Blah Blah Blah IPA Goes Year-Round for 21st Amendment

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21a-blahblahblah-can-230x376To provide hopheads with a new fix in 2017, 21st Amendment Brewery (San Leandro, California) has officially added Blah Blah Blah IPA to their Year-Round lineup.

In today’s world of craft beer, consumers have displayed a voracious and unending appetite for all things hoppy.  If “IPA” is somewhere in the beer’s title or description on a tap list, odds are that it is going to get some serious attention.  This style’s popularity is ever-growing and its varieties seem infinite – West Coast IPA, East Coast IPA, Double IPA, Triple IPA, White IPA, Black IPA, Hazy IPA, Coffee IPA, Rye IPA, and the list goes on and on and on . . .

To keep up with and stand out in a market that is currently inundated with these beers, 21st Amendment Brewery has released Blah Blah Blah IPA as “a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the popularity of the IPA style and all its sub-styles that have become part of craft beer conversations and offerings.”  The name may have been chosen to poke some fun, but the beer itself is quite serious when it comes to its hops.  Blah Blah Blah is an Imperial Red India Pale Ale that has been “jam packed with Mosaic, Citra and the latest Idaho 7 hop, and . . . 2 pounds per barrel of dry-hops” to impart all of the “noteworthy elements associated with hop’s bitterness, flavor and aroma.” For a clearer idea of what to expect from this new offering, here is how Shaun O’Sullivan, co-founder of 21st Amendment Brewery, describes Blah Blah Blah IPA:

“Baird Crystal 70 is the primary malt used and the nutty sweet character of this particular malt gives Blah Blah Blah a red hue while the addition of biscuit and dark Munich malts grant the brew a delicate toastiness,” adds O’Sullivan. “The bitterness is assertive, but balanced by a subtle sweetness—all part of the plan of course. Late in the boil we threw in a few aroma hops such as Centennial, Ahtanum, Amarillo and Mosaic which combined give to the beer a more hop-quenching flavor than our current IPA lineup.”

Blah Blah Blah IPA was officially released into distribution on Wednesday, February 1.  This new Year-Round offering is available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer establishments located in Florida and throughout the rest of 21st Amendment’s 25-state distribution area.  If this sounds like the beer for you, just walk into your favorite beer spot, look the bartender dead in the eye and confidently say, “I want a Blah Blah Blah IPA.” If done correctly, laughs, good times and a tasty brew are sure to follow.  Prost!

Vital Information for Blah Blah Blah IPA from 21st Amendment Brewery

Release – Year-Round, launches February 2017
Style – American Imperial India Pale Ale
ABV – 8%
IBUs – 65
Featured Hops – Mosaic, Citra, Idaho 7, Centennial, Ahtanum, Amarillo, Chinook, Simcoe, & Equinox
Featured Malt – Baird Crystal 70
Distribution – FL, CA, OR, WA, AK, ID, MN, OH, MA, NY, IL, NJ, DC, NV, DE, MD, VT, RI, PA, NH, ME, VA, GA, SC & NC
Beer Finder – http://21st-amendment.com/find-some/

Lonerider Brewing Company Expands Distribution to Alabama

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alprLonerider Brewing Company (Raleigh, North Carolina) has officially announced that their offerings will be available for purchase in the Alabama market beginning on Wednesday, February 22.

Established at the start of 2009, Lonerider Brewing Company is a Wild West-themed craft beer brand “that prides itself as the Ales for Outlaws.”  Thanks to a dedication to crafting beers with only the highest quality ingredients, Lonerider has earned such accolades as being named an Inc. 5000 winner, a CED Top 25 winner, and one of the Top 150 breweries in the USA.  Their beers have also earned several awards, “including medals from the Great American Beer Festival.”  This success has made it possible for the brewery to steadily expand their presence across the Southeast, and Alabama will now become the 8th state in their distribution area.

“Going to school in Birmingham and then bringing Lonerider beers back to Alabama is kind of making a full circle for me personally.” Sumit Vohra, CEO, explains. “I’m very excited to bring the Outlaws to Alabama.”

