Archives for June 2019

TURLOCK, Calif. — Dust Bowl Brewing Co. officially opens its long-awaited satellite taproom in Monterey, California. Known as the Tap Depot, the taproom marks the growing craft brewery’s third location and the first outside of its local community of Turlock.

Dust Bowl’s Tap Depot is located in a historic building that was most recently known as the Wharf Marketplace. The location and history were part of the lure for Dust Bowl Brewing Co. “The building was the original train depot that serviced the Monterey Bay until the early 1970s,” shares Brett Tate, owner. “We love the tie to our branding, and, of course, John Steinbeck drew much of his inspiration from this region, which is another tie to our brand roots. We’re excited to open our doors to the Monterey community.”

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. has completely transformed the aesthetic while maintaining all the historic character of the building. The inside is adorned with oversized prints from the Dust Bowl era coupled with many old photos from the early years in Monterey. Exposed pipes, original concrete flooring and natural finishes pair beautifully with the well-appointed interior. The outdoor takes on a relaxed, coastal vibe with picnic tables, bench seating, communal fire pit, and outdoor games. The Tap Depot is situated on the Monterey Rec Trail making it an ideal place to take a break, grab a beer and enjoy good company.

“We created a space that’s social and comfortable. Beer is meant to be shared with others,” adds Brett Honore, owner. “The Monterey location gives people a chance from outside our hometown to enjoy a huge line up of Dust Bowl beers on draft in a very cool setting.”

Founded in 2009, Dust Bowl Brewing Co. has distribution throughout California, Nevada and Oklahoma. The brewery is best known for its flagship IPA, Hops of Wrath, its easy-drinking Mexican lager known as Taco Truck and Therapist, an Imperial IPA. Dust Bowl Brewing Co. packages eight year-round styles, 24 specialty beers and an array of draft-only releases. The Tap Depot will offer all the core beers, the monthly specialties along with an innovative selection of taproom-only releases.

MONTEREY TAP DEPOT AT A GLANCE
Address: 290 Figueroa Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Telephone: 831-641-7002
Hours: Open daily 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Taps: 24 (22 Dust Bowl beers and 2 wines)
Food: Offered by Wedo’s Tacos onsite food truck located in patio

Interior features: bar seating, bar rail, lounge area featuring couches and swivel chairs, four televisions, retail sales of packaged beers, swag, growlers and Crowlers to-go (including online Crowler orders), 3600 sq. ft.

Outdoor features: communal fire pit, heaters, picnic tables, bench seating along full length of patio, steps from the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail, corn hole games, bike racks, protective fencing with glass views to the ocean, stage for live entertainment, 1700 sq. ft.

Employees: 13

General Manager: Travis Pedretti

Website: dustbowlbrewing.com

About Dust Bowl Brewing Co.
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. produced its first beer in May 2009. The company is owned by Brett and Karen Tate and Brett and Camy Honoré, who became the Tate’s business partners in 2010. The company built and moved its production to a 30,000 sq. ft. brewery and taproom, located in Turlock, California, in June 2016. Dust Bowl Brewing Co. beers are available in 5.2 and 15.5 gallon kegs along with selected styles in 22 oz. and 12 oz. bottles and 16 oz. and 12 oz. cans. Distribution includes Central and Northern California, parts of Southern California, Nevada and Oklahoma. The craft brewery showcases a wide variety of its beers at its two Turlock, California taproom locations, the Brewery Taproom and the Downtown Taproom. A third taproom in Monterey, California is slated to open in 2019. More information may be found at www.dustbowlbrewing.com.

North America – Unibroue has announced the return of its Éphémère Cassis (Black Currant Éphémère) to the United States this summer for the first time since 2011.

Available only for a limited time on tap and in seasonal mixed six-packs, this 2011 World Beer Awards winner for Best Fruited Wheat Beer is guaranteed to refresh and revitalize the senses and is perfect for the summer season.

A top-fermented white ale, Éphémère Cassis pours a pale red hue with pinkish highlights, slightly cloudy with a finely laced light pink head. Sustained effervescence with a brisk bite gives way to pleasant aromas of black currant enhanced by notes of citrus and spice with a light, flowery bouquet.

