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Friday, May 1, 2015

No-Li Releases a New Barrel Aged Series Beer and Announces 6 Small Batch Brews


2000 BOTTLES OF BARREL-AGED BEER ON THE WALL
No-Li Brewhouse Release New Barrel-Aged Series Beer and Announces 6 Small Batch Brews
Courtesy of No-Li Brewhouse
Spokane, WA…Just in case drinking 12 new specialty beers along the Spokane River  wasn’t enough excitement for one day, No-Li  Small Batch Festival guests will be able to purchase the first bottles of No-Li’s newest barrel-aged series beer…Defacto.

“Defacto is an Imperial Black IPA…sort of,” says Damon Scott, No-Li’s Brewery Operations Manager.   “It’s essentially a blend of Dry Fly Wheat Whiskey and Triticale Whiskey barrel-aged Wrecking Ball Imperial Stout and Jet Star Imperial IPA.”  No-Li Lead Brewer, Carey Fristoe added, “The result is a robust black beer with complex layers of American hop character, dark roasted malt flavors and sweet whiskey notes.”    

This glorious 22oz will be available to the general public at select locations across the Northwest starting the week of May 18th.

And now for a peak at the wonders to come at the No Boundaries on the River Small Batch Beer Festival 3.0! 

6 beers being featured at NBoR 3.0:
1.       Madagascar Mocha: vanilla & chocolate infused Rise & Grind
2.       Island Hopper: mango & pineapple infused Poser
3.       Crony a l’Orange : orange peel Randallized Crony NW Brown Ale
4.       Fruit Uppercut: Belma & El Dorado dry-hopped Mosh Pit Tart Cherry Ale
5.       Orange Dreamsicle: vanilla infused Brass Monkey
6.       Defacto: Dry Fly Wheat Whiskey and Triticale Whiskey barrel-aged Wrecking Ball Imperial Stout/Jet Star Imperial IPA blend

About No Boundaries on the River 3.0 Small Batch Festival
Saturday, May 16th from 11am – 3pm, the No-Li pub patio will allow attendees to bask in the sun along the Spokane River while enjoying twelve rare, barrel-aged, experimental and infused beers.

Festival tickets are on sale now at the Pub, on No-Li’s Facebook page through the Shop Now button or on BeerFests.com (https://tickets.beerfests.com/event/smallbatchbeerfest/).
Tickets are $20 and include a commemorative tasting glass and five 5 -oz drink tickets.  Limited tickets remain available!

About No-Li Brewhouse
Born & Raised in Washington’s Inland Empire, No-Li Brewhouse is an internationally award-winning brewery, crafting Spokane-Style beers with No Boundaries: innovative beers brewed with locally sourced ingredients. No-Li has won fourteen international awards, including a gold medal from the 2012 Great American Beer Festival.  For more information about the beers, brewery and the pub, visit www.nolibrewhouse.com, or follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @nolibrewhouse.

Walking Man Brewing Releases Emily's Perle Pale

Walking Man Brewing Releases Latest Beer in Single Hop Series: Emily’s Perle Pale 

Courtesy of Walking Man Brewing Co
STEVENSON, WA (April 30, 2015) – In late 2000 Walking Man Brewing produced what came to be known as Pale Strider Pale Ale, the first brew on their original 3-barrel system.  Nearly 15 years later, Pale Strider continues on with a fresh makeover in each 17-barrel brew as part of a single hop series started by head brewer James Landers in 2013.    

“I started the single hop series to bring more interest to our Pale Ale as well as giving us in the brewery an opportunity to have some fun and experiment with hops that we might otherwise not get a chance to use,” Landers said.  

Assistant Brewer, Emily Albaugh. Courtesy of Walking Man Brewing Co
Emily’s Perle Pale 
Named for Walking Man’s assistant brewer, Emily Albaugh, Emily's Perle Pale is a heartfelt offering of her passion and dedication to the art and science of craft beer.  Having joined the brewhouse in September 2014, Emily’s Perle Pale is the first beer brewed not as an assistant, but as brewer.  From her thoughtful selection of Perle hops to stirring the kettle with a mother’s affection, this beer is destined to be distinctively delicious.  
 
Originally developed in Germany in 1978, Perle hops add a spicy, earthiness as well as some sweet honeysuckle and floral notes to the beer. The malt bill offers a fruity, medium bodied backbone that allows the Perle hops to shine through and deliver a refreshingly, quenchable Pale Ale. 

