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Alaskan Brewing Co. Celebrates 30 Years of Smoked Porter, Opens Expanded Taproom

Alaskan Brewing Co. Celebrates 30 Years of Smoked Porter, Opens Expanded Taproom

Alaskan Brewing Co. Celebrates 30 Years of Smoked Porter, Opens Expanded Taproom

Alaskan Brewing Co. in Juneau, Alaska has announced the 30th iteration of its popular Rauchbier, Smoked Porter.

To honor the 30th anniversary of this iconic brew, the brewery is opening up its expanded taproom this weekend while also pouring some limited-edition flights of the beer with various vintages in vertical tastings.

“This beer has been a huge part of our history and has been recognized with 21 awards from the Great American Beer Festival alone, more than any other beer," said Andy Kline, Communications Manager for Alaskan in a release.

The full release from the brewery is below.


JUNEAU, Alaska – Alaskan Brewing will be opening an expanded tasting room this Saturday, Nov. 3 at noon, in a grand opening celebration that will also mark the 30th anniversary of one of its most renowned beers, Smoked Porter. The newly renovated space is part of the brewery’s expansion in a newly-acquired building on Commercial Boulevard in Juneau, part of its Lemon Creek brewing and tasting room facility.

Druif - 2018 Vintage

Druif - 2018 Vintage

Styles

Oregon
United States
Druif - 2018 Vintage, pFriem Family Brewers
Judges Ratings 
Description 

Riesling grapes from Brooks Estate Vineyard mixed with our Lambic-inspired base imbue pFriem’s Druif with inviting aromas of fresh bread and berries. Its notes of delicate rose petals, pear and green apple, and its dry, sparkly finish may think its fine wine, but it’s beer— we promise.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.3%
IBUs: 
6
Served at: 
45 - 50º
Hops: 
Aged Czech Saaz
Malts: 
Gambrinus Canadian Pilsner, Weyermann Wheat, Rahr Raw White Wheat

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 3

Alpha Abstraction Vol. 3

Styles

Georgia
United States
Alpha Abstraction Vol. 3, Wild Leap Brewing Co.
Judges Ratings 
Description 

Alpha Abstraction, Vol. 3 is a juicy, double dry-hopped IPA with Mosaic hops. This is the third edition in the series, with a varied hop profile in each volume. Alpha features tropical and stone fruit flavors, a strong hop aroma, slightly hazy appearance, soft bitterness, and a velvety mouthfeel.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
8.0%
IBUs: 
35
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Fueled by Bud Light and Heineken, Alcohol Spends $764.5 Million on Sports Sponsorship

Fueled by Bud Light and Heineken, Alcohol Spends $764.5 Million on Sports Sponsorship

Fueled by Bud Light and Heineken, Alcohol Spends $764.5 Million on Sports Sponsorship

After a survey of 30 of the largest alcohol brands in the world, Sportcal, part of the GlobalData group, has found that the brands spend a combined $764.5 million per year on sports sponsorship -- representing 28 active deals.

According to a release from Sportcal, the "report, ‘Sponsorship Sector Report: Alcoholic Beverages, 2018’,analyses the activity of 30 of the biggest alcoholic beverage brands to track the latest trends and forecast where this may lead to in future. The report reveals that the top 10 biggest alcohol beverage brand spenders account for 55.5 % of the 281 active deals and 87.6 % of the estimated $764.5m annual sports sponsorship spend."

The full release from Sportcal is below.

Spirit Animal DIPA

Spirit Animal DIPA

Styles

Virginia
United States
Spirit Animal DIPA, Smartmouth Brewing Co.
Judges Ratings 
Description 

Spirit Animal is a 7.5 %, hazy, tropical, citrusy, double IPA that finishes smooth. Everyone has a spirit animal, and for our 6th birthday, we are revealing our team's spirit animals on our latest limited-edition can.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
7.5%
Served at: 
45 - 50º
Hops: 
Citra, Nelson Sauvin
Malts: 
Two Row, Pilsner, Wheat, Oats

Gathered #1

Gathered #1

Styles

Vermont
United States
Photo Unavailable
Judges Ratings 
Description 

Ale fermented with mixed culture, aged in oak and made with materials foraged on a single day, 8.5.18; bramble leaf, coltsfoot, goldenrod & chanterelle mushroom.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
IBUs: 
22
Served at: 
50º
Hops: 
Perle
Malts: 
Two-Row Malted Barley, Raw Wheat, Rolled Oats

Volume Fourteen Embroidered Bird Motif, 19th Century

Volume Fourteen Embroidered Bird Motif, 19th Century

Styles

Vermont
United States
Judges Ratings 
Description 

Ale brewed with yarrow, fermented with mixed culture and aged in oak.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.0%
IBUs: 
18
Served at: 
50º
Hops: 
Perle
Malts: 
Two-Row Malted Barley, Munich, Malted Wheat

Volume Thirteen Memento Mori

Volume Thirteen Memento Mori

Styles

Vermont
United States
Photo Unavailable
Judges Ratings 
Description 

Ale brewed chaga, fermented with mixed culture, aged in oak and conditioned on rose petals.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.5%
IBUs: 
10
Served at: 
50º
Hops: 
Perle, Hallertau Hallertau
Malts: 
Two-Row Malted Barley, Kiln Crystal, Rolled Oats
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Sam Adams Releases Damage Done to Honor 2018 Boston Red Sox World Series Win

For the fourth time since 2004, the Boston Red Sox are the MLB Champions. This year, the Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4 games to 1 in the Fall Classic after a stellar regular season in which they won 108 games.

Perhaps the reason the team won was because of its beer sponsor, The Boston Beer Co.

The 2018 season was the first year Boston Beer had been the official beer sponsor of the Sox, and they go on to win the World Series. Coincidence? I think not.

Ale Gâteau Forêt-Noire

Ale Gâteau Forêt-Noire

Ale Gâteau Forêt-Noire, Unibroue
Judges Ratings 
Description 

This 10.5 percent ABV brew has a medium body and a fine, champagne-like effervescence. The roast and chocolate are complemented by delicate fruity accents and a slightly tart finish. Smooth and perfectly balanced, Ale Gâteau Forêt-Noire is the ideal accompaniment for Black Forest cake, cocoa-based Mexican dishes (such as mole), meat loaf, log-type goat cheese, and blue or comté cheese. Age for up to 5 years.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
10.5%
IBUs: 
20
Served at: 
50 - 57º

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