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OSKAR BLUES BREWS FARM RAISED HGH PART DUH ALE FOR OLD CHICAGO RESTUARANTS
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| January 18, 2012 - LONGMONT, Colo. – Does down-home, hand-planted, home-grown and hand-picked happen anymore? It does with Oskar Blues Brewery's Hop & Heifers Farm inspired "HGH part DUH" Ale.
Oskar Blues Brewery and Old Chicago restaurants will be offering a very limited and exclusive release of the farm raised strong ale born on the brewery's Longmont, CO based farm. This beer will be released to the public on Wednesday, January 25th on the "I Love Beer" Mini Tour kick-off at all Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, Oregon and Wisconsin Old Chicago locations while the limited brew lasts. For a complete list of Old Chicago locations, check out www.oldchicago.com
Oskar Blues Brewery's "HGH (Home Grown Hops) Part DUH" is a 7.5% A.B.V and 70 I.B.U. Strong Ale brewed with hops locally grown at Oskar Blues Hops & Heifers farm. The home gown, high-potency, home run hitter is Dry hopped with Amarillo, Double dry hopped with Centennial, Summit and the last of our first crop of whole Cascade Hops. This farm raised strong ale injects more HGH than the 1998 home run race.
The 50 acre Hops & Heifers Farm has been reborn by Dale Katechis and Geoff Hess in an area hosting views of the Boulder's Flatirons and Haystack Mountain just down the road from Oskar Blues Brewery and their Home Made Liquids & Solids restaurant creating an opportunity for a true farm to table experience. The farm hosts 2 acres of hops plants planted in celebration in May, 2011 by the Oskar Blues employees. The initial Hops & Heifers work day saw 3,500 hop plants laid in on 2 acres of land across 181 hope poles. The hopyard menu includes Centennial, Columbus, Nugget, Chinook, Willamette, Mt.Hood, Cascade and Sterling. The farm also hosts 100% Oskar Blues raised Black Angus cattle, Berkshire Pigs and Goats that are part of the sustainable model. The Oskar Blues cattle are grass fed on our pasture grasses and alfalfa in addition to spent grain and water reclaimed from the OB brewery, while Berkshire Pigs are fed a mix of high protein grain, brewery spent grain and restaurant kitchen scraps.
This is not the first collaboration between Oskar Blues & Old Chicago. In 2011 Old Chicago was the exclusive launch of Deviant Dale’s IPA during the same "I Love Beer" tour. That beer went on to win a Silver Medal in the 2011 Great American Beer Festival American India Pale Category, the most competitive category in that competition's history with 176 entries. Deviant Dale's will be released in March as the brewery's first 16 oz. tallboy can.
In addition, the companies share much in the way of history. Dale Katechis, the heart & soul owner of Oskar Blues gained experience within the Old Chicago group of restaurants & was the General Manager at the Longmont Old Chicago location which is now only a few blocks away from Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids. Dave Chichura, Oskar Blues head brewer, has four years of history with Rock Bottom Brewery, a sister concept to Old Chicago.
Set in the heart of Colorado craft beer country, Oskar Blues Brewery in Lyons began canning its beers in November of 2002 with a hand-canning line in the 60- year-old barn next door to their funky little brewpub. Celebrating the brewery's 10th CANiversary it's now a full- throttle canning operation that is quickly expanding its cult-like following across the nation.
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BRECKENRIDGE BREWERY INTRODUCES 4-PACKS IN ITS SMALL BATCH SERIES
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| January 13, 2012 - Denver, CO - Breckenridge Brewery's Small Batch series, known for its premium ingredients and higher ABV (Alcohol by Volume), is rolling out in 4-packs. The transition to 4-packs starts with its 471 IPA and the re-release of 72 Imperial, a double chocolate cream stout made with dark and milk chocolate from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
"The move from 6-packs to 4-packs in our Small Batch series just makes sense," says Todd Usry, Brewmaster and Director of Brewing Operations for Breckenridge Brewery. "Consumers are drawn to this packaging for bigger, bolder beers. We like that 4-packs give craft beer drinkers an opportunity to experiment with our big beers at a lower price point."
