TBBW 2022 Event: Barleywine Night at Angry Chair Brewing

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Angry Chair Brewing (6401 N Florida Ave | Tampa, Florida) will kick off its week of Tampa Bay Beer Week 2022 events with a very special Barleywine Night beginning at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8.

To further prove that Barleywine is indeed LIFE, Angry Chair Brewing has compiled the following tap list of their own rare Barleywines along with a few special treats from their friends from around the country to feature on March 8:

Angry Chair Barleywines

  • Bourbon Barrel-aged Dave’s Barleywine
  • Double Barrel-aged Dave’s Barleywine
  • Apple Brandy Barrel-aged Dave’s Barleywine
  • Stuffed Crust – Double Mash English-style Barleywine aged for 12 months in Bourbon Barrels (collab w/ American Solera)
  • Apple Brandy Vanilla Barrel-aged Dave’s Barleywine
  • Endless Roots Barrel-aged Barleywine with walnuts, coconut, raisins, & special spices

Guest Barleywines

  • Anabasis batch #4 from Side Project Brewing (Maplewood, Missouri)
  • Vanilla Almond Apple Brandy Circle Of Wolves from The Veil Brewing Co. (Richmond, Virginia)
  • David Humphreys’ Barleywine from Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, Florida)
  • The K13 Barleywine aged in Maple Syrup Bourbon Barrels from Voodoo Brewery (Meadville, Pennsylvania)
  • Sunday ‘21 Barleywine rested in Bourbon Barrels for 30 months from Cycle Brewing (St. Petersburg, Florida)

Barleywine Night is NOT a ticketed event and is strictly pay as you go. With that said, the tap list will be adjusted during the event as kegs kick. All offerings listed are available only as long as supplies last, so make sure you get to Angry Chair early on Tuesday, March 8 to ensure that you have the best possible Barleywine experience. Prost!

Good People Brewing Co. Adds Hazy Snake IPA to Permanent Lineup

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Good People Brewing Company (Birmingham, Alabama) has officially announced that Hazy Snake IPA will join the brewery’s Year-Round portfolio in March 2022.

Crafted to be the hazy companion to the brewery’s fan-favorite Snake Handler Double IPA, Hazy Snake is a Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale featuring “late kettle and several dry hop additions” of Idaho 7, Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe and Cascade hops to “increase the hop flavor and aroma while keeping the bitterness low.” Coming in at 6.9% ABV, Hazy Snake provides an experience filled with “juicy tropical fruit up front, followed by citrus, grapefruit, stone fruit, and berry.”

Hazy Snake is rolling out now with availability in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft. You can expect to find this new Year-Round at craft beer-focused establishments located within Good People’s distribution footprint in Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and Middle Tennessee. Prost!

Vital Information for Hazy Snake IPA from Good People Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round; launching March 2022
Style – Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.9%
IBUs – 25+
Featured Hops – Idaho 7, Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe & Cascade
Malts – 2-Row, Wheat, Flaked Oats & Dextrin
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Alabama, the Florida Panhandle & Middle Tennessee

Avery Brewing Introduces Little Rascal as Latest Low-Calorie Option

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Avery Brewing Company (Boulder, Colorado) has officially announced that Little Rascal will join the brewery’s Year-Round portfolio in March 2022.

Developed to be the mischievous lil’ brother to Avery’s beloved White Rascal, Little Rascal is a Belgian-style White Ale brewed with an “authentic Belgian yeast and a traditional malt bill of 50% wheat” and then dosed with not so traditional additions of Citron Limon, Meyer lemon, and Lemondrop hops. Coming in at just 4.5% ABV and 100 calories, Little Rascal is a “light and refreshing ale [that is] entirely crushable, with a subtle citrus finish.”

Little Rascal will roll out in March 2022 with availability in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft. You can expect to find this new Year-Round at craft beer-friendly establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Colorado and throughout the rest of Avery’s distribution territory. Prost!

