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Having been in this business for close to 15 years now and having had a passion for craft beer that goes back longer than that, I have had the opportunity to visit some of the greatest craft breweries in the United States. I recently saw a list of the top 20 breweries to visit on a tour of the nation and I am pretty sure I have been to 15 of them. Outside of these, I have been to other larger breweries (oh yes...I have toured Anheuser Busch, St. Louis and Tampa) and many many smaller. Frankly seeing all of these breweries had gotten a little boring. I mean most of these breweries are a lot of the same stainless steel tanks and brass breweries polished so you can see your reflection in them. They all had their special little tweaks like Dogfish's hop cannon, New Belgium's wet mash mill, or Anchor Steam's coolships but for the most part they operated in the same fashion. Grind the malt, mash it in, lauter out the wort, boil, add hops and ferment. Different mousetraps maybe...but mostly the same process. Not to say that this is all bad. I mean the end products were fantastic and some of them like Stone, Dogfish, and others were really cool to visit.
A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to go to Belgium on vacation and although my entire vacation was not about visiting breweries, I got to see some really unique and awesome breweries unlike anything I had ever been to. The first was Orval which is one of seven Trappist breweries operating in the world. It was possibly in the most peaceful serene places I have ever been in. And the buildings of the monastery and the ruins of the old monastery and surrounding area were like no other place on earth. The brewery itself was interesting and unique in its' process as well. Primary fermentation followed by 21 days of dry hopping and the addition of Brettanomyces. Bottle conditioning for 3-5 months before releasing a single bottle to the public. And they make one beer! I even saw a Monk who was untypically talking on a phone...LOL.
This was followed by a visit the next day to Timmerman's brewing...a true lambic brewery. They have recently discovered that they have been brewing at the site for over 300 years. And some of the equipment looked like it was close to that old. Again unlike any brewery in the US, the hot wort was pumped up to a coolship that was opened to the fresh cool air through windows and slats in the roof and allowed wild yeast to settle on the wort and ferment it down in 24 hours. This lambic beer was then transferred to barrels where it was aged for over 2 years! Then it would be treated with fresh cherries, strawberries, or blended with other barrels. Truly unique processes and truly unique and delicious beers.
Adam Fine
Director of Hoperations
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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NEW AND RETURNING PRODUCTS
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The coffee lover's consummate beer. Brewed with an abundance of flaked oats, bitter and imported chocolates, and Sumatra and Kona coffee, this stout has an intense fresh-roasted java nose topped with a frothy, cinnamon-colored head that goes forever. 8.3%ABV
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Not another boring summer wheat beer or lemonade shandy-Rübæus is Founders' way to celebrate the season's warmest months. Optimizing the flavor of fresh raspberries added at multiple stages during fermentation, this stunning berry red masterpiece is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. No question about it, with a hefty malt bill, this beer is 100% Founders. 5.7% ABV
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Wynwood IPA has a nice, citrusy hop aroma and bitterness that is balanced with a slight caramel sweetness. We dry hop this beer, meaning we toss more hops in the tank once it has finished fermenting to give it its unforgettable aroma. This IPA has a light body to it with the Miami weather in mind. Wynwood IPA goes excellent with a burger, sharp cheeses and spicy foods. Serve this beer in a nonick pint glass.7.2% ABV
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Our blonde, aka "La Rubia", has a nice crisp bitterness to it with a slight bready and sweet flavor. This beer is brewed for the beautiful hot weather we get here in Miami. It pairs excellent with your salad, seafood and chicken. Serve this beer in a classic pilsner flute. 5.0% ABV
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Pop's Porter is made with a blend of roasted malts that give this beer a nice, roasty aroma with hints of chocolate and coffee. These malts also contribute to the deep dark color of the beer. As you sip on Pop's Porter, take a deep breath and inhale the aromas as you enjoy the roasty and almost toffee caramel-like flavor as it finishes with a smooth dry end. This beer pairs excellent with smoked or grilled food. It also goes very well with a nice cigar. Serve this beer in a nonick pint glass. 6.2% ABV
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 You have in your hands a devastatingly fresh double IPA. While freshness is a key component of many beers - especially big, citrusy, floral IPAs - we've taken it further, a lot further, in this IPA. You see, they've specifically brewed it NOT to last. They've not only gone to extensive lengths to ensure that you're getting this beer in your hands within an extraordinarily short window, they made sure that the Enjoy By date isn't randomly etched in tiny text somewhere on the label, to be overlooked by all but the most attentive of retailers and consumers. Instead, they've sent a clear message with the name of the beer itself that there is no better time than right now to enjoy this IPA. 9.4% ABV
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Cigar City Dry-Hopped on The High Seas
Luscious tropical fruit aromas and flavors are the highlight in this Caribbean inspired IPA followed by a clean bitter finish and a light complimentary malt profile. 7% ABV
