Terrapin Beer Co. Expands IPA Lineup with Release of Cumulus Lupulus

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unnamed (4)_editedTerrapin Beer Co. (Athens, Georgia) has officially announced that Cumulus Lupulus Imperial India Pale Ale will be released in late-March as the newest addition to the brewery’s Monster Beer Tour.

To join in on the hazy IPA movement that has been incredibly popular as of late, Terrapin Beer Co. will soon be adding Cumulus Lupulus to their Monster Beer Tour, a series that was “originally created after Georgia raised the ABV cap from 6.0% to 14%.”  Since these beers represent some of the biggest and boldest beers in Terrapin’s portfolio, Cumulus Lupulus arrives as an 8.1% ABV, 101 IBU Imperial IPA boasting “over four pounds of Amarillo, Citra, Galaxy, and Mosaic hops per barrel.”  To keep the bitterness under control, the brewers “shifted most of the hop additions to the whirlpool . . . to bring out the incredible aroma and flavors of the hops by not driving off oils and volatiles as well as not extracting too much bitterness.”  Finally, Cumulus Lupulus was then left unfiltered to produce a hazy hop experience filled with “tropical, juicy aromas [that] give way to a smooth bitterness and a full mouthfeel.”

“Over the last 15 years, we’ve brewed a ton of IPA styles, ranging from Session IPAs to Black Belgian IPAs, and everything in between. We’ve never done an unfiltered IPA before because it’s more fragile to package and distribute, so we’re excited to launch Cumulus Lupulus.”

 

Dustin Watts, VP of Sales and Marketing at Terrapin Beer Co.

Cumulus Lupulus will officially release in late March and will be available while supplies last.  This limited release offering will be available in 12 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer establishments found in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and throughout the rest of Terrapin’s distribution area. Take notice, hop fiends – Cumulus Lupulus will only be available in limited quantities, so keep an eye out for this one when it drops later this month.  Prost!

Vital Information for Cumulus Lupulus from Terrapin Beer Co.

Release – Limited/Monster Beer Tour, launching late-March 2017
Style – American Imperial India Pale Ale
ABV – 8.1%
IBUs – 101
Hops – Amarillo, Citra, Galaxy, & Mosaic; dry hopped with Amarillo, Citra, Galaxy & Mosaic
Malts – 2-Row Silo, Wheat, Flaked oats, Carapilsner & Caramalt
Treatment – Unfiltered 
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft 

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Tasting Notes: Mulberry Road Dubbel from the Breweries of the Alabama Brewers Guild

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As ABGplate1000_editedTampa Bay Beer Week nears its conclusion, this week’s edition of Tasting Notes finds us taking a liquid journey back home to Alabama via the Mulberry Road Dubbel, a collaboration beer brewed by the many breweries of the Alabama Brewers Guild.

Not too long ago, we informed you all of the release of Mulberry Road as the third installment in the Alabama Brewers Guild Capital Series (click here to read more).  Brewed and released annually as a collaboration between brewery members of the Alabama Brewers Guild, the beers of the Capital Series are crafted to trace the history of Alabama’s five historic capitals with the final beer to arrive in 2019 when the state celebrates its 200th birthday.

For the 2017 Capital Series release, the Alabama Brewers Guild honors Cahawba, the first permanent capital of the State of Alabama from 1820-1826.  Drawing inspiration from “the stately mulberry trees lining the streets of the scenic town of Old Cahawba,” the brewers of the Alabama Brewers Guild created Mulberry Road to be Belgian-style Dubbel that features “the natural sweetness of the mulberry.”  This limited release offering is available now in 12 oz. cans and on draft throughout the great state of Alabama.  Now that we are caught up on the background information, let’s pop this can, get to sippin’ and take some Tasting Notes!

Tasting Notes for Mulberry Road Belgian-style Dubbel from the breweries of the Alabama Brewers Guild

Appearance: Mulberry Road pours a mahogany brown that holds deep red hues that span from dark cherry to garnet.  When presented with direct light, the browns brighten and the beer displays tinges of red-orange. The body is clear and shows off a lazy carbonation presence.  A somewhat aggressive pour produced only half a finger of light tan foam that dissipated almost as quickly as it formed.