Upon first sip, the palate is met with refreshingly crisp acidity, sumptuous black currant flavor, delicately sweet and balanced astringency with hints of grape, lemon zest and tea. A study in pleasing contradictions, Éphémère Cassis is rich in flavor and color yet not too heavy, dancing a perfect middle-ground in texture; refreshingly bitter yet gently sweet, and piquantly carbonated while retaining a body worthy of exploration. Each sip finishes cleanly on the palate, beckoning for the next. Brewed since 2001, the Éphémère series features seasonal ales designed to highlight a seasonal fruit within the context of a refreshing, lightly spiced white ale. The label depicts a fairy, an ephemeral being long associated with fruits picked at the peak of ripeness during each harvest season. First appearing at the turn of the millennia, the spirit of Éphémère has been found within a variety of seasonal fruit ales such as apple, cranberry, blueberry, raspberry and peach. These versatile ales work wonderfully as standalone refreshers, meal time pairings, or as lighter dessert treats.

Name: Éphémère Cassis (Black Currant Éphémère)

Style: Belgian style fruit flavored wheat ale

Strength: 5.5% ABV

Effervescence: Medium and sustained

Aroma: Pleasant aromas of black currant enhanced by notes of citrus and spice with a light, flowery bouquet.

Flavor: Refreshing crisp acidity, rich black currant flavor, slightly sweet and mildly astringent with hints of grape, lemon zest and tea.

IBU: 8.5

SRM: 7

Body: Medium

Serving Temperature: 43 – 46° F

Suggested Pairing: Goat cheese or aged cheddar, fruit salad, mango salsa, light pastas, smoked salmon, duck, roast lamb, dark chocolate, cheesecake or tiramisu.

Suggested Glass: Flute or tulip

Aging: 12 to 18 months, best when fresh

The beer is available in the U.S. on draft and as part of a seasonal variety six-pack while supplies last. Use the Unibroue Finder tool to find this and other Unibroue beers that are available near you.

Éphémère Cassis with Black Currant is available now as a limited release while quantities last.

About Unibroue
Unibroue is headquartered in Quebec, Canada. From the very beginning, it has carved out a special niche in the beer world with top-quality products and a brand rooted deep in Quebec culture. It made history by becoming the first North American brewer to use a brewing method inspired by the two-centuries-old tradition developed by Trappist monks in Europe – particularly Belgium. Over the years, Unibroue has remained faithful to its origins even as it has grown to become an icon of the brewing world.  Unibroue products take you on a journey filled with legends and fabulous tales.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Wood-fired pizzeria and brewery, Park Pizza & Brewing Company, located in Lake Nona Town Center, will host a summer beer series called “Let’s Get Weird,” showcasing six different summer-inspired beers from head brewer, Marco Reyna. The summer beer series will coincide with new Monday through Friday Happy Hour specials, providing guests with an excellent opportunity to sample each unique brew.

“The inspiration for our ‘Let’s Get Weird’ summer series comes from the summertime nostalgia, like cookouts, picnics, drinks by the pool or beach,” says Head Brewer Marco Reyna, the creative mind behind the series. “Each beer showcases flavors that just scream, ‘Summer is here!’ with various fruit, spice and herb combinations.” Reyna emphasizes that these six beers were specifically developed to be thirst-quenching, light on the palate and refreshing – perfect for beating the summer heat.

While Park Pizza & Brewing Company generally focuses on conventional beer styles and brewing techniques, these six summer-inspired beers feature a “weirder” approach to brewing for a truly unique tasting experience.

The Boo Radler (3.5% ABV), to be released first on June 20, is a Meyer lemon and rosemary radler. Radlers are typically German wheat beers blended with lemon or grapefruit sodas for a refreshing seasonal Bavarian summer beverage. This brew blends the sweetness of Meyer lemons with savory rosemary aromas. Two cocktails will be derived from this beer as well, theTequila Mocking Bird and the Atticus Gin.

