Fresh To Death Bottle Only Series Coming From Iron Horse Brewing

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Iron Horse Brewery Presents: The Fresh-To-Death Bottle Only Series

A seasonal series starting with GARY, an Imperial IPA.

Press Release:

ELLENSBURG, WA  (March 25th, 2015) Iron Horse Brewery is introducing a brand-spankin'-new bottle only beer series entitled Fresh-To-Death.They are kicking-off the series with GARY, an Imperial IPA of insurmountable hoppiness.  Gary is a busy man, but he will make his face available to you from April until June, and then he will be away on some exotic vacation. Gary in a bottle is much like prince albert in a can, except in beer form, and much better. “Gary feels really good on your lips and in your mouth, you should definitely experience this at least once in your life, or more, because it’s good. So why would you limit yourself?”  said Greg Parker, Owner and GM of Iron Horse Brewery.  “Gary made the cut for the Fresh-To-Death track because this beer defines what it means to be ‘fresh-to-death’ which is a term that describes something ‘that is so good it is unexplainable’, according to UrbanDictionary, which is why it is impossible to explain how good it is, obviously.” commented Parker.

Release and Availability

As the first in the Fresh-To-Death series, Iron Horse Brewery will release Gary Imperial IPA exclusively in 22oz glass bottles sometime around the first week of April and it will be available until June.The beer will be released in select markets around Washington state.Following GARY, will be either a Fresh Hop Red or an Imperial Amber or maybe none of those. Quarter 4, however will bring back Cozy Sweater, Iron Horse Brewery’s vanilla milk stout, which had limited production in 2014.

Hoppy and you know it

Gary Imperial IPA is sure to be a charmer, the hops provide a citrus flavor with pine and grapefruit swagger.  It brags a clean malt profile with a honey and grassy flavor which balances the bitterness. “This beer is warm and fuzzy just like Gary; this beer also delivers a strong aroma and a good punch--just like Gary,” said Tyson Read, Head Brewer of Iron Horse Brewery. “This is true, my nose and taste buds confirmed it,”quipped Ross Chalstrom, Interloper of Press Release Quotes.

Beer Nerd Details

Name: Gary

Style: Imperial IPA

ABV: 7.999%

IBU: Theoretical 120

Hops: Simcoe, Centennial and Chinook

Package: 22 oz Bottles

Other: Bitterness balanced by Malts, full bodied, just like Gary.  

The release has been in the works for at least 9 days with placement secured at several of the major chain grocery retailers as well as independent grocers and beer retailers. Consumers hoping to get their hands on the 22oz Bottles, can use Iron Horse Brewery’s Beer finder for exact locations. The Beer Finder can be found here: http://ihor.se/beerfinder

About Iron Horse Brewery

Iron Horse Brewery, centrally located in Ellensburg, WA, has been producing hand crafted ales since 2007.  Iron Horse is owned by father-son team Greg and Gary Parker. With 33 employees and a recent expansion,enabling IHB to double its brewing capacity, they plan to produce over 18,000 bbls in 2015. To learn more about the brewery or to simply take a break from Facebook, go to www.ironhorsebrewery.com;  you’ll probably be sorry you did.

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Fremont Brewing Presents at Savor

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Fremont Brewing Presents at SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience

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SEATTLE – On June 5 and 6, Fremont Brewing Company will be one of 73 small and independent craft breweries represented at SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience.  Presented by the Brewers Association and in its eighth year, SAVOR is the premier beer and food pairing event in the U.S.

SAVOR returns to the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. this June. As in past years, each brewery will pour two of its craft beers, accompanied by a reception-style sampling of sweet and savory small plates designed by the Brewers Association executive chef and co-author of CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Course, Adam Dulye.

“SAVOR celebrates the success of small and independent craft brewers and their flavor-forward creations by showcasing the synergy between craft beer and food,” said Julia Herz, publisher of CraftBeer.com and craft beer program director of the Brewers Association. “This unique experience allows attendees direct access into the world of craft beer by conversing with the luminaries of the beer community while tasting an expansive range of delicious beers.”

During SAVOR, Fremont Brewing will be serving Cinnamon Coffee Bourbon Abominable paired with Popcorn Grits with Blistered Shisito Peppers and Rye Saison paired with Bacon Wrapped Dates with a Rosemary & Currant Gastrique.

Visit the SAVOR website for more information on the event, including full menu and brewery list. Tickets to SAVOR are available via Ticketmaster.

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Iron Horse Brewery Announces the Release of Farmlandia

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Iron Horse Brewery Announces the Release of Farmlandia, Available in 22oz Bottles and on Draught.

A brand new Farmhouse Ale at 5.5% abv.

Press Release:

ELLENSBURG, WA  (March 24th, 2015)

Iron Horse Brewery is introducing a new seasonal beer called Farmlandia available in draught and 22oz bottles.  You may be asking, “what on earth is a Farmhouse Ale?” To describe this is like trying to describe what it is like to wear a tie and cufflinks with a flannel shirt, or how to drink champagne in a hay field.  If Iron Horse Brewery is good at one thing, that is redefining boundaries and making awesome things happen in your mouth,” said Greg Parker, Owner and GM of Iron Horse Brewery. “This is a pinky-up kind of beer, that will curl your moustache and brighten your eye’s with the glisten of joyous tears,” commented Parker.   

Release and Availability

Iron Horse Brewery will release Farmlandia in 20oz bottles around the first week of April and it will be available market-wide through the end of June, in locations including Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Alaska shortly thereafter.

Crisp and Fruity 

Farmlandia is a wheat beer fermented with Saison yeast.  Saison is french for “spring time in a hay field” which is not true, but it describes that very sensation. A better more exact description of Saison tells us that this beer is: citrusy, spicy, effervescent, bubbly and light-medium bodied. Farmlandia is made with pilsner malt which carries a larger malt and sweet flavor than basic brewers malt. The white wheat gives this beer a light golden color and light body as well as giving the beer a slight haze. Farmlandia has a crisp, clean malt profile and the French Saison yeast provides some spice in the aroma, a light fruitiness,  and crisp and dry mouthfeel. “This is true, my nose and taste buds confirmed it,” quipped Ross Chalstrom, Interloper of Press Release Quotes.

Beer Release Party

Iron Horse Brewery is holding an official beer release party on Friday April 3rd, at [ the pub ]. There will be raffles, flannels, and a touch-the-tractor contest where the winner will receive an 82 dollar IHB gift card and not the tractor as the contest might indicate.

Beer Nerd Details

Name: Farmlandia

Style: Farmhouse Ale, French Saison

ABV: 5.5%

IBU: 19

Hops: Cascade, Delta, and Amarillo

Package: 22oz Bottles and Draft

Other: White Wheat, Red Flannel Pajamas

This is the second seasonal release following Double Rainbow. Consumers hoping to get their hands on the bottles, can use Iron Horse Brewery’s Beer finder for exact locations. The Beer Finder can be found here: http://ihor.se/beerfinder

About Iron Horse Brewery

Iron Horse Brewery, centrally located in Ellensburg, WA, has been producing hand crafted ales since 2007.  Iron Horse is owned by father-son team Greg and Gary Parker. With 33 employees and a recent expansion, enabling IHB to double its brewing capacity, they plan to produced over 18,000 bbls in 2015. To learn more about the brewery or to simply take a break from Facebook, go to www.ironhorsebrewery.com;  you’ll probably be sorry you did.

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Two Versions of Imperial Stouts Released today by Stone Brewing Co

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ESCONDIDO, CA (Mar. 23, 2015) – Each spring, craft beer enthusiasts actually look forward to encountering the IRS—Stone Imperial Russian Stout, that is. A rich, hearty beer that emphasizes the roasty, chocolaty essence of dark malts, it stands out from Stone Brewing Co.’s typically hoppy stock, with a smooth, velvety body that’s tasty when fresh, yet also perfectly suited for long periods of cellaring. And there is more to look forward to this year: As part of Stone's “Odd Beers for Odd Years” program (AKA another excuse to brew something new and creative), the California-based brewery is releasing a version infused with tea and spices, 2015 Stone CHAI-SPICED Imperial Russian Stout, alongside the classic version of this annual release. Starting today, the pair will begin arriving in 22-ounce bottles and on draft at bars, retailers and restaurants in markets where Stone beer is sold.

Conceived by Stone President, Co-founder and original Brewmaster Steve Wagner in 2000, the recipe for Stone Imperial Russian Stout has been tweaked very little since the beer’s debut. Black malt and British roasted barley in the grain bill give the resulting beer an opaque black color and a roasty aroma. Intense bittersweet cocoa and coffee flavors give way to hints of anise and dark berry fruitiness. Enjoy, but exercise patience—as the stout warms, its bouquet unfolds, the texture becomes smoother and roasted qualities strengthen.

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“Steve developed a fantastic recipe for Stone Imperial Russian Stout, which has become something the brewing team looks forward to making every year,” explains current Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele. “For the 2015 ‘Odd’ recipe, we wanted to incorporate chai spices, as we loved how deliciously they combined with classic stout flavors in the pilot batches that we previously brewed. We are excited to share this unique and limited special-release beer with our fans.”

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Inspired by the savory flavors and aromas of chai tea, a blend of cinnamon, cardamom, clove, ginger, black pepper and black tea was blended with batches of Stone Imperial Russian Stout, post-fermentation. The aroma primarily showcases the spice and tea qualities, followed by mild clove and roasted barley characters. 2015 Stone CHAI-SPICED Imperial Russian Stout carries rich cinnamon, ginger and cardamom characteristics, followed by flavors of sweet tea as well as coffee from the base beer. As it warms, cocoa and coffee notes will balance out the piquant tea-and-spice medley.

Both 2015 Stone Imperial Russian Stout and 2015 Stone CHAI-SPICED Imperial Russian Stout are ready to be enjoyed fresh, or fans may store them at proper cellaring temperatures (55°F or lower) for several months or even years. The spice and tea qualities from the “Odd” version will mellow over time. As both beers mature, the malt flavors will become richer and more refined.

 2015 Stone Imperial Russian Stout Classic and "Odd" Release Distribution:
National Distribution:AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA and Puerto Rico
International Distribution: Australia; Alberta and British Columbia (“Odd” release only), Canada; Japan; Singapore; Sweden; and United Kingdom
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2015 Stone Imperial Russian Stout (Classic Release) Quick Facts:
URL: Stonebrewing.com/IRS
Stats: 10.6% ABV, 65 IBUs
Availability: Limited 22-ounce bottles and draft, beginning March 23
Hops Bill: Warrior

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2015 Stone CHAI-SPICED Imperial Russian Stout ("Odd" Release) Quick Facts:
URL: Stonebrewing.com/IRS/ODD
Stats: 10.6% ABV, 65 IBUs
Availability: Limited 22-ounce bottles and draft, beginning March 23
Hops bill: Warrior

About Stone Brewing Co.
Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner in 1996, San Diego-based Stone Brewing Co. is the 10th largest craft brewer in the United States. Stone has been listed on the Inc. 500 | 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list 10 times, and has been called the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by BeerAdvocate magazine twice. The multi-faceted company will be the first American craft brewer to own and operate its own brewery in Europe, and is also building a production brewery and destination restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. Brewing at both locations is anticipated to begin late 2015. Known for its bold, flavorful and largely hop-centric beers, Stone has earned a reputation for brewing outstanding, unique beers while maintaining an unwavering commitment to sustainability, business ethics, philanthropy and the art of brewing. For more information on Stone Brewing Co., please visit stonebrewing.com or the company’s social media sites: Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and The Stone Blog.

1-year Anniversary Beerbalation April 10th-12th at Top Rung Brewing

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March 23, 2015

Top Rung Brewing is excited to announce that we will be celebrating our 1-year anniversary by holding a Beerbalation event from April 10-12^th at the brewery.  We will be pouring a special released beer, special randalized beer, have live music on Friday and Saturday, food provided by Red Rover grill with special menu, games, and for $7.50 you will receive a special commemorative glass with beer of your choice (excluding special release or Imperials).  Come on out and join us at the brewery for a great time!  We will be open Friday 2-9, Saturday 2-9, and Sunday 12-5.

 

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