Jockamo IPA - Abita Brewing
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Abita Brewing, of Abita Springs, LA, announced today their newest beer, Jockamo IPA.
Jockamo IPA is described as a traditional India Pale Ale made with the best British pale and light crystal malts that give the beer a bright color and malty flavor.
This full-flavored beer is hopped and dry hopped liberally with Willamette and Columbus hops from the Pacific Northwest and has a 6.5% A.B.V. The spicy and bitter aroma of the hops contrasts nicely with the pleasant sweetness of the malts. Jockamo has a strong flavor that entices and excites the palette.
The newest Abita brew takes its name and inspiration from the Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans. Mardi Gras Indians are mostly African-American Carnival revelers who dress in elaborate hand-made costumes influenced by Native American ceremonial apparel. Collectively, their organizations are called "tribes".
Joc-a-mo-fee-no-ah-nah-nay
Jockamo is one of the chants heard as the Tribes march, dance and sing through the streets of New Orleans as they have done for over 250 years. Beautiful costumes of feathers, beads and sequins mark their secret parades and competitions between the tribes. Ancient Afro-Creole rituals and language celebrate their cultural traditions.
The literal translation of Jockamo is no longer clear, but the meaning is understood among the Indians. Loosely translated it signifies "we mean business" or "don't mess with us". Originally it would have been Cajun (a liberal mix of French and English) and literally translates to "the fool we will not play today".
Visit Abita Brewing online at...
http://www.abita.comLabels: Abita-Brewing, American-Beer, Jockamo IPA
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Magic Hat - Odd Notion Winter 07
Friday, November 16, 2007
Magic Hat Brewing Co. of So. Burlington, VT is offering a new "limited edition" dark wheat ale called, "Odd Notion Winter 07".
Wiht a 7.5 percent alcohol by volume content, it's said to have the aroma of roasted malts with a fruity estery aroma, and the flavor is said to be a biscuit caramel with toffee flavors with roasted malty sweetness.
It brewed with Munich Hops; Pale Malt; Wheat Malt; Crystal Malt; and Chocolate Malt.
Visit Magic Hat Brewing online...
http://www.magichat.net/Labels: American-Beer, Magic-Hat-Brewing, Odd-Notion-Ale
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Heartland Brewery Creates Special Edition Holiday Gift Pack for Old Red Nose Ale
Friday, November 16, 2007
Heartland Brewery, the innovative craft brewing restaurant group with five locations in Manhattan, announced today they have a handsome new gift pack for the holidays: a 750ml bottling of a 2007 Special Edition Old Red Nose Ale and two festive pint glasses decorated with the Old Red Nose art, conveniently packed in a black carry
box with a comfortable, easy-to-carry handle.
"Our Old Red Nose Ale is a delightful winter warmer. It's a deep mahogany ale, with tones of orange and ginger, a malty nose and full-roasted chestnut flavor. For each gift pack, our brewers lovingly fill each foil-wrapped bottle by hand. We're excited to offer this very Special Edition beer," said Master Brewer Kelly Taylor. "That's our holiday cheer this season - Old Red Nose Ale - to go and give."
The 2007 Edition of Old Red Nose is bottle conditioned (it gets its bubbles in the bottle like champagne) and will be ready to drink on Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving. This 'little bit of Blitzen' is 8% alc vol & will be available at any of the Heartland outlets - South Street Seaport, Union Square, the Empire State Building, Times Square & Radio City. Because it's made by hand the Old Red Nose Black Pack will be available in very limited quantities.
"We're thrilled or the first time in Heartland's history to offer a gift set to our customers" says owner & CEO Jon Bloostein. "Heartland makes award- winning beers and Old Red Nose Ale is a personal favorite of mine. For the beer lover in one's life this is perfect: a bottle of great Heartland seasonal craft beer and collectible glassware presented in sleek, sophisticated style." ORN goes on sale 11/22 (Thanksgiving) 2007.
