Saisons

Half Acre Collaborates With Shorts Brewing

Half Acre Brewing (Chicago, IL) announced today they are collaborating with Shorts Brewing (Bellaire, MI).   Having just acquired some saison yeast – Half Acre is stepping up to the plate with 2 saisons.

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Cigar City/Bruery Collab Revealed

It was mentioned last week that Cigar City Brewing & The Bruery were collaborating. Some artwork, a name and some details have surfaced.  The beer -“Dos Costas Oeste” is a saison.  Translation: Two West Coasts. (Bruery in Cali, Continue Reading →

Details: Ommegang’s Spiced Saison

Brewery Ommegang will be releasing a new saison this July in honor to Belgian Independence Day.  The brewers at Ommegang decided it was time to celebrate the day Belgium sent the Dutch packing.  For the July celebration, the brewery will Continue Reading →

Jailhouse Reprieve Arrives

Jailhouse Brewing has released the first beer in their “Trustees Series” – Reprieve.  The Trustees Series will feature seasonals, 4 in all. Smokey Wheat will be joining the series, including a new one called Conjugal Visit, slated for Continue Reading →

Allagash Fluxus ’11 Style = Farmhouse

Fluxus: (fluk-suhs) -noun, Latin.

a flowing or flow
a continuous change, passage or movement

That is exactly what Fluxus is — a beer of continuous change.  2009 was saison with sweet potatoes, black pepper and extra hops.  2010, an imperial stout brewed with Continue Reading →

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Half Acre Collaborates With Shorts Brewing

Half Acre Brewing (Chicago, IL) announced today they are collaborating with Shorts Brewing (Bellaire, MI).   Having just acquired some saison yeast – Half Acre is stepping up to the plate with 2 saisons.

Captain Fantasy

This is the collaboration with Shorts.  Both breweries will brew identical recipes at each of their locations, with their own labels.  The saison is brewed with pears and Soriachi Ace hops.   22oz bombers, growler fills.   Brew day is this Friday in Chi Town.

Dripping Saison

Half Acre’s in house departure from their saison house strain yeast.  Dripping is meant to be an easy drinking summer beer, of lower abv.  They threw the term session out there.  This beer will be draft only.

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Cigar City Brewing, Coming Soon, The Bruery

Cigar City/Bruery Collab Revealed

It was mentioned last week that Cigar City Brewing & The Bruery were collaborating. Some artwork, a name and some details have surfaced.  The beer -“Dos Costas Oeste” is a saison.  Translation: Two West Coasts. (Bruery in Cali, Cigar City on Florida’s west coast in Tampa.) The saison is brewed with coriander, ginger, and sweet orage peel.  Aged on cedar spirals.

Dos Costas Oeste is the result of a collaborative brewing effort between Cigar City Brewing of Florida’s Gulf (West) Coast and The Bruery of Placentia, CA.  Like the breweries involved with its creation, this ale cheerfully meanders off the beaten path.  Join us in celebrating this West Coast to West Coast collaboration

Since this release is brewed and bottled by CC, the beer will be available in the current Cigar City distribution channels.  (Florida, Alabama, & soon to be Georgia once the new brewhouse is completed.)  Dos Costas is already in the tanks. Interestingly, judging by the photo CC posted about this beer on Facebook – they called this Collab I.  Leads me to believe there is potentially another in the works.

Style: Saison

Availability: 750ml bottles, tap room draft?

Arrival: TBA

9% ABV

 

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon

Details: Ommegang’s Spiced Saison

Brewery Ommegang will be releasing a new saison this July in honor to Belgian Independence Day.  The brewers at Ommegang decided it was time to celebrate the day Belgium sent the Dutch packing.  For the July celebration, the brewery will be teaming up with fine restaurants across the U.S. to bring this special saison to you the beer drinker, paired with Belgian inspired dishes.

What better way to celebrate the season and Belgian independence day that with a saison?  Our Spiced Saison is a toast to the great brewers of Belgium and the pround history they represent.  We have used a Wallonia saison strain of yeast that produces fruity esters and classic earthy notes in the beer.  Lemon peel, white pepper, coriander along with Grains of Paradise are use to give the saison a delicate yet satisfactory spicing.  The departure from our signature house yeast reveals the versatility of the Saison style, and showcases the unique and intriguing characters of this strain

Style: Saison

Hops: Stryian Golding, GR Select
Malts: Pils, Pale, Caramel-20, White Wheat, Oats
Spices: Coriander, Grains Of Paradise, Lemon Peel, White Pepper

Availability: Draft only, 1/6 barrels. Very Limited

6.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Cigar City Brewing, Coming Soon, Cool Stuff, The Bruery

Cigar City Brewing Tiramisu, Bruery Saison Collaboration

Cigar City Brewing teased fans today with a pic of a dessert beer their brewing up.

Tiramisu will be a sweet stout (milk stout) that tastes like the dessert  8% ABV, 50 IBUs

Also, another beer teaser – this one gives a little bit of details about The Bruery/ Cigar City saison collaboration.  Saison, with cedar. [NOTE: Tank says “Collab I”]

 

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in JailHouse Brewing, New Releases

Jailhouse Reprieve Arrives

Jailhouse Brewing has released the first beer in their “Trustees Series” – Reprieve.  The Trustees Series will feature seasonals, 4 in all. Smokey Wheat will be joining the series, including a new one called Conjugal Visit, slated for summer.

Brewed with 100% floor malted grain this is a single malt, single hop, beer made in the French Saison style.

Reprieve will be a light, refreshing, beer with complex aromas and a nice malt character. Targeted to be a sessionable beer to enjoy while relaxing in the comforts of spring weather. A Reprieve from the cold if you will.

Style: Saison

Taste Expectations:  Light citrus aroma, with a dry finish.  Vinious tart finish, spicy notes. Bright & easy drinking.

Availability: 22oz bombers, draft. Limited seasonal release.

6% ABV

Photo: @AleYeahBeer

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Allagash Brewing, Coming Soon

Allagash Fluxus ’11 Style = Farmhouse


Fluxus: (fluk-suhs) -noun, Latin.

  1. a flowing or flow
  2. a continuous change, passage or movement

That is exactly what Fluxus is — a beer of continuous change.  2009 was saison with sweet potatoes, black pepper and extra hops.  2010, an imperial stout brewed with cacoa nibs.  2011 will have you thirsty for a French-style farmhouse ale.

Availability: 750ml bottles, corked & caged. Draft

Arrival: Typically June. One time brew.

Cellar? Yes, up to 2 years (per Allagash)

8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Avery Brewing, Coming Soon

Avery Brewing’s 5 Yeast Rye Dry Hopped Celebration


Avery Brewing turns 18 years old this year.  That means it’s time again for the brewery’s anniversary beer.  Looks like the saison is back for 2011.  Last year’s style was a schwarzbier, while 16th was also a saison.  This years dry-hopped Eighteen boasts 5 yeasts!

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For this year’s celebratory brew, we decided to focus on the characteristics that certain yeasts bring to the party.  Each of the five Belgian yeasts selected adds it’s own unique aspect to the flavor and aroma of this saison.  The hefty addition of rye helps dry this beauty out and lends another spicy component to the flavor.  And for the added fun, we subtly dry-hopped it too!  Take your time and smell and taste the complexities that EIGHTEEN has to offer.  Many thanks to all for your support throughout the years.  EIGHTEEN already??

Style: Saison
Availability: 22oz bombers, draft.  Bottled in May, 2011
Arrival: TBA

8.1% ABV

by Reid Ramsay