Tart and refreshing, the Nashi Pear Gose (4.2% ABV) is a sour wheat ale that combines the sweetness of Asian pear with fresh ginger and a touch of sea salt. Likewise, the quaffable Citrus Citrus (7.2% ABV) IPA is brewed full of Citra hops and pomelo citrus fruits. The beer will feature notes of orange peel, lemon, grapefruit and blood orange.

Cucumber and honeydew melon are the fruit-forward notes in the Old ‘98 (5.5% ABV) inspired by the must-have scent of the late 1990s Bath & Body Works’ Cucumber Melon. This golden ale is also brewed with a hint of thyme. Melon also plays a major part in the Watermelon Wit (4.6% ABV), where each barrel of this Belgian-style wheat beer is brewed with 30 pounds of watermelon, plus fresh mint, lime and chili.

The Marvin Berry Berliner Weisse (3.8% ABV) is a low-ABV, sour, German-style wheat ale packed with strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries with a hint of summer basil.

Additionally, during this time period, Park Pizza & Brewing Company will introduce new Monday through Friday Happy Hour specials. From 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the restaurant will offer $4 pints of house-brewed draft beers, $5 beer flights and 50% off sangria, making it a perfect time to try the new summertime offerings.

Park Pizza & Brewing Company is located on the southwest corner of Lake Nona Boulevard and Tavistock Lakes Boulevard. Complimentary parking is available in the five-story central parking structure featuring Lake Nona’s interactive landmarks, The Beacon and Code Wall.

For more information on Park Pizza & Brewing Company, please visit ParkPizzaLakeNona.com or @ParkPizzaLakeNona on Facebook and Instagram.

About Tavistock Restaurant Collection
Tavistock Restaurant Collection is part of Tavistock Group, an international private investment organization founded by Joe Lewis. The collection operates award-winning restaurant concepts including Abe & Louie’s, Atlantic Fish, Atlas, Blackhawk Grille, Boxi Park, Cafe del Rey, Canvas Restaurant & Market, Canonita, Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen, Coach Grill, Joe’s American Bar & Grill, Napa Valley Grille, Park Pizza & Brewing Company, Timpano, and ZED451. For more information, visittavistockrestaurantcollection.com.

About Lake Nona
Orlando’s Lake Nona is one of the fastest-growing communities in America with more than 10 million square feet of world-class residential and commercial facilities. Adjacent to Orlando International Airport, the large-scale, master-designed community is home to thoughtfully designed neighborhoods, world-class education facilities, a Health & Life Sciences Cluster, a Sports & Performance District highlighted by USTA’s Home of American Tennis – the largest tennis facility in the world, diverse work spaces, recreational facilities, retail centers, and entertainment venues encompassing the best Orlando has to offer with all the conveniences of a dynamic, vibrant community. Driven by a long-term vision, Lake Nona is committed to building an innovative community that inspires human potential whilst being focused on sustainable design, healthy living, and groundbreaking gigabit fiber optic technology. A smart and connected community, Lake Nona is wired for the future, providing a no-limits foundation for individuals and companies to thrive. For more information, visit lakenona.com.

SAN FRANCISCO — This week, with a very exciting release, Speakeasy Ales & Lagers kicks off this summer right by releasing its newest addition to our year-round lineup, “Mystic Haze,” a New England style IPA.

As this style becomes increasingly popular, we were looking for a beer to add to our year-round lineup, and it only seemed right to add this hazy IPA to it. Available on draft in the taproom and packaged into 6-pack 12 oz. cans with a not so “traditional” Speakeasy design. With the new can design, we wanted to do something a little different with it to make it stand out from our traditional mafia/mob design lineup. As to some of our followers since the beginning of Speakeasy, do not worry, the classic eyes are still there and the eyes are back!

Brewed with Apollo hops, “Mystic Haze” is not overly bitter, and is dry hopped with Bravo and Calypso hops that gives the IPA notes of pear and red apple in the nose with a hint of grapefruit and herbal dankness ensuring this hazy a tropical paradise at every sip. It has already become a new favorite around the brewery and is growing a very strong interest in the taproom. While the ABV is at 7.1%, it does not disregard on how easy and tasteful of an IPA it is to drink.