ABV: 5.5% 
IBU: 35 
Availability:  In draft while supplies last

Release Party at the Brewpub:  Wednesday, May 6 at 5pm
Walking Man Brewing will host a release party at the brewpub in Stevenson, WA on Wednesday, May 6 at 5pm.  Albaugh will introduce the beer and offer a complimentary tasting. For each pint of Emily’s Perle Pale guests will receive a raffle ticket with drawings for Walking Man prizes beginning at 6pm.  

About Walking Man Brewing
Nestled in the small town of Stevenson, WA in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Walking Man Brewing began impacting the Northwest craft beer scene in late 2000. Garnering medals and honors in some of the top beer competitions in the world, it has long since become a destination for beer enthusiasts from around the globe. 

The brewery and brewpub is located at 240 SW 1st Street in Stevenson, Washington. For more information about Walking Man Brewing including brewpub hours, menus and happenings, please visit  

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Stone Brewing Releasing Bourbon Barrel Aged Arrogant Bastard

Stone Brewing has birthed another bastard that enters into the Arrogant family lineage that holds  such Arrogrant beers as Double Bastard and Lukcy Bastartd. This very limited Bourbon Barrel Aged Arrogant Bastard can be found in six packs and on draft. That is if your worthy enought to find it.

Courtesy of Stone Brewing Co.

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Arrogant Bastard Quick Facts:
Courtesy of Stone Brewing Co.
Name: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Arrogant Bastard
ArrogantBastard.com/bourbon
Stats: 7.9% ABV
Six-packs and draft, beginning April 27
Distribution: (The lucky states of…) AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA and Puerto Rico

International Distribution: Australia; Alberta and British Columbia, Canada; Japan; Singapore; Sweden; and United Kingdom


About Stone Brewing Co.
Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner in 1996, San Diego-based Stone Brewing Co. is the 9th largest craft brewer in the United States. Stone has been listed on the Inc. 500 | 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list 10 times, and has been called the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by BeerAdvocate magazine twice. The multifaceted company will be the first American craft brewer to own and operate its own brewery in Europe, and is also building a production brewery and destination restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. Brewing at both locations is anticipated to begin late 2015. Known for its bold, flavorful and largely hop-centric beers, Stone has earned a reputation for brewing outstanding, unique beers while maintaining an unwavering commitment to sustainability, business ethics, philanthropy and the art of brewing. For more information on Stone Brewing Co., please visit stonebrewing.com or the company’s social media sites: Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and The Stone Blog.

American Craft Beer Week, May 11-17


Cheers to the Sweet Land of Li-beer-ty
Courtesy of CraftBeer.com & Brewers Association
 
American Craft Beer Week® Celebrates Small and Independent Brewers
for 10th Consecutive Year, May 11-17, 2015

Boulder, CO — From California to New York Island, from the redwood forest to the Gulf stream waters, beer lovers everywhere will celebrate the country’s small and independent craft brewery renaissance during American Craft Beer Week (ACBW), May 11-17. All 50 states will hold events including exclusive brewery tours, special craft beer releases, food and beer pairings, tap takeovers and more to honor the ever-advancing craft beer culture and unite tens of thousands of beer lovers nationwide.

“American Craft Beer Week has provided independent beer fans across the country a chance to support their local breweries since 2006,” said Julia Herz, publisher of CraftBeer.com and craft beer program director at the Brewers Association. “With celebrations happening in all 50 states, this is truly an annual national event that recognizes all those involved in making craft beer from small breweries in the U.S. such a success.”

In the spirit of celebration this year, CraftBeer.com created an interactive graphic with fun facts to commemorate each state and their commitment to craft brewing. Click to Tweet.





Untappd, the mobile-based social network that connects breweries with craft beer lovers, is once again offering an American Craft Beer Week badge for users who check in during ACBW events.

To find a local celebration, event or promotion, visit CraftBeer.com/ACBW. A selection of scheduled 2015 celebrations includes:

·         AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival, Scottsdale, AZ
·         Buffalo Wild Wings Toast their Local Brewers, Nationwide
·         Finger Lakes Craft Beer Week, Finger Lakes, NY
·         Jazz Lights in the Park Craft Beer Garden, Little Rock AR
·         Kalona Brewing Co. Brew Master’s Dinner, Kalona, IA
·         One Well Brewing Pumpkin Peach Ale Release, Kalamazoo, MI
·         Over 80 Fox & HoundChampps, and Bailey’s  restaurants are transforming into Craft Beer Central , Nationwide

Find an expanded list of U.S. beer weeks, join the conversation on Twitter with #ACBW and look for updates on the ACBW Facebook page.

