EUGENE, Ore.—Feb. 14, 2018—Reflecting the artistic community where Ninkasi Brewing Company operates in Eugene, Ore., the brewery announces the Whiteaker Series: a rotating lineup of small batch beers available exclusively on-draft. Launching first to Oregon with plans to expand, the Whiteaker Series debuts with the release ofWhiteaker Series No. 1, Dry Irish Stout, available on taps statewide starting this month.
Based in Eugene’s historic Whiteaker neighborhood, the brewery is surrounded by artists, musicians and innovators. “This series gives our brewers an avenue to explore, create and provide our customers with new, small batch beers,” says Sarah Johnson, Ninkasi chief customer officer.
Whiteaker Series No. 1, Dry Irish Stout
Intriguingly dark and low in alcohol, this Dry Irish Stout is crafted with a blend of deeply-roasted malt unveiling nutty, chocolate and coffee notes. Flaked barley gives this beer a smooth, creamy mouthfeel, followed by a distinct, dry finish.
Style: Dry Irish Stout
Series: Whiteaker Series
Available: February 2018 (limited)
ABV: 4.0%
IBU: 55
Malt: 2-Row Pale, Flaked Barley, Chocolate, Roast, Midnight Wheat, Carafa
Hops: Nugget
Packaging: Draft
Distribution: Oregon
Find Ninkasi beer in bottles, cans or on tap by visiting DrinkNinkasi.com.
About Ninkasi Brewing Company
Founded in 2006 by Jamie Floyd and Nikos Ridge, Ninkasi Brewing Company continues to grow from its first batch of Total Domination IPA to the 33rd largest craft brewery in the United States. Independently owned and operated in Eugene, Ore., Ninkasi’s Flagship beers include Total Domination IPA, Tricerahops Double IPA, Dawn of the Red IPA, Hop Cooler Citrus IPA, Prismatic Juicy IPA, Pacific Rain Northwest Pale, Yours Truly Easy-Drinking Ale, Helles Belles Helles Lager, and Vanilla Oatis Oatmeal Stout. Ninkasi beers are sold throughout Alaska; Alberta; Arizona; California; Colorado; Idaho; Maryland; Nevada; New York; Oregon; Utah; Washington; Virginia; and Vancouver, British Columbia. Committed to community support and giving, Ninkasi’s Beer Is Love program offers donations to 501(c)(3) organizations throughout its footprint. For more information, call 541.344.2739 or visit www.NinkasiBrewing.com.