Coppertail Brewing to Celebrate 3rd Anniversary with Florida Weisse Festival

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coppertaillogowhiteOn Saturday, August 26 at 1 p.m., Coppertail Brewing Co. (Tampa, Florida) will recognize its 3rd Anniversary by once again hosting a Florida Weisse Party at the brewery.

Three years of bringing “quality, Florida-brewed beer to the thirsty masses” are in the books, and Coppertail Brewing Co. is more than ready to celebrate the occasion.  Just like last year, Coppertail’s birthday theme will be “Celebrate Florida Weisse”, a party boasting a ridiculous lineup of Berliner Weisse-style brews created by their brewers and several guest breweries.  We have quite a bit to go over when it comes to this anniversary throw down, so let’s get to the details.

The Basics

  • What – Coppertail Brewing Co.’s 3rd Anniversary & Florida Weisse Festival
  • When – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 26
  • Where – Coppertail Brewing Co. – 2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, Florida

The Beers

Just as the name indicates, this event is all about that Florida Weisse and Coppertail Brewing is breaking out an absolute plethora of these tart, tasty brews.  Here is what they expect to be pouring during the party (**this tap list is tentative**):

  • Passion of the Frank (Passionfruit)
  • Frank the Tang (Orange)
  • Florida Jam (Orange/Vanilla)
  • Mango Grenade (Mango/Pomegranate)
  • Full Rosenberry (Strawberry/Peach)
  • Strawberry Limeade (Strawberry/Lime)
  • Dark & Stormy (Ginger/Lime/Vanilla)
  • Relish (Orange/Cranberries)
  • Whoops (Hibiscus/Cranberries)
  • Baby Genius (Gose)
  • Summertime Rools (Watermelon Gose)
  • Bay Breeze (Pineapple/Cranberries)
  • Tamarind
  • Quat’s up (Kumquats)
  • Mojito (Lime/Mint/Vanilla)
  • Cherry Lime
  • Sea Breeze (Grapefruit/Cranberries)
  • Papaya Patrick (Papaya/Starfruit)
  • Down with OPP (Orange/Prickly Pear)
  • Mother of Dragons (Lime/Dragonfruit)
  • Guava Pastelitos (Guava/Raspberries/Vanilla)
  • Obey Your Thirst (Lemon/Lime)
  • Pinky Swear (Raspberries/Lemon)
  • BOMP (Blood Orange/Mango/Passionfruit)
  • Gooseberry
  • Blackberry Slam Piece
  • Cherry Pastelitos (Cherry/Raspberries/Vanilla)

There is no denying that the list above is pretty damn awesome, but those are not the only brews that will be pouring at this event.  That’s right . . . Coppertail Brewing Co. has invited some friends over for this party, and they are bringing a few of their own goodies to contribute to the celebration.  Guest breweries include and their beers (**UPDATE** 8.25.17):

Entertainment & Food

The good folks at Coppertail Brewing Co. know that you cannot possibly have a party without music, so they have booked Sun Signs, Mike Mass, and Mountain Holler to play this event.  The festival will also feature live limited-edition t-shirt printing and some tasty eats from Coppertail’s S & V Kitchen.

Admission Information

Coppertail’s Florida Weisse Festival is free to attend and tickets are not needed to gain entry.  All you have to do is show up and pay per pour.

If you are free on Saturday, in the area and have a love for tart, refreshing brews, you need to be at this Florida Weisse Festival to raise a glass with the Coppertail Brewing crew to the past three years and the many more ahead.  Make it happen, have some good times, and just be sure to arrange for a responsible way home after the party.  Prost!

 

 

Goodwood Brewing to Release Chicken Cock Barrel Aged Brown Ale as New Collaboration

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8yr Aged MagnetGoodwood Brewing Company (Louisville, Kentucky) and Chicken Cock Whiskey (Charleston, South Carolina) have officially announced the release of Chicken Cock Barrel Aged Brown Ale, a draft-only collaboration brew that spent time aging in barrels that once housed the 160th Anniversary Chicken Cock Whiskey.

Although the brand “disappeared from the market in the 1950’s after the original distillery burned down”, Chicken Cock is a truly iconic whiskey that was established in Paris, Kentucky in 1856.  The brand “really hit its stride” (or strut) during Prohibition when it was “forced to move production to Canada”.  During that time, the infamous Chicken Cock “was smuggled across the border in tin cans” and became a staple at “some of the era’s most famous speakeasies, including the legendary Cotton Club in Harlem.”  Those times were good for the Chicken Cock, but the end of Prohibition brought about an unfortunate twist of fate.  “Shifting drinking habits” in the country “caused . . . many significant American Whiskey brands of the 19th and early 20th centuries to disappear”, and Chicken Cock was sadly one of them.