Aroma: This beer’s aroma leaves no doubt that this is indeed a Dubbel.  The malts arrive first with a rush of sweet caramel.  The Belgian yeast then takes over with banana and just a touch of clove.  Behind this lies a dark fruit character that is bold and sweet.  I am no expert when it comes to this fruit, but I can only imagine this to be the mulberries introducing themselves.

Taste:  Those signature Dubbel qualities show up first once again as they wash over the palate with a wonderfully restrained level of Belgian sweetness.  Caramel, a dash of cocoa, dark fruit and clove lay down a foundation of flavors sourced from the malts and Belgian yeast.  Behind that lies just a bit of earthy and floral hop tones that blend in subtly with those malt and yeast flavors.  Wandering in at their own pace, the mulberry notes sit high upon this Dubbel base to lend a distinct berry presence that has qualities of sweet and tart blackberries, rich prune and soft plum.

Mouthfeel:  This beer is spot-on medium in body with a medium carbonation level.  Sweet on the palate, this Dubbel has some stick to it but eventually fades away.  The ABV builds a soothing warmth in the throat, but does not hinder the beer’s drinkability.  To allow the drinker the chance to further ponder its flavors, an aftertaste of Belgian yeast qualities and sweet, dark fruits lingers softly behind.

Final Thoughts:  The first thing that must be said about Mulberry Road is that its brewers absolutely nailed the Dubbel style with this recipe.  The essential and easily-recognizable characteristics of the Belgian yeast and malts are wonderfully on point, and the hops only present the needed level of balance that translates as a soft, floral touch.  Second and most importantly, the decision to use this stunning Dubbel base to act as the vehicle for the featured mulberries was ingenious.  The mulberry’s dark, sweet and lightly tart character is more than at home with the dark fruit and yeast esters (banana and clove) already present in the style’s profile.  This union allows the mulberry to be featured, experienced and enjoyed within a beer that is strong and capable enough to not allow those bold flavors and aromas to overpower and run wild.  All is in order . . . calm, sophisticated, interesting, and engaging.  The beer has a soothing voice that softly speaks its intended purpose: to tell a story of Alabama history through the artistic medium of craft beer.  Beautifully done and we simply cannot wait for the next story headed our way from the Alabama Brewers Guild Capital Series.  Prost!

Heavy Seas Beer Recommissions Smooth Sail as Summer Seasonal

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32907064170_abe6a6eae4_zHeavy Seas Beer (Baltimore, Maryland) has announced that Smooth Sail Summer Ale will return in April as the brewery’s Summer Seasonal.

After a good amount of thought, experimentation and time, the brewers at Heavy Seas developed Smooth Sail Summer Ale with a recipe intended solely for refreshment.  They achieved this goal thanks to the use of more than 20% malted wheat, American hops that were added late in the boil to add a bright but balancing crispness, and “a neutral strain of ‘wheat’ yeast to produce a clean tasting beer that is delicate on the palate.”  To bring it all together, orange and lemon peel finish the beer off with “a fruity, citrus aroma – without adding sweetness.”  When you consider all of the above and the fact that this offering clocks in at a very sessionable 4.5% ABV, Smooth Sail more than lives up to its billing of being a smooth and easy-drinking Summer Ale.

“Because it’s available in cans, it’s the perfect beer for sailing, trips to the park, hiking, or just sitting on the beach with your friends,” says Heavy Seas Founder, Hugh Sisson. “It is the perfect beer for folks with an active outdoor lifestyle during the summer months.”

 

“For anyone who is looking for a good summer drinker, this beer is the one,” says Sisson. “Climb Aboard!”

Smooth Sail Summer Ale will officially hit shelves and taps beginning in late-March/early-April and will hang out throughout the summer months.  This Seasonal offering will be available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer bars, restaurants and retailers in Alabama, Florida, Maryland and throughout the rest of the Heavy Seas distribution network.  Once it makes its official return for the summer, be sure to keep Smooth Sail Summer Ale in mind the next time you find yourself in search of the perfect beer to fill the cooler before heading out to the river, lake, beach, etc.  Prost!

Vital Information for Smooth Sail Summer Ale from Heavy Seas Beer

Release – Limited/Seasonal, April to September 2017
Style – American Wheat Ale
ABV – 4.5%
IBUs – 18
Malts – 2-Row, Wheat Malt & Carapils
Hops – Warrior, Hallertau & Cascade
Additional Ingredients – Lemon & orange peel
Suggested Pairings – Grilled white fish, citrus, wild rice, & BBQ
Availability – 6-pack of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – http://hsbeer.com/beerfinder

SweetWater Brewing Company Goes Year-Round with Goin’ Coastal

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goincoastal-sixpack-3d-comp-large-rgbSweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta, Georgia) recently announced that they have officially reclassified Goin’ Coastal IPA with Pineapple to be the brewery’s newest Year-Round offering.

First released in the summer 0f 2016 as a new Catch n’ Release Seasonal, Goin’ Coastal IPA with Pineapple proved to be a huge success with fans of SweetWater Brewing Company and quickly earned the distinction of being the best-selling seasonal beer ever released by the brewery.  With a recipe featuring five citrus hop varietals and the addition of tropical pineapple, this India Pale Ale offered a refreshing, easy-drinking experience that made craft beer fans wish summer would last forever . . . and now it can.

Goin’ Coastal IPA with Pineapple officially returns to shelves in March as the brewery’s newest Year-Round offering.  This beer can be found now in 12 oz. bottles, 12 oz. cans, 16 oz. cans and on draft at beer establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and throughout the rest of SweetWater’s distribution footprint.   Get you some Goin’ Coastal while on your next beer run and get a head start on summer.  Prost!

Vital Information for Goin’ Coastal IPA with Pineapple from SweetWater Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round, March 2017
Style – American India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.1% 
IBUs – 50
Hops – Columbus, Cascade, Simcoe & Goldings; dry-hopped with Cascade, Simcoe, Goldings & Centennial
Malts – 2-Row, Wheat, Premium English & Crystal
Availability – 12 oz. bottles, 12 oz. cans, 16 oz. cans & draft

 

TBBW Event: Sun King Brewery Tap Takeover at The Ale and The Witch

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alewitchlogoOn Friday, March 10 at 3 p.m., The Ale and The Witch (111 2nd Ave NE Saint Petersburg, Florida) will welcome Sun King Brewery (Indianapolis, Indiana) to Tampa Bay Beer Week by hosting a very special Tap Takeover event.

What began as a pipe dream shared between two men – Dave Colt and Clay Robinson – while spending “long hours brewing, scrubbing, and polishing . . . brewery equipment” at a previous brewing job, Sun King Brewery finally became a reality in 2009 when Colt and Robinson went all in and sold their first keg.  After just a few short years since that first sale, Sun King has established a strong reputation after earning several medals at the Indiana Brewers Cup, Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup, and the brewery is now recognized as the second-largest beer brewer in the state of Indiana.

Not normally available in the state of Florida, Sun King Brewery happens to be in town visiting for Tampa Bay Beer Week (TBBW), and The Ale and The Witch is more than happy to host this respected brewery for a rare Tap Takeover on March 10.  The following seven Sun King offerings will be pouring on draft during this event:

