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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The Bruery Plans to Make Chocolate Rain Available for Public Release in 2017

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wax-dipping-bottleThe Bruery (Orange County, California) has officially announced that Chocolate Rain, their Bourbon Barrel-aged Imperial Stout with cacao nibs and vanilla beans, will be released to the public for the first time ever on Friday, March 24.

Born into this world as a single cask of beer at The Bruery’s first Black Tuesday release event in 2009, the liquid decadence known as Chocolate Rain quickly made a name for itself and became one of the most sought-after beers in the country. “Rich in chocolate, vanilla, oak and bourbon,” craft beer fans simply cannot get enough of this bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stout that features cacao nibs from Berkeley’s TCHO and fresh vanilla beans.  The only problem: Chocolate Rain has been exclusively available to members of The Bruery’s Reserve Society and Hoarders Society only.  Well . . . until now.

On March 24, the 2017 release of Chocolate Rain will be open to the public for the first time.  Weighing in at a massive 19.6% ABV, wax-dipped 750ml bottles of this year’s Chocolate Rain can be purchased for $39.99 each.  There are quite a few moving parts when it comes to this release, so we will turn it over to The Bruery’s press release for all of the particulars:

Public Sale Details
The public sale will take place on Friday, March 24 at or around 10:00 a.m. PT on TheBrueryStore.com and at our Tasting Rooms (The Bruery Tasting Room and Bruery Terreux Tasting Room) upon opening at noon. Special, limited edition merchandise will also be available. There is a three bottle limit per person. All sales are first-come, first-served.
Members of the company’s Reserve Society and Hoarders Society will enjoy early, guaranteed access – and the highest number of bottles available to them for purchase, at their Society discount – during an allocations period that begins on Monday, March 6. Members of the Preservation Society will enjoy guaranteed access to three bottles of Chocolate Rain (2017) starting on Tuesday, March 14. Space is currently available to join the Preservation Society if you don’t want to leave your acquisition of this limited release to chance on the day of the public sale.
Three Options for Getting Bottles in-Hand
  1. Ship Within California
    Any beer purchased by the general public on TheBrueryStore.com, including bottles of Chocolate Rain on March 24, must be shipped. Shipping is available (for an additional fee), only in California, through Golden State Overnight. An adult, 21 years of age or older, must be present to receive and sign for the delivery. The first 500 shipments from The Bruery will include a specially-selected chocolate from TCHO to pair with the beer.
  2. Purchase Directly at our Tasting Rooms
    Bottles will be available to purchase first-come, first-served at both The Bruery Tasting Room and Bruery Terreux Tasting Room upon opening at noon on Friday, March 24. Chocolate Rain (and other treats) will also be available on tap for in-house consumption.
  3. Pickup for Society Members
    Society members enjoy the perk of climate-controlled storage and pickup of online purchases from our Society Fulfillment Center. Reserve and Hoarders Society members have until February 28, 2018 to pickup purchases from the 2017 calendar year. Preservation Society members have until June 30, 2017 to pickup any purchases made during the first quarter of 2017, including Chocolate Rain (2017) purchased this March.

If you meet the criteria to get bottles of Chocolate Rain in-hand, make sure that you are near a computer or at one of The Bruery’s tasting room locations at time of release on March 24. We say this because this year’s supply will disappear quickly and decisive action will be required to secure your bottles.  Good luck out there, folks.  Prost!

Vital Information for Chocolate Rain (2017) from The Bruery

Release – Very Limited, scheduled for Friday, March 24 (see quoted area above for release details)
Style – Imperial Stout
ABV – 19.6%
IBUs – 35
Additional Ingredients – Cacao nibs from TCHO & fresh vanilla beans
Treatment – Aged in Bourbon barrels
Availability – 750ml, wax-dipped bottles retailing for $39.99 each
Suggested Pairings – Cacao nib gelato, Sartori Peppermint BellaVitano cheese, roasted pecans, cocoa chili-rubbed tenderloin & a memorable song

Scotch on Scotch Debuts for Boulevard Brewing Company

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boulevardscotchonscotchBoulevard Brewing Company (Kansas City, Missouri) recently announced the release of their newest Smokestack Series offering, Scotch on Scotch Oak-aged Imperial Scotch Ale.

Drawing inspiration from the previous releases of Snow & Tell Oak-aged Scotch Ale and Rye on Rye, Boulevard Brewing has doubled down once again to create Scotch on Scotch.  This new Smokestack Series Limited Release beer starts with a massive malt base “created by layering caramel and amber malts with just a touch of peat smoked malt for additional complexity.”  The recipe also includes three hop varietals that were carefully chosen to lend balance and spicy earthiness, and brown sugar that was incorporated during the boil to impart “suggestions of toffee and molasses and a slightly sticky mouthfeel.”  Finally, this Imperial Scotch Ale lives up to its name by eventually finding itself aging on Scotch whisky barrel chips to “coax rich woody, char and vanilla notes along with the essence of Scotch whisky into a hearty, warming beer.”

