TBBW: Bring on the Funk! A Celebration of American Wild Ales at Independent Bar

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Indie_Welcome_1_400x400On Thursday, March 9 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., The Independent Bar and Cafe – Tampa (5016 N Florida Ave, Tampa, Florida) will host Bring on the Funk!, a Tampa Bay Beer Week celebration of American Wild Ales featuring Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project (Denver, Colorado), Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales (Dexter, Michigan) and Jester King Brewery (Austin, Texas).

To make their mark on Tampa Bay Beer Week (TBBW), The Independent Bar and Cafe – Tampa will Bring on the Funk! on March 9 by venturing into the amazing world of American Wild/Sour Ales.  Attendees of this event will experience a ridiculously awesome lineup of brews from three award-winning and incredibly respected brewers of Wild Ales: Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, Jester King Brewery and Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales. Featured beers to be flowing at this event are as follows:

Featured Beers Pouring on Draft

  • Crooked Stave Petite Sour Blueberry
  • Crooked Stave L’Brett D’Apricot
  • Crooked Stave Persica
  • Crooked Stave St. Bretta
  • Jolly Pumpkin Gratzer
  • Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere
  • Jolly Pumpkin La Roja du Kriek

Featured Beers Pouring from Bottles

During this event, the Independent will be offering sample size pours of both the draft and bottled Wild Ales of the night.  As an added bonus, representatives from each brewery will be on hand to hang out, raise a glass, and talk to you about the beer in your hand.

In all honesty, you are going to be hard-pressed to find this many world-class Wild/Sour Ales pouring at one event again.  Take advantage of this open invitation (this event does not require a ticket), free up your calendar on Thursday, and head over to the Independent to take part in this can’t-miss TBBW event.  Prost!

Click here to check out all of the events taking place at Independent Bar and Cafe – Tampa during Tampa Bay Beer Week

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TBBW Event: Proof Brewing Co. Tap Takeover and Collaboration Release at Brew Bus Brewing

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Brew-Bus-Brewing-logoOn Thursday, March 9 at 4 p.m., Brew Bus Brewing (4101 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida) will turn over their taps to Proof Brewing Co. (Tallahassee, Florida) to celebrate the release of Five Car Pileup Double IPA, a collaboration beer brewed in recognition of Tampa Bay Beer Week.

To provide a little lupulin fix to the many hopheads enjoying Tampa Bay Beer Week (TBBW), Brew Bus Brewing has teamed up with Proof Brewing Co. to create Five Car Pileup Double IPA exclusively for this week-long celebration.  Brew Bus Brewing will officially debut this offering in their Tasting Room on March 9.  Since you cannot have a party with just one beer, Brew Bus is turning this release event into a full-on Tap Takeover featuring the following nine offerings from Proof Brewing Co. alongside Five Car Pileup Double IPA:

Featured Beers from Proof Brewing Co.

  • Bourbon Barrel-aged Imperial Porter w/ Coconut & Cacao
  • Coffee Creatures In The Dark Stout – This fearsome beast will please every chocolate loving mortal. Bred with raw cocoa nibs, and whole vanilla beans to have incredibly dense and chocolate flavors. A depth of character, rich in mystery, Creatures in the Dark is an incredibly balanced sinister delight.  This variant of the original just gets better with the addition of coffee.  ABV – 8%  IBUs – 45
  • Eightfive-O American Pale Ale – The abundant use of Citra hops in our flagship pale ale produces bright, floral hop aroma and citrus; which combined with a crisp body and smooth bitterness create a perfectly balanced beer. Enjoy! A taste of good fortune awaits you inside.  ABV – 6.5%  IBUs – 60
  • Ghost Totem Porter – This black cloaked porter is a balanced juxtaposition of daring flavors that will awaken the inner spirit with bold notes of espresso and toffee. Ghost Totem Porter is extremely robust and roasty with a dense and creamy mouth feel that will capture your soul.  ABV – 6%  IBUs – 30
  • Lager – This bright Munich-style lager is brewed in homage to the classic German style. Proof’s Lager showcases a light, malty sweetness with a hint of German noble hop aroma and a crisp, clean finish which pairs perfectly with a sunny day–or any day you please.  ABV – 5%  IBUs – 20
  • La La Land IPA – East meets West in our homage to the classic West Coast Style. La La Land features bright aromas of citrus and an abundance of fresh pine and tropical fruit notes; followed by a crisp, resinous bitterness on the finish. The robust hop profile is complimented by a firm malt presence to create an incredibly flavorful and drinkable IPA.  ABV – 7%  IBUs – 90
  • Mango Wit – The Mango Wit is a full bodied, creamy Belgian Wit brewed with a generous amount of ripe organic mangos. The addition of fresh fruit adds a tropical flavor and revitalizing aroma. Mango Wit, the refreshing flavor of summer.  ABV – 5.7%  IBUs – 18
  • Passion Fruit Evil Kiss – Berliner Weisse with passion fruit.  ABV – 4.5%
  • Thai Chili Mango Wit – The original Mango Wit gets a spicy infusion thanks to added Thai chilies.  ABV – 5.7%