Visit Heartland Brewing online at...
http://www.heartlandbrewery.comLabels: American-Beer, Heartland-Brewing, Old-Red-Nose-Ale
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2° Below Winter Ale is Back
Friday, November 16, 2007
New Beligium Brewing, well known for their Fat Tire beer, has brought back its winter seasonal, 2° Below Winter Ale.
Offering drinkers a warming blast of Sterling and Liberty hops with tawny-roasted malts, 2° Below is only available through the beginning of the New Year.
The ale goes through dry-hopping during fermentation, which creates a rosy, floral nose with a hint of pepper spice and estery undertones. Brewers and beer drinkers alike enjoy its bright, hoppy palate and cherry warm afterglow.
"2° Below is brewed through a special process that makes it different from all other New Belgium brews," says Assistant Brewmaster Grady Hull. "We use a hop that isn't typically used for dry-hopping and we also push it into a near-freezing state. The results are fantastic aromas, brilliant clarity and a delightful ale that warms the spirit."
2° Below Winter Ale is available on draft and in bottles in the following New Belgium markets: Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Montana, Idaho, Illinois, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arkansas and parts of California.
Visit New Belgium Brewing online at...
http://www.newbelgium.comLabels: 2 Below Winter Ale, American-Beer, New Belgium Brewing
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Michelob Celebrate Cherry and Celebrate Chocolate Beer
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Hosts and hostesses who are beginning to plan their menus for holiday meals and get-togethers will want to include two special seasonal beers from Anheuser-Busch -- Michelob Celebrate Cherry and Michelob Celebrate Chocolate, a duo of richly
aromatic, smooth, complex and balanced lagers now available in most states
through the end of the year.
New this year, Michelob Celebrate Cherry is made with natural cherry juice and aged on dark cherries, giving it a deep garnet color and the flavor of black cherries. Michelob Celebrate Cherry is brewed with Munich, carapils caramel malts and European aroma hops.
Michelob Celebrate Chocolate, introduced in 2006, is brewed with caramel and roasted malts, and a variety of Hallertau/Tettnang and Alsace hops, and aged on real cocoa beans, giving it a chocolate aroma and complex dark cocoa taste.
Both lagers are 8.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV).
"These are truly special beers that look gorgeous and are sinfully delicious," said Eric Beck, brewmaster, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. "Serve them at room temperature, in crystal snifters, to highlight each beer's elegant color and aroma."
Available in limited-edition, 24-ounce platinum bottles as well as a gift pack, Michelob Celebrate Cherry and Chocolate make terrific gifts for adults. The gift pack contains one bottle of each flavor and two crystal snifters.
"Serve these beers alongside a selection of desserts," Beck suggested. "Michelob Celebrate Cherry pairs wonderfully with a rich, fudgy chocolate cake while Michelob Celebrate Chocolate tastes terrific with turtle cheesecake."
For information on availability of these brands or any Anheuser-Busch product, call 1-800-DIAL-BUD.
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Abita Pecan Harvest Ale
Monday, November 12, 2007
Abita Brewing Company of Abita Springs, LA recently launched a new limited edition Ale called, Abita Pecan Harvest Ale.
It's made with real Louisiana pecans, of which the natural oils give the ale a light pecan finish and aroma.
David Blossman, president of the Abita Brewing Company says, "That makes it something really special, because most beers with a nutty flavor or aroma aren't made with real nuts."
The company says their new Abita Pecan Harvest Ale is excellent served with both red meat and seafood - and no surprise; it's great with nuts too.
Read more about it on Abita Brewing's website...
http://www.abita.comLabels: Abita-Brewing, American-Beer
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Fitger Brewing's 125th Anniversary Lager
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Fitger Brewing Co. of Duluth, MN announced this week the issue of its 125th Anniversary Lager in a special carrier and bottle featuring its original "A. Fitger & Co's" lager beer.
Fitger's line of beer is distributed throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Originally founded in Duluth, MN, on the shores of Lake Superior, by August Fitger, the brewing company was once the largest of the regional brewers with over 100,000 barrels produced at the height of manufacturing capacity in the 1930's.
