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Local 1

Local 1

Styles

New York
United States
Local 1 Brooklyn Brewery
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Description 

In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Brewery forges barley malt and hops from Germany, aromatic raw sugar from Mauritius and yeast from Belgium into their latest  beer, Brooklyn Local 1. Behind the full golden color you’ll find an alluring  aroma, a dynamic complex of flavors, Belgian flair, Brooklyn fortitude and a dusting of their special yeast. To create this beer, we use the old technique of 100% bottle re-fermentation, a practice now rare even in Europe. It gives this beer a palate of unusual depth. Enjoy it locally or globally, as an aperitif or with your favorite dishes. 

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
9.0%
IBUs: 
26
Hops: 
German Hallertauer Perle, Styrian Golding
Malts: 
Two-Row Pilsner, Bamberg, Demerara Cane Sugar
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Bell's Oberon to be Released in 12 Packs, Cans

Craft brewers are increasingly making their most popular brews available in 12-packs of cans, a longtime tactic of macro brewers. The latest to join the trend is Bell's Brewery, which has introduced its summer seasonal Oberon in cans and a variety of packing options. Here is the company's release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT INFORMATION:

JOSH SMITH, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

EMAIL: [email protected]

Bell's can options are growing; 12-ounce
Oberon cans coming later this summer

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The White Owl: The Best Brewpub in India

The White Owl: The Best Brewpub in India

The White Owl Sign

“We’re getting Netflix next year!” That’s what my new friend in Mumbai said to me as we were headed out to dinner. “That’s fantastic!” I uttered, secretly thinking how sad I was for them that they were only just now getting this vault of TV shows and movies that we’ve been privy to in the U.S. for years. For a place that is only just getting Netflix, how good could their craft beer scene be?

First of all, you must understand the state of craft beer in India. In its infancy, India’s middle class is just at the point to afford and appreciate items like a craft beer. Naturally, breweries are few and far between. They also don’t promote themselves much, so any enthusiast must diligently research to find what’s out there. That’s how I discovered The White Owl.


Photo credit: lemonchutney.com
Indian craft breweries don't promote themselves much, so any enthusiast must diligently research to find what’s out there. Photo credit: lemonchutney.com

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Use Beer Flavor Families To Guide Pairings

Use Beer Flavor Families To Guide Pairings

coconut cream pie and smuttynose robust porter

Whether you’re hosting an elegant weekend dinner or dining on midweek take-out, these seven flavor profiles for beer, developed by Greg Engert, the Beer Director of Churchkey restaurant in Washington, D.C., will help you choose brews to match food.

CRISP, REFRESHING, AND BALANCED

These types of beer tend toward balance between fruity yeast esters, malt, and hops. That means a drier finish, which also enhances a sense of refreshment.

Amber Lagers and Marzens are perfect for Taco Tuesdays or Spicy Thai Thursdays.

Try crab, lobster, and lighter fish with more delicate fruity styles, such as American Blonde Ales and Kölsch beers, or with snappier, drier Pilsners and India Pale Lagers. The biscuity malt tones of Amber Lagers and Marzens also pair perfectly with chili and spicy chicken.

HOP BEERS

Hops have the last word in these brews. Earthier styles like English Pale Ale or Extra Special Bitter, as well as the bolder American India Pale Ales and Imperial IPAs, are well suited for finger-licking foods like pizza, juicy burgers, fish and chips, and barbecue.

Even in some of the maltier versions such as California Common, American Amber Ales, and American Barleywines, the hops can be king, so stick with dishes that can stand up to the hops.

St. Bernardus Abt 12

St. Bernardus Abt 12

St. Bernardus 12 Abt
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Description 

The St.Bernardus Abt 12 is the pride of our stable, the nec plus ultra of our brewery. Abbey ale brewed in the classic 'Quadrupel' style of Belgium's best Abbey Ales. Dark with a full, ivory-colored head. It has a fruity aroma, full of complex flavours and excells because of its long bittersweet finish with a hoppy bite. (10,0% ABV) Worldwide seen as one of the best beers in the world. It's a very balanced beer, with a full-bodied taste and a perfect equilibrium between malty, bitter and sweet.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
10.5%
Served at: 
56˚
Hops: 
Kent Golding, Hallertau Magnum
Malts: 
Amber, Munich, Pale, Black

Hop Head Red

Hop Head Red

Styles

California
United States
Hop Head Red Green Flash beer retired
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Description 

A luscious beauty, Hop Head Red® Double IPA exudes resinous hoppy qualities from Amarillo, Warrior and Nugget to overtake the full-bodied depths of a caramel malt base. Captivating and seductive floral aromas and alluring hop flavors are the result of dry hopping with mountains of Amarillo. The blissful union of Double India Pale and Red Ale make Hop Head Red an unforgettable obsession. Experience love at first sip. Every time.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.1%
IBUs: 
70
Served at: 
45° F
Hops: 
Amarillo, Warrior and Nugget
Malts: 
Camarel Base

Meantime India Pale Ale

Meantime India Pale Ale

Styles

United Kingdom
Meantime India Pale Ale beer
Judges Ratings 
Description 

India Pale Ale is the beer that sustained the British Raj – it did not just survive the passage to India, it matured to perfection on the long voyage. Original IPA was heavily hopped – up to twice as much as domestic beers - and so Meantime uses plenty of Kent Fuggles and Goldings to help re-create the flavours of the world’s first great pale beer style.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.5%
IBUs: 
70
Served at: 
45 - 50° F
Hops: 
Kent Golding, Kent Fuggles

Sweetwater IPA

Sweetwater IPA

Styles

Georgia
United States
Sweetwater IPA Beer
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Description 

This mammoth India Pale Ale is loaded with intense hop character and subjected to an extensive dry-hopping process. Sweetwater's IPA is unfiltered, leaving all the natural flavors intact.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.3%
IBUs: 
61
Served at: 
45° F
Hops: 
Chinook, Cascade, Columbus, Simcoe, US Golding
Malts: 
Two-Row, Munich, Wheat, 70/80

California Kölsch

California Kölsch

Styles

California
United States
California Kolsch Ballast Point Beer
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Description 

The beer that launched Ballast Point.

Ballast Point's original Pale Ale is a rich golden brew, crafted with aromatic German hops and rounded out with a blend of American and Munich malts. While it’s hopped like a lager, it's fermented like an ale to create a smooth, bright taste that has just a hint of fruit and spice. It’s extremely drinkable, like a Kolsch should be, yet complex, like a good craft beer demands.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.2%
IBUs: 
23
Served at: 
40-45° F

Session Black Lager

Session Black Lager

Styles

Oregon
United States
Session Black Lager
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Description 

Most beers this dark are so heavy-duty, you could eat them with a fork. Not Session Black. You’ve heard of tall, dark and handsome? Well, Session Black is short, dark and drinkable. With notes of roasty chocolate, it’s the perfect complement to original Session – a dark beer that doesn’t drink like a meal.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.4%
IBUs: 
22
Served at: 
45 - 50°

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