This Tap Takeover and Collaboration Release kicks off at 4 p.m. on March 9 and will go until either the kegs kick or the Tasting Room closes.  No tickets are needed to attend as this is a pay as you go event.  If you are in town for the TBBW festivities and looking for something to get into on Thursday, go ahead and make plans to swing by Brew Bus Brewing to get yourself a taste of Five Care Pileup Double IPA and the many other delicious beers from Proof Brewing Co.  Prost!

Click here to check out the full list of events at Brew Bus Brewing during Tampa Bay Beer Week

Avery Brewing Company Releases Hog Heaven in Cans, Rebrands as Imperial Red IPA

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hog-heaven-can-with-glassWith the announcement that Hog Heaven will now be packaged exclusively in 12 oz. cans, Avery Brewing Company (Boulder, Colorado) has also officially changed the beer’s style classification from Barleywine to Imperial Red IPA.

Shortly after it was first released in 1998 as a Dry-Hopped Barleywine-Style Ale, Hog Heaven proved its worth by becoming “the beer that changed everything at Avery Brewing.”  Brewed as an honest representation of Adam Avery’s love for big beers, this offering attracted a lot of attention to the brewery by earning “two Silver Medal wins at the Great American Beer Festival in 2004 and 2007, and subsequently set the stage for the bold beers that would follow such as The Maharaja in 2005, Rumpkin in 2011, Tweak in 2014.”  Having never forgotten the incredibly impactful role this beer has played in their success, Avery employees often have a glass of Hog Heaven in hand during celebratory times at the brewery.

As the years have passed since 1998, the American craft beer industry has seen an incredible amount of growth and change.  After much curiosity and experimentation, our nation’s brewers have expanded upon established beer styles and even created a few new ones.  Truly being a beer before its time, Hog Heaven has now found a new classification as an Imperial Red India Pale Ale.  The decision to make this style change was made with much consideration, and it is one that Avery Brewing Company feels better fits this iconic beer.

If you happen to be a Barleywine fan that is left a little bummed out by this news, worry not because Avery has plans in place to have Hog Heaven pay further respect to the style soon.  Since Hog Heaven was greatly inspired by Bigfoot Barleywine-Style Ale, Avery Brewing Company will collaborate later this year with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (Chico, California) to create a blend of both beers that will be featured in Sierra Nevada’s 2017 Beer Camp.  Stay tuned because we will absolutely hit you with more news concerning this collaboration once more information surfaces.

Hog Heaven Imperial Red IPA is available now in its new packaging format of 4-packs of 12 oz. cans, and can be found at craft beer establishments in Alabama, Florida, Colorado and throughout the rest of Avery Brewing’s distribution area.  Now that the brewery has introduced these cans, this does mean that Hog Heaven is no longer available in 22 oz. bombers.

Whether you wish to enjoy this beer as an American Barleywine or Imperial Red IPA, that is completely up to you since Hog Heaven remains the same beer despite the style reclassification.  In the grand scheme of things, the change in name honestly means nothing.  In our eyes, Hog Heaven is simply Hog Heaven.  It remains a classic American craft beer that deserves the respect and attention of our community, so pick up a 4-pack in the near future to honor it as such.  Prost!

Vital Information for Hog Heaven from Avery Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round, cans launch in March 2017
Style – Imperial Red India Pale Ale
ABV – 9.2%
IBUs – 102
Hops – Columbus
Malts – C-80 & 2-Row
Yeast – London Ale
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft

Cinnsanity Barleywine Arrives as Latest Variant from Weyerbacher Brewing

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cinnsanitycases_editedWeyerbacher Brewing Company (Easton, Pennsylvania) tests the depths of Insanity with the official release of Cinnsanity, a Bourbon Barrel-aged Barleywine with Cinnamon.

