Misc News – Sept 21

Quick sips:

  • New Albanian Citra Dry-hopped American Mild. Much dry-hopping on 22 IBU base. (Dry hops don't count as IBUs even though they give an initial aroma attack). Grapefruit and Tangerine. Malt comes through second. Then a lingering bitter finish. American Brown? 3.8%
  • NABC bracket APA Summit – Single hop playoff. Dry and spicy
  • NABC bracket APA Warrior – Similar bitterness. Smoother. Grassy. Nice. Advance this one to the semis.
  • Weissenohe Altfrankisches Kloisterbier – On tap at NABC's Public House. $6.50/ . liter. Cream, pure thick cream mouthfeel. Toasted marshmallow without being annoyingly sweet. Hops are hidden. 5.2%. Magnificent dessert beer. Not a desert island beer but a wonderful experience.

napa-smithCarmel-based Pelican Brands has bought the Napa Smith Brewery & Winery in Napa, CA. Pelican was previously the sales rep for the company and has expanded the distribution to 8 states. The plan is to take Napa Smith nationwide in 2011. It has already been introduced to Indiana shelves.

our_history2Falls City is back with a 1930s Pale Ale recipe. FC was brewed by a consortium of Louisville tavern owners in 1906. Closed in 1978, the brand was used by Sterling in Evansville on a mass/generic beer. Now the name is back with the pre-bland recipe. They are hopping the River and coming to the NABC Public House today.

Now here's a bad idea. Beer Popsicle – with complete instructions.

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2 comments:

rossgram said...

So where in Indiana can I score some of that Napa Smith beer. I hear it's the best craft beer in the nation! Or so claims their website.

September 21, 2010 at 1:46 PM
Unknown said...

World Class Beverages is distributing Napa Smith in Indiana. Their Beer Spy will lead you to the nearest supply of the three in the state, Lost Dog, Organic IPA, and Wheat.

Just put your zip code. You can change the mileage and number of stores to show also.

http://in.worldclassbeverages.com/beerspy/product/napa-smith-lost-dog-red-ale/7912/

http://in.worldclassbeverages.com/beerspy/product/napa-smith-organic-ipa/7911/

http://in.worldclassbeverages.com/beerspy/product/napa-smith-wheat-beer/7913/

There aren't any stores listed up north yet. No doubt because it's so new. Check back in a week if needed.

Happy hunting.

September 21, 2010 at 3:35 PM

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