Allagash Brewing Co. in Portland, Maine has announced the release of Sun Drift to its entire distribution footprint.
Sun Drift is a Brett Beer brewed with lemon zest and black tea for a zesty, earth and slightly funky flavor profile.
The full release from the brewery is below.
PORTLAND, Maine — Today, Allagash Brewing Co. releases Sun Drift, a beer brewed with lemon zest, fermented with Brettanomyces yeast, and then blended with black tea. Sun Drift will be available in four-packs of 12 oz. bottles, and will begin shipping out to the brewery’s complete distribution footprint starting Monday, Feb. 4th.
“This beer’s flavor goes beyond the sum of its ingredients,” said Brewmaster Jason Perkins.
Lemon zest imparts a slightly tart note that’s accompanied by a medley of funky tropical fruit flavors created by Brettanomyces yeast. After brewing, the beer is blended with Fair Trade Yunnan Black tea from Little Red Cup, of Brunswick, ME. The result evokes the refreshing combination of lemonade and tea, all cruising on a layer of fruit-filled aromatics.
“Whenever possible, we look for ingredients in Maine,” said Perkins. “That means getting grain from Maine farmers and tea from a local company like Little Red Cup.”