To concoct a maniacally updated experience for their long-standing, fan-favorite Seasonal lovingly known as Insanity, the brewers at Weyerbacher have created Cinnsanity by adding cinnamon during the aging process to act as a complement to the beer’s already established notes of bourbon, cherry and vanilla.  Weighing in at a substantial 13.3% ABV, Cinnsanity is a full-bodied yet smooth offering that “is warming and balanced with a subtle sweetness and hint of spiciness.”

Cinnsanity was officially released on Sunday, March 5th at The Tap Room at Weyerbacher Brewing.  For those of us not in the Easton area, this limited release is also shipping out now in 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles to select craft beer retailers, bars and restaurants in Florida, Pennsylvania and throughout the rest of Weyerbacher’s distribution network.  This one certainly will not last long on shelves, so keep an eye out for Cinnsanity while on your next beer run.  Prost!

Vital Information for Cinnsanity from Weyerbacher Brewing Company

Release – Limited, March 2017
Style – English-style Barleywine
ABV – 13.3%
Hops – Northern Brewer & Hallertau 
Added Ingredients – Cinnamon
Treatment – Aged in Bourbon Barrels
Recommended Serving Temperature – 45° – 55° F
Recommended Glassware – Snifter
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles

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TBBW Event: Omnipollo Spotlight and Lunar Lycan Release at Angry Chair Brewing

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angrychairOn Wednesday, March 8 at 4 p.m., Angry Chair Brewing (6401 N Florida Ave, Tampa, Florida) will get in on some Tampa Bay Beer Week action by hosting their friends from Omnipollo (Stockholm, Sweden) for an evening of special brews and a limited bottle release of their collaboration beer, Lunar Lycan Imperial Marzipan Coffee Cream Stout.

To create something truly special for Tampa Bay Beer Week (TBBW), Angry Chair Brewing has crossed mash paddles with Omnipollo to brew up Lunar Lycan Imperial Marzipan Coffee Cream Stout.  Brewed with toasted almonds and dark roast coffee, this 11.5% ABV Cream Stout proudly embodies both breweries’ reputations for pushing the limits when it comes to the flavor profiles of their beers.  Bottles of Lunar Lycan will be available for purchase during this event for $20 each (limit of 4 bottles per customer).

In addition to the bottle release, Angry Chair plans to have Lunar Lycan available on tap alongside two guest brews from Omnipollo.  Since these guest kegs are being shipped from another country, there is an outside chance that they may not make it in time for this event.  If – and we stress “IF” – that happens, the folks at Angry Chair have plans in place to tap some other “cool beers in an attempt to make up for it.”  **UPDATE 3.8.17** The Omnipollo kegs have arrived and they are as follows:

Omnipollo Beers to be Featured The Event

  • Magnus Opus Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Cinnamon Vanilla Pecan Caramel Poppy Charcoal Bacon Stout  ABV – 14.5%
  • Noa Bourbon Pecan Mud Cake Stout  ABV – 12.9%  **UPDATE 3.8.17**

This event begins at 4 p.m. on March 8 and will go on until either the beers kick or the tasting room closes.  No tickets are required as this is a pay as you go event.  Just come as you are, follow the rules posted below (#dontparkonfern), and have a good time at what will be one of many awesome TBBW events from Angry Chair Brewing.  Prost!

General Information for all Tampa Bay Beer Week Events at Angry Chair Brewing:

  • There will be no bottle shares or outside bottles allowed in the building or in line (assuming there is a line at any point).
  • Please leave your children and pets at home. We love dogs and kids just as much as the next person, this is simply in regards to the limited space we have.
  • If possible to get a ride or carpool, please do. Parking is and always has been extremely limited. In addition, some of or all of these events will obstruct our few parking spaces. DO. NOT. PARK. ON. FERN. The lot across the street and street parking on North St. (the first street north of us) are available to you. 

Click here to check out the many other TBBW events from Angry Chair Brewing

Tasting Notes: Sundance Grapefruit Saison from Lonerider Brewing Company

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loneriderSundancecan.jpgAs the seasons begin to slowly shift, we welcome the coming spring by recording some Tasting Notes on Sundance Grapefruit Saison from Lonerider Brewing Company (Raleigh, North Carolina).

