We kicked around a couple of ideas like a Baltic porter that didn’t really have a dark color, but got its dark flavor from wood. From that popped out the idea of doing an imperial black wit brewed with rye and aged on cedar.”
There will be two editions of Black is the New Wit released. Both versions are essentially the same beer, but with each aged on different wood. New Belgium aged on cedar, Terrapin on sassafras.
In the Beer Street Journal exclusive video above, you can join Spike and Peter on brew day in Athens.