Vital Information for Little Rascal from Avery Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round; launching March 2022
Style – Belgian-style White Ale
ABV – 4.5%
Calories – 100 (per 12 oz. serving)
Malts – Wheat, 2-Row & Malted Oats
Hops – Lemondrop
Yeast – House Belgian Wit Strain
Added Ingredients – Citron Limon & Meyer lemon
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.averybrewing.com/brew-finder

Reformation Brewery Launches Self-Titled Reformation IPA

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Reformation Brewery (Atlanta, Georgia) has officially announced that Reformation IPA will join the brewery’s Year-Round lineup in late February/early March 2022.

Here to replace the brewery’s Rotating Seasonal IPA – Nolan the Wanderer, Reformation IPA is an unfiltered American India Pale Ale featuring Talus, Citra and Mosaic hops. Coming in at 6.5% ABV, Reformation IPA is loaded with grapefruit and pineapple notes.

“We fell in love with the Talus hop, which gives this beer an intense citrus aroma and ripe notes of grapefruit and pineapple. We also love the little bit of pine resin that balances out all those fruit forward notes. As we searched for this hop, we built a great relationship with the people at Hop Head Farms (in Southwest Michigan) who supply our contract of this unique and robust hop,” said Ryan Morley-Stockton, Business Operations Director.

“Reformation has wandered through new styles of IPA’s and different varieties of hops with our rotating IPA series, and learned so much from that journey. We’ve also brewed countless IPA test batches at our R&D facility in Woodstock in search of a liquid that is both balanced and timeless – yet uniquely Reformation. Reformation IPA is fueled by feedback from our community and is a beer they can truly call their own,” Stockton added.

Reformation IPA is rolling out now with availability in 12 oz. cans and on draft. You can expect to find this new Year-Round at all Reformation Brewery locations and at craft beer-focused establishments located throughout Georgia. Prost!

Vital Information for Reformation IPA from Reformation Brewery

Release – Year-Round; launching late February 2022
Style – American India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.5%
Featured Hops – Talus, Citra & Mosaic
Availability – 12 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Georgia

Tampa Bay Brewing Co. & Ology Brewing Collaborate on Hop Silo 17 Hazy IPA

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Tampa Bay Brewing Co. (Tampa, Florida) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Hop Silo 17, a special collaboration project with Ology Brewing Co. (Tallahassee, Florida), on Saturday, February 26.

A collaboration that will welcome Ology Brewing Co. to the area when they open their Tampa location this year (they will be moving into Angry Chair Brewing’s current location just as soon as Angry Chair moves into the former Brew Bus location), Hop Silo 17 is a Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale featuring “White Labs Best Coast Hazy Ale Yeast Blend in conjunction with sexy, modern hops like Comet, Cashmere, Citra Cryo, and Talus.” Coming in at 7.5% ABV, Hop Silo 17 boasts “smooth juicy notes of spritzy lemon, lime, fresh coconut & melon [leading] this experience . . . followed by a hit of strong grapefruit & dank resin flavors that delicately balance this beer.”

Hop Silo 17 is scheduled to release on February 26 and will hang around only as long as supplies last. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft at Tampa Bay Brewing Co.’s Ybor and Westchase locations and at select craft beer-focused establishments located within Tampa Bay Brewing’s distribution footprint in Florida. Prost!

Vital Information for Hop Silo 17 from Tampa Bay Brewing Co. & Ology Brewing Co.

Release – Limited/Hop Silo Series; February 26, 2022
Style – Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale
ABV – 7.5%
Featured Hops – Comet, Cashmere, Citra Cryo & Talus
Yeast – White Labs Best Coast Hazy Ale Yeast Blend
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft

Wild Leap Introduces Süperlager as its First Year-Round Pilsner

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Wild Leap Brew Co. (LaGrange, Georgia) has officially announced that Süperlager will join its Year-Round portfolio in late February 2022.

Arriving as Wild Leap’s “first lager . . . and the latest addition to the brewery’s staple beer lineup,” Süperlager is a German-style Pilsner “with a light, crispy body and noble hop.” Coming in at 4.2% ABV, the crushable Süperlager promises to have “all the flavor of a traditional German Pilsner.”