While it was released both on draft and in cans in the taproom on Friday June 21, the new “Mystic Haze” 6-pack cans and kegs will be distributed throughout California from northern California to Los Angeles starting this week. Therefore, as we start to work on its growing presence throughout California, we hope to have it in the Arizona market sooner than later.

Stay tuned for more beer news from Speakeasy Ales & Lagers as we continue to bring great beer from the underground to the masses in the Hunters Point district of San Francisco since 1997! Shhh…

BIRMINGHAM, AL (June 26, 2019) — Atlanta-based Monday Night Brewing will soon open a brewpub in Birmingham, Alabama. This will mark the brewery’s first taproom outside of Atlanta and first location with a full food and beverage menu.

Monday Night’s planned 10,000-square-foot brewpub promises to have the most robust taplist of any of their spaces. It will serve 30 brews on tap, including small batch IPAs from West Midtown’s Hop Hut, barrel-aged and sour beers from the Garage, and guest taps from local breweries—as well as a full bar with wine and cocktails. The food menu is currently being developed, and will offer simple, shareable fare built for beer pairings. 

Monday Night’s new brewpub will be a key part of Third & Urban’s Denham Building, a mixed-use project currently in development in the Parkside District neighborhood. The location will also feature an inviting patio and event space within walking distance to Railroad Park, Regions Field, and a variety of other restaurants, bars, and breweries.

 “We feel strongly about having a presence in Alabama. This was the first state Monday Night Brewing expanded to outside of Georgia, and our beer has been really well received,” said Monday Night Brewing Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Heck. “There’s so much energy in Birmingham right now. We jumped at the chance to partner with another innovative company in Third & Urban to expand to an awesome Southeastern city near and dear to our hearts.”

 “We’re really excited to have Monday Night on board. This is going to be a special development, and Monday Night Brewing’s expansion is a testament to the magnetism of Birmingham’s Parkside District,” said Third & Urban Principal Hank Farmer.

While much is still in the planning stages, Monday Night hopes to be open no later than Q1 2020.

About Monday Night Brewing
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Monday Night Brewing grew out of a Bible study. Founded by Jonathan Baker, Joel Iverson and Jeff Heck, Monday Night Brewing exists to deepen human relationships over some of the best beer of country. Brewmaster Peter Kiley oversees brewing operations at both West Midtown and the Garage. Find out more about their award-winning selection of beers at www.mondaynightbrewing.com.

About the Denham Building
Anchoring the west side of Birmingham’s fastest growing district, the Denham Building offers businesses, shops and restaurants a place among the city’s creative Parkside community. Originally the Merchants and Manufacturer’s Terminal Building in 1927, and named after its original architects, Denham, Van Keuren & Denham, this newly revitalized building remains a symbol of innovation, commerce and connection, and will become a hub of activity, where goods, idea, and energy pass again. Check out where Birmingham Connects by visiting www.denhambldg.com.

About Third & Urban
Third & Urban are Developers Building Community—modern, culture-rich adaptive reuse and urban infill that anchors people not just city blocks; that retains context, history and experience, not just tenants; and that creates culture and connection, not just ROI.  The Atlanta-based company is focused in the southeastern United States, engaging in a deliberate value creation process to produce truly unique destinations and best- in-class results for office, retail and residential spaces. The firm seeks opportunities in markets that exhibit a high quality of life, a strong workforce and consistent job growth. With more than 1,200,000 square feet across the Southeast, Third & Urban has developed more than $300,000,000 in institutional grade urban projects. For more information, please visit www.thirdandurban.com.

If you would like to additional photos, details, or to schedule an interview, please email aaron@mondaynightbrewing.com.

PASO ROBLES, Calif. — Firestone Walker hits the ground running this summer with the seasonal release of Cashmere XPA—an exclusive offering in the 2019 edition of the Beer Before Glory mixed pack.

The Beer Before Glory mixed pack—12 x 12 oz. cans—also includes Firestone Lager; the new iteration of Easy Jack; and the West Coast IPA legend known as Union Jack, now featuring a new look. The pack is rolling out this month to all Firestone Walker markets for the summer season.

