Saisons

Green Flash Natura Morta Cherry, a Cellar 3 Offering

Green Flash Natura Morta Cherry takes aim at the brewery’s Cellar 3 Series. The San Diego based brewery opened a new barrel aged location/warehouse/tap room dubbed ‘Cellar 3′ this year, from which beers like Flanders Drive, Silva Stout, and Natura Morta Plum are a part.

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Green Flash Natura Morta Plum Releases July 12th

Green Flash Natura Morta Plum is the third entry into the brewery’s new “Cellar 3” program. Recently, the brewery opened a new barrel aged location/warehouse/tap room dubbed ‘Cellar 3’, from which beers like Flanders Drive and Silva Stout are a part.

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Anchorage Mosaic Saison Now Available

Anchorage Mosaic Saison recently hit shelves. The Alaskan brewery actually released this new offering on Mother’s Day, but as you can imagine (and if you have a map of North America) it takes a little time for Anchorage beers to Continue Reading →

Posted in Creature Comforts, New Releases

Creature Comforts Arcadiana Saison on Draft This Month

Creature Comforts Arcadiana Saison joins the brewery’s draft only series in August.

Created an American interpretation of the classic style, Creature Comforts Arcadiana Saison uses an uncommon strain of yeast from Belgium. The yeast gives the beer a juicy, fruity notes, and light phenolic spice (gives the beer a little acidity). Arcadiana is generously kettle hopped and dry hopped with Lemondrop and Crystal hops.

Those in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia markets will find Creature Comforts Acadiana Saison on tap by mid-August.

Style: Saison
Hops: Lemondrop, Crystal

Availability: Draft only. First release.
Launch: Mid-August, 2015

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Creature Comforts Arcadiana Glass

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Don't Miss This, Hi Wire Brewing

Hi-Wire Kicks Off New Farmhouse Series with Volume 1

Hi-Wire Farmhouse Series Volume 1 kicks off a new series of farmhouse ales from the Asheville, North Carolina brewery.

To start off the new line, Hi-Wire chose to go traditional, making Hi-Wire Farmhouse Series Volume 1 a tribute to the classic Belgian-style saison.

We would be remise if the first ale in our farmhouse series didn’t pay homage to those who created the style. A traditional saison, this beer utilizes a classic Belgian yeast strain to achieve flavors of black peppercorn and pear. Flaked oats and wheat create body in the light and earthy saison.

Hi-Wire Farmhouse Series Volume 1 will be available in 22 ounce bottles around the third week of August.

Style: Saison
Availability: 22oz Bottles
Release: Mid-August, 2015

4.9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Green Flash Brewing, Headlines

Green Flash Natura Morta Cherry, a Cellar 3 Offering

Green Flash Natura Morta Cherry takes aim at the brewery’s Cellar 3 Series. The San Diego based brewery opened a new barrel aged location/warehouse/tap room dubbed ‘Cellar 3′ this year, from which beers like Flanders Drive, Silva Stout, and Natura Morta Plum are a part.

Green Flash Natura Morta Cherry‘s base is a saison, aged in oak vats with Brettanoymces yeast, then aged in red wine barrels with cherry puree.

This refined evolution of our Belgian-style Saison is foudre-fermented with Brettanomyces, then aged in red wine barrels with dark sweet cherry puree. After six months, an effervescent crimson ale is released, offering notes of ripe stone fruit and barrel drawn tannins. Retaining hints of earthy wild yeast, Natura Morta Cherry finishes like a fine Beaujolais.

Each Natura Morta release will contain a difference fruit to nuance the wild ale. Green Flash Natura Morta Cherry will be available in 750 milliliter bottles.

The brewery has not yet announced this offering.

Style: American Wild Ale (w/ Cherries. Barrel Aged. Wine Aged.)
Availability: 750ml Bottles, Corked & Caged. Limited release.
Release: 7/12/15 (First release)

5.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Sun King Brewing

Sun King Six Finger Discount Cans Celebrate Six

Sun King Six Finger Discount officially launched this month. The beer celebrates six years of brewing in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sun King Six Finger Discount is a saison, brewed with yeast captured from the sour portion of the brewery.

We celebrate six years of singularity with Six Finger Discount, a Sun King Session Saison. Shaped with a strain of wild yeast seized from our sour space, Six Finger Discount is dry and fruity, with a sprinkling of spice, which makes it superb for summertime sipping.

Sun King Six Finger Discount Saison is available now in 12 ounce cans and draft.

Style: Saison
Availability: 12oz Cans
Release: July 2015

3.6% ABV, 21 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Belgium, New Releases

New Belgium Long Table Farmhouse Ale, Now Available

New Belgium Long Table Farmhouse Ale has arrived in the brewery’s lineup. This “table-friendly” beer is a 6.2% ABV saison, perfect for food and friends.

An ode to the communal Saison, LONG TABLE Farmhouse Ale brings together the juicy flavors of Belgian yeast and Nelson Sauvin hops with the spicy and toasty notes of Munch and Rye grains. Grab a seat!

New Belgium Long Table is available in 12oz bottles and draft, hitting shelves now in mid-July, 2015.

Style: Farmhouse Ale
Hops: Chinook, Target, Nelson Sauvin
Malts: Munich, Pale, Rye

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Seasonal offering,
Release: July, 2015

6.2% ABV, 20 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, Green Flash Brewing, New Releases

Green Flash Natura Morta Plum Releases July 12th

Green Flash Natura Morta Plum is the third entry into the brewery’s new “Cellar 3” program. Recently, the brewery opened a new barrel aged location/warehouse/tap room dubbed ‘Cellar 3’, from which beers like Flanders Drive and Silva Stout are a part.

Green Flash Natura Morta Plum is a saison fermented in oak foudres, then aged in red wine barrels with an Italian plum puree.

The result is a delicate balance of tart plum, rosewater and almond notes with a sophisticated, dry finish.

This limited release arrives July 12th, 2015 in 750ml, corked and caged bottles. A special release party is planned at the Cellar 3 facility in San Diego, California.

Style: Saison (w/ Plums. Barrel Aged. Wine Aged.)
Availability: 750ml Bottles, Corked & Caged. Limited release.
Release: 7/12/15 (First release)

5.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Anchorage Brewing Company, New Releases

Anchorage Mosaic Saison Now Available

Anchorage Mosaic Saison recently hit shelves. The Alaskan brewery actually released this new offering on Mother’s Day, but as you can imagine (and if you have a map of North America) it takes a little time for Anchorage beers to make it to other markets.

Anchorage Mosaic Saison uses just Mosaic hops, and is fermented with two saison yeast, and two strains of Brettanomyces. Fermented in oak tanks (seen in the background).

Available now in 750ml bottles.

Style: Saison (Oak Aged)
Hops: Mosaic

Availability: 750ml Bottles
Release: May/June, 2015

6.5% ABV

Image via Anchorage Brewing Company

by Reid Ramsay