Wednesday, October 15, 2014

SLAY WINTER WITH RETURNING COLD-WEATHER OFFERINGS FROM NINKASI BREWING COMPANY


Sleigh’r Dark Doüble Alt Ale and Imperiale Imperial Stout Available Through December 2014

Press Release:
EUGENE, Ore.—Oct. 15 2014—Returning to Ninkasi Brewing Company’s winter line-up Sleigh’r, Dark Doüble Alt Ale, and Imperiale, Imperial Stout, will be available this month throughout Ninkasi’s distribution footprint through December.

Hailing from traditional beer styles, these beers were brewed with winter in mind – dark and smooth.

Brewed in the traditional German Alt way, Sleigh’r is darker than its traditional heritage, profiling a malt-forward, dry and toasty beer from Ninkasi’s Seasonal Release Series. “Sleigh’r is a true tribute to the spirited nature of the season,” says Ninkasi founding brewer and co-owner, Jamie Floyd. “A dark, rich toasted-malt flavor is balanced by just enough hop bitterness to make this winter offering deceptively easy to drink.”

Making its way back to Ninkasi’s Special Release Series is Imperiale. This Imperial Stout offers lots of roasted malt flavor, along with a rich, smooth and warming body. “Impeirale is the perfect beer to accompany any winter gathering, pairing well with hearty foods of the season,” says Floyd.

Both beers are available through December across Ninkasi’s distribution footprint: Oregon; Alaska; Arizona; California; Idaho; Montana; Nevada; Washington; and Vancouver, British Columbia.


Sleigh’r  Stats
Style: Dark Doüble Alt Ale
Series: Seasonal Release Series

ABV: 7.2
IBU: 50
Starting Gravity: 1068
Malt: 2-Row Pale, Crystal, Munich, Carahell, Roasted Barley, Chocolate
Hops:
Nugget
Available: On draft, 12 and 22-ounce bottles
URL:
www.ninkasibrewing.com/sleighr
Description: A delicious Northwest seasonal brewed with winter in mind. A dark doüble alt ale, malty and delicious, it's sure to keep the winter at bay. And yes, Sleigh'r does rock!
Tasting Notes: An alt ferments with ale yeast at colder lagering temperatures. This effect gives alts a more refined and crisp lager-like flavor than traditional ales. The doüble alt means that it has been “Ninkasified." Regular alts are 5 to 5.5 percent ABV and 40 IBUs. Sleigh'r has a deep, toasted malt flavor that finishes dry and has 7.2 percent ABV and 50 IBUs keeping it in a perfect alt balance!

Imperiale Stats
Style: Imperial Stout
Series:
Special Release Series
ABV:
9.1
IBU:
70
Starting Gravity:
1090
Malt:
2-Row Pale, Munich, Crystal, Flaked Barley, Roasted Barley, Black Malt, Carafa
Hops: Nugget
Available: On draft, 22-ounce bottles
URL:
www.ninkasibrewing.com/imperiale
Description: Rich, full bodied and surprisingly smooth, Imperiale Stout has a big roast hit up front. Dark malt flavors are balanced with an ample hop bitterness to finish.
Tasting Notes: Roasted malt up front, with a smooth and creamy body warming the mouth. Caramel, toffee, molasses and a touch of coffee notes are present but unified in one amazingly drinkable beer. Let us bundle you up!

Black Widow Porter Released Today At All McMenamins Locations

 Black Widow Porter from McMenamins is being released today on tap and in bottles through October 31st at all McMenamins locations. Black Widow Porter has a long history, as it was created and brewed on October 15,1991 at the Thompson Brewery and Public House location in Salem,OR and brewed each year after. Now All McMenamins breweries make Black Widow Porter and release the beer during the short window of October 15th through Halloween. So get out and find a McMenamins and grab a pint of Black Widow Porter before it crawls away.





Beer Info:
Malts Used: Bairds Pale Malt, Great Western Munich, Great Western Flaked Barley, Great Western Wheat, Bairds 135/165L Crys­tal, Bairds Roast Material, Bairds Black Malt
Hops Used:
Horizon (Bittering & Flavor)
Additional Ingredient:
Licorice Root
ABV: 7.35%    IBU: 41   SRM: 38


 Thanks McMenamins for the sample.