The original Fitger Brewing Co. continued throughout the Prohibition to brew and deliver 'Non-Alco' beer and the manufacture and distribution of soda, candy, and cigars.
Fitger is best known for traditional lagers under the Fitger's Nordlager, Rex, Dog's Head, Pickwick, and A. Fitger & Co's, trademark labels.
Today, the Fitger Brewing Company is owned and operated by the decendants of the founder and expressly controls the quality and heritage of beer brewed under the
Fitger lables.
Visit Fitger Brewing online at...
http://www.fitger.comLabels: American-Beer, Fitger-Brewing
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Kona Brewing - Pipeline Porter
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Pipeline Porter Beer is the newest offering from Kona Brewing Co of Kailua-Kona, HI.
Made with 100% Hawaiian Kona Coffee, this limited release beer contains 5.4 percent alcohol by volume.
Kona describes it as "smooth and dark with a distinctive roasty aroma and earthy complexion from its diverse blends of premium malted barley." They go on to say that, "This celebration of malt unites with freshly roasted 100 percent Kona Coffee grown at Cornwell Estate on Hawaii's Big Island, lending a unique roasted aroma and flavor. A delicate blend of hops rounds out this palate-pleasing brew."
Malts: Pale, Carapils, Victory, Caramel 80, Extra Special, Chocolate Malt, Dark Chocolate Malt, Roasted Barley
Hops: Warrior, Millenuim, Horizon, Perle
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Yes 1 Rastabeer
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Southern Wine & Spirits is now distributing a new beer called, "Yes 1 Rastabeer" in the USA.
The Beer is said to be the brainchild of Andrea Boccardi (Italian-born Rastafarian) to promote freedom and personal expression (and let's not forget commericialization).
That's all the info I have.
Visit Southern Wine & Spirits...
http://www.southernwine.com/Labels: American-Beer, Yes-1-Rastabeer
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Black Dog Ale - Winter Cheer
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Spanish Peaks Brewing Co. of Denver, CO, has released its Winter Cheer Hearty Ale for the holiday season.
With an alcohol by volume content of 6.3%, it's made from five different malts (2-row, Munich, Cara-pils, Roasted Barley, and Chocolate), and three different hops (Mount Hood, Pearle, and Cascade). It's measured with 55 international bitterness units.
It's said to have rich copper color and has a bold flavor that balances the sweet malt with significant hop spiciness.
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Black Dog AlesLabels: American-Beer, Black-Dog-Ales, Spanish-Peaks-Brewing
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Pyramid's Snow Cap Winter Ale Celebrates Its 21st Birthday
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Pyramid Breweries Inc. announced yesterday the return of its winter warmer, Snow Cap, for a 21st holiday season. Snow Cap has been a hit since its introduction 21 years ago and fans will be toasting its "legal" birthday during all types of winter activities this season.
"The tapping into Snow Cap has become a true winter and holiday tradition," said Scott Barnum, Pyramid CEO and Chief Weizen Guy. "As one of the forefathers of seasonal craft beer, this unique yet yummy ale is something that craft beer fans and the entire Pyramid family look forward to every single year. It's hard to believe that Snow Cap has hit the big 21 and turned legal age!"
Snow Cap is a rich, full-bodied ale crafted in the British tradition of holiday beers. Its deep mahogany color balances complex fruit flavors with a refreshingly smooth texture, making Snow Cap a highly drinkable and desirable cold weather companion. It pairs well with shellfish, rich game such as duck and even rich chocolate desserts.
Snow Cap is available now at retail locations throughout the U.S. and is being served at Pyramid Alehouses in Berkeley, CA; Portland, OR; Sacramento, CA; Seattle, WA; and Walnut Creek, CA.
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Pyramid Breweries Inc.Labels: American-Beer, Pyramid-Breweries, Snow-Cap
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Winter's Bourbon Cask Ale is Back
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Anheuser-Busch's popular Winter's Bourbon Cask Ale is back for a second year to entice the taste buds of beer lovers everywhere.
