Sleigh’r Dark Doüble Alt Ale and Imperiale Imperial Stout Available Through December 2014
Press Release:
EUGENE, Ore.—Oct. 15 2014—Returning to
Ninkasi Brewing Company’s winter line-up Sleigh’r, Dark Doüble Alt Ale, and Imperiale, Imperial Stout, will be available this month throughout
Ninkasi’s distribution footprint through December.
Hailing from traditional beer styles, these beers were brewed with winter in mind – dark and smooth.
Brewed in the
traditional German Alt way, Sleigh’r is darker than its traditional
heritage, profiling a malt-forward, dry and toasty beer from Ninkasi’s
Seasonal Release Series. “Sleigh’r is a true tribute
to the spirited nature of the season,” says Ninkasi founding brewer and
co-owner, Jamie Floyd. “A dark, rich toasted-malt flavor is balanced by
just enough hop bitterness to make this winter offering deceptively
easy to drink.”
Making its way back
to Ninkasi’s Special Release Series is Imperiale. This Imperial Stout
offers lots of roasted malt flavor, along with a rich, smooth and
warming body. “Impeirale is the perfect beer to accompany
any winter gathering, pairing well with hearty foods of the season,”
says Floyd.
Both beers are
available through December across Ninkasi’s distribution footprint:
Oregon; Alaska; Arizona; California; Idaho; Montana; Nevada; Washington;
and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Sleigh’r Stats
Style: Dark Doüble Alt Ale
Series: Seasonal Release Series
ABV: 7.2
IBU: 50
Starting Gravity: 1068
Malt: 2-Row Pale, Crystal, Munich, Carahell, Roasted Barley, Chocolate
Hops: Nugget
Available: On draft, 12 and 22-ounce bottles
URL: www.ninkasibrewing.com/sleighr
Style: Dark Doüble Alt Ale
Series: Seasonal Release Series
ABV: 7.2
IBU: 50
Starting Gravity: 1068
Malt: 2-Row Pale, Crystal, Munich, Carahell, Roasted Barley, Chocolate
Hops: Nugget
Available: On draft, 12 and 22-ounce bottles
URL: www.ninkasibrewing.com/sleighr
Description:
A delicious Northwest seasonal brewed with winter in mind. A dark
doüble alt ale, malty and delicious, it's sure to keep the winter at
bay. And yes,
Sleigh'r does rock!
Tasting Notes:
An alt ferments with ale yeast at
colder lagering temperatures. This effect gives alts a more refined and
crisp lager-like flavor than traditional ales. The doüble alt means that
it has been “Ninkasified." Regular alts
are 5 to 5.5 percent ABV and 40 IBUs. Sleigh'r has a deep, toasted malt
flavor that finishes dry and has 7.2 percent ABV and 50 IBUs keeping it
in a perfect alt balance!
Imperiale StatsStyle: Imperial Stout
Series: Special Release Series
ABV: 9.1
IBU: 70
Starting Gravity: 1090
Malt: 2-Row Pale, Munich, Crystal, Flaked Barley, Roasted Barley, Black Malt, Carafa
Hops: Nugget
Available: On draft, 22-ounce bottles
URL: www.ninkasibrewing.com/
Description:
Rich, full bodied and surprisingly smooth, Imperiale Stout has a big
roast hit up front. Dark malt flavors are balanced with an ample hop
bitterness
to finish.
Tasting Notes:
Roasted malt up front, with a smooth and creamy body warming the mouth.
Caramel, toffee, molasses and a touch of coffee notes are present but
unified
in one amazingly drinkable beer. Let us bundle you up!
