Topic Archives: Thyme

Posted in Terrapin Beer Company, Don't Miss This

Side Project #30: Terrapin Blueberry Thyme Saison

Terrapin Blueberry Thyme Saison bottle

Terrapin Blueberry Thyme Saison is slated to be the 30th edition in the brewery’s Side Project Series.

Incorporating one of the Athens, Georgia based brewery’s bright farmhouse ales, and aged it on fresh blueberries and thyme. The beer pours a beautiful light purple color thanks to the fresh blueberry additions.The thyme adds an interesting summer touch. We enjoyed it

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Our newest Saison is a blend of fresh summer flavors. The tart sweetness of ripe blueberries combined with the floral warmth of thyme evoke garden memories in the culinarily-inspired brew.

Terrapin Blueberry Thyme Saison 16.9 ounce bottle release for the summer season, debuting in late-May, 2017.

Style: Saison (w/ Blueberries, Thyme)
Hops: Fuggle, Golding
Availability: 16.9oz Bottles, Draft.
Debut: May, 2017

7.7% ABV

PIC: Beer Street Journal

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Deschutes Brewing, Don't Miss This, Harpoon Brewing

Deschutes EHOP, a Collaboration with Harpoon

Deschutes EHOP

Deschutes EHOP, a new collaboration with Harpoon Brewing, debuts in October.

Both brewery’s are employee owned, and celebrate that aspect of their business. Deschutes EHOP is an amber ale, brewed with sage and thyme, and employee-grown hops.

“It has been quite a year for us at Harpoon as we’ve transitioned to employee ownership,” says Harpoon CEO and co-founder Dan Kenary. “It’s a complicated process and we couldn’t have done it without the support that we received from Deschutes and other craft brewers who had chosen this path before us. We’re extremely proud to be employee-owned – being an independent brewer is something we value deeply and believe it’s at the core of what makes the craft beer industry so great for both brewers and beer lovers. This beer is a high-five to our fellow independent American craft breweries and their employee-owners.”

Deschutes EHOP will debut at the Great American Beer Festival at an invite only party. The general public will see this beer in October on draft and 22 ounce bottles.

Style: Amber Ale (w/ Sage, Thyme)
Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft.
Release: October, 2015

7.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, Jester King Brewery

Jester King Hibernal Dichotomous 2015, March 27th [PICS]

Jester King 2015 Hibernal Dichotomous

Jester King Hibernal Dichotomous 2015 is ready to go. The brewery’s winter saison is the fourth seasonal Dichotomous released by the Austin, Texas brewery.

Jester King Hibernal Dichotomous 2015 heavily influenced by the winter season, from fruits or vegetables additions, to how it is fermented.

This round of Hibernal was brewed with December, 2014. Peeled and grated raw beets from Johnson’s Backyard Garden were added to the mash, and orange juice and zest from G and S Groves and fresh thyme from Pure Luck Farm were added to the whirlpool. While fermenting in stainless steel, the brewery added more of each six weeks later.

Jester King Hibernal Dichotomous 2015 will release on Friday, March 27th. The brewery plans to release and distribute around 3,500 bottles.

Style: Saison (w/ Beets, Oranges, Thyme)
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Release: 3/27/15

4.9% ABV

Images via Jester King

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Headlines, Stone Brewing Co.

Stone Creates New “Saison”

Stone Brewing Co. (Escondido, CA) has been hinting at the release of a new beer a little different then their usual hop aggressive, or “arrogant” ales. By the looks of it, that beer will be Stone Saison.

Stone also owns a farm that grows various herbs and spices for their restaurant – Stone World Bistro & Gardens. Just like the restaurant, this farm-to-table saison is brewed with home grown lemon zest, lemon thyme, and lavender.

In spring 2011, Stone bought the farm, literally, taking over 19 acres of fertile Southern California soil where we now grow pristine fruits, vegetables, herbs and more for our Stone Brewing World Bistro &. Gardens restaurants. A taste of our homespun farm-to-tableism is provided in this farmhouse ale stoked with lemon zest, plus lemon thyme and lavender straight from Stone Farms. This spring-to-summer saison is citric and herbal on the palate with a dry, peppery finish. Thanks to the infusion of fresh West Coast ingredients, this isn’t your everyday saison. It’s our saison-100% Stone. Celebrate the sunny season with an authentic taste of our farm and, with it, our commitment to quality.

Look for Stone Saison in 12oz bottles and draft.

Style: Saison (w/ Lemon Zest, Lavender, Thyme)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft
Arrival: TBA

5.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in NoDa Brewing