According to Jennifer Litz, editor of Craft Business Daily, case sales for 11-12 oz. 4-packs are up 19% vs. roughly 8% for 6-packs, per 4-week data from SymphonyIRI up to Dec. 18. "The 4-packs are growing on a much smaller base, of course," says Litz, "but people are picking them up more for their comparatively lower barrier to entry, commitment, and price point...trialability, if you will. It's sort of the same dynamic as what's driving 750ML and 22 oz. growth, but in yet another format."
In response to questions about the brewery's pricing strategy with the new packaging Usry ensures, "We are working very closely with our distribution partners to ensure that our 4-pack pricing on the shelves is comparable, ounce-per-ounce, to our 6-pack pricing for the Small Batch series. Our goal with the new packaging is to make our Small Batch beers more accessible to craft drinkers."
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BRECKENRIDGE BREWERY AND APPLEJACK WINE AND SPIRITS COLLABORATE ON NEW HOLIDAY SEASONAL
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| December 12, 2011 - Denver, CO - Craft brewer and retailer collaborate to create and deliver a special holiday beer. Breckenridge Brewery and Applejack Wine & Spirits got together this fall to brainstorm ideas for a special beer for Applejack customers. The result is Holidale – a new twist on Breckenridge Brewery's longtime winter seasonal, Christmas Ale. Dry hopped and aged in whiskey barrels, Holidale offers toasted biscuit notes complemented by soft caramel sweetness and hints of oak and whiskey warmth.
Holidale debuts on the shelves at Applejack Wine and Spirits in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, this week. The 750ml cork and caged bottles lend themselves to sharing over the holidays. Just 240 bottles of Holidale will be available this season.
"Applejack Wine & Spirits has long enjoyed its relationship with Breckenridge Brewery," says Joe Peters, General Manager of Applejack. "To have this unique opportunity to collaborate with their master brewers to create a special beer for the holidays has been a project of pure enjoyment. The beer has incredible flavors that capture the essence of what a great craft beer should be. We are thrilled with the result of our collaborative effort."
"Colorado's independent liquor stores, like Applejack, have always embraced the Craft category and have been instrumental in our growth," says George O'Neill, Director of Sales for Breckenridge Brewery. "As we aggressively increase our capacity at the brewery, our ability to innovate and experiment will also grow. This will allow us to seek out unique, collaborative partnerships with retailers, like Applejack, both locally and nationally."
O'Neill adds, "Our goals are to help satisfy the thirst the craft consumer has for interesting one off brews and to meet the increasing demands of our retail partners who are seeking to quench that thirst."
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BLUE SKY BRIDGE AND OSKAR BLUES RAISE OVER $30,000 TO FIGHT CHILD ABUSE ON COLORADO GIVES DAY 2011
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| December 08, 2011 - LONGMONT, C) - Blue Sky Bridge and Oskar Blues joined forces at the Home Made Liquids & Solids restaurant in Longmont on Colorado Gives Day (www.cogivesday.org ) December 6th. The Blue Sky Bridge collaboration raised $10,591 on sight & a total of $20,046.44 on the day with Oskar Blues matching the first $10,000, bringing the total raised to over $30,000 in the fight against child abuse.
In an astounding demonstration of support for local nonprofits, donors from across Colorado contributed $12 million for Colorado Gives Day--more than 40 percent more than last year's tally of $8.4 million.
"Incredible. Thanks for all of your help! We are just blown away by the success". Said Nia Wassink, Business Development Director for Blue Sky Bridge.
Blue Sky Bridge facilitates a collaborative approach to child abuse investigations while providing child victims and their families with support in a safe and child-focused environment. Blue Sky Bridge strives to make the community safer for all children and families through intervention, education and advocacy. Blue Sky Bridge is fully accredited by the National Children’s Alliance. For more information about Blue Sky Bridge please contact Nia Wassink, Business Development Director, at 303-444-1388 or nwassink@blueskybridge.org or visit us on the web at www.blueskybridge.org |
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BRECKENRIDGE BREWERY 2011 CHRISTMAS ALE LITER BOTTLES NOW AVAILABLE
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| December 07, 2011 - Denver, CO - Packaging Breckenridge Brewery's Christmas Ale into liter gift bottles is an annual tradition at the brewery. The time has come again, as the employees gather to hand label a limited supply of the bottles for availability starting this week at the Denver brewery's tasting room and at select liquor stores throughout Colorado. Each of the brewery's "elves" is noted on the back of the label, and proof of their personal
In 1993, Breckenridge Brewery first introduced Christmas Ale and has been brewing the same recipe for the holiday season since. This beer is known by enthusiasts for its heartiness and rich flavors of caramel and chocolate. Unlike many holiday and winter beers, Breckenridge Brewery does not add any spice to its Christmas Ale. The spicy characteristics of this ale come from the Chinook and Mt. Hood hops. It's a strong ale at 7.4% alcohol by volume, but the alcohol is not a prominent flavor after this beer's lengthy 4-week cold conditioning.
