Loretta’s Dark Lager Joins the Year-Round Portfolio at Indeed Brewing

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Indeed Brewing Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota) has officially announced that Loretta’s Dark Lager will join the brewery’s Year-Round lineup in late September 2021.

Developed to embody a welcoming and nostalgic experience that is “a place, a person, and a vibe… a supper-club bar familiar to many, filled with years of good times and conversation,” Loretta’s Dark Lager is a Munich-style Dunkel Lager featuring Bamberger Munich and Briess Midnight Wheat malts and Mandarina and Hallertau Mittelfruh hops. Coming in at 5.6% ABV, Loretta’s Dark Lager boasts aromas of “fresh-toasted bread and . . . light Noble spice” alongside flavorful notes of “rich Munich malt with a hint of chocolate.”

“Loretta’s Dark Lager fills the need for a malty beer in our core lineup,” says Sales Director Ryan Bandy. “We love this one because it drinks like a crisp lager that you want to drink a bunch of; it’s the best of both worlds.”

Loretta’s Dark Lager 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 within Indeed’s distribution footprint in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Prost!

Vital Information for Loretta’s Dark Lager from Indeed Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round; launching late September 2021
Style – Munich-style Dunkel Lager
ABV – 5.6%
IBUs – 24
Malts – Bamberger Munich & Briess Midnight Wheat
Hops – Mandarina & Hallertau Mittelfruh
Yeast – L17
Fun Fact – On the label artwork created by local Minneapolis artist Chuck U: “‘We asked Chuck to create a sense of place with Loretta’s can art. A place familiar to many, filled with years of good times and conversation. A place you walk into knowing you’re going to have a great time. And a place you might walk out with a fresh perspective or new understanding,’ says Creative Director Andy Kiekhafer. ‘Examining the can you’ll find lots of treasures—little accents and details filled with local lore and legends. But Lorettas isn’t some made-up place; it’s a place where you’ve run into old neighbors, shared a family meal, and met new friends along the way!’”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Minnesota, North Dakota & Wisconsin

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Tasting Notes: Pistachio Cream Ale from Indeed Brewing Company

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Back to fill the weekend with some much-needed beery goodness, Tasting Notes returns with a look at Pistachio Cream Ale from Indeed Brewing Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota).

Originally introduced in February 2020 as a taproom exclusive that just caught fire and earned “instantaneous success and [a] cult following,” Pistachio Cream Ale is a Cream Ale infused with pistachio essence to offer just the right amount of nutty flavor and aroma. Coming in at 5.5% ABV, Pistachio Cream Ale “does not disappoint with a subtly nutty and malty flavor that leaves a spritzy mouthfeel. It’s a beer to go unabashedly nuts for.”

Pistachio Cream Ale is available now 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 within Indeed’s distribution footprint in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Now that we have all the background info covered, let’s crack open this can of nuts and see what it is all about over some Tasting Notes!

Tasting Notes for Pistachio Cream Ale from Indeed Brewing Company

Appearance: Poured from a 12 oz. can into a shaped pint glass, Pistachio Cream Ale pours a pale golden in color with almost three fingers of rocky, bright white foam resting gently on top. When held to direct light, richer golden tones push through and allow the beer to glow softly. The beer is pristine in clarity and shows off an abundance of small, fast-moving carbonation bubbles streaming within. Head retention is good, falling slowly to a lasting and more manageable half finger that lays down some wide arcing patterns of lace on the glass after each sip.

Aroma: Pale malt sweetness leads the way here and is accompanied by just a kiss of corn. The hops offer a touch of tropical fruitiness and some candy-like melon notes. The profile closes with a long hit of subtle pistachio nuttiness.

Taste: Pistachios step forward onto the palate first along with a grace of vanilla sweetness. This translates as a semi-sweet pistachio ice cream-like character, and it is divine. The hops gently break up the sweetness mid-sip with a touch of floral and tropical tones. The beer closes on a light wave of corn and pale malt.