Cashmere XPA: Special Single-Hop Release
Cashmere XPA is an extra pale ale loaded with the hoppy goodness of the Cashmere hop. Brewmaster Matt Brynildson and his team recently fell in love with Cashmere, inspiring them to create this single-hop special release. “I think it’s cool that this is a cultivar from the public breeding program, meaning that any hop farmer can grow it,” Brynildson said. “But more importantly, it’s a true new age hop with these beautiful soft fruit qualities that are really distinct.”

The result is a bright, hop-forward extra pale ale loaded with Cashmere’s lush flavors of Palisade peach and tropical fruit.

Union Jack: Loud & Proud
Starting this summer, Union Jack is taking a stand: new look, same intensely hopped IPA. Union Jack is Firestone Walker’s iconic West Coast-style IPA, hopped with four pounds of hops per barrel. It now gets a new package that is loud and proud, just like the beer itself.

Easy Jack: New Look, Lower ABV
Easy Jack is back—and it’s easier than ever. Starting in 2019, Firestone Walker’s Easy Jack IPA is changing things up by dialing down the ABV to 4% (from 4.5%), offering the same hoppy goodness with even more drinkability at just 120 calories.

Firestone Lager: The Unicorn Beer
Around the brewery, Firestone Lager is known as the “unicorn beer”—a full-flavored craft beer that is uniquely easy to drink. Under the hood, Firestone Lager is loaded with intention and complexity as a classic Helles-style lager. But out of the can, it is simply Firestone Walker’s most drinkable beer.

About Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Firestone Walker Brewing Company is a pioneering regional craft brewery founded in 1996 and located on the coast of California. Firestone Walker’s main brewery in Paso Robles produces a diverse portfolio ranging from iconic pale ales to vintage barrel-aged beers. The Barrelworks facility in Buellton makes eccentric wild ales, while the Propagator pilot brewhouse in Venice specializes in R&D beers and limited local offerings. For more information: FirestoneBeer.com.

SEATTLE — Two Beers Brewing Co. is proud to announce their partnership with conservation organization, The SeaDoc Society. SeaDoc Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems through science and education. While the Southern Resident Killer Whale IPA focuses on the dire situation of the of this population of orcas, SeaDoc Society takes a multi-species approach, striving to find science-based solutions for marine wildlife in the Salish Sea.

Southern Resident Killer Whales are the only killer whale population to be classified as endangered in North America due to a combination of factors including toxic pollutants, vessel traffic and noise, and a diminished supply of their primary food source- Chinook Salmon. Sales of Southern Resident IPA aim to support the recovery of these extraordinary whales and encourage stewardship of our shared Salish Sea ecosystem through donations to SeaDoc Society.

“I’ve built my life and my home here in the Puget Sound,” says Founder and CEO of Two Beers Brewing Co, Joel VandenBrink. “The Salish Sea is our backyard and we have a duty to take care of all its inhabitants. I want my son to grow up knowing about the Southern Resident Killer Whales in present tense.”

“With only 76 Southern Resident Killer Whales remaining in the wild, it’s crucial that we act now to ensure their future,” said Justin Cox, Communications Manager for SeaDoc Society. “We are so thankful to Two Beers for helping in that goal and for supporting science in the Salish Sea.”

The Southern Resident IPA features a QR code on the box. Consumers interested in learning more about The SeaDoc Society can scan the QR code with the camera app on their smart phones and be instantly directed to a link on The SeaDoc Society website with more information about ways to get involved.

Southern Resident IPA (6.4% ABV and 25 IBU) is crafted with certified Salmon Safe Chinook hops, a nod to the primary food source of this population of orcas. Southern Resident IPA boasts a balanced, soft mouthfeel alongside flavors of grapefruit, pineapple, and light pine.

Customers interested in purchasing Southern Resident IPA can pick up 6 packs at The Woods Tasting Room in SoDo (4660 Ohio Ave S. Seattle, WA 98134) or at locations throughout Washington where Two Beers Brewing beers can be found.

