Archives for July 2019

The 21st annual Indiana Brewers’ Cup presented by Society Insurance, was held at the Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum . The Indiana Brewers’ Cup is one of the nation’s largest competition to feature home and professional brewers. Professional brewers had 33 possible divisions to enter as did their homebrew counterparts.

After a weekend full of tasting and judging, in the professional division, Flix Brewhouse in Carmel, Indiana was named both Grand Champion Brewery and Indiana Brewery of the year. Earlier in the week,  Flix Brewhouse won a Gold and two Bronze Medals at the 2019 U.S. Open Beer Championship.

Best of Show
Gold – Czech 2 – Gravely Brewing – Kentucky
Silver – Sunlight Cream Ale – Sun King Brewery – Indiana
Bronze – Corporate Cake – Third Rock Bottom Brewery – Indianapolis – Indiana

2019 Medal Winners
Light Lager
Gold – Law Grrr – Rock Bottom Brewery – Warrenville – Illinois
Silver – Butcher Holler – Gravely Brewing – Kentucky
Bronze – Itza – Centerpoint Brewing – Indiana

Pilsner
Gold – Czech 2 – Gravely Brewing – Kentucky
Silver – Square One – Off Square Brewing – Indiana
Bronze – Bohemian Pilsner – Henderson Brewing – Kentucky

European Amber Lager
Gold – Das Umlaut – Flix Brewhouse – Indiana
Silver – Auburn Lager – Mad Anthony Brewing – Indiana
Bronze – Back Roads Amber – Field Brewing – Indiana

Dark Lager
Gold – Witz – Backstep Brewing – Indiana
Silver – Schwarzer Elefant – Thieme & Wagner Brewing – Indiana
Bronze – Dark Angel Black Lager – St. Joseph Brewery – Indiana

Bock
Gold – Marvelous Maibock – Brokerage Brewing – Indiana
Silver – Marvelous Maibock – Flix Brewhouse – Carmel – Indiana
Bronze – Daredevil Bock – Daredevil Brewing – Indiana

Light Hybrid Beer
Gold – Daredevil Vacation – Daredevil Brewing – Indiana
Silver – Beer A Whole New Wheat – Flix Brewhouse – Albuquerque – New Mexico
Bronze – Maize Runner – Wooden Bear Brewing – Indiana

Amber Hybrid Beer
Gold – Alt – Hop River Brewing Company – Indiana
Silver – By Necessity – Backstep Brewing – Indiana
Bronze – Jack of Hearts – Big Lug Brewing – Indiana

English Pale Ale
Gold – Grand Junction Brewing Company – Indiana
Silver – Junk Ditch Brewing Company – Indiana
Bronze – 5 Speed – Auburn Brewing – Indiana

Scottish and Irish Ale
Gold Flix – Skrull Crusher – Brewhouse – Carmel – Indiana
Silver – Irish Red – Cedar Creek Brewing – Indiana
Bronze – Wee So Heavy – Summit City Brewerks – Indiana

American Ale
Gold – Six 2 Midnight – Mad Anthony Brewing – Indiana
Silver – Diamond Daisy – Mind Over Mash Brewing – Indiana
Bronze – Space Station Middle Finger – 3 Floyds Brewing – Indiana

Other American Ale
Gold – Sunlight Cream Ale – Sun King Brewery – Indiana
Silver – Luscious – Teays River Brewing – Indiana
Bronze – Old Crown Ale – Summit City Brewerks – Indiana

English Brown Ale
Gold – Beautiful Dreams – Daredevil Brewing – Indiana
Silver – Warring Factions – Four Day Ray Brewing – Indiana
Bronze – Properly – Rock Bottom Brewery – Warrenville – Illinois

Porter
Gold – Centerpoint Black – Centerpoint Brewing – Indiana
Silver – Busted Knuckle – Quaff On Brewing – Indiana
Bronze – Fat Bob’s Porter – Hop River Brewing – Indiana