Lonerider Brewing Company will officially launch in Alabama on February 22 with availability “in major cities such as Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, and surrounding areas.” The brewery plans to enter the market with the following offerings:

  • Hoppy Ki Yay India Pale Ale – “We’ve rounded up some great malts and hops for Hoppy Ki Yay IPA, our year round IPA. This straw colored ale is hopped with Columbus and Amarillo and rounded out by a mild body from the malts.”  ABV – 6.6%  IBUs – 76  Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
  • Saloon Style Pilsner – “Tight-lipped and stoic, our sessionable Saloon Style Pilsner has only one mission – quenching thirst. This straw colored beer, medium bodied and crystal clear, is sure to leave you wanting another.”  ABV – 4.2%  IBUs – 35  Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
  • Shotgun Betty Hefeweizen – “Shotgun Betty uses her sharpshooting skills to target those that show a weakness for wheat beer with a body that won’t quit. This German-style hefeweizen features a rich, banana-clove nose and refreshing dry finish.”  ABV – 5.8%  IBUs – 11  Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
  • Sweet Josie Brown Ale – “A temptress who will seduce you, Sweet Josie is crafted in the American Brown style. This is a complex beer balancing a nice hop bitterness with a generous amount of chocolate and aromatic malts.”  ABV – 6.1%  IBUs – 30  Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft

If you would like to be one of the first craft beer lovers in the state to try the offerings above, Lonerider Brewing Company will have their official Alabama Launch Party at Hop City Birmingham (2924 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama) on Thursday, February 23.  Stay tuned for more info on this and other launch events so that you can give Lonerider Brewing Company a proper welcome to the Alabama craft beer community later this month.  Prost!

Uinta Brewing Company Launches Golden Ale Series to Honor National Parks

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goldenaleuintacan_editedUinta Brewing Company (Salt Lake City, Utah) recently announced the release of Golden Ale Rotating Park Series, a new canned offering that will wear a rotating line-up of packaging artwork celebrating the beauty and importance of the National Parks in the United States.

When it comes to Uinta Brewing’s release of Golden Ale Rotating Park Series, you can easily declare that what is on the outside of the can is just as important as what is within.  This is because the outer packaging of this new Year-Round release will feature a rotating series of illustrations that depicts the stunning majesty “of the diverse landscapes across the United States and the over 84 million acres of natural beauty that our National Park system promotes and protects.”  With the help of Nashville, Tennessee’s Anderson Design Group, the Golden Ale Rotating Park Series will honor the following parks in 2017: Yosemite, Yellowstone, Arches, Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia, Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain and Everglades.

Although the cans may look different throughout the year, the beer inside will remain the same.  Crafted to be an “approachable and refreshing” offering, Golden Ale is “brewed with Carapils and Crystal malts and a moderate addition of Willamette and Sterling hops.”  This recipe results in a brew that is “light bodied and crisp with a subtle sweetness making this your quintessential anytime, anywhere beer.”

“Many of the explorations that have inspired our beers have happened in and around National Parks and we’re excited to pay homage to that with this rotating series,” says Uinta’s Chief Executive Officer, Steve Mills. “We’re fortunate to have five National Parks within 5 hours of the brewery and hope that our Golden Ale encourages consumers to get out and explore those that surround them.”

Officially launching February 2017, Golden Ale Rotating Park Series will have availability in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft.  You can track this one down at craft beer-friendly establishments found in Florida and throughout the rest of Uinta Brewing Company’s 37-state distribution footprint.  This easy drinking style of beer can certainly be enjoyed by beer novices and aficionados alike, so keep Golden Ale Rotating Park Series in mind the next time you head out to enjoy the natural wonderment to be found at the mountains, river, beach, park, etc.  Prost!

Vital Information for Golden Ale Rotating Park Series from Uinta Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round, February 2017
Style – American Blonde Ale
ABV – 5%
IBUs – 21
Malts – Carapils & Caramel
Hops – Willamette & Sterling
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – http://www.uintabrewing.com/where-to-buy
National Parks to be Featured in 2017 – Yosemite, Yellowstone, Arches, Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia, Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain & Everglades

 

 

RODENBACH Plans to Release Fruitage as First Canned Offering

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fruitage-canBrouwerij RODENBACH (Roeselare, Belgium) recently announced that it will soon release RODENBACH Fruitage as the brewery’s first canned beer available in the United States.

After testing this beer on draft in select U.S. markets during the latter portion of 2016, Brouwerij RODENBACH has made the easy decision to expand availability of RODENBACH Fruitage after the offering received “rave reviews from consumers and beer professionals alike.” Developed to be a fruit-infused, low ABV Flanders-style Red Ale, Fruitage is “an instant classic – comprised of 25% authentically aged RODENBACH (2-year matured beer from oak standing Foeders) blended with 75% young RODENBACH ale, with added fruit of cherries and elderberries.”

