Tragically, this is my first run in with Urban Family Brewing Company, a travesty I plan to remedy again and again and again. I’m a huge fan of Saison, the funkier the better. Think, foot sweat dribbled onto a horse blanket with a little bit of light fruit for posterity. Amazing! This Brett Farmhouse Ale delivers, on all accounts.
New England Style IPA #002 is brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops. It’s an unfiltered, hazy IPA with notes of mango, peach and grapefruit. It has a medium body and smooth mouthfeel.
“The idea behind Braxton Labs is to push the envelope on new innovative styles and listen to what our customers really want,” said Evan Rouse, Braxton Brewing Company COO. “New England IPAs are extremely popular right now, and our Lead Innovation Brewer, Zac Boehnke, and team truly knocked it out of the park with Braxton Labs’ first New England IPA. I can assure you this version is just as good — if not better. We are excited to get these cans in your hands.”
Braxton Labs’ first New England IPA quickly became its most popular beer selling out in less than two weeks. Given its popularity, the brewing team decided that they wanted to can a beer to get more beer in more customers’ hands.
Check out more about the New England style ipa ‘Haze Craze’ here.
Russian River’s Pliny the Elder has long been a fan favorite. Whispers of Pliny sightings pass between beer nerds, the ones lucky enough to lay eyes on this Imperial IPA anyway. And long has this west coast mainstay been at the top of the list, 8 years to be exact. Zymurgy magazine releases its yearly Best Beers list every June, outlining the voted favorites of the year. This year, much to the surprise of its readers, the king has been dethroned.
New England-style IPAs are all the rage these days. Juicy, hazy, and thick, not exactly what one would expect in an IPA. This craze actually started back in 2004 when the Brewmaster of The Alchemist decided not to filter or pasteurize his new IPA, Heady Topper. This left a hazy product with a thick mouthfeel and intense hop flavor without relative bitterness. It took a long time to catch on, like 10+ years, but now the New England IPA is beginning to get the recognition it deserves.
Prairie Artisan Ales, located in the heartland, gives me the feels all through my heartland. What started as a labor of love from two brothers in Oklahoma, has blossomed into a trendsetting operation for craft beer. These guys push the envelope whenever possible, with their ever hearty stouts, funky saisons, boozy imperial IPAs, and brain-stretching bottle labels. I wait with bated breathe for the next release, always stalking their movements, like a cat on the prowl for her next meal. And a meal from Prairie never disappoints. So…Prairie Artisan Ales…how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
Boulevard Brewing announced recently that it will break ground on a $10 million expansion soon.
Saint Arnold Bishop’s Barrel series is both adored and lamented. Adored because of the creativity and deliciousness of this inspired line of barrel-aged brews, and lamented because it’s just gone so dang fast. Half the battle is knowing when and where to get it. Fret no longer, BIFB has got you covered.
For some, music is a part of our everyday lives. It can inspire the emotion and creativity that drives some of the most talented artists and creators. The creatives at B&O Play, a high end line of Bluetooth speakers and heaphones from Danish electronics maker Bang & Olufsen, have teamed up with the brewing masters of Mikkeller to create Beobrew – a beer that is infused with music, of all things. Read More
Austin’s original craft brewery, Celis Brewery, is gracing us with its beer yet again.