Stout
Gold – Winner’s Milk Jug Milk Stout – Guggman Haus Brewing Company – Indiana
Silver – Quinn – Backstep Brewing Company – Indiana
Bronze – Summit City Brewerks – Indiana

Strong Stout
Gold – Charlie – Brokerage Brewing Company – Indiana
Silver – Tsar Bomba – Junk Ditch Brewing Company – Indiana
Bronze – Curse of Malthaven – Brokerage Brewing Company – Indiana

American IPA
Gold – Confessional IPA – St. Joseph Brewery – Indiana
Silver – Lupulus – Flix Brewhouse – Carmel – Indiana
Bronze – Hazy Is Lazy – Haymarket Brewing – Michigan

India Pale Ale (IPA)
Gold – The Riverside – Guggman Haus Brewing – Indiana
Silver – Backcountry Session IPA – Bloomington Brewing – Indiana
Bronze – Hazy Hopsicle – Urban Vines Winery and Brewery – Indiana

German Wheat and Rye Beer
Gold – Guggenweizen – Guggman Haus Brewing – Indiana
Silver – El Hefe – Rock Bottom Brewery – Orland Park – Illinois
Bronze – Harrison Street Wheat – Hop River Brewing – Indiana

Belgian and French Ale
Gold – Lost Season – Backstep Brewing – Indiana
Silver – Super Power Potion – Flix Brewhouse – Carmel – Indiana
Bronze – Luna Rosa – Flix Brewhouse – Carmel – Indiana

Sour Ale
Gold – Lambic Raspberry – Upland Brewing – Indiana
Silver – Red Legacy – Wolf’s Ridge Brewing – Ohio
Bronze – Phantom Gose – Triton Brewing – Indiana

Belgian Strong Ale
Gold – Nefarious Nectar – The Tap Brewery – Indiana
Silver – Touched by an Angel – Sun King Brewery – Indiana
Bronze – Delta Quadrant – The Tap Brewery – Indiana

Strong Ale
Gold – The Strong Ale – Cedar Creek Brewing Company – Indiana
Silver – Imperial Wheat – Crown Brewing – Indiana 2
Bronze – Grampa Z’big A$$ – Evil Horse Brewing – Illinois

Fruit Beer
Gold – Popping My Collar – Rock Bottom Brewery – Indianapolis – Indiana
Silver – Prickly Pear Gose – Backstep Brewing – Indiana
Bronze – Grandma’s Strawberry Pie – Fortlandia Brewing – Indiana

Spice/Herb/Vegetable Beer
Gold – Corporate Cake – Rock Bottom Brewery – Indianapolis – Indiana
Silver – Herald Jr. – Tin Man Brewing – Indiana
Bronze – Breakfast Stout – Cedar Creek Brewing – Indiana

Smoke-Flavored
Gold – Buchenrauch – Wolf’s Ridge Brewing – Ohio
Silver – Litany Against Fear – Wolf’s Ridge Brewing – Ohio
Bronze – Stormcrow – MashCraft Brewing – Fishers – Indiana

Wood-Aged Beer
Gold – Mezcal Exemption – Taxman Brewing – Indiana
Silver – Type Set – 18th Street Brewery – Indiana
Bronze – Deduction – Taxman Brewing Company – Indiana

American Wild Ale
Gold – Small batch Mr. J – Sun King Fishers Tap Room & Small Batch Brewery – Indiana
Silver – Oak & White – Upland Brewing – Indiana
Bronze – Cache Flow: Apricot – Taxman Brewing – Indiana

Specialty Beer
Gold – Tiki Tango Kombucha Shandy – Centerpoint Brewing – Indiana
Silver – Colonial Ale – Rock Bottom Brewery – Orland Park – Illinois
Bronze – Imperial Amish Krack – HopLore Brewing – Indiana

Traditional Mead
Gold – lil buzz – McClure’s Orchard/Winer – Indiana
Silver – Oaked Wildflower Cuvee – Hive and Barrel Meadery – Kentucky
Bronze – OB Traditional – Hive and Barrel Meadery – Kentucky