“This is an exciting new innovation in our legendary portfolio of beers, and we’re thrilled to offer this product in the United States,” said Rudi Ghequire, master brewer of RODENBACH brewery. “RODENBACH Fruitage is a light and refreshing beverage that is full of flavor, perfectly balanced and compliments a variety of foods and occasions.”

Cans of RODENBACH Fruitage will officially begin shipping out in April so that is on shelves by late May.  Once launched, this offering will be available in 4-packs of 8.5 oz. cans for the incredibly reasonable suggested retail price of $6.99 each.  You can expect to find Fruitage at fine beer establishments in Alabama, Florida and any other region of the United States where RODENBACH beers are normally found.  If you are a fan of Sour/Wild Ales at all, you are already aware that RODENBACH produces nothing but quality brews.  Factor in the price and it goes without saying that you will soon need to dedicate some real estate in the beer fridge to a 4-pack or two of Fruitage.  Give this new offering a try on draft when it taps in the spring, and be on the lookout for cans when they release later this year.  Prost!

Vital Information for RODENBACH Fruitage from Brouwerij RODENBACH

Release – Year-Round, widely available on draft in spring 2017 and cans arrive in late-May 2017
Style – Flanders-style Red Ale
ABV – 4.2%
Added Ingredients – Cherries & elderberries 
Availability – 4-packs of 8.5 oz. cans for the suggested retail price of $6.99

Tasting Notes: Southern Sixer IPA from Highland Brewing Company

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hbcsouthern6erTo feed the hop fiend within, we close out the week by taking some Tasting Notes on Southern Sixer IPA from Highland Brewing Company (Asheville, North Carolina).

Recently released as the brewery’s newest Seasonal offering, Highland Brewing Company developed Southern Sixer IPA to be a West Coast-style India Pale Ale that pays homage to the Southern Sixers – “a group of Southern Appalachian mountains over 6,000 feet in elevation.”  In keeping with this theme of six, this 6% ABV, 60 IBU offering features six hop varietals – Ekuanot™, Mosaic, Columbus, Cascade, Chinook and Simcoe – to result in a golden IPA that “finishes bitter and crisp with a lingering, dank hop presence.”  Southern Sixer IPA is currently available in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft at craft beer-friendly bars, restaurants and retailers found in Alabama, Florida and throughout the rest of the Highland Brewing distribution footprint.

Now that we are caught up on the particulars, let’s grab a pen and a glass so that we can jot down some Tasting Notes!

Tasting Notes for Southern Sixer IPA from Highland Brewing Company

Appearance: Southern Sixer pours an orange-tinted, rich golden in color.  When exposed to direct light, the golden yellows glow with intensity and that deep orange tone holds in the center of the glass.  The body is impeccably clear and displays a steady carbonation streaking up to feed the two fingers of snow white foam built off of the pour.  The head retention is quite good and keeps over a finger of a top cap throughout the experience.  The foam has good stick to it and lays down ample chunks of lace after each pull.

Aroma: As soon as the beer begins to flow from the bottle, the hops hit the nose with a flourish. Massive amounts of juicy citrus, grass and pine arrive first.  The beer then opens further to release a tropical melon-like quality that is supported by a touch of sweet grain.  Fresh and quite juicy, but not overly dank or aggressive.

Taste: Pine emerges initially to call the taste buds to attention with some resiny bite.  The hop profile then gradually expands to expose notes of tangerine, orange, papaya, berries, sweet bell peppers, and freshly cut grass.  The malts are light but balance nicely with a countering, honey-like sweetness.  Balance is certainly on point with this one.

Mouthfeel: This IPA is on the lighter side of medium in body and has a carbonation presence that is bright and snappy.  It mostly shows a hoppy bite on the palate, but still leaves a soft touch of sweetness.  Frankly, I cannot believe that this beer is 6% ABV because it drinks more like a sub-4% Session IPA.  Wonderfully crisp, this beer is ridiculously easy drinking and refreshing.  The aftertaste is minimal, but some orange zest and pine hangs back to linger a bit.

Final Thoughts: I have said it before and I will say it again – Highland Brewing Company has been absolutely killing it lately when it comes to their recent string of IPA releases.  Southern Sixer IPA is further proof of this.  As should be the case with any West Coast-inspired IPA, the hops are without a doubt the star in Southern Sixer IPA.  That said, one of the beer’s achievements is that the brewery has pulled off a pleasurable, hop-laden experience that avoids stripping the palate with an overly harsh bitterness.  The malt presence has been expertly tuned to lend the needed level of balance while not taking anything away from the hop flavor.  As impressive as that may be, the true highlight here is the mouthfeel.  Ridiculously crisp and light on the palate, Southern Sixer IPA has the perfect weight to achieve a level of drinkability that will have you three pours deep before you know it.  It has everything you could possibly look for in an IPA experience: big hop flavors and aromatics in a package that is dangerously easy-drinking.  If you are hophead, you need to get you some Southern Sixer IPA before its Seasonal run comes to an end.  Prost!