After multiple attempts had been made over the years to revive “The Famous Old Brand”, Grain & Barrel Spirits purchased Chicken Cock in 2013 “and is now restoring it to its rightful pantheon among the great American whiskies.”  Now relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, the distillery recently recognized a significant milestone for the brand with the debut of the Chicken Cock 160th Anniversary Limited Release, a Single Barrel 8-Year-Old Bourbon made with “70% Corn, 21% Rye and 9% Malted Barley.”  This whiskey was aged in “fresh white American oak barrels” that saw their staves “charred to level four, the highest commonly used char level also known as the ‘alligator char’ due to the rough, shiny texture the staves acquire.” Once the barrels were emptied, the folks at Chicken Cock Distilleries wanted to give a second life to these beautiful 8-Year-Old Bourbon barrels and were looking for ideas.  Breakthru Beverage South Carolina, the distributor for both Chicken Cock Whiskey and Goodwood Brewing Company, stepped in to introduce the two businesses and a collaboration was born.

“We’re proud to collaborate with Goodwood Brewing Company, a brewery as serious about their craft as we are at Grain & Barrel. This is a partnership that places a premium on quality. The Chicken Cock Bourbon Barrel Brown Ale is a distinctly delicious and artful expression. There are whiskey connoisseurs and beer lovers for whom it will be innovative and exciting. We couldn’t be more thrilled.”

– Matti Anttila, CEO and Founder of Grain & Barrel Spirits

Goodwood Brewing Company, a brewery that specializes in barrel-aged beers, gladly accepted the Chicken Cock 160th Anniversary Limited Release barrels and got to work.  They decided to brew up a Brown Ale and then aged the beer for “a month in the 160th Anniversary, 8-year-old bourbon barrels.”  Their efforts resulted in the aptly named Chicken Cock Barrel Aged Brown Ale, a 6.5% ABV offering that “offers an excellent synergy between bourbon and beer.”  This “partnership with Chicken Cock Whiskey marks the brewery’s first brand collaboration.”

Chicken Cock Barrel Aged Brown Ale is being released exclusively in South Carolina as a draft-only offering.  If you are in the area and wish to give it a try, keep an eye on the websites and social media accounts for Goodwood Brewing Company and Chicken Cock Whiskey for details on which South Carolina establishments will be pouring this special brew in the near future.  Prost!

 

New Belgium Brewing Introduces Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin Ale

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atomicpumpkinNew Belgium Brewing (Ft. Collins, Colorado) recently announced that it is spicing up its Voodoo Ranger lineup this fall with the special release of Atomic Pumpkin Ale.

The Voodoo Ranger – New Belgium’s mischievous mascot and face of the brewery’s edgy line of hop-laden brews and special releases – is taking a break from the hops this fall to put his twist on the Pumpkin Ale style with the introduction of Atomic Pumpkin Ale.  “Brewed with Saigon cinnamon and Habanero peppers”, this 6.4% ABV, specialty Seasonal release promises to be a unique experience that “starts out sweet and finishes spicy with a little bitterness in between.”

“Atomic Pumpkin is a twist on pumpkin ale for beer drinkers who like some heat,” said Bryan Simpson, public relations director for New Belgium. “Classic fall flavors like pumpkin pie and cinnamon offer a sweet counterpart to the fiery peppers, making it a great, full-flavored beer for the crisp autumn weather.”

Atomic Pumpkin Ale is rolling out now and will be available through October 2017.  You can expect to find this Seasonal offering available at craft beer establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Colorado, North Carolina, and throughout the rest of New Belgium’s expansive distribution footprint.  Prost!

Vital Information for Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin Ale from New Belgium Brewing

Release – Specialty/Seasonal, August through October 2017
Style – Pumpkin Ale
ABV – 6.4%
IBUs – 10
Malts – Pale Mena, Pale Rahr, Caramel & Munich
Hops – Nugget
Yeast – California Ale Yeast
Added Ingredients – Pumpkin, Habanero & Saigon Cinnamon
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/finder

 

Two Brothers Artisan Brewing Gets Festive with Release of Atom Smasher Oak-Aged Oktoberfest

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AtomSmasher_editedTwo Brothers Artisan Brewing (Warrenville, Illinois) recently announced that Atom Smasher Oak Aged Oktoberfest Style Lager has officially returned for its Seasonal release.

