Notch Session Saison is, in every way, true to the heritage of the saison style. Brewed at a low ABV (3.8%) using local ingredients (wheat malted from a MA supplier) this could easily be used to quench the thirst of seasonal workers in the field. On the outside, Notch uses their usual appealing type treatment… Read more »
Most craft beer drinkers in the Boston area have become familiar with Notch Session and now consumers across the entire state will be able to find Notch’s signature session offerings. Founder Chris Lohring officially expanded his distribution network last week, and will now reach key markets outside of Boston and the North Shore. His newest… Read more »
A creative label image is something we have come to expect from Clown Shoes and their newest offering, Blaecorn Unidragon certainly doesn’t disappoint. Surprisingly, where it also doesn’t disappoint is in flavor. This Russian Imperial Stout is aggressive to say the least. At 12.5, percent it’s one of the higher ABV offerings in a category… Read more »
HOOD RIVER, OR — One of the secrets to the wonderful flavors in beer is hops. Located in the heartland of hops, every year the Full Sail brewers wait with thirsty anticipation for hop harvest and the chance to celebrate by brewing fresh hop beers. When the hops are at their peak, the Full Sail… Read more »
PLACENTIA, CA – In June, Dogfish Head Founder Sam Calagione traveled to Southern California for a special collaboration brew with The Bruery. The beer, brewed with the intention of raising money for victims of the earthquake in Japan, has quite the name. Faster, Bigger, Better, Bolder (Gradually, Quietly, Steadily) is an homage to the contrasting… Read more »
FRASERBURGH, SCT – Fu*k the system. Forget what you know. What has been. Bow to no one. History is bereft. Reorder. Disorder. Embrace the unknown. The groundbreaking. The challenging. The revolution is upon us. Say hello to Ghost Deer. A defiant and irreverent, devil may care, supersonic bitch of a beer. Ghost Deer is a… Read more »
CHELSEA, MA – This week, Mystic Brewery releases Mystic Saison. This is the first beer in the Mystic 16┬░ Series of beers brewed using artisanal Belgian brewing methods in combination with an innovative New England approach to beer-making. Warning: the following is geekified. There is no marketing company involved trying to make it palatable to… Read more »
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Founders Brewing Co. Vice President/Director of Marketing Dave Engbers announced last month that the highly anticipated Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) will be the second release in the company’s 750mL “Backstage Series”. It will be released to the market on October 3, 2011, with a taproom release party on October 1.
SALT LAKE CITY – Uinta Brewing Company introduces the newest addition to their Crooked Line of beers, Oak Jacked Imperial Wood Aged Pumpkin Ale. “Jacked” is a very limited, seasonal beer, only 850 cases were produced. Jacked is brewed with fresh pumpkin and fall spices and has been aging in Oak barrels for 6 months…. Read more »
PORTLAND, ME — Shipyard Brewing Company announced today that it will be extending the season for their popular fall release, Pumpkinhead. The brewery originally planned on brewing the beer through October, but will now brew additional batches through November in order to meet consumer demand.
LEWISTON, ME – Baxter Brewing Company, makers of Pamola Xtra Pale Ale and Stowaway IPA, and the first brewery in New England to package all its beer in kegs and cans, shipped the first truckload of its beer out-of-state today. “Our beer has been available on Amtrak’s Downeaster train for some time now,” said Founder… Read more »
NORWALK, CT – Guinness& Co. is proud to announce its nationwide launch of Guinness Black Lager this September. This new beer perfectly combines the refreshing taste of lager with the unique character and flavor of GUINNESS and marks an exciting new addition to the Guinness family. The Guinness Master Brewers have used the finest lager… Read more »
BOSTON – Last month, Widmer Brothers Brewing and Draft Magazine teamed up to present the Explore Your Craft Tour in Boston. Joining local artists, musicians and chefs was Co-Founder Of Widmer Brothers Brewing, Kurt Widmer. Brewbound Editor, Chris Furnari, was able to sit down with Widmer before the event began to discuss the tremendous growth… Read more »
Even though we weren’t quite sure to expect from a beer named “BBQ Peach,” to our surprise, the beer was completely different than what we anticipated. What wasn’t a surprise was the way in which this limited edition brew was artfully crafted, by a renowned chef nonetheless. BBQ Peach, the latest offering in the Burke… Read more »