Funky Buddha Brewery’s Last Snow in the Forecast for Late February

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lastsnow22ozbottlenew-1Funky Buddha Brewery (Oakland Park, Florida) has officially announced that Last Snow Coconut & Coffee Porter is expected to make its biannual return beginning on Sunday, February 19.

If you happened to read my Tasting Notes on the September release of Last Snow Coconut & Coffee Porter and have been eager to give it a try, your next opportunity is fast approaching as Funky Buddha Brewery prepares to release it once again later this month.  Brewed as a Little Buddha Small Batch release that acts as “an ode to that special time in Florida where the needle dips just south of 75,” Last Snow is a 6.4% ABV American Porter “layered with coconut and freshly-roasted coffee for a taste that recalls a winter wonderland.”

Last Snow Coconut & Coffee Porter will officially release in 22 oz. bottles and on draft in the Funky Buddha taproom on Sunday, February 19.  Shortly after the taproom release, this limited offering will then be distributed to select craft beer establishments throughout the state of Florida.

To add a little variety to your Last Snow experience this time around, Funky Buddha plans to also release two barrel-aged variants of this fan-favorite brew.  Bourbon Barrel-aged Last Snow and Rum Barrel-aged Last Snow will hit the brewery taproom and limited distribution in early March.  Stay tuned for more information on these two.

With each release, Last Snow Coconut & Coffee Porter is guaranteed to disappear from shelves and taps with a quickness.  Be sure to touch base with the folks at your favorite bar/bottle shop, follow their social media accounts for release updates, and just stay vigilant so that you do not miss your chance to lock down a bottle or pour of this delicious Porter when it hits later this month.  Prost!

Vital Information for Last Snow Coconut & Coffee Porter from Funky Buddha Brewery

Release – Limited/Little Buddha Small Batch Series, released biannually in February & September. Next release scheduled to begin on Sunday, February 19
Style – American Porter
ABV – 6.4%
IBUs – 35
Added Ingredients – Coconut & freshly roasted-coffee
Availability – 22 oz. bottles & draft
Suggested Food Pairings – Red Thai coconut curry, stilton cheese, Roquefort, porter-braised beef, fresh Gulf oysters, Texas-style smoked brisket, Kansas City strip-steak with broiled asparagus, corned beef & cabbage with bacon, tres leches cake, black forest cake with coconut ice cream

Rogue Ales Dedicates February to the Stout

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roguevalentines_editedRogue Ales (Newport, Oregon) has officially launched their “Shout Out to Stouts” campaign, a month-long celebration of the Stout beer style.

Since February prominently features Valentine’s Day at its center, it is highly likely that we will find ourselves seeking out decadent, pleasurable indulgences at some point this month.  This being the case, nothing embodies indulgence more in the world of craft beer than the endless satisfaction found in a rich, luscious Stout.  No one knows this more than the folks at Rogue Ales, and they have seized this moment to give a Shout Out to Stouts.  To properly execute this tribute, Rogue will be featuring these three beloved Stouts all month long:

  • Chocolate Stout – Ebony in color with a rich creamy head. An earthy flavor of oats and hops that gives way to a rich chocolate truffle finish.
    ABV – 5.8%
    IBUs – 69
    Ingredients – 2-Row, C120, Chocolate & Rogue Farms Dare™ and Risk™ Malts; Rogue Farms Rebel™ Hops; Rolled Oats, Roasted Barley, Chocolate; Free Range Coastal Water & Pacman Yeast
    Availability – 22 0z. bottles & draft
  • Double Chocolate Stout –  an evolution of Rogue Chocolate Stout, which is flavored with imported Dutch bittersweet chocolate. The winner of three World Beer Championships Gold Medals.
    ABV – 8.7%
    IBUs – 68
    Ingredients – 2-Row, C120, Chocolate & Rogue Farms Dare™ & Risk™ Malts; Rogue Farms Rebel™ Hops; Rolled Oats, Roasted Barley, Honey, Chocolate, Free Range Coastal Water & Pacman Yeast
    Availability –  750ml bottles & draft
  • Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout – Ebony in color with a rich creamy head, earthy flavor and a mellow, chocolate finish.
    ABV – 5.8%
    IBUs – 60
    Ingredients – 2-Row, C120, Chocolate and Rogue Farms Dare™ & Risk™ Malts; Rogue Farms Rebel Hops; Rolled Oats, Roasted Barley, Free Range Coastal Water & Pacman Yeast
    Availability – 22 oz. bottles, 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft

All of the Stouts mentioned above are widely available now at craft beer establishments located in Alabama, Florida and throughout the rest of Rogue’s vast distribution area.  If you find yourself enjoying a tasty Stout from Rogue Ales during the month of February, the brewery suggests that you document your experience on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #ShoutOutToStouts for a chance “to win Rogueish stuff.”  Drink awesome Stouts and possibly win some cool schwag in the process?  You certainly cannot go wrong with that combo. Join Rogue Ales and get your Stout on, folks. Prost!

 

 

Heavy Seas Beer to Introduce Us to The Alpha Effect

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unnamedHeavy Seas Beer (Baltimore, Maryland) has officially announced that The Alpha Effect Hazy IPA will soon arrive as the brewery’s newest Limited Release.

To get 2017 started in impressive fashion, Heavy Seas Beer has developed The Alpha Effect to be “a hazy and dank IPA thundering with juicy hop aroma and flavor.”  Sporting “enough malt to balance the ridiculous amount of hops,” this 7% ABV India Pale Ale promises to be “hazy, but never muddy.”  It would be impossible to describe The Alpha Effect better than the man that brewed it, so let’s check out what he has to say on this new offering:

“Any time we start to plan a new beer, I get excited,” says Heavy Seas Brewmaster, Christopher Leonard. “With our newest limited release The Alpha Effect (TAE), we’ve designed an all new IPA from the ground up which has gotten EVERYONE in the brewery excited. After extensive research (tastings!) we decided to hop TAE predominantly with Columbus hops. We do not use Columbus hops in any of our other beers, so TAE will certainly provide a unique flavor profile within our portfolio. The beer is hazy, with a modest portion of malted wheat in the grist. Straw colored, it has a clean, crisp malt profile. Juicy, resiny, piney hop aromas and flavors are the stars of this show, however. Some Citra and Centennial hops play supporting roles to Columbus’ powerful performance. If you like hops, find The Alpha Effect. You won’t be disappointed!”

The Alpha Effect Hazy IPA is scheduled to launch in March with availability in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, on draft, and on cask. You can expect to find this new limited release at craft beer bars, restaurants and retailers located in Alabama, Florida and throughout the rest of the Heavy Seas distribution area.  Hopheads, keep an eye on your local shelves and taps to ensure that you are able to snag a taste of The Alpha Effect when it drops in a few weeks.  Prost!

Vital Information for The Alpha Effect Hazy IPA from Heavy Seas Beer

Release – Limited, launching March 2017
Style – American India Pale Ale
ABV – 7%
IBUs – 75
Hops – Columbus, Centennial, Citra & Mosaic
Malts – 2-Row, Wheat & Caramalt
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, draft & cask
Beer Finder – http://hsbeer.com/beerfinder

Marker 48 Brewing Introduces Smallbatch Beer Program

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marker48beerbookMarker 48 Brewing (Weeki Wachee, Florida) has officially announced the launch of their Smallbatch Beer Program, a new promotion that will feature a new one-off beer during each of the remaining 48 weeks of 2017.

Starting this week, Marker 48 Brewing will begin tapping a series of unique brews and selling a limited number of Smallbatch Beer Books as a part of their Smallbatch Beer Program.  Not only will this promotion allow you to enjoy a new beer each week for the rest of the year, but it also gives you chance to win some amazing prizes.  There are quite a few moving parts to the Smallbatch Beer Program, so let’s break it all down:

The Beers of the Smallbatch Beer Program – The brewers at Marker 48 Brewing and a select group of guest brewers have signed on to create a series of small-batch beers that will be tapped at the brewery each week for the rest of 2017.  These 48 beers are meant to be an exploration of “creative and experimental brewing — everything from sours to barrel-aged beers, and many styles in between.”  Anyone who visits Marker 48 Brewing can order these limited offerings, but those that commit to the Smallbatch Beer Program will have the chance to win some cool prizes at the end of the year.

