Dogfish Head Welcomes Fall by Releasing Punkin Ale and Carobock

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Punkin1_editedDogfish Head Craft Brewery (Milton, Delaware) announced today that it will enter September with the limited-time releases of Punkin Ale and Carobock.

Punkin Ale first debuted in 1995 to honor Delaware’s World Championship Punkin Chunkin event, and it has since established itself as Dogfish Head’s best-selling seasonal beer.  A great deal of its success is based on the fact that this Pumpkin Beer is brewed with “real pumpkin meat” and spiced with brown sugar, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon to create an authentic pumpkin pie-like experience.  The 7% ABV Punkin Ale is available now and will most likely hang around until Thanksgiving.  You can expect to find this Seasonal brew available in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft at craft beer establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Delaware and throughout the rest of Dogfish Head’s distribution footprint.

“We’ve been brewing Punkin Ale at Dogfish for over two decades, since long before there was a whole category of pumpkin beer, and have seen sales grow each and every year,” said Sam Calagione, CEO and founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. “I think it’s because the complexity and authenticity of the recipe has remained world-class since we first brewed it as it’s not made with pumpkin flavoring or concentrates – we use fresh all-natural ingredients and that makes a big difference.

If Pumpkin Beers do not happen to be your thing, Dogfish Head has you covered with the limited release of Carobock.  This Bavarian-style Weizenbock (8% ABV) is “brewed with malted wheat, dark Munich malt and chocolate wheat and is fermented with traditional weizen yeast to boost the banana and spice notes that typify the style.” Since the brewers at Dogfish Head wanted this beer to be “a play on a delicious chocolate covered banana”, they also employed the use of “toasted carob pods to provide intense, earthy chocolate flavors and rounded out the brew by aging it on Madagascar vanilla beans.”  Carobock will officially release on September 1 as a draft-only, Limited Release offering.  Look for this one to be pouring at select craft beer spots located within Dogfish Head’s distribution area.

Both Punkin Ale and Carobock are only available for a limited time, so be sure to give these tasty brews a try at some point this fall.  Prost!

Vital Information for Punkin Ale from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Release – Seasonal, Fall 2017
Style – Pumpkin Beer
ABV – 7%
IBUs – 28
Added Ingredients – Real pumpkin meat, brown sugar, allspice, nutmeg & cinnamon
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/fishfinder

Vital Information for Carobock from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Release – Limited, arriving September 1, 2017
Style – Weizenbock 
ABV – 8%
Featured Malts – Malted Wheat, Dark Munich Malt & Chocolate Wheat
Added Ingredients – Toasted carob pods & Madagascar vanilla beans
Availability – Draft only
Beer Finder – https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/fishfinder

Tasting Notes: Hobo Life Session IPA from Lord Hobo Brewing Company

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hobolifepour1000_editedThis week’s Tasting Notes continues our exploration of the Session IPA by taking a look at Hobo Life Session IPA from Lord Hobo Brewing Company (Woburn, Massachusetts).

Typically, we start off each Tasting Notes post by citing the official brewery descriptions and technical data behind the featured beer, but that information just does not seem to exist for Hobo Life Session IPA.  This is probably the case because Lord Hobo Brewing Company reported that it “grew nearly 415% in 2016.”  With an impressive number like that coming from a brewery that just recently celebrated its 2nd Anniversary, we completely understand that the focus at the brewery needs to be on keeping up with demand and allowing the beer to speak for itself.  **UPDATE 9.2.17** Just a week after we published this post, Lord Hobo Brewing Company launched a beautiful new website filled with information about the brewery, Hobo Life Session IPA and their full lineup of brews.  Check it out by clicking here.  **UPDATE 9.2.17**

With that said, what we do know is that Lord Hobo Brewing Company and Hobo Life recently hit the Florida market along with Boomsauce Hoppy Ale and Consolation Prize Double India Pale Ale.  Weighing in as the smaller of the three offerings, Hobo Life is a 4.5% ABV Session IPA that has been dry-hopped with Citra hops.  This beer is available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer establishments located in Florida, Massachusetts and throughout the rest of Lord Hobo Brewing’s distribution area.

Now that the formalities are out of the way, let’s keep this train rollin’ and get a little taste of the Hobo Life!

