Old Ales
21st Amendment Brewing and Ninkasi Brewing (Eugene, Oregon) have been working on a new “yet to be named” collaboration. I got to sit down with 21st’s Shaun O’Sullivan over beers and a slew of charcuterie plates and get to know 21A Continue Reading →
The first edition of Heavy Seas Brewing’s “Plank” series has arrived. The brewery planned on releasing this beer during American Craft Beer Week 2011 (and may have) but arrival was a little later than expected.
Plank I is an Continue Reading →
The Bruery (Placienta, CA) currently celebrates their 3rd year of brewing. Much like a wedding anniversary, The Bruery has been releasing anniversary beers named for the traditional gift for the year. Year 1: Papier. Year 2: Coton. Year 3: Cuir. Continue Reading →
I have a soft spot for barrel aged beers. I was all giggly when I got my hands on North Coast Brewing’s (Fort Bragg, CA) 11th Anniversary release of Old Rasputin XI. Old Stock Cellar Reserve is NC’s popular and award Continue Reading →
My only wish is that the temperatures would meet me half way here. I want to drink fall & winter beers. In the cold where they belong. Southern Tier Brewing (Lakewood, NY) just brought “Old Man Winter” to join “Oat” Continue Reading →
Returning for the fall/winter is Great Divide’s Hibernation. 2010 marks the 15th anniversary of this beer. Hibernation is brewed the first week of July, and cellared at the brewery until October. It’s sold only for 6 weeks. It’s malty, warming Continue Reading →
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You’ve probably seen Smuttynose Brewing’s brown ale – “Old Brown Dog.” This release expands on the brown dog a beloved member of the brewery. Smuttynose gives you some info:
Beer Rundown (Known Ingredients)
Style: Old Ale
Hops: Liberty, Crystal
Malts: Pilsner Malt, Pale Ale Malt, Crystal 60L, Brown Malt, Special B
Taste Expecations: Dark malts, molasses and brown sugar. Some alcohol warming in finish. A good fall/winter brew. There are some notes of age, typical of an Old Ale.
Availability: 22oz Bombers. Draft. Small Batch seasonal brew.
Cellar? Yes. Old Ales can be cellared, and benefit from extended cellaring. Smuttynose mentions the ale will mellow and age gracefully.
10% ABV