Fruit Mead
Gold – Adult Apple Juice – Hive and Barrel Meadery – Kentucky
Silver – Pyment birdeye – McClure’s Orchard/Winery – Indiana

Spice & Specialty Mead
Gold- OBB, Yeah You Know Me! (Old Bourbon Barrel) – Hive and Barrel – Kentucky
Silver – Mango Chipotle – Hive and Barrel Meadery – Kentucky
Bronze – Hibiscus – Hive and Barrel Meadery – Kentucky

Standard Cider and Perry
Gold – Spy Candy – McClure’s Orchard/Winery – Indiana
Silver – Farmhouse – McClure’s Orchard/Winery – Indiana
Bronze – Bon-Bon – McClure’s Orchard/Winery – Indiana

Specialty Cider and Perry
Gold – Cherry Monster – Urban Vines Winery and Brewery – Indiana
Silver – La Glace – Ash & Elm Cider Co. – Indiana
Bronze – Paige’s Peach McClure’s Orchard/Winery – Indiana

If you are a craft beer connoisseur visiting Portland you better make sure you have StormBreaker Brewing on your list of stops. Recognizable by their by their memorable labels, and nailing the perfect hazy recipe, the brewery is the perfect spot to eat, drink, and enjoy one of the best neighborhoods in Portland.

Started in 2014 by two New York boys, Dan Malech and Rob Lutz, the brewery has remained at the top for small, local, craft breweries in Portland. StormBreaker is located in Portland’s historic Mississippi Avenue district. When sitting on their 2,500 square foot patio, you are in the perfect area in Portland to relax, take in the culture, and truly experience some of the best craft beer the city has to offer.

In May of 2018 the pair opened their second location on North Lombard in the St. John’s neighborhood. This trendy neighborhood has grown exponentially in the last few years. The St. John’s brewpub is 7,200 square feet, with a full patio, kitchen, bar, and soon to be a production brewery. If you want to experience something true to Portland, you can check out their custom built axe throwing cage by Portland Axe Throwing located in the new brew pub.

Make sure you make time to swing by one of these awesome locations, take in the culture, eat some delicious food, and grab a pint of the award winning Triple Double IPA, which just took home gold in the strong hoppy beers category at the 2019 Oregon Beer Awards.

BALTIMORE, MD – Heavy Seas Beer is excited to announce the fifth release from its 15 Barrel Brewhouse in 2019, Bmore Snoball, an Egg Custard Blonde Ale. This beer will be exclusively available in the Heavy Seas Taproom at the brewery on Friday, July 26, 2019 in 4 packs of 16oz cans and on draft. 

Egg Custard is the original snoball flavor of Baltimore that was introduced when ice was first made available for commercial use during the Industrial Revolution. Northeastern states would send blocks of ice to southern states like Florida, and their route would pass right though Baltimore. During the humid summers, children started to ask for shavings of the ice to cool them off. Their mothers then decided to start making syrups to flavor the ice by using a recipe of vanilla, sugar, and eggs. Today, the flavor is just named Egg Custard and is simply a golden colored vanilla syrup (it does not taste like eggs). 

“We used imported, nutty Maris Otter Pale malt as the base for this Blonde Ale inspired by the classic Baltimore summer treat,” says Heavy Seas Brewmaster, Christopher Leonard. “A touch of Munich Malt provides a hint of bready character to go with a whisper of Strisselspalt hops. To replicate the Egg Custard Snoball flavor, we’ve added vanilla (LOTS of vanilla!) and just a touch of nutmeg and cinnamon. The result is a beer with a comforting aroma, a sweet dessert-like start and a surprisingly soft finish.”

Style: Blonde Ale brewed with vanilla and spice ABV: 5.5% IBU: 4

The Bmore Snoball label artwork was designed by local Baltimore artist, Owen Murphy, of One Drop Design Studio. All the taproom exclusive beer labels will be designed by Owen in 2019.