Set to officially debut on March 6 as Lonerider Brewing’s newest spring seasonal, Sundance Grapefruit Saison is a “traditionally inspired Saison” that has received an added kick of grapefruit refreshment.  The use of fresh grapefruit is meant provide “extra tartness and citrus flavors” to complement the unique characteristics of the beer’s yeast and Jarrylo hops.  Clocking in at just 6% ABV and 34 IBUs, this Saison promises a crisp and fresh experience that “exhibits legendary smoothness and taste.”  When released, Sundance Grapefruit Saison will be available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer-friendly establishments in Alabama, North Carolina, and throughout the rest of Lonerider’s distribution area.

That should get everyone caught up on the background information for Sundance Grapefruit Saison, so let’s not waste another moment and get to some Tasting Notes!

Tasting Notes for Sundance Grapefruit Saison from Lonerider Brewing Company

Appearance: Bright and vibrant, Sundance Grapefruit Saison fills the glass with a hazy body that is deep orange at its core, but surrounded by shades of color that taper from lighter oranges down to straw yellow.  Held to direct light, yellows push through a bit more but the deeper oranges hold most of their ground.  A cautious pour produced over three fingers of loose, bubbly white foam.  The head falls rather quickly, leaving a paper-thin, airy top cap that drops wispy tracks of lace on the glass from time to time.

Aroma: Just as billed, this beer grabs the nose’s attention with distinct notes of pithy grapefruit and Saison yeast.  The grapefruit note is big, incredibly fresh, and wonderfully enticing.  This is complemented nicely by trademark peppery and musty Saison qualities.  It may sound simple and straightforward, but each aromatic waft of this beer convincingly suggests that you need to take a sip.

Taste: The brewers have represented the Saison well here by allowing the characteristic flavors of the style to take center stage.  Wonderfully earthy, this beer is filled with notes of wet wood and grain, mustiness, herbaceousness, and just a touch of barnyard.  The yeast then shifts to its sweet and spicy side to add tones of black pepper and citrus fruit.  This makes for a seamless transition to the grapefruit, lending a supporting hand that is sweet, bitter and a little tart.  The grapefruit is easily recognizable but held in check to only act as a counterbalance to the spicy, peppery qualities of the yeast.  Nicely composed.

Mouthfeel: This beer falls on the lighter side of medium in body and displays a lively carbonation presence.  This makes for a crisp and easy-drinking sip with a beautifully dry finish.  The beer plays with the palate by being earthy, sweet, bitter and lightly tart.  The ABV is subdued and plays no role in the experience.  The aftertaste is a touch of lingering black pepper and grapefruit.

Final Thoughts: From the first sip, it is quite obvious that Sundance Grapefruit Saison was meant to be a Saison first and a Fruit Beer second.  Saison characteristics absolutely dominate the flavor and only allow the grapefruit a supporting role in that arena.  With that said, there is a bit of give and take here when you consider that the grapefruit acts as the prominent seductive element in the beer’s aroma.  The grapefruit unquestionably knows its place, and that is to lift up, accentuate and celebrate the signature qualities of the Saison style.  If I was forced to voice one gripe about the beer, it would be concerning its lack of head retention.  Saisons typically have a big, rocky top cap that stubbornly lasts throughout the experience to boost the beer’s aromatics.  Sundance falters a bit in that regard, but truly excels in so many other areas.  This offering defines the idea of full-flavored, but it still remains refreshing and gulp inducing.  This is a remarkably well thought out brew, and I definitely see myself enjoying many cans of Sundance Grapefruit Saison this spring.  Prost!

Concrete Beach Brewery Steps Up Their IPA Game by Packaging TangeRica and Más Hops

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concretebeachlogoConcrete Beach Brewery (Miami, Florida) recently announced that TangeRica Wheat IPA and Más Hops Double IPA will soon be hitting shelves as their newest packaged offerings.

The first new IPA to find its way into Concrete Beach Brewery’s portfolio of packaged beers is TangeRica Wheat India Pale Ale. This variant of the brewery’s Year-Round Rica Wheat IPA ups the level of citrus refreshment by incorporating tangerine peel and juice into its recipe.  This full-bodied, 6.5% ABV Wheat IPA is a ” little drier and crisper, and bursting with . . . notes of citron blossom, grapefruit peel, orange, and lemongrass, while a wheat-heavy malt bill and subtle hop bitterness round out the experience.”  TangeRica Wheat IPA will be available in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles beginning on March 6.  Once released, you can expect to find this one at grocery and liquor stores located in Concrete Beach’s distribution area of South Florida.

