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The Hop is perhaps the single most important ingredient that has driven the craft beer revolution in America. Yes there are lots of amazing beers that have come from some of the finest craft breweries in the land that span the style categories from sour to stout but it is the hop that has driven the renaissance. In the beginning some of the first American craft breweries explored more vibrant hops and started to use the quintessential American Cascade hop to flavor their pales ales. This brought about the first true American Pale Ales which lead to the America IPA. And indeed, the largest and most successful category in craft beer to this day remains to be the IPA category.
The IPA category has been bursting at the seams though. First driven by the ever expanding desire to use the hop in a multitude of different beers and styles, we now have Belgian IPAs, Imperial IPAs, Rye IPAs, Black IPAs, and even now IPLs or Imperial Pale Lagers all seeking to experiment with the bitterness and aromas of hops. And that doesn't even scratch the surface of this style as the cross breeding of hops has lead to generations of hops that have all types of different flavors and aromas. From the grapefruit and grassiness of Amarillo hops to the mango and papaya of Calypso hops, brewmasters have a whole new flavor and aroma palate to play with.
So with National IPA day approaching on August 7th, be sure to pick out a few of your favorite IPAs or Pale Ales and maybe a few you have never had before. Crack 'em open and pour them into a glass. Enjoy the heady aromas of the hops mingling with the malts and Co2 and then take a good sip and allow the flavors to explode across your palate. There really is no substitute for a delicious fresh hoppy beer.
Adam Fine
Director of Hoperations
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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NEW AND RETURNING PRODUCTS
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Highland 20th Anniversary American Saison
 Our American Saison is a brilliant hybrid of the classic Saison and the American Pale. Taste pepper and spice. Add a bold, citrusy hop profile, created from Summit and Ahtanum in the boil and four varieties in the dry hop. A toast to new traditions in 2014! 5.8% ABV
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Due South Caramel Cream Cans
 Our Caramel Cream Ale was developed to showcase the wonderful caramel notes in dark crystal malts. In addition to the malt complexity and creamy mouthfeel, this beer finishes with a hint of vanilla. There are no substitutes for this very special American Ale. Now available in 12oz cans! 5.0% ABV
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Funky Buddha Blueberry Cobbler Ale
 Summer time, you've met your match. Blueberry Cobbler ale is a copiously blueberried glass of goodness, generously dosed with real vanilla beans, quality imported cinnamon, and -- of course -- whole fruit. It's purple, not because we add coloring, but because we use real blueberries. Imagine that. A sip is akin to a bite of fresh baked blueberry pie, calling your name ever-so-gently as it cools on the window. ABV: 5.6%
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Funky Buddha Passionfruit Crusher
 Meet the Crusher: this poundable, single hop session IPA is brewed with 2-row barley and a touch of caramel malt for depth, accented with loads and loads of late-addition hops. Our passionfruit version features copious quantities of real passionfruit for a taste that's distinctly fruity and tropical. 4.5% ABV
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Funky Buddha Small Axe Big IPA
Double IPAs - you're on notice. Small Axe Big IPA is a golden hued IPA that's deceptively strong and full of tropical hop aroma. Cascade, citra, centennial, nelson sauvin, and nugget hops combine to form an aroma and flavor that's straight up tropical, with heady notes of pineapple, orange, mango, guava, and grapefruit. ABV: 9.5%
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Uinta Punk'n Harvest Pumpkin Ale
 This sessionable pumpkin ale is brewed with fresh pumpkin and seasonal spices. Malt and hops accented with roasted pumpkin and spices of the season. A subtle hint of vanilla and honey. Punk'n is a wonderful compliment to foods with nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove flavors. 5% ABV
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Native Glades Pale Ale Bottles
 A clean, crisp American Pale Ale clocking in around 6% ABV. With a full hop aroma this Florida Pale Ale Teeters on the Pale ale/IPA line and is meant to be savored on the beach or at your local watering hole. So pop off the flip flops, sit back, relax on the deck and enjoy this a hoppy, sessionable brew. ABV: 6.5%
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Stone Unapologetic IPA
 Pours golden with a creamy white head. Intensely aromatic with stone fruit, white wine and berries driving most of the hop character. Lots of yeast esters, a touch of alcohol, and a nice malt backbone follow after the hop aromatics. Fruity, strong melon, tropical, and hints of citrus with a balanced malt character. Dry and very bitter. Just the way we like it! ABV: 8.8%
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Summit Union Series #3 "Southern Cape"
 Presenting Southern Cape Sparkling Ale, the latest in the limited-release Summit Union Series. Inspired by sparkling ales popular in the Southern hemisphere. Named after the Southern Cape hop farms in South Africa. With ingredients from Australia, New Zealand, Chile and South Africa for a refreshingly balanced ale that's perfect for summer. ABV: 4.4%
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Uinta Trader Session IPA Cans
 Strong hop character with some pine and floral influences. Finishes clean with a delicate malt flavor and a hint of citrus zest. Do not be afraid to pair Trader India Pale Ale with food. While traditionally paired with bold flavors found in Indian curries, Trader pairs well with seafood dishes such as fried calamari. ABV: 4%
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Uinta Tilted Smile Imperial Pilsner
Tilted Smile breaks away from the crowd. Big in alcohol , yet approachable and versatile. Confidently balanced with Saaz hops and 100% Pilsen malt. Crisp and delightfully carbonated. Explore pairing with grilled meats and seafood. ABV: 9.0%
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Peak Organic Brewing Citrus Saison
We're fans of a refreshing squeeze of citrus in our drinks. So we made a unique beer to showcase that, with Belgian Saison yeast to give surprising complexity. It's kind of like a Shandy, but, you know, in a classy way. ABV: 4.6%
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Narragansett 1975 Throwback Cans
 Crush a 1975 'Gansett throwback can while you watch Shark Week in honor of Robert Shaw, aka Captain Quint. So we're reintroducing a 1970s can design featured in the movie ''Jaws.'' This design depicting a ship and a red diagonal stripe is being re-released temporarily in honor of the Discovery Channel's ''Shark Week,'' which begins August 10th. In the 1975 film, Capt. Sam Quint, the shark hunter played by the late Robert Shaw, crushes a can of 'Gansett with one hand to intimidate the oceanographer, Matt Hooper played by Richard Dreyfuss.