Mouthfeel: Light to medium in body with a medium carbonation level, this Cream Ale has an airy, creamy texture that glides slowly across the palate. The beer is a bit sweet, but it is balanced well in the finish and dries out nicely. The 5.5% ABV is slightly noticeable, but it is nothing more than the occasional tickle of warmth in the throat. The aftertaste is just a touch of sweet pistachio and corn.

Final Thoughts: Indeed’s Pistachio Cream Ale is absolutely nuts. It is somehow both a sweet treat and a crushable brew perfect for sessioning on warm days. It is both dynamic and wildly approachable. It is everything I thought it could not be and it delighted on each and every sip as it proved me wrong. It is a legit pistachio experience wrapped around all the easy-drinking goodness you hope to get out of a Cream Ale. For lack of a better word, it achieves perfection when it comes to its every intention.

This was easily a surprise hit of the year for me and it is a beer that I will go out of my way to seek out again. Pistachio Cream Ale is without a doubt a must try for any pistachio-lovin’ beer nerd out there. Prost!

Indeed Brewing Company Adds Aquafuzz Hazy IPA to Year-Round Portfolio

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Indeed Brewing Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota) has officially announced that Aquafuzz Hazy IPA, the brewery’s first Hazy IPA released in cans, will join its Year-Round lineup in late April 2021.

Dialed in “after a year-long research and development process at the pilot brewery in Milwaukee and on a larger scale at the Northeast Minneapolis brewery,” Aquafuzz is a Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale featuring Galaxy, Strata, Cascade, Mosaic and HBC 586 hops. Coming in at 7.2% ABV and 40 IBUs, Aquafuzz “will be released in batches and in and out of the market quickly to ensure maximum freshness and a consistent haze.”

“This is our first packaged hazy IPA, and we wanted to make sure we did it right. There’s not a lot of room for error in this style of beer; the freshness factor is crucial,” says Ryan Bandy, Sales Director. “We’re pre-selling cans into accounts and pulsing the release in batches so that we can be sure that consumers are getting the best possible hazy, both in regards to the recipe and state of the beer.”

Aquafuzz will hit the Twin Cities area on April 26 and wider distribution will follow in May 2021. You can expect to find this new Year-Round available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located within Indeed’s distribution footprint in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Prost!

Vital Information for Aquafuzz from Indeed Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round; launching April 26, 2021
Style – Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale
ABV – 7.2%
IBUs – 40
Hops – Galaxy, Strata, Cascade, Mosaic & HBC 586
Malts – Pilsner, Pale Ale, White Wheat, Flaked Wheat, Barley & Oats
Yeast – A38
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans
Distribution – Minnesota, Wisconsin & North Dakota

Indeed Brewing Company Adds Pistachio Cream Ale to Year-Round Lineup

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Indeed Brewing Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota) has officially announced that Pistachio Cream Ale will be added to the brewery’s Year-Round portfolio in mid-February 2021.

Originally introduced in February 2020 as a taproom exclusive that just caught fire and earned “instantaneous success and [a] cult following,” Pistachio Cream Ale is a Cream Ale infused with pistachio essence to offer just the right amount of nutty flavor and aroma. Coming in at 5.5% ABV, Pistachio Cream Ale “does not disappoint with a subtly nutty and malty flavor that leaves a spritzy mouthfeel. It’s a beer to go unabashedly nuts for.”

“We’ve seen the same, consistent energy from Fargo to Duluth to Eau Claire about Pistachio Cream Ale, and have tried to respond as quickly as possible to the demand. Within a year, it’s moving into our year-round lineup and has top three priority with most of our distributors,” says Sales Director Ryan Bandy. “It’s super fun—and kind of stressful—to have a hit like this where you work hard and fast to get the people what they want. We’re excited to let it loose!”

Pistachio Cream Ale is available now 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 within Indeed’s distribution footprint in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Prost!

Vital Information for Pistachio Cream Ale from Indeed Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round; launching February 2021
Style – Cream Ale
ABV – 5.5%
IBUs – 15
Malts – Pilsner, 6 Row, Corn & Munich
Hops – Mittelfruh & El Dorado
Added Ingredients – Pistachio essence
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Minnesota & Wisconsin