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Innis & Gunn is expanding their signature barrel aged lineup with Oloroso Cask this fall. Olorso means "scented" in Spanish, is a heavy, dark medium-sweet sherry. The beer is rich and spicy, with lots of nutty, caramel sweetness drawn from the wood. 7.4% ABV
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Lazy Magnolia Me and the Dev-Ale
Me and the Dev-Ale is a rustic brew inspired by the Mississippi Delta Blues and its folklore. Our autumnal release from the Lazy Magnolia Back Porch Series is an 8% ABV Mississippi Strong Ale that pours a dark and sinister ruby red beneath a creamy off-white head. The seductive caramel-sweetness is enveloped by resinous pine and citrus hops aroma, while delivering to the palate sweet biscuit, with a deluge of spicy hop bitterness in the finish. 8.5% ABV
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Red Brick A-Town Brown Ale
It was inspired by the malty brews of England, but Red Brick gave it an American sized attitude. Deep copper gives way to an off-white head when poured into a glass, offering aromas of sweet malt, caramel, and almond. It is surprisingly light bodied, which plays well with the sweet caramel, fresh pecan, and bread notes you discover on each sip. A-Town Brown Ale is a great beer to enjoy outdoors on a clear autumn afternoon. 6.5% ABV
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Take the Black Stout is brewed with a robust amount of specialty malt, chocolate malt, Midnight Wheat and roasted barley. Balanced hopping includes Northern Brewer and Columbus; spiced with licorice root and star anise. It has a deep black, almost opaque, hue with a full tan head. Deep aromas of dark chocolate, caramel malt and earthy hops, with light roastiness and a touch of fruitiness. Clean hop bitterness joins with a slight woody character and spiciness. The finish offers a rich malt sweetness giving way to spicy earthiness. 7.0% ABV
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Other returning favorites:
Look out for returning hits such as: Narragansett Fest, Terrapin Oaked Big Hoppy Monster, Ommegang Scythe ad Sickle, Southern Tier Pumking, Left Hand Polestar Pilsner, Terrapin Monk's Revenge, Terrapin Pumpkinfest, Highland Clawhammer Oktoberfest, Ayinger Oktoberfest Marzen, Cigar City Good Gourd, Dogfish Head Punkin, Blue Point Pumpkin, Left Hand Oktoberfest and Shipyard Pumpkinhead!
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Government shutdown could hit craft beer industry
By: Don Ayres
The first government shutdown in 17 years is certain to impact plenty of people. If you happen to be affected by the shutdown, you might drink a beer or two to take some of the edge off. Beyond the immediate impact on government workers, Tuesday's government shutdown has a ripple effect, and it might just hit your favorite brewery.
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Increased popularity of growlers lets craft beer devotees try and take home new brews
"Have you been to this brewery? Or that brewery?" said Bryan Norris of conversations he's heard at b2 Taphouse in South Salem.
In the past, if craft beer lovers hadn't sipped it themselves or talked with the brewer, they may have never heard about the newest creations.
Recently, however, area home brewers and entrepreneurs are finding ways to share their brewed creations and liquid discoveries with craft brew lovers. Businesses specializing in providing a variety of locally brewed beers are popping up all over the Salem area - places where patrons can taste beers and fill a container with craft brew to take home.
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Brew me up, bro: 11-year-old plans to make BEER IN SPACE
An 11-year-old boy is set to become the first person to brew beer in space - even though he's far too young to drink.
Michal Bodzianowski, from Colorado, won a national competition which called for proposals on experiments which could be conducted in space. But rather than examining the effect of zero-gravity on gerbils or making ice lollies using the freezing vacuum of space, he decided that astronauts might like to get a bit tipsy as they circled the Earth.
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Featured Beer
Cocktail
Pumpkin Shandy
1 ounce Cointreau orange liqueur
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 barspoon pumpkin butter
4-5 ounces pumpkin ale
Fresh grated nutmeg for garnish
Add Cointreau, lemon juice, pumpkin butter and ice to a mixing glass.
Shake and fine-strain over ice in a highball glass.
Top with beer and garnish with fresh grated nutmeg.
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Featured Recipe
Baked Chicken and Spinach Flautas
By: So Tasty, So Yummy
Crunchy, baked chicken flautas made with your favorite brown ale.
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
2 cups water
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 jalapeno pepper, mince
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
12 flour tortillas (8 inch)
6 ounces shredded Colby jack cheese
cooking spray
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a large saucepan, combine the beer, water, salt, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder and half of the jalapeno.
Add the chicken to the pan and bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken and shred with two forks or add it to the bowl of your mixer with the paddle attachment and let her go.
Pour out all but 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
Add the remaining jalapeno and spinach; cook over low heat for a couple minutes, until the spinach is wilted.
Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture near the edge of the tortilla.
Add a spoonful of spinach and cheese over top of the chicken.
Roll the tortilla up tightly.
Place seam-side down on a greased cookie sheet.
Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Spray the prepared flautas with cooking spray.
Bake for 10 minutes, flip over and back for 5 to 10 minutes more until the tortillas are golden brown.
Serve with sour cream, guacamole and salsa.
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