Chuckanut and ABGB Reunite for a Bold Czech Dark Lager: CBGB
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Chuckanut Brewery and Austin Beer Garden Brewery (ABGB) have reunited to craft a rich, Czech-style dark lager that pays homage to tradition and friendship. Brewed on Chuckanut’s original 10bbl system, CBGB is a roasty, toffee-laced beer that reflects both breweries’ award-winning commitment to classic lagers. This collaboration brings depth, nostalgia, and a touch of playful history to taps and cans across the Pacific Northwest.
In a recent press release, Chuckanut Brewery announced that the Chuckanut Czech Style Dark Lager will be available around the NW in draft and cans. It’s a delicious beer to have with roasted pork, chicken with mushroom sauce or any grilled vegetables. It’s also lovely with desserts and chocolates.
This very traditional Czech lager is a smooth, complex beer with dark toasted bread, toffee and chocolate notes. Dark brown in color CBGB lager finishes dry, roasty and clean. Chuckanut and ABGB have been friends for many years as both breweries met at the GABF where they are known for their well-made, classic lager beers that have won multiple GABF (Great American Beer Festival) and World Beer Cup medals.
Many years ago the two breweries collaborated on a lager in Austin named “Will you Mari me”, a pun on the names of Chuckanut owners/brewmaster and ABGB. That beer was a light-colored lager but this time around the two breweries decided to make something dark and malty.
For connoisseurs of classic lagers and fans of bold collaborations, CBGB is a toast to tradition with a fresh, roasty twist. Chuckanut and ABGB’s Czech-style dark lager brings depth, character, and a shared brewing legacy to every pour. Seek it out in draft or cans across the Northwest, and experience a beer crafted for those who truly appreciate the art of the brew.
Key Features of the New Chuckanut x ABGB Czech-style Dark Lager, CBGB:
- 🍞 Flavor Profile: Notes of dark toasted bread, toffee, and chocolate
- 🍺 Finish: Dry, roasty, and clean with a smooth mouthfeel
- 🌑 Appearance: Deep dark brown color, true to Czech tradition
- 🧪 Style: Traditional Czech-style dark lager brewed on Chuckanut’s original 10bbl system
- 🤝 Collaboration: Brewed by long-time friends Chuckanut Brewery and Austin Beer Garden Brewery (ABGB)
- 🏆 Legacy: Both breweries are multi-time GABF and World Beer Cup medal winners
- 🍽️ Pairings: Ideal with roasted pork, chicken in mushroom sauce, grilled vegetables, and chocolate desserts
- 📍 Availability: Offered in draft and cans across the Pacific Northwest
- 🕰️ Backstory: Follows a previous light lager collab named “Will You Mari Me” brewed in Austin
About Chuckanut Brewery
Chuckanut Brewery brews award winning Lagers and Ales and has won Large Brewery of the Year at WA Beer Awards 2017, 2019 and 2021 and Small Brewery at the GABF 2009 & 2011. The production facility and Tap Room is in Skagit Valley at 11937 Higgins Airport Way, Burlington, WA. Chuckanut welcomes guests of all ages and has indoor and outdoor seating! Check out additional information about Chuckanut at chuckanutbrewery.com.
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