“We have been quietly developing our lager program for quite some time now, working on our recipes on our smaller brewing systems and serving them in our taproom,” says Chief Brewing Officer, Chris Elliott. “We are finally ready to release a large batch into distribution! The lager is named Süperlager, and it is a traditional German-style Pilsner with a light body, straw color and moderate spicy noble hop characteristics. It is fantastic, and a much-needed addition to our beer portfolio.”

Süperlager is rolling out now with availability in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft. You can expect to find this new Year-Round offering at craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Georgia and throughout the rest of the brewery’s distribution footprint in the Southeast. Prost!

Vital Information for Süperlager from Wild Leap Brew Co.

Release – Year-Round; launching late February 2022
Style – German-style Pilsner
ABV – 4.2%
IBUs – 20
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://wildleap.com/beverage-finder/

Firestone Walker Aims to Perfect the West Coast with Introduction of Hopnosis IPA

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Firestone Walker Brewing Company (Paso Robles, California) has officially announced that it will launch Hopnosis IPA as a new Year-Round offering in late February 2022.

The long-awaited result of Firestone Walker’s “15-year quest to master the West Coast IPA style,” Hopnosis is a West Coast-style India Pale Ale featuring “hops from New Zealand and the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on Mosaic Cryo Hops® as well as Idaho 7 and Nelson.” Coming in at 6.7% ABV, Hopnosis rocks “an excellent balance of flavor and texture” which includes loads of “hop-derived flavors of mango, passionfruit, white grape and lychee.”

“Hopnosis represents everything we’ve learned about hopping techniques over the years, all rolled into one beer,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “This is our ultimate new-school expression of the West Coast IPA.”

“This is where the West Coast style is headed,” Brynildson said. “Aromatic hops and new hopping techniques are driving the future. On top of that, Cryo Hops® are opening up fresh possibilities. Now you can get all of the ‘oomph’ of hop saturation that you want from a West Coast IPA, but with less of that classic bitterness, more of these new-age hop flavors, and a whole new level of balance and drinkability.”

Hopnosis is rolling out now and will be available Year-Round in 6-packs and 12-packs of 12 oz. cans, 19.2 oz. cans and on draft. You can expect to see this new West Coast IPA at craft beer-friendly establishments located in California and throughout the rest of Firestone Walker’s distribution network. Prost!

Vital Information for Hopnosis IPA from Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round; launching February 2022
Style – West Coast-style India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.7%
IBUs – 55
Hops – Kettle: Simcoe, Talus & Callista | Dry Hop: Mosaic Cryo, Idaho 7, El Dorado, Cashmere, Nelson Sauvin & Riwaka
Malts – 2-Row, Wheat, Carapils & Munich
Fun Fact – “The origins of Hopnosis date back to Firestone Walker’s original West Coast IPA—Union Jack, which was introduced in 2007. Hopnosis also reflects concepts learned while developing the Luponic Distortion revolving IPA series and the Mind Haze family of IPAs. Finally, it draws inspiration from numerous brewing collaborations here and abroad.”
Availability – 6-packs and 12-packs of 12 oz. cans, 19.2 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.firestonebeer.com/find-beer/


Hi-Wire Brewing Keeps its West Coast IPA Series Rolling with New Release

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Hi-Wire Brewing (Asheville, North Carolina) has officially announced that it will release a new West Coast IPA on February 18, 2022.

The latest offering to come out of Hi-Wire’s rotating West Coast IPA Series, this iteration of West Coast IPA features Citra, Simcoe, and Idaho 7 hops. Clocking in at a “dank but drinkable” 6% ABV and 70 IBUs, West Coast IPA possesses “huge hop notes of bright, tropical, and juicy citrus peel [that] fit together with a super sticky green backbone.”