For their take on the Oktoberfest style, Two Brothers Artisan Brewing blends “the traditional style of Märzen beers from the past with new, innovative flavors” to create Atom Smasher Oak Aged Oktoberfest Style Lager.  This beer begins with a “hefty and complex grain bill [that] brings about a variety of flavors including coffee, toffee and toast vanilla.” It is then fermented with the brewery’s house lager yeast and aged on oak chips to result in a 7.7% ABV lager that “boasts a unique spice which is balanced with soft vanilla.”

Atom Smasher is available now and will be hanging around throughout Oktoberfest season.  You can expect to find this Seasonal release available at craft beer-friendly establishments located Florida, Illinois and throughout the rest of Two Brothers Artisan Brewing’s distribution area.  Prost!

Vital Information for Atom Smasher Oak Aged Oktoberfest Style Lager from Two Brothers Artisan Brewing

Release – Seasonal, arrives in late-August and will be available throughout the 2017 Oktoberfest season
Style – Oktoberfest Lager
ABV – 7.7%
IBUs – 22.6
Treatment – Aged on oak chips
Suggested Food Pairings – “Hearty spicy food, chicken, sausage, pork, almond biscotti, spice cake with pine nuts”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft

LOKO Cuisine and Ichicoro Unite Once Again for Eggs & Kegs: IchiLoko

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LOKOlargeOn Sunday, September 17 at 10:45 a.m., LOKO Cuisine and Ichicoro Ramen will head back to the Fermentorium at Cigar City Brewing (3924 W Spruce St, Tampa, Florida) to collaborate on a second edition of Eggs & Kegs: IchiLoko.

For IchiLoko: Round 2, the chefs of LOKO Cuisine and Ichicoro Ramen will combine their talents to honor Oktoberfest with a four-course brunch that merges the culinary traditions of Germany and Asia.  The menu will consist of the following inventive dishes:

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To cover the “kegs” side of this event, Cigar City Brewing will be pouring their Oktoberfest German-style Festbier and “other delicious beers.”  All attendees will receive one beer ticket “good for any pint or snifter of equal value.” If you would like a beverage other than beer, Ginger Beard Coffee will also be on-site with nitro-infused cold brew coffee and nitro matcha green tea on tap (coffee & tea not included in ticket cost).

Tickets for this installment of Eggs & Kegs: IchiLoko are available now for $32.10 each, and you can purchase yours by clicking here.  Ticket cost includes the four-course brunch and one pour of beer (pint or snifter of equal value).  Physical tickets will not be issued, but your name will be added to a paid list once the purchase process is completed. FYI: Everyone in your party will have to check in under the purchaser’s name at the door.

Friendly word of advice: If you wish to attend IchiLoko, we suggest that you secure your tickets as soon as possible because this event will be limited to just 60 seats due to the Cigar City taproom being closed for remodeling.  Make it happen and we hope to see you all there!  Prost!

Ichabod Pumpkin Ale Makes Seasonal Return for New Holland Brewing

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“It was, as I have said, a fine autumnal day, the sky was clear and serene, and nature wore that rich and golden livery which we always associate with the idea of abundance. The forests had put on their sober brown and yellow, while some trees of the tenderer kind had been nipped by the frosts into brilliant dyes of orange, purple, and scarlet.”
– Washington Irving, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”

NHB-HiResBeerProductPageImagesWeb1-IchabodNew Holland Brewing Co. (Holland, Michigan) recently took to social media to announce that Ichabod Pumpkin Ale has officially begun hitting shelves and taps as the brewery’s current Seasonal release.

First released in 1997, New Holland Brewing’s long-standing, fan-favorite Ichabod Pumpkin Ale is officially back to greet autumn once again.  This 4.5% ABV offering “combines malted barley and real pumpkin with cinnamon and nutmeg” to evoke the warming comfort of fall.  Since this brew is full-flavored but still easy-drinking, you can enjoy Ichabod Pumpkin Ale on its own or alongside your favorite desserts of the season.

Ichabod Pumpkin Ale is rolling out now and will be available throughout the months of fall.  You can expect to find this Seasonal offering available at craft beer establishments located in Alabama, Michigan and throughout the rest of New Holland Brewing’s distribution footprint.  Prost!

Vital Information for Ichabod Pumpkin Ale from New Holland Brewing Co.

Release – Seasonal, arriving late-August and available through the fall of 2017
Style – Pumpkin Ale
ABV – 4.5%
IBUs – 25
Malts – 2-Row & Crystal
Hops – Cascade
Yeast – American Ale
Added Ingredients – Pumpkin, cinnamon & nutmeg
Suggested Food Pairings – “Roasted poultry, root vegetables, peanut sauce, caraway”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – http://newhollandbrew.com/beer-finder/

Boulevard Brewing Co. works with Arizona Wilderness & Creature Comforts on Collaboration No.7

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Collab7-Diamond-Badge-copyBoulevard Brewing Co. (Kansas City, Missouri) has officially announced the limited release of Collaboration No. 7 – Oak-Aged Lager, a special collaboration offering brewed with Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. (Gilbert, Arizona) and Creature Comforts Brewing Co. (Athens, Georgia).

For the first time in the history of their Collaboration series, Collaboration No. 7 – Oak-Aged Lager has Boulevard Brewing Co. working with not one but two breweries.  This offering stands as a liquid embodiment of both Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.’s reputation “as champions for local ingredients in innovative beers” and Creature Comforts Brewing Co.’s philosophy of being “dedicated to better being through being curious.”

To pull this off, the three brewing teams built a crisp lager upon “a base of two-row pale malt, Sonoran White Wheat, honey malt and corn grits.”  They then introduced Riesling grape juice, peaches and lemon zest; incorporated a hop bill consisting of Nelson Sauvin, Lemondrop and Hallertau Blanc hops; and fermented the beer with an Ayinger lager yeast strain.  Once the brewing process was completed, Collaboration No. 7 – Oak-Aged Lager received its finishing touches by being “briefly aged on Cuvee No. 5 Tank Staves, French oak staves that impart fruit, spice, toast and tannins similar to aging in a fresh/virgin French oak barrel.”  For a clear idea of what to expect from this elaborate recipe, here is Collaboration No. 7’s full description from Boulevard Brewing’s official press release:

“At 6% ABV and 16 IBUs, Collaboration No. 7 Oak-Aged Lager pours a brilliant golden color with tight, off-white lacing. Bright aromas of peach and Riesling grapes mingle with the tropical fruit notes provided by subtle hopping. Lemon zest accentuates the naturally citrusy character of the beer as the malt bill forms a slightly sweet, honey-like base from which the chosen regional ingredients shine. French oak character lends a drying effect resulting in a bright, fruity lager that finishes incredibly crisp. Bottle conditioned with champagne yeast, Collaboration No. 7 – Oak-Aged Lager has fluffy, effervescent carbonation that scrubs the palate and begs for another sip.”

Collaboration No. 7 – Oak-Aged Lager will officially launch in the Kansas City area beginning on August 21, and it will then see distribution to other regions in the coming weeks.  Once it hits distribution, you will be able to find this Limited Release offering available in 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft at select craft beer establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Missouri and any other area that normally sees Smokestack Series Limited Release beers from Boulevard Brewing Co.  Prost!

Vital Information for Collaboration No. 7 – Oak-Aged Lager from Boulevard Brewing Co., Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. & Creature Comforts Brewing Co.

Release – Limited/Collaboration Series, launching August 21, 2017
Style – American Lager
ABV – 6%
IBUs – 16
Malts/Grains – 2-Row Pale, Sonoran White Wheat, Honey Malt & Corn Grits
Hops – Nelson Sauvin, Lemondrop & Hallertau Blanc
Yeast – Ayinger Lager 
Added Ingredients – Riesling grape juice, peaches and lemon zest
Treatment – Aged “briefly” on on Cuvee No. 5 Tank Staves
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.boulevard.com/beer/beer-finder/

Stone Brewing’s Tangerine Express IPA Now Available in Cans

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TangEx_LS_FULL_1Stone Brewing (Escondido, California) recently announced that it is expanding packaging options for Stone Tangerine Express IPA by now offering this new Year-Round beer in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans.

After being introduced just six months ago as Stone Brewing’s newest Year-Round Core beer, Stone Tangerine Express IPA has made such an impression with fans that the brewery has decided to now make it available in 12 oz. cans.   Developed to be “an express ticket to a beach hammock getaway with refreshing drink in hand”, this golden-colored India Pale Ale is brewed with “whole tangerine puree to capture the essence of the bright flavors of the fruit with the addition of whole pineapple for a subtle, yet lingering tropical backnote.”  Combine that with a “marked dankness” supplied by eight different hops, and it is no wonder why this brew has been such a hit with hop heads.  Now that Stone Tangerine Express IPA has been given its new aluminum digs, Stone Brewing “now offers four of its year-round core beers in cans as well as select special releases.”

“We brew beers we like with hopes that our fans will like them too,” said Dominic Engels, Stone Brewing CEO. “In this case our co-founder Greg Koch had fallen in love with an experimental batch of Stone Tangerine Express IPA and insisted we bring it to market. Turns out our fans have loved it too, so that leaves us with the important task of making this beer as widely available as we can. There’s nothing quite like cracking into one of these cans and drinking in that complex tangerine aroma before the first sip.”

Stone Tangerine Express IPA is available now in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans in California only, but the brewery will eventually expand the roll-out nationally in January 2018.  Until then, you can still find Stone Tangerine Express IPA available in 22 oz. bottles and on draft at craft beer establishments located in Alabama, Florida, California, Virginia and throughout the rest of Stone Brewing’s distribution footprint.  Prost!

Vital Information for Stone Tangerine Express IPA from Stone Brewing

Release – Year-Round, cans launch in California in August 2017 and will reach full distribution by January 2018
Style – American India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.7%
IBUs – 75
Featured Hops – Citra®, Centennial, Sterling, Azacca & Mosaic®
Added Ingredients – Tangerine and pineapple puree
Availability – 22 oz. bottles, 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft

 

 

Ogden, Utah Features Female Brewer in New Tourism Video

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VisitOgdenVisit Ogden recently sent out a press release to promote their new tourism video “Femintation”, a short film showcasing the talents of Jacquie King Wright of Roosters Brewing Company (Ogden, Utah).

Not too long ago, the city of Ogden decided to use its resources in the Tourism Department to create a short film focused on Jacquie King Wright, an avid trail runner who also happens to be one of three female brewers in the state of Utah.  Born in Germany and greatly influenced by that country’s beer culture, Jacquie chased her beer-making dreams by quitting her full-time job to take a 2-year, unpaid apprenticeship at Ogden’s Roosters Brewing Company.  Her hard work and determination eventually earned her the Head Brewer position at Roosters when the previous brewer decided to move on.  The video created by Visit Ogden not only briefly describes Jacquie’s story and passions, but it also mentions her new beer Femintation, an American Strong Ale that celebrates her place in Utah’s beer scene.

The fact that the city of Ogden decided to tell Jacquie King Wright’s story is refreshing on a couple levels.  First, we need to recognize and support our female brewers.  Although it may seem to be at times, craft beer is not a boys’ club and we need to make that clear.  Our female brewers are just as talented as their male peers, and we are long overdue in emphatically educating the public to that fact.  Secondly, Ogden has realized that breweries can and do drive tourism.  If you provide visitors with information on your brewers, a great deal of them will stop in, spend some cash and try some brews.  Visit Ogden has it figured out, and we applaud them for it.

The video is available below, and we highly recommend that you give it a watch.  Who knows, it may inspire you to take a trip to Utah to check out Ogden, Femintation, and Jacquie King Wright’s full lineup of beers at Roosters Brewing Company.  Prost!

Avery Brewing Sends Chai High Out for Limited Release

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unnamed (43)Avery Brewing Company (Boulder, Colorado) recently announced that Chai High, a spiced Brown Ale brewed in partnership with Boulder-based Bhakti Chai, is now available as the brewery’s latest Limited Release.

Back again to “set the mood for the colder months” ahead, Chai High is a “rich and robustly spiced brown ale” that sources its spicy kick from a chai concentrate provided by Bhakti Chai – a company known for using only “the highest quality sustainably sourced ingredients.” Made with a variety of spices including “fresh pressed organic ginger from Peru”, this concentrate gives Chai High all that is needed to mirror the “invigorating properties of an iced chai.”

“Demand for Chai High was overwhelming last year, signaling that customers are looking for alternatives to classic fall-style beers,” says Dustin LeMoine, Director of Sales at Avery Brewing. “We can’t be more excited to work with Bhakti Chai again due to their dedication to sourcing the utmost quality ingredients to give our customers that rich, spicy, and refreshing Chai High experience”.

Chai High officially releases in early August and will be available throughout the months of fall and winter.  You can find this Limited Release available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer-friendly retailers, bars and restaurants located in Alabama, Florida, Colorado and throughout the rest of Avery Brewing Company’s distribution area.  Prost!

Vital Information for Chai High from Avery Brewing Company

Release – Limited/Seasonal Selection series, arrives August 2017 and available through fall & winter
Style – Brown Ale/Spiced Ale
ABV – 5.2%
Malts – Chocolate, 2-Row, Munich, C-120 & Honey Malt
Hops – Bullion, Sterling, Hersbrucker, Columbus
Yeast – London Ale
Added Ingredients – Chai concentrate from Bhakti Chai
Suggested Food Pairing – “Curried Trout with Mustard Greens: The rich blend of sweet toasted malt and warm masala spices works harmoniously with lean fish, complex seasonings, and a bitter kick from the greens.”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.averybrewing.com/brew-finder