The Promotional Beer Books of the Smallbatch Beer Program – As of this week, Marker 48 Brewing has begun the sale of a “very limited” amount of Smallbatch Beer Books. These Smallbatch Beer Books grant you “one FREE small-batch beer per week or half-off bomber bottles of the week’s small-batch beers (when available).” For each Smallbatch Beer enjoyed, the brewery will also stamp your Beer Book so that you can track your progress throughout the year.  These Smallbatch Beer Books are $100 each – **Bargain Alert** that works out to roughly $2 per beer **Bargain Alert** – and can be purchased at Marker 48’s tasting room located at 12147 Cortez Blvd, Weeki Wachee, Florida.

The Prizes of the Smallbatch Beer Program – “At the end of the year, those individuals who have all 48 stamps will get an exclusive Marker 48 Smallbatch Beer shirt AND a special 20 oz. glass to be kept in the brewery to receive core beers for the same price as 16 oz. beers.

Depending on the number of stamps required, book holders will also be qualified to win end-of-the-year grand prizes.”

 The prizes are:

~ 10-25 stamps are qualified to win:

  • $100 Marker 48 gift certificate
  • Free passport book for 2018 ($100 value)
  • $25 BeckyJacks Food Shack gift certificate
  • $25 Florida Cracker Kitchen gift certificate
  • That’s a $250 total value

~ 26-35 stamps are qualified to win all of the above, PLUS:

  • The chance to brew a small-batch beer with our brewers in 2018

~ 36-48 stamps are qualified to win all of the above, PLUS:

  • A one-night stay with one guest, hosted by Marker 48, on a private island on the Homosassa River and a half-day fishing inshore charter with a guide captain

In order to qualify for the prizes above, you must purchase a Smallbatch Beer Book.

The plan is for the majority of the Smallbatch Beers to be tapped each Wednesday in Marker 48 Brewing’s tasting room.  With that said, things do come up in the brewing process and those beers with “special treatments or other special brewing techniques may be released another day.”  Your best bet is to check Marker 48’s Facebook page or Twitter account each week for up-to-date news concerning each release.  The brewery expects each release to be available for a couple of weeks, but there is no guarantee when it comes to demand for limited release beers.

The first beer of the Smallbatch Beer Program, a treated American Blonde Ale called Peanut Butter and Jellyfish (5.5% ABV), was officially tapped on Sunday, February 5.  Marker 48 Brewing reports that this offering “remains available as of this date.”

At just $100 for a beer a week for the rest of the year, this Smallbatch Beer Program is a no-brainer if you happen to live anywhere near Marker 48 Brewing.  Swing by the tasting room soon to get in on this promotion and start collecting those stamps.  Prost!

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Catawba Brewing Co. Heralds Return of Peanut Butter Jelly Time

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catawbapbjlogoCatawba Brewing Co. (Morganton, North Carolina) recently announced that Peanut Butter Jelly Time will be making a much-anticipated return on Friday, March 3.

Peanut Butter Jelly Time is a beer that has reached nearly legendary status in the craft beer community because Catawba Brewing has always rejected the idea of shortcuts when it comes to this offering.  Instead, they are dedicated to brewing it the hard way – a.k.a. The Right Way.  Starting with an American Brown Ale recipe to provide a “bready base for the star ingredients,” this specialty release is then aged for weeks on whole-roasted North Carolina peanuts and real Oregon raspberries. Catawba believes that only this “proprietary brewing process” can yield the true peanut butter notes and ” the bold complementary flavor of fruity jam” necessary to create the experience of “an entire delicious sandwich in a glass.”

The limited release of Peanut Butter Jelly Time will officially begin on March 3.  This Specialty offering will be available on draft and in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans at select craft beer retailers in Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.  There will also be a “commemorative collector’s edition PB&J Stanley Classic Lunchbox – containing beer, merch, and an original art print – . . . available exclusively in Catawba tasting rooms.”  The brewery plans to nearly double last year’s production numbers for Peanut Butter Jelly Time, but that does not mean you should expect it to “last much beyond April 2, which happens to be National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day 2017.”  Secure your cans when you see them because no one wants to miss out on some Peanut Butter Jelly Time.  Prost!

Vital Information for Peanut Butter Jelly Time from Catawba Brewing Co.

Release – Limited, March 3, 2017
Style – American Brown Ale
ABV – 5.7%
IBUs – 10
Malts – Pale, Caramel, Munich, Flaked & Wheat
Hops – Magnum & Fuggle
Treatment – Aged on whole, roasted West North Carolina peanuts & Oregon raspberries
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft