Archives for February 2020

DENVER – A passion for great beer and the great outdoors influenced the development of Great Divide Brewing Company’s newest year-round offering: Car Camper Hazy Pale Ale.

“Building off of the success of Great Divide’s Hazy IPA, we developed Car Camper Hazy Pale Ale with a similar malt bill and hop profile that delivers a beer with a similar hazy appearance, yet differs in its unique aroma and taste,” explained Bill Bertsch, Sr. Director of Brewery Operations, “By using Sabro Hops in the dry hopping process, we were able to give it more tropical, tangerine and coconut characteristics.

“At Great Divide we believe it’s important to continue to use new and interesting ingredients like Sabro hops to make new and innovative beers. Car Camper not only delivers on its ability to showcase these interesting hops, it does so in a way that is still very approachable and pleasing for our consumers.”

The beer will fill a gap in the brewery’s overall portfolio. While well known for Denver Pale Ale, that beer is not available outside of Colorado. Car Camper will be the pale ale for Great Divide’s entire distribution footprint.

“Pale Ale is a category that continues to hold weight with craft beer drinkers,” explained Sales & Marketing Director, Kirk Simpson. “Denver Pale Ale is one of our flagship offerings but has become a Colorado only brand. We will continue to support that brand with a to-be-announced local charitable program as well as annual package innovation through the ongoing Artist Series, but there was a need for a more contemporary pale ale in our portfolio. Car Camper takes the best qualities of a New England-style IPA—tropical aromas, smooth mouthfeel, low perceived bitterness—and lowers the ABV to a more sessionable 5%. It’s a beer that will lend itself to all occasions.”

On the can, a camper van travels up a mountain pass before coming to rest at a camp site surrounded by majestic mountains. It’s a scene that plays out across Colorado and other areas renowned for natural beauty.

Car Camper will be available starting March 1 on draft and in 6-packs of 12oz cans. So, surrender to your wanderlust and be sure to pack plenty of Car Camper on your next adventure.

About Great Divide Brewing Company
Founded in 1994, Great Divide Brewing Company is one of the most decorated breweries in America, recognized for brewing some of the globe’s most balanced yet assertive and flavorful beers. These beers have landed an impressive amount of acclaim, earning 18 Great American Beer Festival Medals, five World Beer Cup Awards and 14 spots on Beer Advocate’s “Top Rated Beers: Colorado” (2015). Here at Great Divide, Bold Character isn’t just a catchphrase. It’s the philosophy behind what we brew, how we think and what we believe. For more information visit www.greatdivide.com.

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SEATTLE, WASH. — Redhook Brewery is kicking off 2020 with the release of Busta Lime IPA, an India Pale Ale packed with real lime juice, lime-nuanced hops, and a light malty sweetness. The refreshingly sweet-tart beer is the latest in Redhook’s series of innovation beers that are brewed and tested at Redhook Brewlab before rolling out in limited release packages designed by local artists. Busta Lime IPA, which features artwork by Seattle illustrator and designer Jordan Kay, will be available in six-packs of 12-ounce cans and on draft across Washington state this month.

Located in Seattle’s bustling Capitol Hill neighborhood, Redhook Brewlab has become a testing ground for new beers, and Busta Lime IPA is the fifth beer Redhook has scaled up after gaining popularity in the taproom. “Last year, we were experimenting with brewing fruit-centric IPAs, and we didn’t think anyone had really perfected a lime IPA, so we decided to give it a shot. People loved it and Busta Lime IPA really took off at Brewlab,” said Redhook Head Brewer Joel Kosic. “The name is an ode to the massive amount of fresh-squeezed limes used, and, of course, everyone’s favorite high-speed rhyming rap legend.”

Redhook tapped Jordan Kay, an award-winning Seattle designer who has worked with companies such as Starbucks, Food52, and Seattle Met, to design the custom artwork for the Busta Lime IPA packaging. “I was inspired by vibrant, energetic summer days that make you want to bust a move – or a lime,” said Kay. The artwork features a bold and colorful design with limes, hops, and two break dancers suspended in the air. “It was exciting to use loose typography and juicy pop colors that make it feel as though the art on the can is moving,” Kay said.

Three different hops – Wakatu, Lemondrop, and Sterling – enhance the natural lime juice used in the brewing process, while Premium Pilsner and Carahell malts provide a subtle sweetness. Busta Lime IPA clocks in at 6.2% ABV and 45 IBU. In addition to releasing in six-packs of 12-ounce cans, Busta Lime IPA will also be part of Redhook’s Hoppy Hook Pack Variety Pack, along with 12-ounce cans of El Sonido Mexican-Style Lager, Atomic Robot IPA, and Peaches for Me IPA.

For additional information on Redhook Brewery, visit redhook.com and follow the brewery on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To find Busta Lime IPA near you, visit Redhook’s beer-finder: http://www.Redhook.com/find-beer.

Busta Lime IPA

This IPA blends up real lime juice, lime-nuanced hops and light malty sweetness for a refreshingly sweet-tart flavor.

Malts: Weyermann Premium Pilsner, Weyermann Carahell

Hops: Wakatu, Lemondrop, Sterling

ABV: 6.2 %

IBU: 45

About Redhook Brewery
Redhook was born out of the entrepreneurial spirit of early 1980s in the heart of Seattle. While the term didn’t exist at the time, Redhook became one of America’s first craft breweries with a focus on creating a better beer. Redhook recently returned to its Seattle roots with Brewlab, its small batch innovation hub in the heart of Capitol Hill. At Brewlab, head brewer Joel Kosic has a knack for crafting inventive beers born out of innovation, creativity and experimentation. Redhook’s beer lineup includes ESB, Long Hammer IPA, Big Ballard Imperial IPA, and a variety of seasonal and limited release beers, including Peaches for Me, Winterhook, and more. Redhook beers are available on draught and in bottles and cans around the country. Redhook Brewery, Est. Seattle, WA 1981.

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HILLSDALE, N.Y. – Roe Jan Brewing Company opened its doors on Wednesday, February 5, unveiling a powerful starting lineup of beer and an inventive, upscale pub menu.

The brewery uses a 7-barrel Portland Kettle Works system to produce a well-balanced rotation of beers, including traditional ales and lagers as well as trending styles such as IPAs and sours. “We’ve been hard at work creating the opening roster of beers,” said Brewery Operations Manager Hayley Shine. “Balance is at the heart of our brewing philosophy, both in terms of our range of offerings and the flavor harmony we seek in each beer.”

Ms. Shine is a highly skilled, award-winning brewer with over a decade of brewing experience, primarily in brewpubs. She comes to RJBC from Chicago, where she most recently created and launched a unique beer and cider program for a small startup called Eris. Her previous experience includes a brief stint at Rogue Ales and a long stretch at CraftWorks Restaurants and Breweries.

Executive Chef Charles Kiely heads the restaurant, which features an open kitchen design and a Grillworks wood-fired grill. Mr. Kiely is former chef-owner of The Grocery in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, which was consistently named one of the top 30 restaurants in New York City during its 16-year run. He previously held positions at Sign of the Dove and Arizona 206 in New York; he later spent time cooking under Alfred Portale at Gotham Bar and Grill and Peter Hoffman at Savoy in New York, as well as Michel Bras and Jardin des Sens in the south of France.

At Roe Jan Brewing Mr. Kiely’s menu is made from scratch on premises. “We’re dry-curing sausages for our charcuterie plate, baking sourdough bread to turn into bruschetta, and making small-batch spicy ketchup, malolactic fermented pickles, and hand-rolled buns to serve with our burgers,” he explained. “There will be plenty of meat and fish coming off the wood-fired grill, and vegetables everywhere, all prepared with skill and thoughtful joy.”

Mr. Kiely’s creative twist on traditional pub fare and Ms. Shine’s house-made beers are served in a spacious 79-seat dining room that includes an octagonal bar surrounding a vintage grain hopper and bar-style seating around the open kitchen. Large communal tables, intimate tables with club chairs, and banquette seating provide additional options for diners.

The brewery and brewpub are housed in the Hillsdale Mercantile Building, originally constructed in 1851. The building housed multiple businesses over its lifespan of 150 years— including department stores and agricultural suppliers—but had fallen into disuse and disrepair by the time owners Steve and Kathy Bluestone purchased it in June 2018. The couple spent the following 20 months restoring it to its historic appearance, building out the brewery on the ground floor, the restaurant on the first floor, and seven apartments on the two upper floors.

Mr. Bluestone, a full-time Hillsdale resident, has over 40 years of experience in real estate development, general contracting, and property management in the New York City area. An industry leader in energy efficiency for decades, he designed the restored building to be largely all-electric with the goal of establishing an offsite solar energy field that will result in the building being net-zero energy forever. “With improved efficiencies in the renewable energy and battery storage fields, we have the technology to achieve net-zero energy buildings pretty much anywhere,” said Mr. Bluestone. “Creating solar energy is a viable and clean option to consider for any project.”

Fun fact: Our name is drawn from the Roeliff Jansen Kill (known to locals as “the Roe Jan”), a river that flows through Hillsdale and continues through numerous towns in Columbia and Dutchess counties before it joins the Hudson and continues south to New York City. The river is a symbol of the spirit of community, connection, and inclusiveness we strive to create among our guests and employees.

Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 3:00-9:00 PM, Friday 3:00-10:00 pm, Saturday 12:00-10:00 PM, Sunday 12:00-9:00 PM. Reservations recommended for table seating, not necessary for the bar.

Address: 32 Anthony Street, Hillsdale NY 12529   Phone: 518-303-8080

Website: https://www.roejanbrewing.com/

Social Media: Instagram and Facebook pages @roejanbrewingco

Media Contact: Joanna Virello at jo@roejanbrewing.com for images, interview requests, and additional information.

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ITHACA, N.Y. — Brewers of the iconic West Coast-style Flower Power IPA are adding a hazy East Coast-style IPA to their portfolio of core year-round beers. Ithaca Beer Company releases Every Day Haze IPA on February 27, 2020. Recognized as one of the first West Coast-style IPAs brewed in the Northeast, Ithaca Flower Power is joined by hazy and juicy Every Day Haze, a fresh new East Coast-style IPA.

Tapped as one of “The 25 Most Important American Craft Beers Ever Brewed” by Food & Wine Magazine. Flower Power captured the true power of the hop flower (the origin of the name) with its clover honey hue, lush floral flavor and robust fruity aroma from numerous primary hop additions, as well as from dry-hopping. First introduced as a seasonal in 2004, Flower Power brought the West Coast-style India Pale Ales to the East. West Coast-style IPAs are celebrated for their bold, often piney hop aromatics and fruity citrus and tropical notes. Gold pale in color with comparative clarity to the East Coast-Style, an understated malt character and dry finish complement the intense aromas and fruity flavors of the floral hops.

The new Every Day Haze is a juicy, fruity and deceptively smooth hazy IPA. Brewed with a dynamic combination of complex aromatic Citra, Mosaic and Lotus hops, Every Day Haze boasts a uniquely tropical citrus depth. True to style, soft and creamy on the palate, Every Day Haze gets its light haze and silky mouthfeel from healthy additions of wheat and oats. East Coast-style IPAs recently exploded onto the craft scene, originating from small independent breweries throughout New England. Cloudy with a straw to deep gold color, the East Coast style is less bitter and slightly sweeter than its West Coast counterpart. The style typically packs a punch of fresh orange or grapefruit juice.

Every Day Haze will be available year-round in 16 oz. can 4 packs, 8 packs and draft.

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GOLDEN, Colo. — Holidaily Brewing Company, Colorado’s dedicated gluten-free brewery, is set to celebrate their 4th anniversary at their taproom in Golden, Colorado on Saturday 2/29 and Sunday March 3/1.

They will release Brut N Free Session Brut IPA, a light and crisp beer with floral and white wine aromas, notes of lemongrass and citrus. Their lowest calorie beer yet at a little over 100 calories a pint. At 3.9% ABV, this is the perfect session beer with Spring in sight.

Brut N Free Session Brut IPA will be part of a 4-flight of IPAs for the party, including Confidence Booster Double IPA, Fat Randy’s IPA, and Boombastic Hazy IPA, their gold-medal winning beer from the Great American Beer Festival.

In addition to the 4-flight of IPAs, there will be 6 other beers on tap, food trucks, live music, a DJ, corn hole tournament, tours of the production brewery, giveaways, 1/4 off all swag, and a photo booth.

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 NANTUCKET, Mass. — Cisco Brewers is celebrating New England’s strong water culture with its brand new spring seasonal Pint Break Double IPA. The big, hoppy, and fruit-forward India Pale Ale clocks in at 8.7% ABV and 60 IBU. Pint Break Double IPA will be available in 4-packs of 16-ounce cans and on draft across the Northeast.

“Winters in the Northeast can be damn cold, and Pint Break Double IPA is the perfect beer to enjoy while waiting for the early spring thaw,” said Cisco Brewers Brand Manager Neil Carroll. “The name evokes Cisco Brewer’s coastal heritage and the laid-back water culture that encourages taking a break to enjoy a delicious pint.”

Pint Break Double IPA is brewed with a blend of Citra, Galaxy, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops that lend fruit-forward nuances while a clean malty backbone keeps the beer well-balanced and easy-drinking. The 4-pack, 16-ounce can package marks a change for the Cisco Brewers portfolio, as the brand plans to release more of its popular beers such as Whale’s Tale Pale Ale, Getaway IPA, and Gripah grapefruit IPA into this package format to better meet demand in the New England market.

For more about Cisco Brewers, follow us on Instagram @ciscobrewers.

Pint Break Double IPA

Pint Break Double IPA is made for those looking to chill out and just watch the waves pound down against the shoreline. At 8.7% ABV, it’s a big and well-balanced IPA this is hoppy, fruit-forward, and refreshing. And whether you’re Johnny Utah out chasing sets, or just Johnny toes-in-the-sand with a cold pint in-hand, Pint Break is brewed to help everyone simply sit back and relax.

Hops: Citra, Galaxy, Simcoe, Mosaic

ABV: 8.7% ABV

IBU: 60

About Cisco Brewers
Cisco Brewers is Nantucket’s first and only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable and coastally-inspired beers.

Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders who began selling beer from their outdoor brewery, Cisco Brewers has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast, built on its laid-back, good times lifestyle. Its open-air beer garden on Nantucket Island aims to connect travelers, tourists, and locals alike over a refreshing pint or two, and has been named a top travel destination by Time Magazine, The Huffington Post, Travel & Leisure, and Men’s Journal.

In addition to its Nantucket location, Cisco Brewers operates a brewpub in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and other seasonal pop-up pubs throughout New England, including one in Boston’s vibrant Seaport district.

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LINCOLN, Neb .– Zipline Brewing Company has announced plans to release the first low calorie lager brewed in and distributed throughout Nebraska. Set to debut in April 2020, Local Time will sport a slim profile of just 100 calories and 4 grams of carbohydrates.

“Historically, lighter lagers have had a certain reputation,” explained Zipline co-founder Tom Wilmoth. “The point of Local Time is to show that it is possible to brew an easy drinking lager that doesn’t sell out on taste. We brew these beers for people in our community, and it’s important that they get a high quality beer every time they grab a Zipline six pack or pull a tap handle. ”

To achieve the high-quality people have come to expect from Zipline, ingredients were key.

“Among other things, we are avoiding any kind of non-traditional brewing ingredients such as corn and rice syrups,” said Wilmoth. “Instead, we are creating flavors craft beer drinkers know and love with pilsner malt and Amarillo hops, while also supporting active lifestyle consumers who are looking for full flavor that won’t weigh them down.”

As for the name Local Time, Wilmoth said it took about 10 seconds to come up with.

“It says it all.”

About Zipline Brewing Company
Zipline Brewing Company crafts artisan ales and lagers with high quality precision in Lincoln, Nebraska. Zipline was born from the founders’ innate sense of adventure and their desire to connect with the thrill seeking spirit in all craft beer fans. Our approach is clean, simple, and direct to help you focus your energy on enjoying Brave New Brews. For more information, visit ziplinebrewing.com or follow us onfacebook.com/ZiplineBrewing, twitter.com/ziplinebrewing and instagram.com/ziplinebrewing.

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EAST AUROA, N.Y. — East Aurora-based 42 North opened its doors offering the Wallonia Wit back in 2015 and now the Belgian-Style Witbier will be available in cans for the first time. Starting this week, Wallonia Wit 4-packs will be available at the 42 North Taproom, Consumers Beverages, Wegmans, Tops, and independent bottle shops all around WNY.

Wallonia Wit boasts complex and unique flavors from the various types of wheat and barley that make up its grain bill in addition to the traditionally added orange peel, coriander, and other spices. The beer comes in at 5.4% ABV and 22 IBUS for a balanced, citrus, low-bitter taste. Hops are Waimea and Citra. “The Wallonia Wit has been around since we first opened. It only seemed right to can the beer as we build our core package collection and give our fans and fans of authentic Witbiers the chance to take home this recipe that has been a part of our story since the beginning.” – Matt Matuszewski, Head Brewer

The Walons are a French speaking people hailing from Belgium that immigrated to the US throughout the 1800s, many of which settled throughout New York and the midwest. The label artwork, by local-artist Ken Trabert, inspired by the history of the Belgian region Wallonia. The red rooster and yellow background serve as the region’s Coat of Arms while the map graphic shows the breakdown of provinces within the historic region that was home to conquests of Julius Caesar, the birthplace of the European Industrial Revolution and impacted heavily by both World Wars.

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COVINGTON, Ky. – Braxton Brewing Co., a local brewery with national recognition, announced today that it will release its newest IPA, Hop Fit. This March, craft beer consumers looking for a low-calorie, low carb alternative to the traditional IPA will be able to enjoy the newest innovation from Braxton Brewing. The product is expected to be available in Kroger stores throughout Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, Louisville and Lexington, as well as in in Braxton’s Taproom. At an SRP of $9.99 for each six-pack, Hop Fit falls neatly in line with Braxton’s current lineup of hoppy, well-balanced IPA’s. However, with only 100 calories and five grams of carbs, it’s an addition that makes the accessibility and inclusivity of Braxton’s IPA’s even more apparent.

Braxton’s Hop Fit is expertly brewed with a balance of tropical pineapple, mango and citrus notes, and is dry hopped with citra, galaxy and mosaic hops. In doing so, this low-calorie brew is exposed to an aroma of citrus, pine and stone fruit, resulting in a crisp taste. Consumers can expect 4.0% ABV, 25 IBU, 100 calories and only five grams of carbs in each slim can.

“This IPA is the product of countless hours of test batching and iterating on our recipe. We have a determined team of brewers who wanted to put out beer that satisfies IPA-lovers with a clear focus on balance and drinkability,” said Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Evan Rouse. “Hop Fit is special because it truly can stand on its own as a great IPA in our lineup, but it also has the added benefit of being fewer calories and carbs.”

To launch Hop Fit, Braxton will host a release party in its Taproom on Saturday, March 7th where guests can experience the brand’s first-ever low-calorie IPA. The party will be complete with a POUND & POUR workout class, an obstacle course, a live DJ, sampling and more. For details, join the conversation on Braxton’s social media channels.

About Braxton Brewing Company
Born in a garage, a passion for brewing has become an entrepreneurial obsession. Melding the age-old tradition of brewing beer and innovative new-age technology, dreams are born and fermented at Braxton Brewing Company. It is the hub of our lives and a place where we showcase our passion for brewing beer. It’s here, where our expert team holds every single pint of Braxton beer to the highest standard of excellence. And like the garage of our past, our new home is deeply rooted in the community of Covington, Kentucky. Braxton Brewing Company was also recently honored with Brewbound’s prestigious Rising Star Award. So, welcome. You’re witnessing a dream come to life.

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CARROLLTON, Ga. — Printer’s Ale Mfg. Co. out of Carrollton, Ga. is launching its Heritage Series: Saison in 500mL bottles. They are celebrating at The Porter Beer Bar in Little Five Points in Atlanta Georgia. Wednesday, February 19. Brewmaster, Josh Watterson wrote a really great article about the Saison style and how he interprets the style. It reads as followed:

Beer has always been a social beverage and a reflection of its environment. A malt derived beverage for all seeking refreshment and a little relaxation.

Saison was developed as a staple product in the 1700’s for farm (seasonal) laborers. These seasonal workers or “Saisonaires” were compensated with currency of some sort and liquid nourishment from the local farmhouse brewery.

The Wallonia region which encompasses mostly the southern half of Belgium today is responsible or at least credited with the Saison style. While other European regions brewed low ABV beers for day laborers and hell, the Egyptian Empire brewed a not so vastly different beverage for those building the Great Pyramid around 2500 BC, it is the beer of Wallonia that we are highlighting here.