“It was very fun testing out recipes for TangeRica, as we were trying to find the perfect balance of acidity, bitterness and flavor from the fruit and hop profile,” said Marco Reyna, head brewer for Concrete Beach. “I think we hit the nail right on the head with this one, and I’m excited to introduce it to the South Florida market!”

Looking for an even bigger punch of hops?  Well, Concrete Beach also has you covered in that department with the limited release of Más Hops in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans.  First tapped as a Seasonal offering in 2015, this Double India Pale Ale was so popular with local hopheads that it has since earned itself a permanent tap handle in the brewery’s Social Hall.  This comes as no surprise when you consider that Más Hops lives up to its name by featuring copious amounts of Warrior, Chinook, Citra and Centennial hops.  Wonderfully balanced by a firm malty base, this offering proves to be a “hugely aromatic and flavorful IPA . . . [that] boasts a bouquet of pine and citrus that sets your palate up to appreciate the flavors of orange and grapefruit rind.” Packaged in 12 oz. cans, this limited release of Más Hops Double IPA will also see availability in South Florida beginning on March 6.

If you are down in South Florida and hoppy brews are on your mind, just make a mental note now that 6-packs of TangeRica Wheat IPA and Más Hops Double IPA are headed your way next week.  Prost!

Vital Information for TangeRica Tangerine Wheat India Pale Ale from Concrete Beach Brewery

Release – ???, packaging launches March 6, 2017
Style – American India Pale Ale/Wheat IPA
ABV – 6.5%
IBUs – 45
Hops – Citra, Centennial & Warrior
Malts – 2-Row Brewers Malt, Malted Wheat, Weyermann Carafoam & Patagonia 55L
Additional Ingredients – Tangerine peel & tangerine juice
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – http://concretebeachbrewery.com/beers/find/

Vital Information for Más Hops Double IPA from Concrete Beach Brewery

Release – Limited (in packaging), launches March 6, 2017
Style – American Double/Imperial India Pale Ale
ABV – 10%
IBUs – 65
Hops – Warrior, Chinook, Citra & Centennial
Malts – 2-Row Brewers Malt, Malted Wheat, Patagonia 55L & Carapils
Beer Finder – http://concretebeachbrewery.com/beers/find/

 

The Bruery Makes a Difference with Release of Share This: OC

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the-bruery-share-this-collection_editedThe Bruery (Placentia, California) announced today that it will release Share This: OC this month as the latest offering in a series of Imperial Stouts that gives “money back to the region which inspired, or contributed to, the beer’s flavor profile.”

Launched in 2016, the Share This program was created as a fundraising effort for charities in regions that supplied ingredients or inspiration for each release.  For the third installment in this series, The Bruery focuses on their “home county and its history as a significant growing region for oranges.”  Share This: OC starts with a base of a rich, chocolatey, and roasty Imperial Stout that is then “dosed with
orange zest, TCHO cacao nibs, and vanilla beans” to produce an orange-chocolate experience that instantly transports its drinker to the orange groves of California.

In keeping with the intentions of this series, The Bruery will donate $1 for each bottle of Share This: OC produced to Food Forward of Southern California. With a motto of “Harvest Food, Fight Hunger, Build Community,” Food Forward is a 501(c)(3) charity that “rescues fresh, local produce that would normally go to waste from backyard fruit trees, public orchards, farmers markets, and the downtown Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market.” By doing so, Food Forward provides hunger relief by donating 100% of rescued goods to over 300 agencies across eight counties in Southern California.  The release of Share This: OC marks the first time that the program’s donations will benefit efforts in the United States.

“It’s hard to not have an affinity for oranges when you grow up in Orange County,” shared The Bruery Founder & CEO Patrick Rue. “Oranges and chocolate are a natural pair, each flavor enhancing the other. We’re excited to bring this flavor combination to Share This, and to support Food Forward, a local charity that benefits our community by providing delicious, fresh fruit to those who might not have access to it otherwise.”

 

“We are thrilled to be the selected non-profit to benefit from the current release of Share This,” expressed Food Forward Founder & Executive Director, Rick Nahmias. “The ethos, practices and vibe of The Bruery is so aligned with Food Forward and our work to eradicate food waste and act as a bridge to get fresh healthy produce to over 1.25 million of our region’s most vulnerable. The generosity of this program and partnership is a huge boon to Food Forward and will allow us to continue to deepen our work to harvest food, fight hunger and build community across Southern California.”