WHITE SALMON, Wash. — Everybody’s Brewing announced the release of their first 16 oz. cans: Stir It Up Hazy IPA and Green Ice Pilsner. They have three release events scheduled for local markets: Portland at Belmont Station on July 10, Vancouver at Northwest Liquid Gold on July 11, and Hood River at Volcanic Bottle Shop on July 12.

These will be the first in a new line of rotating 16 oz. cans. The brewery plans to release two new cans quarterly. Owner Doug Ellenberger said: “The rotating cans will give us a chance to showcase some of our favorite beers. They also gives us a chance to step outside the box a little with our branding. We’ll be doing short runs of each style, so we are going to have some have fun with the artwork.”

Stir It Up Hazy IPA is 7.1% ABV, 30 IBUs, and pours a light yellow with a white meringue head and lacing. It’s hopped with Cashmere, Strata, and Motu. Head brewer Adam McClure, said this recipe was designed for the summer. “It’s got a nice light body by design. It’s hazy and smooth, from just a touch of wheat and oats. We wanted the hop blend to shine through.”

Green Ice Pilsner is crisp and light. It has touch of Northwest hops on top of Weyermann Premium Malt. “We ferment it long and cold,” said McClure. “Everyone that works in the brewery is really proud of this beer, so we’re happy to get it in front of a larger audience with the cans.”

About Everybody’s Brewing
Everybody’s Brewing opened in 2008 in White Salmon, WA by Doug and Christine Ellenberger with over 20 years of professional brewing and restaurant experience. Their award-winning beers are widely distributed throughout Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho. The brew pub offers fantastic, locally sourced food, with an outdoor deck that provides a stunning view of Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. This combination makes Everybody’s Brewing a must-visit attraction when traveling to the Northwest.

PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. — Elevation Beer Co. has released a limited run of its Double IPA and its famed Mosaic IPA in cans will return this month. The brewery is also serving a variety of small batch IPA releases in its tasting room this summer.

Elevation created their popular Double IPA to showcase the diverse range of flavors and aromas different hop varieties can impart. Five different hops in seven additions during the brew give this beer all the characteristics that a hop head seeks. Citrus and tropical fruit notes, pepper and spice, all the way to pungent resinous pine, Elevation Double IPA pays homage to this ingredient and the culture it created and will be available across Colorado while supplies last

Returning to cans for its second year, Mosaic IPA is a single hop ale brewed with solely with Mosaic hops to showcase their flavors of mango, pine, citrus and herbs. Aromas of mango, lemon, and blueberry make this crowd-favorite IPA insanely juicy and a near perfect showcase of this beloved variety. Mosaic IPA will be available as a limited release across Colorado in  6-packs of 12 oz. cans beginning July 29.

Also hitting Elevation’s tasting room taps this summer are a variety of other small batch hoppy beers, including Milkshake Duck and its mango-infused sister Mango Song.

Always available at Elevation and across Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah in canned 6-packs is the company’s flagship IPA, First Cast. Using nearly two pounds of hops per barrel, this well balanced IPA has huge notes of grapefruit, citrus, and pine.

For more information about Elevation Beer Company and their variety of IPAs, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.

About Elevation Beer Co.
Proudly operating in the remote mountain town of Poncha Springs, Elevation Beer Co. is more than just a beer company— we are a family, a community, and a collective of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Dedicated to creating sustainable, meaningful careers in rural Colorado, we take the preservation of our home as seriously as we do the quality of our beer. Taste our flagship 8 Second Kolsch and a lineup of other usual suspects and seasonals at our tasting room, and in canned 6-packs and specialty bombers across Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. Go higher at elevationbeerco.com.

ITHACA, N.Y. – Ithaca Beer Company is preparing to introduce the next member of its growing Big Hoppy Family of limited double IPA’s in 16 oz. 4-pack cans and draft.

