Pilsner

Dogfish Head’s My Antonia Ships

Dogfish Head Brewing’s (Milton, DE) “My Antonia” is a limited, occasional release.  It’s an imperial pilsner hopped in the special Dogfish method – continually.

Dogfish’s Backstory:
My Antonia started out as a Collaboration beer when Sam brewed it at Birra del Borgo (hope you can read Italian) outside Rome, Italy with owner/brewer Leonardo DiVencenzo in October of 2008. In 2010, we began brewing My Antonia here at Dogfish Head brewery in Delaware for U.S. distribution.

My Antonia (named after the Willa Cather read), is a continually-hopped imperial pilsner.  This original 2008 batch was brewed and distributed by Birra del Borgo. A small quantity was sent over to the United States. The 2010 release will go to limited markets here in the U.S.. It should start hitting the shelves by mid-late June.

Southern Tier Krampus Arrives

This is Southern Tier Brewing’s “festive” beer — Krampus.  I use the “quotes” because the label depicts a Christmas devil that beats naughty children with whips & chains.  I guess it’s too late to start being good.  Krampus is not Continue Reading →

Sixpoint The Crisp

Sixpoint Brewery (Brooklyn, NY) The Crisp.

A blend of German and Bohemian Pils love. German hops all the way. Sehr mean “very” in German. AKA – “The Crisp”

Style: Pilsner
Availability: 16 oz cans, Year round

5.4% ABV 

COMING SOON: Southern Tier Krampus

Southern Tier Brewing’s seasonals do exceptionally well.  Just look at Creme Brulee, Pumking, and Oat.  The bombers fly off the shelves.  Headed to Georgia (and everywhere else ST is sold)  is Tier’s “festive” beer – Krampus.  I use the “quotes” Continue Reading →

NOW TAPPING: Lagunitas Fusion IV

Lagunitas Brewing’s Fusion is actually a series of beers, each one different.  The forth edition of this series aka “Fusion IV” is popping up on draft around Atlanta.  While the details are a bit elusive, here’s what I dug up.

Style: Continue Reading →

Terrapin “Sound Czech” Details

I just received details about Terrapin’s Georgia Theatre Sessions Volume #3 “Sound Czech.”   As you hopefully know by now, these beers benefit the rebuild of the famed and beloved Georgia Theatre taken by fire last year.

Session 3 is a Continue Reading →

Posted in Dogfish Head, Seasonal Return

Dogfish Head’s My Antonia Ships

Dogfish Head Brewing’s (Milton, DE) “My Antonia” is a limited, occasional release.  It’s an imperial pilsner hopped in the special Dogfish method – continually.

Dogfish’s Backstory:
My Antonia started out as a Collaboration beer when Sam brewed it at Birra del Borgo (hope you can read Italian) outside Rome, Italy with owner/brewer Leonardo DiVencenzo in October of 2008. In 2010, we began brewing My Antonia here at Dogfish Head brewery in Delaware for U.S. distribution.

My Antonia (named after the Willa Cather read), is a continually-hopped imperial pilsner.  This original 2008 batch was brewed and distributed by Birra del Borgo. A small quantity was sent over to the United States. The 2010 release will go to limited markets here in the U.S.. It should start hitting the shelves by mid-late June.

As an aside, in June of 2009, Leonardo came over to Delaware and brewed our original batch of beer with us at our Rehoboth Beach brewpub. And Leo is one of the four brewers who (along with Dogfish, Russian River and Baladin) are involved in the Eataly project in New York City. What goes around, comes around.

Style: Imperial Pilsner

Taste Expectations: Big hop profile. Light pilsner malts. Earthy, touch of lemon.

Availability: 750ml, capped.  Limited, based of DFH’s brewing schedule

7.5% ABV

Here is our Quick Sip Clip video of Sam chatting about My Antonia with his Italian-American grandmother Jessie Calagione (they sometimes veer a bit off topic, but we think it’s a great video and love her ‘cash customers’ story) – cheers!

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Terrapin Beer Company

Georgia Theatre Sessions Vol #3 – Sound Czech

Volume 3 in Terrapin Brewing’s Georgia Theatre Series is finally here.  To recap, last year the infamous Georgia Theatre in Terrapin’s home town of Athens was destroyed by fire.  It help the rebuilding efforts Terrapin has been releasing beers commemorating the history of the landmark.  The tertiary release focuses on celebrating the Theatre’s music history.

From Spike (Brewer, Terrapin):
Highlighting the wonderful days of the GA Theatre’s music career as a premier music venue in Athens, GA.

“Sound Czech Pilsner” is brewed using floor malted Bohemian spring barley for an authentic Pilsner taste. By using 100% Czech Saaz hops and a authentic lager yeast strain from the Southern Czech Republic, this all malt lager will even quench “The King of Beers Taste Buds”

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Georgia Historic Trust for Historic Preservation Fund to rebuild the Georgia Theatre. To make things even more interesting, there is one Golden Ticket hidden among each of the Georgia Theatre Sessions brews. This means that four lucky winners will receive a lifetime pass to the new Theatre.