 
Courtesy of Brewers Association
About the Brewers Association
The Brewers Association is the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers, their beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts. The Brewers Association (BA) represents more than 70 percent of the brewing industry, and its members make more than 99 percent of the beer brewed in the U.S. The BA organizes events including the World Beer Cup®Great American Beer Festival®Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America®SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, AHA National Homebrewers Conference, National Homebrew Competition and American Craft Beer Week®. The BA publishes The New Brewer magazine and its Brewers Publications division is the largest publisher of contemporary and relevant brewing literature for today’s craft brewers and homebrewers.

Beer lovers are invited to learn more about the dynamic world of craft beer at CraftBeer.com and about homebrewing via the BA’s American Homebrewers Association. Follow us on Twitter.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Stone Brewing Releases Stone Pale Ale 2.0

Stone Brewing Co. Releases Stone Pale Ale 2.0 Today! 
An all-new, Mandarina Bavaria-hopped version of the iconic Stone beer
 Steve
Courtsey of Stone Brewing Co
ESCONDIDO, CA (April 27, 2015)
Nearly 19 years ago, beer geek entrepreneurs Greg Koch and Steve Wagner launched Stone Brewing Co., selling the very first keg of Stone Pale Ale to San Diego County brewpub Pizza Port. Since that inaugural offering (a creation developed by original Stone Brewmaster Steve Wagner), Stone has earned a reputation for making a wide variety of bold, flavorful and often hop-centric beers. Starting today, a bold new version of Stone Pale Ale—artfully dubbed Stone Pale Ale 2.0—will begin arriving in 12-ounce six-packs and on draft.
 
More than a year ago, Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele was presented with the challenge of reimagining this iconic recipe. Before deciding on the final formulation for Stone Pale Ale 2.0, Greg, Steve, Mitch and the brewing team evaluated a number of prototypes. It was ultimately decided that the new year-round release should feature a distinctive new hop variety known as Mandarina Bavaria and a radically different grain bill.  
 
“Revamping this recipe was a really big project for us, especially since our loyal fans, myself included, have an emotional attachment to Stone Pale Ale,” explains Wagner. “Mitch and the brewing team really stepped up to the challenge and created something we believe will satisfy people’s changing palates and growing desire for more unique hop varieties.”
 
Mandarina Bavaria, a relatively new hop varietal developed in Germany’s famed Bavaria region, offers a blend of earthy, citrusy, fruity aromatics. Magnum and Herkules hops provide bitterness that’s substantial, allowing for a unique pale ale that’s more hop-forward than its predecessor, without being overbearing. A touch of rye in the grain bill delivers hints of biscuity character and subtle spice on the palate, adding depth to this nicely balanced, eminently drinkable ale.  

Courtesy of Stone Brewing Co
Stone Pale Ale 2.0 Quick Facts:
Name: Stone Pale Ale 2.0
URL: Stonebrewing.com/Pale
Stats: 6% ABV, 55 IBUs
Availability: 12-ounce bottles in six-packs and on draft, beginning April 27
Hops Bill: Magnum, Herkules and Mandarina Bavaria
National Distribution: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA and Puerto Rico
International Distribution (coming soon): Australia; Alberta and British Columbia, Canada; Japan; Singapore; Sweden; and United Kingdom
Find Beer: find.stonebrewing.com
 
Courtesy of Stone Brewing Co
About Stone Brewing Co.
Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner in 1996, San Diego-based Stone Brewing Co. is the 9th largest craft brewer in the United States. Stone has been listed on the Inc. 500 | 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list 10 times, and has been called the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by BeerAdvocate magazine twice. The multifaceted company will be the first American craft brewer to own and operate its own brewery in Europe, and is also building a production brewery and destination restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. Brewing at both locations is anticipated to begin late 2015. Known for its bold, flavorful and largely hop-centric beers, Stone has earned a reputation for brewing outstanding, unique beers while maintaining an unwavering commitment to sustainability, business ethics, philanthropy and the art of brewing. For more information on Stone Brewing Co., please visit stonebrewing.com or the company’s social media sites: Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and The Stone Blog.