Tasting Notes for Hobo Life Session IPA from Lord Hobo Brewing Company

Appearance: Hobo Life presents itself as a hazy, orange juice-like, yellow orange in color with a finger and half of pure white foam resting on top.  Held to direct light, the yellows brighten greatly but an orange core holds steadfastly at the beer’s center.  Despite the haze and cloudiness, a lively carbonation presence can be seen streaming within.  Although it eventually falls to a thick, complete ring, the head lasts throughout the experience and leaves notching wisps of lace behind on the glass.

Aroma:  This brew is all hops on the nose. Composed but hinting at a nice and dank experience ahead, it opens with big, lovely pops of ruby red grapefruit, passionfruit and honeydew melon.  Those tropical, fruity tones take on a little grassy character before the profile closes with some bright lime zest and a bit of crackery malt.

Taste:  The flavor mirrors the aroma pretty closely, but with a bit more conviction when it comes its dank, resinous intentions.  We start here with a wonderfully pronounced presence of passionfruit and melon.  A bit of crackery sweetness then works its way in to wash over the palate for just a moment before the tropical fruit party continues with the development of some lychee and tangerine notes.  Just as you think the beer is done, it closes out with some lasting, bitter grapefruit.

Mouthfeel:  This Session IPA sits on the medium side of light in body and has a medium carbonation level.  The beer has a good weight to it, but still resides in the easy-drinking part of town.  Although quite fruity in the hop department, it still has some bite and brings just the right amount of bitterness to the palate.  Dries out well, and cleans up nicely.  At 4.5%, the ABV gives zero indication of its presence.  Aftertaste is light with a little grapefruit juice and zest left behind after each sip.

Final Thoughts: Hobo Life certainly has the look everyone seems to be after these days, but this beer is quick to point out that it is more than just another pretty face.  It is actually a pretty astute study of just how much the Citra hop has to offer.  Sure, this hop is a go-to these days, but I cannot remember a time that I have been able to distinguish this amount of passionfruit and melon from a Citra hopped beer.  Simply put, it’s just on another level in that regard.  Then you have to recognize the fact that this beer shows off some mighty big flavor dynamics, but it does so while maintaining an easy-drinking Session IPA experience.  All in all, the beer in this glass is damn impressive.  Yeah, Lord Hobo has a winner here and you should probably check out Hobo Life Session IPA just as soon as you get the chance.  Do it. Prost!

Bell’s Brewery to Introduce Larry’s Latest Sour Ale in 2018

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unnamed (50)Bell’s Brewery (Comstock, Michigan) has officially announced that Larry’s Latest Sour Ale will debut in February of 2018 as a new Seasonal offering.

Brewed as a “nod to the spirit of innovation and experimentation that Larry Bell, Bell’s Brewery founder and president, started in 1985″, Larry’s Latest Sour Ale is an experimental, dry-hopped and kettle-soured ale that “offers a refreshing citrus tartness combined with incredible tropical aromas.” Fans of the brewery can expect this 5% ABV brew to provide an experience that “combines the tartness you get from kettle soured beers like Oarsman Ale with aromatic hops varietals like Mosaic, Citra, Galaxy, El Dorado and more.”  Larry’s Latest Sour Ale will “stand in” for Smitten Golden Rye Ale and join Oberon Ale, Best Brown Ale and Winter White Ale to comprise Bell’s Brewery’s lineup of Seasonal releases in 2018.

“This beer is part of a long tradition of experimentation that those who visit our pub are more familiar with,” Laura Bell, CEO of Bell’s Brewery, said.  “The Eccentric Café’s Draft Board is used often to try out new ingredients and new beers. This is really the step in between creating something new and then giving it a formal name.”

Larry’s Latest Sour Ale will launch in February of 2018 and be available through March.  When released, you can expect to find this Seasonal offering available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans, 6-packs and 12-packs of 12 oz. bottles, and on draft at craft beer establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Michigan and throughout the rest of Bell’s Brewery’s distribution footprint.  Prost!

Vital Information for Larry’s Latest Sour Ale from Bell’s Brewery

Release – Seasonal, February to March 2018
Style – American Sour Ale
ABV – 5%
Treatment – Dry-hopped & kettle-soured
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans, 6-packs & 12-packs of 12 oz. bottles, and draft
Beer Finder – http://www.bellsbeer.com/beer-finder

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/