Before the Industrial Revolution in the mid 1700’s, communities were mostly self-reliant groups when it came to the basics of life. This simple fact helped establish the Farmhouse Breweries that are so ubiquitous with the region. Beer and brewing varied drastically from region to region, especially in regard to the raw materials available. In Southern Belgium these brewers were plentiful and produced various interpretations of a “Saison”.

The typical Saison was a beer brewed in Winter or the colder months to allow for more controllable fermentations and to keep workers employed through the slower/colder months.

The beer was then aged/stored to be served the following fall to the workers who were there to assist with the harvest. The beer itself was usually a 3-3.5% abv. As most beers were before the 20thcentury. This created a more stable product without the use of too much of the grains needed for baking and seed.

While the abv was similar, the base product varied from region to region and even town to town. The base would vary depending on the grains grown in the fields. Wheat, Barley, Oat, Rye, Spelt, or other cereal grains. Hops were a staple in Belgium and the Netherlands since the 13thCentury and were grown widely and relatively easily procured if not grown on-site. The hops would have been used dried and aged and not fresh as the harvest and usage are several months apart. Water sources were regional as well and lent their specific profiles to the final product. The yeast used to inoculate the beer was usually of a wild or airborne variety, but yeast cakes from larger breweries may have been employed as well, although rare.

These simple truths lent to a tarter but very dry beverage. Full attenuation was surely a determining characteristic of a mixed fermentation ale aged 6-10 months. The beer would have been blonde to dark copper, the color, dependent on the malting and drying of the grains. A weak head and notes of citrus from lactic and Brettanomyces presence would be noted. Hops would be used in decent quantities for preservation but low Alpha’s and the fact that the hops would have been aged sometimes more than a year would lend to a low hop presence in the final product.

The lineage of that beer is still alive but not as strictly followed as you may think.

The contemporary Saison revolves closely around the most notable example; Saison Du Pont.

This prototype of the style is hazy with a deep golden hue with the slightest touch of orange. The fluffy head is almost méringue-like in its presentation, and in my humble opinion is one of the most photogenic beers when poured properly. Saison Du Pont sits at 6.5% abv and produces phenolic compounds that burst with green peppercorn and dried lime rind. Notes of Brettanomyces enrich the nose with cured Leather and dusty straw. The mouthfeel is almost champagne-like with tight carbonation sometimes reaching 4.0 volumes due to the high attenuation and bottle conditioning procedure carried out by the Brewers at Brasserie Dupont.

So, if you were to taste a traditional Saison next to its more contemporary interpretations which have defined the style since the mid 1800’s they may show differently but the spirit is still there and I’m one of those individuals that will always clamor for a good Saison.

I have been a loyal devotee to the style since my first drink almost 15 years ago now before my education and experience in the Craft beer game. I have had the opportunity to travel Europe and the States and try some wonderful interpretations of the style.

For my own rendition, it has been a trek spanning 8 plus years trying to encompass the complex nuances of the style and bring a balance of tradition and personal interpretation to the beauty that is Saison.

I am a traditionalist at heart and focus most of my production techniques on a more European Influence. A blended fermentation is essential. A yeast that can impart solid Phenolic notes without getting harsh or fusel in the nose is important. I use 3 yeast strains in order to accomplish the final product. I ferment at 81 degrees in order to allow the yeast to properly express itself and encourage full attenuation, i.e. become very dry. I believe Brettanomyces is essential in a traditional Saison as it would have been almost uniformly present in pre-1900 open fermentations and the fact that it’s fundamental in the Saison Du Pont Flavor profile.

My processing focuses on the Yeast and not so much the hops or grains. The grain-bill includes barley, wheat, oat and rye with hops being of European Noble varieties with focus on notes of dried flowers and cut grass. Yeast will develop over a long fermentation and conditioning period lasting 3 months. My ferment times allow for the Brettanomyces to properly develop before packaging and allow for the creation of a beer that can be properly cellared for years.

I invite you to taste our Heritage Saison from Printer’s Ale Manufacturing and enjoy in the simple pleasure that is a properly made Saison. Look for our Bottle Release occurring at The Porter Beer Bar, Atlanta’s premier Beer bar on “2-19-2020”, and pick up your bottle at Green Beverage on Ponce de Leon Ave.

À votre santé Josh Watterson

Note: Printer’s Heritage Saison was awarded a Silver Medal for “Classical Style Saison” at the Best of Craft Beer Awards on 2-10-20.

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