Featured Draft Beers from Sun King Brewery

  • Cherry Busey – A Flanders-style Oud Bruin Ale produced using a complex cocktail of wild yeasts and aged in a bevy of barrels. A multitude of Montmorency cherries were lovingly liberated to give the beer its tart cherry tang.  Cherry Busey was the winner of the Bronze Medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival® in the Belgian-Style Fruit Beer Category.  ABV – 6.9%  IBUs – 23
  • Old Fashioned Elixir – This beer starts with a base of Velvet Fog Belgian Quad, a King Reserve Series offering that took the 2012 gold medal at the World Beer Cup, that is then aged in rye barrels with Balaton Cherries & orange peel for that classic cocktail creation. ABV – 11.6%
  • Osiris Pale Ale – An assertive West Coast-Style Pale with a distinct citrus hop punch.  ABV – 5.6%  IBUs – 50
  • Ring of Dingle – A rich and roasty Irish-Style Dry Stout with a clean, dry finish. The beer is named after a scenic road network in Ireland that starts and ends in the city of Dingle.  Ring of Dingle was the winner of the Silver Medal in the Classic Irish-Dry Stout Category at the 2012 World Beer Cup, and the winner of the Gold Medal in the Irish-Style Dry Stout category at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival.  ABV – 4.6%  IBUs – 34
  • Stupid Sexy Flanders – A traditional Belgian-Style Flanders Oud Bruin, Stupid Sex Flanders is fermented with wild yeasts, Lactobacillus and Brettanomyces, which impart tart cherry flavors to balance the beer’s malt sweetness.  ABV – 6.5%  IBUs – 23
  • Sunlight Cream Ale – Celebrates American brewing tradition by balancing smooth malt complexity with a crisp, clean finish.  Sunlight was the winner of the Gold Medal in the Golden or Blonde Ale category at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival®, and the Silver Medal at the 2010 World Beer Cup in the Golden or Blonde Ale category.  ABV – 5.3%  IBUs – 20
  • Whip Fight – A bourbon barrel aged Wee Heavy in which rich toffee flavor takes a Burt Lancaster-sized twist with the addition of pecan and semi-sweet chocolate.  ABV – 10.6%  IBUs – 30

The beers above will begin pouring when The Ale and The Witch opens at 3 p.m. on March 10, and they will be available until the kegs run dry or the bar closes.  Since this is a pay as you go event, no tickets are needed to enjoy these delicious brews.  We must remind you that Sun King Brewery and their beers are not normally available in Florida, so these beers will not last long.  With that in mind, go ahead and make plans now to visit The Ale and The Witch on Friday to get in on what is sure to be one hell of a TBBW Tap Takeover with Sun King Brewery.  Prost!

Blackberry Daze IPA Launches as New Year-Round from Anchor Brewing Co.

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blackberry-daze-bottle___pint_shotAnchor Brewing Co. (San Francisco, California) recently announced that Blackberry Daze IPA has officially joined the brewery’s portfolio of Year-Round offerings.

When the time arrived for Anchor Brewing Co. to create a fruit-infused India Pale Ale, the brewers decided to represent their home state by selecting the blackberry, a berry “once wildly rampant in California”, as the featured fruit.  Blackberry Daze IPA receives a solid foundation of hops in the brewhouse, but the majority of the beer’s flavor and aroma arrives once “the fruit is added during secondary fermentation.”  It is here that this brew receives a dry-hopping with a “special blend of loamy, herbaceous hops” to marry with “the brightness and deep complexity of the blackberries.”  This all results in a 6.5% ABV IPA that is “a funky synthesis of rich earth and ripe fruit, hop bitterness and blackberry tartness, with alluring color and aromas up front, sublimely intense flavors, and a refreshingly dry finish.”

“Blackberry Daze IPA is a natural continuum to our growing list of beers made with fruit,” said Anchor Brewmaster Scott Ungermann.  “When using fruit in an IPA, we want something that stands up to and also pairs nicely with the hops. Blackberries uniquely compliment the hops, rather than contrast with them. We add some fruit to the brew kettle towards the end of the boil, giving the beer a nice berry jam aroma. Then we add fresh berries in the cellar, imparting a sharp tartness that compliments the beer’s hoppy flavors. The result is an IPA with upfront bitterness that’s countered by tartness and slight sweetness from the berries, creating a play between tart, sweet, and bitter.”

Blackberry Daze IPA is available now in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft.  Fruit-lovin’ hop heads can track this one down at select craft beer establishments located in Alabama, Florida, California and throughout the rest of Anchor Brewing’s expansive distribution footprint.  Having achieved legendary status in American craft brewing, it is well known that Anchor Brewing Co. only sends out the highest quality offerings to represent them on shelves and taps across this country.  With that truth in mind, be sure to check out Blackberry Daze IPA the next time you find yourself in need of a fruit-infused IPA.  Prost!

Vital Information for Blackberry Daze IPA from Anchor Brewing Co.

Release – Year-Round, launching late-February 2017
Style – American India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.5%
Hops – Citra & Bravo; dry-hopped with Ekuanot, Citra & Denali 
Malts – 2-Row Pale
Added Ingredients – Fresh blackberries
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.anchorbrewing.com/connect/beer_finder

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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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