For those who appreciate a smooth, robust brew with rich aromas, this seasonal offering is brewed with dark roasted carapils, caramel and two-row barley malts and imported Hallertau and Alsace hops. It is then aged on bourbon oak casks and whole Madagascar vanilla beans.
Available now through February on draught at bars, clubs and restaurants, Winter's Bourbon Cask Ale will now also be sold in 12-ounce bottles in six-packs at grocery and convenience stores.
Winter's Bourbon Cask Ale is great for not only sipping at your favorite bar, but also as a nice match for seasonal fare. Try this ale with clam or corn chowder, triple-cream brie or camembert cheeses, or pork roast with applesauce and toffee pudding.
It's brewed at the Anheuser-Busch Fort Collins, CO brewery and has 6 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). It is the second in a series of seasonal beers, which includes Jack's Pumpkin Spice Ale, Spring Heat Spiced Wheat and Beach Bum Blonde Ale.
Labels: American-Beer, Anheuser-Busch
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Budweiser Holiday Bottles 2006
Friday, November 17, 2006
Here's a photo line up of Budweiser's 2006 edition of holiday aluminum bottles.
I'm wondering why they didn't include hook-holes on the bottle caps. Seems like these could make cool Christmas tree ornaments. Just screw the cap back on, and hang 'em from the pine.
Labels: American-Beer, Anheuser-Busch, Budweiser
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Stampede Light Vitamin Beer
Friday, November 10, 2006
Stampede Light is a Texas-based brewing company making the claim that it's beer is the first ever "government approved" vitamin beer.
It's described as light pilsner tasting beer fortified with the following vitamins...
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)
- Folate
The company says that drinking alcohol depletes the body of these specific vitamins, and goes on to suggest that Stampede Light can reduce hangovers. It makes a comparison by saying that "It's like the Gatorade for beer drinkers".
It has 115 calories per bottle, zero fat, and is low in carbs.
Stampede Light debuted at a few bars last year in Texas. Today, it's available in retail stores in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Visit Stampede Light at:
http://www.stampedebeer.comLabels: American-Beer, Stampede-Brewing
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Anheuser-Busch Releases Its Holiday Brews
Monday, October 30, 2006
Anheuser-Busch today announced a new trio of limited edition, holiday brews.
- Michelob Celebrate Chocolate - Brewed with caramel malts, roasted malts and matured on real cocoa beans, this beer has a deep, dark chocolate color and aroma. Celebrate Chocolate is best enjoyed in a snifter, which brings the rich chocolate aroma toward the nose. Contains 8.5 percent alcohol by volume.
- Michelob Celebrate Vanilla Oak - Features distinct vanilla, caramel and aged oak flavors for a full-bodied, well-balanced taste and warm aroma. Celebrate Vanilla Oak is brewed using two-row barley, caramel malts, carapils malts as well as imported hops. It is aged on whole vanilla beans and bourbon barrel oak. Ideally served with dessert or as an after-dinner drink, Celebrate Vanilla Oak is also enjoyed in a snifter, allowing the beer's aromas to be intensified. Contains 10 percent alcohol by volume.
- Budweiser Brew Masters' Private Reserve - Described as a smooth, all-malt lager with a distinguishable honey color and robust taste. Steeped with history, Brew Masters' Private Reserve is based on a time-honored Budweiser brewmaster holiday tradition of collecting the richest part of the brew as it is tapped to the brew kettles to toast the holiday season. This richer, more flavorful reserve -- prized for its unusual smoothness despite its robust alcohol content -- was always a favorite and something our brewers and friends looked forward to year after year. This beer can be enjoyed in a traditional pilsner-style or wide-mouthed glass that funnels the beer's hoppy aroma directly to the nose. Contains 8.5 percent alcohol by volume.
The trio of holiday brews are available today through the end of the year.
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Coors Light with Cold Wrap
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Coors Brewing Co. has recently introduced their Coors Light bottle with the new "Cold Wrap" label.
The label is said to be made with "Outlast" technology which helps keep the heat of your hand away from the beer, so it stays colder longer.
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Labels: American-Beer, Coors-Brewing
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