In January, look for spring seasonal, Pandora's Bock, as well as Regal Pilsner, from the Small Batch Series, to hit the shelves.
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Introducing the new 2011 Christmas Ale!
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| December 06, 2011 - 'Tis the season to be jolly and what better way to be jolly than with a new Christmas Ale from Upslope Brewing Company? Wednesday, December 7th we will be tapping our newest brew in the Limited Release Series, Upslope Brewing Co.'s 2011 Christmas Ale. This seasonal elixir pours ruby red and offers a complex aroma of holiday spices and Belgian yeast character. The rich, malty body pairs nicely with the subtle spice notes of juniper berries and coriander and even better with holiday cheer (and at 7.4% abv there will be plenty of holiday cheer!). Join us for celebration with food from RollinGreens and shake off the cold with your neighbors in north Boulder.
This is also a time to help those in need; during the holiday season we will be partnering up with our good friends at There With Care, a non-profit organization created to help families and their children who struggle with critical illnesses. 25% of all tap room sales of Upslope Brewing Co.'s Christmas Ale will be donated to their great cause.
Huge props to David Summers for the awesome pick of Upslope Brewing Co.'s India Pale Ale at the base of Denali.
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Northstar Imperial Porter Returns to Twisted Pine
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| November 21, 2011 - Boulder, Colorado – As winter settles in around Boulder, Colorado, fans of Twisted Pine Brewing Company are bristling with the excitement that surrounds the annual release of the brewery's Northstar Imperial Porter. The Baltic-style porter will make its 2011 debut on December 1st to a select few ticket holders for the vertical tasting which coincides yearly with the beer’s release. The highly regarded ale will be available to the public at large beginning December 2nd.
Northstar, which carries a 98 on ratebeer.com, is black as a moonless night and gives off an aroma of toffee and dark fruit laced with licorice. Once the porter hits the palate, the tongue dances to notes of chocolate-covered raisins which harmonize well with subtle traces of roasted nuts and molasses. The beer is dry enough to punctuate the flavors with a crisp finish, while just silky enough to leave a stamp of the epic experience behind for a while. An ABV of 9.1% provides a slight warming glow that grows up the chest as the ale drops in the glass. Northstar was awarded a gold medal at the 2010 Colorado State Fair, a silver in the 2006 World Beer Cup, and a bronze in 2008's State Fair.
A great beer for the cellar, Northstar ages gracefully, which has led to the increasing popularity and decreasing availability of tickets for the brewery’s fourth annual vertical tasting. Starting with the 2004 vintage, participants will have the opportunity to sample nearly every version since, plus a few other porter varieties that the brewers have created for the occasion, all tastefully paired with small bites of food, cleverly crafted for accompaniment by the Twisted kitchen.
In addition to state-wide availability in Colorado, this year’s Northstar will find its way to Texas, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, Nebraska and Louisiana. Visit twistedpinebrewing.com for more information on Twisted Pine and Northstar Imperial Porter.
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Oskar Blues Brews FemALE-Inspired Stout with Local Crafty Ladies Beer Club
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| November 15, 2011 - LYONS, CO - On Tuesday, November 15th, Oskar Blues and Highland Tap & Burger's (Denver) “Crafty Ladies Beer Club," came together at the Oskar Blues brewpub to craft a specialty Crafty Ladies brew with head brewers, Dave Chichura and Eric Huber. The group decided on a stout made with chai-spices and rye, and will ring in around 6.5% ABV. The beer should be ready in time for the Crafty Ladies Holiday Party at The Tap on December 6th. “When Dale saw that over 60 women gathered to hear about and drink our beer he was inspired and suggested right then that the Ladies and I design and brew a special beer just for them. This is a great, enthusiastic group of women who appreciate and are knowledgeable about beer." said head brewer Dave Chichura.