West Coast IPA is dropping at Hi-Wire’s  Asheville and Durham taprooms plus online beer shop on February 18 and will enter distribution shortly after that date. You can expect to find this new Specialty Release available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, North Carolina and throughout the rest of Hi-Wire’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for West Coast IPA (02.2022) from Hi-Wire Brewing

Release – Specialty/West Coast IPA Series; February 18, 2022
Style – West Coast-style India Pale Ale
ABV – 6%
IBUs – 70
Featured Hops – Citra, Simcoe & Idaho 7
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee & Virginia

Rogue Ales adds Gumberoo West Coast IPA to Year-Round Portfolio

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Rogue Ales (Newport, Oregon) has officially announced that it will launch Gumberoo West Coast IPA as a new Year-Round offering in February 2022.

The latest offering to join Batsquatch and Colossal Claude in Rogue’s Monsters of IPA Series, Gumberoo is a West Coast-style India Pale Ale that has “a subtle hop aroma with piney hop flavors up front that give way to a light tropical fruit body.” Coming in at 6.8% ABV and 66 IBUs, Gumberoo has a finish that rocks “a nice blend of malts, fruit and pine with a lingering bitterness.”

“The story of the Gumberoo is a fascinating one that we can all learn from,” says Hagen Moore, VP of Marketing and Creative. “As the story goes, three loggers were camped in the woods drinking beers and entertaining the idea of illegally harvesting old growth sequoias for extra cash when the ground suddenly shook with a heavy footstep. Bigger than a bear with wild eyes and jagged teeth, the Gumberoo rose from behind a stump with a mighty roar. As the loggers scrambled to escape, beer spilled onto the fire causing smoke to fill the air. Some say the forest only wanted to send them a warning that night as this stroke of smokey fortune helped hold off the Gumberoo while the loggers got away. So remember to respect our forests, put out your fires and always bring cold beer camping.”

Gumberoo is rolling out now and will be available Year-Round in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft. You can expect to find this new offering at craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Oregon and throughout the rest of Rogue’s distribution network. Prost!

Vital Information for Gumberoo from Rogue Ales

Release – Year-Round; launching February 2022
Style – West Coast-style India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.8%
IBUs – 66
Malts – 2-Row, Munich & Wheat
Hops – Mosaic, Simcoe, Belma & Idaho 7
Yeast – Pacman
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://finder.rogue.com/

The Bruery Expands Ruekeller Lager Series with Release of Dunkel

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The Bruery (Orange County, California) has officially announced that it will begin the Seasonal Release Ruekeller: Dunkel in February 2022.

Built on “old-world brewing techniques in the likeness of the traditional name,” Ruekeller: Dunkel is a Bavarian-style Dunkel Lager “crafted . . . with the finest of ingredients, the utmost of care, and years of experience in brewing extraordinary craft lagers.” Coming in at 6.2% ABV, Ruekeller: Dunkel is “lightly sweet with notes of mild caramel, chocolate, and a satisfying nuttiness.”

“Ruekeller: Dunkel is brewed with the traditional method of krausening. At the end of fermentation we throw in about 10% new beer to clean it up and make it extra crisp and refreshing, this also helps us avoid any undesirable flavors. The method also produces carbonation without the need to use sugars or other adjuncts. This beer was a labor of love; we say ‘hard to brew, easy to drink’. Dunkel turned out incredible, with a lot of bready character and a touch of roasty and chocolatey notes; I’m going to be drinking this in my backyard all Spring.”

– Stefan Weber, Production Manager for The Bruery

Ruekeller: Dunkel is rolling out now and will be available throughout Spring 2022. You can expect to find this new Seasonal offering available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in California, Washington D.C. and throughout the rest of The Bruery’s 29-state distribution territory. Prost!

Vital Information for Ruekeller: Dunkel from The Bruery

Release – Seasonal/Ruekeller Series; launching late February 2022
Style – Bavarian-style Dunkel Lager
ABV – 6.2%
Fun Fact – “The name Ruekeller is a play on words, paying homage to both the traditional krausen method of brewing fine lagers, and The Bruery’s namesake, Patrick Rue. In German, ‘ruh’ literally translates to ‘quiet’ or ‘peace,’ while in brewing, the Ruhkeller, or ‘Rest Cellar,’ is where the beer is krausened.”
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.thebruery.com/pages/find