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Anderson Valley Brewing Company Releases “Black Light Ale”

January 16, 2024 by Spencer Mapes

BOONVILLE, California— At Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC), we decided our New Year’s resolution was to have our cake and eat it too. By “cake” we mean “beer,” and by “eat” we mean “drink a tasty, full-flavored, craft beer.” Never shy, Barkley, our antlered bear, chimed in as well, insisting it had to fit in with some of his resolutions too. It had to be under 100 calories (he’s watching his figure), under 4% ABV (he’s doing damp January and he also likes to have more than one) and it had to be fun (he IS an antlered bear after all).

Thankfully, brewmaster Fal Allen had a solution at hand: a magical unicorn of a beer we have dubbed “Black Light” – a dark and delicious craft beer with only 95 calories and 7 carbs at 3.8% ABV. The multiverse will never be the same.

You may think to yourself, nay, this cannot be, but Black Light has Barkley’s official seal of approval and you would be surprised how skeptical antlered bears can be. Black Light has also been winning awards in blind tastings – including a recent Silver medal at the Brussels Beer Challenge. So we got busy making more of it to get it to you for the New Year.

“We’re overjoyed with this conundrum of a beer,” said Anderson Valley President and CEO Kevin McGee. “This beer shouldn’t taste as good as it does, but here it is. No corners were cut to bring you an actual light beer that still has full craft beer-flavored-beer flavor. It’s a legitimately amazing thing.”

So don’t be blinded by the “light”, this is a delicious craft beer, through and through.

ABV: 3.8% | IBU: 18 | Cals: 95 | Carbs 7

Flavor Profile
Roasted malt, dark rye bread with nut

Ingredients
Hops: Northern Brewer
Malts: Pale Two-Row, Chocolate, Midnight Wheat, Black Rice
Yeast: House

Black Light is now available nationwide. Find it near you at avbc.com/find-our-beer.

About Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Founded in 1987, Anderson Valley Brewing Company brews hand-crafted, authentic beers with balance, complexity, and an unwavering commitment to sustainably producing world-class beer. As the World’s First Solar Powered Brewery, AVBC leads the craft beer industry as pioneers in responsible brewing and innovators in environmental sustainability practices. Anderson Valley Brewing Company beer is available in 40 states and at its taproom in Boonville, California.

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Anderson Valley Brewing Company, Anderson Valley Winegrowers Team Up

September 18, 2023 by Spencer Mapes

BOONVILLE, California— Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) revealed its top-secret code phrase for harvest workers. Until recently this closely kept secret was known only to a select few individuals and antlered bears. The code phrase is used as part of a new initiative at the brewery to welcome those working harvest from the surrounding vineyards and cellars for a discount on draft beer at the AVBC Beer Park Taproom. The phrasing was of intense interest to at least one code breaker we spoke to (on the condition of anonymity) who described the discount code as almost preternaturally mundane.

“We see this sometimes in the coded language of more remote cultures. In this case it’s almost like the brewery wants the harvest workers to take advantage of the discount.” “I’m working harvest, that’s the harvest worker discount code. That’s it; that’s all,” said AVBC President Kevin McGee. “It’s not actually even a secret, I’m not sure why we’re calling it a code. Doesn’t matter if you’re in the vineyards or the cellar either.

Look, we know it takes a lot of beer to get through harvest season and with the hours and effort involved it certainly should be really good beer. For 35 years we’ve been a part of this community and we’d like to support those who are working these long hours. This is a small way of showing our respect and appreciation.” The harvest discount will run throughout September and October.

About AVBC

About Anderson Valley Brewing Company Founded in 1987, Anderson Valley Brewing Company brews hand-crafted, authentic beers with balance, complexity, and an unwavering commitment to sustainably producing world-class beer. As the World’s First Solar Powered Brewery, AVBC leads the craft beer industry as pioneers in responsible brewing and innovators in environmental sustainability practices. Anderson Valley Brewing Company beer is available in 40 states and at its taproom in Boonville, California.

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Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s 2023 Legendary Boonville Beer Festival To Be Held on Saturday, April 29 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds

April 21, 2023 by Spencer Mapes

BOONVILLE, California— Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) will be hosting its annual Boonville Beer Festival on Saturday, April 29 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds. Now in its 25th year, this legendary Northern California craft beer event has donated over $1.7 million to local charities.

Featuring more than 80 breweries, two live music stages, and a stellar lineup of local food vendors, the Boonville Beer Festival gates and taps will open at 1:00 pm and close at 5:00 pm. Tickets for this year’s event cost $55/person if purchased before April 29 and $65/person if purchased the day of (April 29). Designated driver tickets are $5/person. Tickets are only available for purchase online. This is a 21 and over event including designated drivers.

Saved by the Beer! Throwing it back to the 90s, this year’s Boonville Beer Festival theme celebrates a decade that smelled like Teen Spirit and tasted like Hot Pockets. Guests are encouraged to break out their best 90s threads and head to the Mendocino Redwoods to enjoy a full day of live music, local eats, and the state’s top craft beers.

About Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Founded in 1987, Anderson Valley Brewing Company brews hand-crafted, authentic beers with balance, complexity, and an unwavering commitment to sustainably producing world-class beer. As the World’s First Solar Powered Brewery, AVBC leads the craft beer industry as pioneers in responsible brewing and innovators in environmental sustainability practices. Anderson Valley Brewing Company beer is available in 40 states and at its taproom in Boonville, California.

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Anderson Valley Brewing Announces Illinois Distributor Partnership with Oath Distributing

March 27, 2023 by Spencer Mapes

BOONVILLE, California— Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) announced its return to Illinois through a new distribution partnership with Oath Distributing. This strategic partnership brings a renewed focus to AVBC across the entire state with Illinois’ leading craft beverage distributor.

“We’ve been impressed with the traction the Oath team has made in Illinois and their approach to that market,” said Anderson Valley Brewing Company President and CEO Kevin McGee. “When looking to revive our presence in Illinois, Oath quickly proved they are the ideal partner to raise awareness for AVBC. They have an impressive portfolio of craft beverages and we are looking forward to bringing our beers back to this key beer market.”

“We are honored to be welcoming Anderson Valley Brewing Company back to the Illinois beer market,” said Oath Distributing Partner Aaron Tyrell. “We have been fans of their sustainable approach to crafting thoughtful and well made beers for years as beer enthusiasts. Their respected brewing history and business practices align with our own. We couldn’t be more pleased to represent them as a distributor. ”

Oath Distributing will represent AVBC’s entire portfolio of brands, including its iconic Boont Amber Ale, its Bourbon Barrel Series beers, its fruited Gose series, The Pilsner, and the brand new Coastal Ale making AVBC’s beers readily accessible in top on-premise and off-premise accounts.

About Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Founded in 1987, Anderson Valley Brewing Company brews hand-crafted, authentic beers with balance, complexity, and an unwavering commitment to sustainably producing world-class beer. As the World’s First Solar Powered Brewery, AVBC leads the craft beer industry as pioneers in responsible brewing and innovators in environmental sustainability practices. Anderson Valley Brewing Company beer is available in 40 states and at its taproom in Boonville, California.

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