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About Two Beers Brewing Co.
Founded in 2007 by Joel VandenBrink in a 140 square foot storage unit, Two Beers Brewing Co. has been brewing and distributing craft beer to the Pacific Northwest for over a decade. Dedicated to crafting delicious, creative beers with quality Northwest ingredients, Two Beers Brewing is distributed throughout Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho. Visit The Woods Tasting Room in SoDo (4660 Ohio Ave S. 98134) for a full line up of draft and package product from Two Beers Brewing, Seattle Cider Company, and Sound Craft Seltzer Co. For more information, visit twobeersbrewing.com and connect on Facebook, Instagram, and twitter @twobeersbrewing

ATLANTA – Atlanta will soon reach sweltering temps, making summer days and nights nearly unbearable. A new collaboration between two Atlanta based taste makers, King of Pops and New Realm Brewing, aims to cool things down in and around town. The first in the “Push Cart Series,” BGL Belgian Ale is bursting with refreshing notes of blackberry, ginger, and lemon.

“One of the most enjoyable tasting sessions we have ever had was sitting in our Barrel Room with our neighbors, King of Pops, pairing a bunch of our beers with their popsicles,” said Carey Falcone, Co-Founder, and CEO of New Realm Brewing. “The clear favorite was their Blackberry Ginger Lemon pop with our Belgian style beer, so we put together a recipe that would allow for the popsicle base to blend excellently with beer. What our brewers came up with is a cool beer with a refreshing fruity character.”

“We want to keep pushing ourselves to help create things that make people happy,” said Steven Carse, Co-Founder of King of Pops. “Working with New Realm to create a beer that is amazing by itself and completely unique when you add a pop to it hopefully does exactly that. So excited to share this with Atlanta.”

Bright and fruity, BGL Belgian Ale pairs well with summertime in the city, lake days and BGL popsicles from your nearest King of Pops pushcart. BGL is now available for a limited time on draft and in 12-oz 6 pack cans in our Atlanta brewery to-go coolers, as well as our favorite retailers around Georgia.

Information:

• Push Cart Series: BGL Belgian Ale:
• Taste: Amber Belgian Ale with intense blackberry, ginger and lemon flavors
• Specs: 7.5% ABV / 18 IBUs
• Appearance: Amber and orange in color with light pink hues
• Package: 12oz six pack cans and draft
• Distribution: Throughout Georgia
• Availability: Very limited quantities while supplies last

New Realm Brewing is located at 550 Somerset Terrace NE in Atlanta (30306) with reservations accepted via OpenTable on New Realm’s website. For a complete list of hours, information on private events and public tours, as well as additional information, visit newrealmbrewing.com.

About New Realm Brewing:
New Realm Brewing Company is an American craft brewery started in 2016 by co-founders Carey Falcone, Bob Powers, and Mitch Steele. On a mission to rethink tradition and bend the rules, the team planted their first production facility in a 20,000-square foot space on Atlanta’s east side Beltline trail in December of 2017, featuring a 25hl brewhouse, 3,000 square foot restaurant, rooftop patio, and beer garden. A second location opened in Virginia Beach mid-2018 enabling New Realm to increase their ability to innovate and create new beers. The Virginia Beach location is a 58,000-square foot space providing an additional 40,000 barrels of annual capacity. Like Atlanta, the second location features a large outdoor beer garden, private event space, and a tasting room. Brewmaster Mitch Steele received the Russell Scherer Award for Innovation in Brewing in 2014 and co-authored the book IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale in 2012. In 2018 New Realm Brewing was honored with the “Rising Star” award by Brewbound and in January of 2019, the brewery was awarded “Best New Brewer in Georgia” for 2018 as well as the 11th “Best New Brewer in the World” by Ratebeer. New Realm Brewing’s core principles are quality, creativity, authenticity, and striving for perfection, all with a customer-centric commitment and approach.

About King of Pops:
King of Pops started with a couple thousand bucks, a used ice cream push cart, and a whole lot of luck. Our success is due to amazing community support which we’ve received since day one. We do our best to respond to that support with love, gratitude and some laughs.