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Other returning favorites:
Look out for returning hits such as: Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Ayinger Oktoberfest, Cigar City Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout, Magic Hat Night of the Living Dead Variety Pack, Samuel Smith Yorkshire Stingo.
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*Check with your Brown sales representative for availability or products not available in certain areas
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IPA Day Returns August 7th
By: Ashley Routson
On Thursday, Aug. 7, join beer enthusiasts, breweries and bars across the globe in a collective toast to one of craft beer's most iconic styles: the India pale ale.
Founded in 2011, IPA Day is a universal movement created to unite the voices of craft beer enthusiasts, bloggers and brewers worldwide, using social media as the common arena for connecting the conversation.
IPA Day is not the brainchild of a corporate marketing machine, nor is it meant to serve any particular beer brand. IPA Day is opportunity for all breweries, bloggers, businesses and consumers to connect and share their love of craft beer. It is an opportunity for the entire craft beer culture to combine forces and advocate craft beer through increased education and global awareness.
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Craft Beer Reaches New Depths As Mainers Brew A Batch From Seaweed
By: Jay Field
More craft breweries are using exotic ingredients in their creations these days. There are ales made with all kinds of fruit, beers infused with coriander and other spices, stouts brewed with oysters - even beer made from yeast scraped off 35 million-year-old whale bones. But what about a beer made with seaweed?
At Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. on the Belfast, Maine, waterfront, new beers begin their journey into draft lines and pint glasses inside two large tanks. Marshall Wharf has a reputation for making some unconventional beers - a stout with locally sourced oysters, for example, and a wheat-infused kolsch with jalapeno and habanero peppers. A few years ago, David Carlson, the brewing company's owner, discovered a beer from Scotland, called Kelpie, made with seaweed.
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The Price Of Beer All Over The World
Beer and traveling go hand-in-hand. There's nothing like downing a cold one after an arduous day trekking the Balkan Peninsula, marching along China's Great Wall, or perusing art museums in Paris.
Given this phenomenon, Finances Online has released an epic infographic that breaks down the price of beer around the world.
Traveling to Southeast Asia is a sure bet to score some super cheap grog, while eastern Europe serves up some of the best budget beers money can buy.
Given the region's low levels of alcohol tolerance and incredibly high prices, the Middle East is one place to avoid if you're seeking value for money booze.
Given the region's low levels of alcohol tolerance and incredibly high prices, the Middle East is one place to avoid if you're seeking value for money booze.
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Featured Beer
Cocktail
Campari & IPA Spritzer
Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces Campari
1/2 bottle (6 ounces) IPA beer
Lemon twist, to garnish (optional)
Directions:
Fill a glass with ice. Add Campari. Slowly pour in the beer. If garnishing with the lemon, squeeze the lemon peel over the drink to release the oils, and rub around the rim of the glass. Drop garnish into the glass and serve.
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Featured Recipe
Chocolate Stout Baked Mac n' Cheese
This über cheesy mac n' cheese is made with your favorite stout and five different types of cheese, including Gorgonzola, which pairs wonderfully with stouts.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup chocolate stout (or dry stout)
1 cup half and half
1/4 lb. Brie
8 oz. cream cheese (1 package)
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups dry elbow pasta
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup panko or bread crumbs
DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 350°F.
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, strain and put aside.
In a medium size, heavy-bottom pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to form a light roux. Slowly whisk in the beer and half and half.
Add the Brie and cream cheese to the sauce, stirring until the cheeses are melted and incorporated. Stir in the Gorgonzola, cheddar and half the Parmesan. Stir until cheese sauce is blended and then add the pasta. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired with salt and pepper.
Pour mixture into a baking pan and top with remaining Parmesan cheese and panko crumbs. Cook 30-40 minutes (until bubbling on the edges and browned on the top).
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