Following Mr. Sticky and Uncle Buzzy, Aunt Lupey Double IPA visits wholesalers and retailers on October 10.

Aunt Lupey is a double dry hopped flavor bomb packed with deep tropical and citrus notes. This slightly hazy sweetheart serves up the potent aroma and flavor of pineapple, passion fruit, mango, papaya, and guava, and is lovingly supported by sweet citrus undertones.

HOPS: Mosaic, Ekuanot, Simcoe, Citra, Galaxy, Experimental #06300

MALTS: 2-Row Pale, Oats, Wheat, Honey

ABV: 7.5%.

PASO ROBLES, Calif. — Get ready for the inaugural release of Old Man Hattan—an eccentric barrel-aged mashup of two classic cocktails: the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan.

First conceived last year as a brewery-only Black Friday limited release, Old Man Hattan now makes its debut as one of only six Proprietor’s Vintage releases for 2019. It begins rolling out to all Firestone Walker markets this week in individually boxed 12-ounce bottles.

The base beer of Old Man Hattan is a blend of signature Firestone Walker component beers, including Velvet Merkin, Bravo and Stickee Monkee aged in whiskey barrels. The twist comes from select lots of Parabola and Helldorado that were aged in barrels previously used to mature cherry, orange and aromatic bitters.

The result is a barnstorming beer that exhibits pronounced whiskey notes while artfully expressing essences of both the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan cocktails.

“Old Man Hattan is really true to its dual influences,” said Eric Ponce, Firestone Walker’s barrel program manager. “On the nose, you get hints of cherry, orange and clove spice. It’s extremely smooth and drinkable, with traditional whiskey characters of tobacco and bitter chocolate.”

As a cocktail enthusiast, Ponce had been toying with idea of Old Man Hattan for years. But since many bitters are made in stainless steel tanks, bitters barrels are hard to come by—which is why it took time for the idea to come to fruition.

Lightning finally struck when Ponce gained access to barrels retired from an artisan bitters program. “These bitters barrels are beautifully potent,” he said. “We really played around with the different component beers and barrel ratios to get everything just right.”

He added, “If you’re a fan of the Old Fashioned, Manhattan or other whiskey-based cocktails, you’re going to love this 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.

LONGMONT, Colo. — Oskar Blues Brewery continues the Steep Coast Mountain IPA Series with Steep Coast Zappa Double IPA. The series spotlights one hop varietal at a time, focusing on cutting-edge hops added in hefty heaps (nearly six pounds of hops per barrel) to each given brew. Steep Coast Zappa DIPA (8.0% ABV) will be available on draft and in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans in Oskar Blues Taprooms in Longmont and Boulder, CO, and in select markets starting mid-July.

Zappa hops belong to the subspecies Neomexicanus – a group of distinctly American hops native to the dry mountainous region of New Mexico. Steep Coast Zappa DIPA celebrates non-conformity, loudly expressing the lemon and white pepper flavors of these boisterous hops. Frankly, Zappa IPA is as complex and provocative as its musical namesake. Two other varietals of Neomexicanus – Medusa and Sabro – are used in small amounts to support Zappa’s wild, boisterous character.

So what makes Steep Coast Zappa DIPA a “Mountain” style IPA? “It’s a blending of the distinctive styles of West and East Coast IPAs,” said Tim Matthews, head of brewing operations for Oskar Blues. “It doesn’t have the pallet-wrecker bitterness of an old school West Coast IPA, nor the fluffy bitterness of the New England – it’s definitely somewhere in-between. We targeted the hop load of a New England but the palatability of the West Coast style.”

The series exhibits a wide spectrum of hop flavors, with the goal of diversifying the craft beer lover’s Double IPA experience. Southern Passion and Enigma variations will appear in the rotating Steep Coast Mountain IPA Series later this year. Find Steep Coast Zappa DIPA near you via the beerfinder.

About Oskar Blues Brewery
Founded by Dale Katechis in 1997 in Lyons, Colorado, Oskar Blues Brewery launched the craft beer-in-a-can apocalypse with their hand-canned flagship brew, Dale’s Pale Ale. Today, Oskar Blues operates breweries in Colorado, North Carolina and Texas featuring Dale’s Pale Ale as the nation’s #3 top-selling craft can six-pack at U.S. supermarkets. Oskar Blues is available nationwide in the US and in over 20 countries. Oskar Blues Brewery is a proud member of CANarchy, a disruptive collective of like-minded craft brewers dedicated to bringing high-quality, innovative flavors to drinkers in the name of independent craft beer.

Silverado, CA –  Brew Ha Ha Productions is proud to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of its namesake event with a full lineup of famed Orange County Ska bands for attendees to “skank it up” while sipping on unlimited tastes of over 160 bubbly ales on Saturday, September 7 from noon to 7 p.m. at the sprawling Oak Canyon Park in Silverado. The all-star musical lineup includes The Aquabats, Save Ferris, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Suburban Legends, Skapeche Mode and Codename Rocky.  

“We are stoked to celebrate the 10th Annual Brew Ha Ha Craft Beer Festival with a lineup of Orange County’s premiere ska bands and breweries,” stated Cameron Collins, founder of Brew Ha Ha Productions. “Orange County is the birthplace of so many influential ska bands, and we can’t wait for attendees to enjoy legendary SoCal music alongside tastes from breweries that have shaped the local craft beer scene.”

The 10th-anniversary event will feature a curated selection of over 80 craft breweries serving unlimited tastes of over 160 limited edition, rare, collaborative and fan-favorite brews. Paying homage to its roots, Brew Ha Ha will highlight Orange County’s vibrant craft beer scene with local breweries including Artifex  Brewing, Bottle Logic, Pizza Port, and Riip Brewing. Regional brewers like Belching Beaver, Burgeon Beer Co, JuneShine Hard Kombucha, and Societe Brewing Co. will also showcase unbeatable bubbly ales. Unlimited craft beer tastings will be served in commemorative Brew Ha Ha tasting glasses from  11 a.m.-3 p.m. for VIP and noon-3 p.m. for general admission. 

An event that is fun for the whole family, Brew Ha Ha welcomes attendees of all ages to enjoy bounce houses, games, the Save Ferris Wheel, Super Rad food trucks and complimentary cotton candy for kids.

Brew Ha Ha Productions is extending their popular free shuttle service to Brew Ha Ha festival goers. The shuttle service will take attendees from the event to the Tustin Metrolink Station where guests can easily catch a Lyft, Uber, cab, bus or train to their final destination.

Tickets for the 10th annual Brew Ha Ha Craft Beer Festival are on sale now. A limited number of Early Bird tickets are available for $45 and include complimentary VIP upgrade. General admission tickets are $45 per person and VIP tickets are $65 per person with a portion of the proceeds going to Big Brother Big Sister of Orange County and Inland Empire. Non-tasting tickets are available to all ages for $25. For this family-friendly event, kids 7 and under get in free with an adult ticket holder. Brew Ha Ha is a rain or shine event that kicks-off at 11 a.m. for VIP guests and 12 p.m. for general admission on Saturday, September 7. The festival producers encourage attendees to drink responsibly. For festival information, visit www.ocbrewhaha.com.

About Brew Ha Ha Productions
One of the largest craft beer-centric event producers in the United States, Brew Ha Ha Productions (BHPP) celebrates its 10th year in 2019. Fueled by a desire to promote craft beer, along with visions of creating unique annual events, Orange County-based BHHP’s award-winning and diverse events now reach beyond Orange County and California, including festivals in more than 12 US states. BHHP produces or co-produces OC Brew Ha Ha, Brew Hee Haw at the OC Fair, Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival, Driftwood Country, Craft Beer & BBQ Festival, Sabroso Taco, Craft Beer & Music Festival, Punk In Drublic, Scallywag and more! A for-profit organization whose missions includes giving back, BHHP has helped many non-profits raise awareness and money to further their worthy causes. http://www.brewhahaproductions.com/