"It makes perfect sense for women to enjoy beer and Oskar Blues is a superb brewery to feature in their beer-explorations. Everyone likes flavor, especially women, and Oskar Blues Brewery beers deliver on that..." - Ginger Johnson, founder/Women Enjoying Beer An article on Craftbeer.com states that women are one of the biggest growth drivers for the craft beer industry, and in 2010, 27% of women said they enjoy beer over wine or liquor, up 6% from 2009.
During the Great American Beer Festival in September, Highland Tap & Burger hosted an Oskar Blues event involving the launch of a new firkin called “The First Lady," a GUBNA Imperial IPA and Mama’s Little YELLA PILS blend that expired in 38 minutes. They served the beer alongside Oskar Blues’ popular Beer Can Chicken. “There are so many great events at Highland Tap & Burger with both the Crafty Ladies and with Oskar Blues throughout the year! The active promotion of local craft brews by both the Tap and the Crafty Ladies Beer Club makes trying new beers really easy..." - Nicol Winkler, HTB - Crafty Lady http://twitter.com/ThirstyGerman
The Highland Tap & Burger “Crafty Ladies Beer Club” started in early 2011. Twice a month the group meets to learn about a different brewery and learn about the beers. “The more I talk to women about craft beer, the more I realize how underrepresented they feel as a voice in the industry. I have been thoroughly impressed by how many of our Crafty Ladies are home brewers, work in the craft beer industry, and are often times more knowledgeable and opinionated about what beers they enjoy than their male counterparts. That is why it means so much to the Crafty Ladies to be asked to collaborate with Oskar Blues… It really is an honor, and there are many women and men alike that can't wait to taste the results!" - Katie O'Shea Padro, Director of Crafty Ladies
Oskar Blues is re-launching the “Can Can Girls Club” in January 2012. The club is a place to explore and learn about craft beer in a fun, friendly and social environment. The gatherings are scheduled to include beer education in all aspects while engaging with the local community through various beer related activities. |
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BRECKENRIDGE BREWERY SHARES A CAB
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| November 03, 2011 - Denver, CO - Breckenridge Brewery of Colorado, LLC, will sell precious few bottles of its rare beer "Summer Cab Ride" on Saturday, November 12, at its tasting room in Denver, 471 Kalamath Street. Summer Cab Ride is Breckenridge Brewery's send off to summer – its SummerBright golden ale aged in cabernet wine barrels to create a light, sessionable beer with an interestingly complex finish. The brewery has packaged just 240 hand-numbered 750 ml bottles with cork and wire bale closures which will be sold, first come first served, at 1:00 p.m. on November 12.
The bottle release party starts at 11:00 a.m. the day of the sale and includes a grand prize sweepstakes, live music by Stephen Marcus, and tastings of Breckenridge Brewery rare beers. The first twenty people in line for the Summer Cab Ride bottle sale receive a $10 Metro Taxi cab voucher. The grand prize is a certificate for a fifteen-person two-hour tour on the Denver Patio Ride – a fifteen-seat, pedal-powered bike ideal for downtown pub tours.
The brewery invites people to enter the sweepstakes for the Denver Patio Ride starting today via the sweepstakes link on the Breckenridge Brewery Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/BreckenridgeBrewery). The winner will be announced at 1:00 at the Summer Cab Ride 750 ml bottle release party on November 12 and must be present to win. |
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Funkwerks, StrEATs Mobile Bistro and The Cupcake Cruiser Beer Dinner
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| October 18, 2011 - (Fort Collins, CO) Funkwerks will be hosting a beer pairing this Thursday, October 20th in their taproom from 7-8:30pm. The beer pairing will feature 5 of Funkwerks Saison-style
ales, selectively paired with food created by two local food trucks. Amish Patel, owner and chef of StrEats Mobile Bistro, will be providing a four-course meal of unique tapas, each
of which has been paired with a specific beer to highlight flavors in both. To end the night on a sweet note, Kati Anderson, owner and baker of The Cupcake Cruiser, will be
offering two cupcakes which will be paired with Funkwerks' newest release, and first fall seasonal, the Cherry Saison. The event is a collaborative effort between the three local
businesses, showcasing the versatility of craft beer and food pairing.
Tickets are $30; reservations required. Call Funkwerks at 970-482-FUNK (3865) to make your reservation today! |
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