I hope that you are the lucky winner! Cheers! – SPIKE

Style: German Pilsner
Hops: Czech Saaz
Malts: Floor malted pilsner
Yeast: Czech Pilsner (lager)

Taste Expectations: Noble hop flavor.  Touch of citrus.  Clean light, pale cereal grains

Availability: 22oz Bombers. Boxed, hand numbered. 1 Time release.

5.3% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Seasonal Return, Southern Tier Brewing

Southern Tier Krampus Arrives

This is Southern Tier Brewing’s “festive” beer — Krampus.  I use the “quotes” because the label depicts a Christmas devil that beats naughty children with whips & chains.  I guess it’s too late to start being good.  Krampus is not a winter warmer.  This devil is an bold imperial pilsner.  Hide your kids.

Commercial Description:
St. Nicholas, aka Santa Claus, is a magical figure, the bringer of gifts and an icon of holiday spirit. Forgotten by most is his evil side kick and enforcer of ‘the list’. European tradition says while St. Nick is busy delivering presents to good little boys and girls, Krampus hands out punishments to the bad. A fanged, goat-horned bully, the Christmas Devil uses sticks and chains to beat the naughty children. Dark malts and aromatic hops create the diabolical spirit of this brew. It is finished with lager yeast and aged cold for no less than 30 days. This Imperial Helles Lager will warm even the darkest hearts. This season, replace the cookies with a bottle of Krampus. If he happens to pay a visit, toast to him with this devilish brew. Merry Kramp-mas to all, and to all a good pint!

Style: Imperial Pilsner
Hops: Chinook (Kettle), Willamette (Dry Hop)
Malts: 2 Row Pale, De Bittered Black Malt, Munich Malt, Caramel Malt

Taste Expectations: Pine Hops!  Spicy as it warms. Caramel malt.  Liquid Christmas.

9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Sixpoint Craft Ales

Sixpoint The Crisp

Sixpoint Brewery (Brooklyn, NY) The Crisp.

A blend of German and Bohemian Pils love. German hops all the way. Sehr mean “very” in German. AKA – “The Crisp”

Style: Pilsner
Availability: 16 oz cans, Year round

5.4% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Southern Tier Brewing

COMING SOON: Southern Tier Krampus

Southern Tier Brewing’s seasonals do exceptionally well.  Just look at Creme Brulee, Pumking, and Oat.  The bombers fly off the shelves.  Headed to Georgia (and everywhere else ST is sold)  is Tier’s “festive” beer – Krampus.  I use the “quotes” because the label depicts a Christmas devil that beats naughty children with whips & chains.  I guess it’s too late to start being good.  Krampus is not a winter warmer.  This devil is an bold imperial pilsner.  Hide your kids.

Commercial Description:
St. Nicholas, aka Santa Claus, is a magical figure, the bringer of gifts and an icon of holiday spirit. Forgotten by most is his evil side kick and enforcer of ‘the list’. European tradition says while St. Nick is busy delivering presents to good little boys and girls, Krampus hands out punishments to the bad. A fanged, goat-horned bully, the Christmas Devil uses sticks and chains to beat the naughty children. Dark malts and aromatic hops create the diabolical spirit of this brew. It is finished with lager yeast and aged cold for no less than 30 days. This Imperial Helles Lager will warm even the darkest hearts. This season, replace the cookies with a bottle of Krampus. If he happens to pay a visit, toast to him with this devilish brew. Merry Kramp-mas to all, and to all a good pint!

Style: Imperial Pilsner
Hops: Chinook (Kettle), Willamette (Dry Hop)
Malts: 2 Row Pale, De Bittered Black Malt, Munich Malt, Caramel Malt

Arrival: Late November 2010

9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Lagunitas, Now Tapping

NOW TAPPING: Lagunitas Fusion IV

Lagunitas Brewing’s Fusion is actually a series of beers, each one different.  The forth edition of this series aka “Fusion IV” is popping up on draft around Atlanta.  While the details are a bit elusive, here’s what I dug up.

Style: Imperial Pilsner. (Some have called it a strong ale)

Taste Expectations: Lemon zest.  Herbal/grassy hops.  Touch of floral.  Crisp & carbonated.

9% ABV

Where? Found currently at Taco Mac Metropolis, & The Fred Bar. Other sites soon.  Tapping it? Let me know…

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin “Sound Czech” Details

I just received details about Terrapin’s Georgia Theatre Sessions Volume #3 “Sound Czech.”   As you hopefully know by now, these beers benefit the rebuild of the famed and beloved Georgia Theatre taken by fire last year.

Session 3 is a pilsner dubbed “Sound Czech” highlighting the landmark becoming the premiere music venue in Athens, Georgia.

Beer Rundown:

Hops: Czech Saaz

Malts: Floor Malted Pilsner Malt

Yeast: Czech Pilsner (lager)

Commerical Description:

“Sound Czech Pilsner” is brewed using floor malted Bohemian spring barley for an authentic Pilsner taste. By using 100% Czech Saaz hops and authentic lager yeast strain from the Southern Czech Republic, this all malt lager will even quench “The King of Beers Taste Buds”

Availability: 22oz Bombers, hand numbered & boxed.  1 lucky box will contain the “golden ticket” giving the bearer and a guest free admission to the rebuilt GA Theatre for life!

Arrival: Estimated September, 2010

by Reid Ramsay