We work really hard to be an example of business doing good – our purpose is to create Unexpected Moments of Happiness. Come have a pop, stop by our farm or do some yoga with us. Mainly we just hope you’re doing great.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Breakside Brewery, known for its innovative, experimental and diverse beers, has released its summer seasonal, Passionfruit Sour Ale. All the things a summer beer should be, this brew has a few twists that are uniquely Breakside. Passionfruit Sour is brewed in the tradition of a classic German Berliner Weisse with a tropical twist of passionfruit added in the lagering tanks. This has been a fan favorite since inception a few years ago!

Ben Edmunds, brewmaster for Breakside, said, “I find that it is sometimes more difficult to pair beers with light and bright summery dishes than with the heartier dishes that we might eat in the fall or winter. A light, sour beer like Passionfruit Sour is clutch in this sort of scenario, since the acidity, the fruit, and the low alcohol all can complement lighter dishes that showcase summer vegetables and other foods.”

He added that acid-forward beers like Passionfruit Sour also offer a great companion to meats straight off the grill. The acidity is high enough that it can cleanse the palate while eating “backyard barbecue” meats (burgers, brats, ribs).

Passionfruit Sour Ale is light in body, extremely refreshing and mouth-puckeringly tart, with an inviting stonefruit aroma. ABV: 5%. / IBU: 3. / Available June – September 2019 in bottles and on draft wherever Breakside beers are sold.

About Breakside Brewery
Breakside Brewery opened in 2010 in Northeast Portland as a restaurant and pub brewery. The brewery is known for its innovative, experimental and diverse beers. In 2013, Breakside expanded operations to Milwaukie, OR with a 30 bbl production brewery filled with 30, 60 and 120 barrel tanks, barrel rooms for wild and non-wild/sour fermentations, a high-speed bottling line and a 24-tap tasting room. The brewery expanded to Northern California in 2016 and in 2017 Breakside opened its third location in the Slabtown district of Northwest Portland. In addition to winning several national and regional awards for its beers, Breakside was named Brewery of the Year at the 2019 and 2017 Oregon Beer Awards and the 2018 Best of Craft Beer Awards. Breakside sells on draft and in 22 oz bottles in Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, North Carolina, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Northern California, British Columbia and Alberta. www.breakside.com

KIHEI, Hawaii – Back by popular demand, Maui Brewing Company will release the popular Land of Rainbows Tart Saison at Maui Brewing Company’s Kihei location beginning Wednesday, June 19. The kettle soured ale is hazy and pale with wine-like esters, and has a tart, fruity flavor. Its ABV is 5.5%, with 15 IBUs.

“When creating this recipe, I wanted a beer that was light, tart, and refreshing that would be ideal for hot summer days on Maui,” stated Brewmaster Kim Brisson-Lutz. “The blend of Sacc Brux Trios yeast, the acidity from the sour ferment, and Mosaic and Huell Melon hops creates a huge tropical flavor profile of lychee, mango, passionfruit, and berries. Taste Da Rainbow!”

Maui Brewing Company locations in Lahaina (Maui), Kailua and Waikiki (Oahu) will see allocations of Land of Rainbows in the coming weeks, as will key retail accounts and select restaurant, bar, and resort partners. Land of Rainbows will be available in 4-pack cans and draught for a limited time in Hawaii and a few west coast markets.

MBC is a fiercely local company and has remained steadfast regarding local production. The MBC team are stewards of their communities and the ‘aina, and curators of the craft beer way of life. Their beers have been recognized worldwide for quality and innovation.

For more information, visit MauiBrewing.com or follow @MauiBrewingCo on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About Maui Brewing Company
Founded in 2005, Maui Brewing Company is Hawaii’s largest craft brewery, operating 100% in Hawaii. MBC is based on Maui, with its production brewery, full service restaurant and tasting room in Kihei, as well as restaurants in Lahaina (Maui), Kailua (Oahu), and Waikiki (Oahu). Maui Brewing Company is available in 23 states and 10 international countries with more areas to follow.