Big Brother Big Sisters of Orange County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and Inland Empire (BBBS) believes that all children should have the opportunity to succeed in life and live up to their full potential.  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & Inland Empire was founded in 1958 and is one of the national organization’s top mentoring agencies in the country, serving more than 2,700 children each year.  Their Purpose is for every child to have the opportunity to succeed in life and live up to their full potential.  Their Mission is to provide strong and enduring, one-to-one, professionally supported mentoring relationships for every child who needs and wants one.  Their Vision is to change the life of a child for the better, forever. https://www.ocbigs.org/#

North America (July 15, 2019) – The renowned La Fin du Monde, Unibroue’s flagship Tripel ale, celebrates its 25th year with the distinction of being the most awarded beer in Canada.

To date, it has won 55 medals and honors from top international competitions, including 13 platinum distinctions and 29 golds at prestigious events such as the Chicago Beverage Testing Institute’s World Beer Championships and the World Beer Awards.

First brewed in February 1994, it took 18 months of research before La Fin du Monde saw the light of day. Representative of a style that was originally developed by medieval monks for special occasions, it is a premium beer with a surprising finesse, brewed and refermented in the bottle – a first in the American market at the time of launch. True to tradition, Unibroue brewed this beer in honor of the French explorers who, when they discovered North America, believed they had reached “the end of the world.”

“La Fin du Monde is our flagship brand” says Jerry Vietz, Brewmaster for Unibroue. “With this beer alone, we have won 55 international medals, including 2 prestigious awards at the World Beer Awards in London, England, where it received the title of ‘World’s Best Belgian Style Tripel.’”

 

La Fin du Monde pours a hazy golden hue with a cloudlike halo of creamy white foam sealing in a floral bouquet mixed with notes of fresh baguette, spice, honey, coriander, malt and alcohol warmth.

Every sip greets the palate with a harmonious mélange of coriander, candied orange peel, lemon, black pepper and bananas, framed by a subtly spicy hop backbone and alcohol warmth. Truly a perfect balance of sugar, acidity, bitterness, spice and alcohol.

Like good wine, La Fin du Monde’s flavors develop with age, becoming smoother over time, revealing notes of honey and candied fruit and developing a more assertive and lasting flavor. This phenomenon is known as “maderization” and is similar to the aging process of dessert wines like port.

To age, store bottles upright in a cool dark place at a stable temperature between 46°F and 61°F. The yeast added to each La Fin du Monde bottle triggers natural fermentation, consuming excess oxygen and preventing the beer’s CO2 from oxidizing. This bottle fermentation combined with the higher alcohol content in La Fin du Monde act as natural preservatives, ensuring you can enjoy it for years to come.

Name: La Fin du Monde

Style: Belgian-style Tripel Ale

Strength: 9% ABV
Effervescence: Fine, slow and sustained bubbles
Aroma: Floral bouquet, fresh baguette with aromas of spice, honey, coriander, malt and alcohol warmth

Flavor: Mildly yeasty with a complex palate of malt, fruit and spice notes followed by a smooth, dry finish
IBU: 19

SRM: 5.5
Body: Medium
Serving Temperature: 54° to 57° F
Suggested Pairing: Pairs delightfully with blue cheese, mussels, salmon, scallops, game, sausages and desserts
Aging: 3-5 years

The award-winning La Fin du Monde, Unibroue’s flagship ale, is available year-round in the U.S. in 4-packs of 12-ounce bottles, 750-mL cork and cage ‘‘brasseur’’ bottles, as well as on tap. Use the Unibroue Finder tool to find this and other Unibroue beers that are available near you.

For interview opportunities with Brewmaster Jerry Vietz, or for more information about Unibroue and its world-acclaimed beer, please contact Unibroue – U.S. Media by email at usmedia@unibroue.us.