Share This: OC will officially release on March 14 when it becomes available for direct purchase from TheBrueryStore.com, The Bruery Tasting Room in Placentia, and the Bruery Terreux Tasting Room in Anaheim.  This limited release will then enter distribution during the month of March, and you will be able to find 750ml bottles of Share This: OC at fine craft beer establishments located in Florida, California and throughout the rest of The Bruery’s distribution footprint.  Be sure to pick up a bottle of Share This: OC this month so that you can easily do your part in supporting the wonderful cause of Food Forward and the Share This program.  Prost!

Vital Information for Share This: OC from The Bruery

Release – Limited, March 2017
Style – Imperial Stout
ABV – 11%
Added Ingredients – Orange zest, TCHO cacao nibs & vanilla beans
Suggested Food Pairings – Citrus-marinated skirt steak, Carr Valley Sweet Vanilla Cardona cheese, orange chocolate meltaways. Cooking with foraged foods
Availability – 750ml bottles
Distribution – FL AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI & Washington DC
Fun Fact: “Beers in the Share This series are released twice annually, with the next release to be announced in fall of 2017. The Bruery has donated $50,000 for Share This: Coffee, and has committed the donation of an additional $50,000 for Share This: Mole, to Free Wheelchair Mission.”

Avondale Brewing Goes Gluten-Free with Release of Train Hopper Pale Ale

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unnamed-2Avondale Brewing Co. (Birmingham, Alabama) recently announced that they are now offering Train Hopper Pale Ale year-round as their first gluten-free beer.

In an effort to accommodate those amongst us that suffer from a gluten allergy or sensitivity, Avondale Brewing Co. has officially expanded their Year-Round lineup to include a hop-laden, gluten free-option.  Train Hopper is an “assertively hopped” American Pale Ale that employs the use of new hop varietals to provide “big notes of citrus, tropical fruit, and pine.”  At 5.5% ABV and 50 IBUs, Train Hopper is sure to quench the thirst and satisfy the hop craving of any craft beer fan – gluten intolerant or not.

Like all Avondale brews, Train Hopper’s name tells a story.  Here is the inspiration behind this offering:

“Before she called Avondale home, our darling Miss Fancy the elephant was a circus marvel traveling by train from city to city. When the movement of the train failed to rock her to sleep, she often indulged in ales to calm her nerves and pass the time.”

Train Hopper Pale Ale is available as a draft-only offering as of March 1.  This new Year-Round release can be found at craft beer bars, restaurants and growler stations in Avondale Brewing’s distribution area in Alabama.  Get your hop fix without the gluten by checking out Train Hopper Pale Ale the next time you place your order at the bar.  Prost!

Vital Information for Train Hopper Pale Ale from Avondale Brewing Co.

Release – Year-Round, launching March 1, 2017
Style – American Pale Ale
ABV – 5.5%
IBUs – 50
Availability – Draft only
Beer Finder (a.k.a. Fancy’s Finder) – https://avondalebrewing.com/#beerfinder

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TBBW Event -Brasserie Saint Somewhere Hosts Fantôme Takeover with Dany Prignon

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brasseriessprintOn Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m., Brasserie Saint Somewhere (312 E. Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, Florida) will welcome Dany Prignon of Brasserie Fantôme (Soy, Belgium) to their facility for a very special Tampa Bay Beer Week Takeover Event.

To supply craft beer fans with an incredibly rare treat during Tampa Bay Beer Week (TBBW), Brasserie Saint Somewhere is pulling out all the stops by hosting Brasserie Fantôme on March 8.  Although they may be known for having the daring to ” break all the rules when it comes to brewing with special ingredients,” Fantôme “recall[s] the early days of Belgian brewing” and is easily regarded as one of the world’s most respected breweries.

For this extraordinary Takeover Event, Brasserie Saint Somewhere will be pouring the following seven Fantôme brews:

Featured Beers from Brasserie Fantôme

**The first six beers listed above will be pouring from bottles and available for purchase by the glass during this event.**

In addition to this incredible lineup of offerings from Brasserie Fantôme, there will also be various other “Belgian, French and of course Saint Somewhere offerings” flowing at this event.  As an added bonus, Dany Prignon – Brewer for Brasserie Fantôme – will give a live toast at 6 p.m. and may possibly have “time for a question or two” afterwards.

If you are a fan of Saisons, this Takeover Event with Brasserie Fantôme and Dany Prignon is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of situation.  Mark those calendars now and get the most out of your Tampa Bay Beer Week experience by hitting Brasserie Saint Somewhere on Wednesday, March 8.  Prost!

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