Like most new offerings from Boulevard Brewing Company, Scotch on Scotch Oak-aged Imperial Scotch Ale has begun an initial release in the Greater Kansas City Area to allow local fans first dibs on the beer.  This limited offering will then become available in 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft at fine beer establishments located in Alabama, Florida and other select markets that typically see Smokestack Series Limited Release beers from Boulevard.  This is just one of many exciting new beers heading to shelves and taps in the near future from Boulevard Brewing, so stay tuned for more news and keep an eye out for Scotch on Scotch while on your next beer run.  Prost!

Vital Information for Scotch on Scotch from Boulevard Brewing Company 

Release – Smokestack Series/Limited, launching late February 2017
Style – Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy
ABV – 9.6%
IBUs – 24
Hops – Magnum, Chinook & Northern Brewer
Additional Ingredients – Brown sugar
Treatment – Aged on Scotch whisky barrel chips
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://boulevard.com/beers/beer-finder/

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To create Scotch on Scotch, Scotch whisky barrel chips were suspended in the aging tank in porous bags.

 

 

Coronado Brewing and Cigar City Brewing Release Conquista IPA Collaboration

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conquistabeachCoronado Brewing Company (Coronado, California) recently announced that they have joined forces with Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, Florida) to combine their award-winning skills in the creation of Conquista IPA.

In an act of unity that brings the East Coast and West Coast IPA together, Wayne Wambles – Brewmaster at Cigar City Brewing – partnered with Ryan Brooks – Brewmaster at Coronado Brewing – “to brew a west coast-inspired IPA featuring Polaris, a new German varietal prized for its complex pineapple and herb notes.”  To ensure that these hops were nothing but quality, Brooks ventured to Germany “to hand-select the Polaris hops used for this beer.” Equinox and Simcoe hops were then added to Conquista IPA’s recipe to yield a hop-forward beer full of “earthy, resiny, ripe mango, and herbaceous notes.”

“Wayne and I both love IPA’s and we wanted to brew something we’d enjoy drinking,” says Ryan Brooks, Brewmaster, Coronado Brewing Company. “We knew we wanted the beer to be dank and juicy, and we definitely achieved that with Conquista.”

Conquista IPA is available now in 22 oz. bottles and on draft.  This limited, collaboration release can be found at select craft beer-friendly establishments in Florida, California and throughout the rest of Coronado Brewing’s distribution network.  Track down a bottle of Conquista IPA and enjoy the best of both coasts thanks to the talents of Coronado Brewing Company and Cigar City Brewing.  Prost!

Vital Information for Conquista IPA from Coronado Brewing Company & Cigar City Brewing 

Release – Limited/Collaboration, launches late February 2017
Style – American India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.5%
IBUs – 55
Featured Hops – Polaris, Equinox & Simcoe
Availability – 22 oz. bottles & draft
Distribution – Coronado Brewing’s distribution area
Beer Finder – https://coronadobrewing.com/brew-finder-2/

Shmaltz Brewing Continues Star Trek Series with Release of Klingon Imperial Porter

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CHAN2015_TAPShmaltz Brewing Company (Clifton Park, New York) will once again honor the Star Trek franchise in 2017 with the release of Klingon Imperial Porter.

Last year, Shmaltz Brewing Company recognized the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek with the release of two Star Trek Golden Anniversary Ales – The Trouble with Tribbles and Voyage to the Northeast Quadrant.  Since those two offerings were so well-received by beer geeks and Trekkies alike, the brewery has decided to keep the Star Trek series going into 2017 with the release of three more officially licensed brews.

The first Star Trek release of 2017 is Klingon Imperial Porter, a ruby-hued American Porter that pays homage to both “Klingon Bloodwine and fallen warriors who hold honor above life.”  Brewed with six malts and two hop varietals, Klingon Imperial Porter shows its strength at 7.3% ABV while recognizing that “the strongest warriors in the Galaxy” still have a sweet side.

If you would like to be one of the first to try this new offering, Klingon Imperial Porter will officially launch at the following events across the country:

Cannot make the events above?  No worries because Klingon Imperial Porter will also hit distribution in 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft.  You can track this limited offering down at select craft beer bars and retailers located in Florida, New York and throughout the rest of Shmaltz Brewing’s 35-state distribution area.  Since this beer will be eagerly sought-after by two factions of ardently dedicated fans, grab your 4-pack of Klingon Imperial Porter when you see it because this one is guaranteed to disappear from shelves with a quickness.  Prost!

Vital Information for Klingon Imperial Porter from Shmaltz Brewing Company

Release – Limited/Seasonal, arriving late-February 2017
Style – American Porter
ABV – 7.3%
Malts –  Specialty 2-Row, Vienna, Melanoidin, Crystal, Honey & Pale Chocolate
Hops – Columbus & Vanguard
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft