Greetings!
We get a lot of requests about when we’re releasing our next beer and what it will
be. Well, ask and you shall receive–this time, anyway. Tomorrow (Thursday, June
3rd), we’re releasing our second full-time beer, the Lonely Blonde. An American
style blonde ale, the Lonely Blonde is so named because it is one of the only examples
of the style to be found locally. Though the Blonde is American born and raised,
its distinct old world roots are clear, thanks to the three German hop varieties
we add during the boil. The Lonely Blonde is an exceptionally balanced beer, light
enough for the hottest summer day, but complex enough to keep you company any day
of the year. So, if you see a Lonely Blonde at the bar, be sure to stop and introduce
yourself–it just might be the beginning of a beatiful relationship.
Category: breweries
Vine Park News
Not that it will do you any good at this point, but Vine Park celebrated their fastest-selling growler batch ever with their Cuvee de Beertrips which just sold out. Those of you attending the AHA National Conference may still be in luck as they’ve saved a keg for the event. VP describes this beer as a “boundary bending style of Belgian malts and yeast combined with Czech hops overlaid with American hops…”
Vine Park also rolled out a new beer this week, 100% EVIL IPA. “A full bodied American West Coast style India Pale Ale that is brewed with 100% Centennial hops from beginning to end. No little bit of this or a little bit of that, this beer is 100% Evil. Nothing good about it but the taste.”
This beer is available in growlers and the Vine Park crew will also sample it at St. Paul Summer Beer Festival. It will also be added to the recipe list available to Vine Park customers to brew their own batch.
Finally, Something to Get Bitter About!
Finally certain Tweets from certain brewers about their “gimmicky” beers makes sense!!! The June 2010 issue of Twin Cities Business (hard copy only for now, Dan Haugen authored it) has a brief but interesting write-up on Minnesota’s bitterest beers (yeah, yeah, I’m sure YOU’VE made a more bitter beer, but you ain’t selling it in stores, is ya?). You’ll have to track down a hard copy of the rag to read the article, but let me play spoiler for you. Wondering what, per this article, Minnesota’s top five bitter beers (by IBU, of course) are?
5) New-comer Fulton’s Sweet Child of Vine grabbed the 5th spot at 70 IBUs, just edging out Summit’s IPA and Horizon Red at 65 IBUs.
4) Dem dere Brau Bros. oudda Lucan hold de 4th spot wit dere Sheep Head Ale at 88 IBUs.
3) Wondering why you can’t taste your lutefisk after drinking Surly’s Furious? Well, it’s position in the 3rd spot at 99 IBUs should answer that question.
2) Living in the Limelight with the 2nd most bitter beer in Minnesota (after recently holding the first spot until #1 was brought back to the market as a retail-available beer) is Flat Earth’s Northwest Passage IPA at 115 IBUs. Yup, it curls toes.
1) And sitting firmly atop the bitter pig-pile is Surly’s Abrasive at 120 IBUs.
Anywho, find a copy of the June issue to see the who holds the 8th-12th spots.
A New Look for Rush River
Rush River has been working on some new packaging for their product, which should be hitting stores soon (if not already). To make sure you know just what to look for, here’s some pics of their new labels.
Flat Earth Memorial Weekend Growlers
Summer seems to have pushed Spring out of the way at least for the time being. We’re filling extra growlers so you’ll have a chance to grab some for this weekend. We’ll be closed on Monday to enjoy some special time with our families and friends over beers and BBQ. Have a great and safe weekend!
Growlers:
Angry Planet Pale Ale
Belgian Pale Ale
Black Helicopter Coffee Stout
Element 115 Lager
Sunburst Apricot Ale
Unfiltered Belgian Pale Ale
Unfiltered Cygnus X-1 PorterCheers!