(Denver, CO) – Great Divide Brewing Company picked up another medal at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) awards ceremony held on Saturday, October 11, in Denver, CO.
Yeti Imperial Stout, won a bronze medal in the Imperial Stout category. Yeti (9.5% alcohol by volume) is an onslaught of the senses. It starts with big, roasty malt flavor that gives way to rich caramel and toffee notes. Yeti gets its bold hop character from an enormous quantity of American hops.
Yeti Imperial Stout is a repeat winner at GABF, having also won a silver medal at the 2005 festival. This medal brings Great Divide’s GABF totals to an impressive 13 medals.
“It's extremely rewarding for each of us at the brewery when we win a GABF medal,” says Brian Dunn, founder of Great Divide. “The awards are recognition that we're brewing some of the highest quality beers in the US, they make us all very proud. We’ve had quite a few celebratory beers around here the past couple days.”
That Yeti has won medals in previous years is especially satisfying to Dunn and his staff. “This repeat medal is proof of the consistent quality of our beers,” Dunn says. “They say great things about our brewing methods, our focus, and the caliber of our staff.”
There were 472 breweries participating in this year’s GABF competition, with a total of 2,902 beers judged. Colorado breweries won 23 of this year’s GABF medals, get details at http://www.beertown.org/events/gabf/pdf/winners/gabf08_winners.pdf . For details on all of Great Divide’s beers visit www.greatdivide.com.
Great Divide is one of the most decorated microbreweries in the US. The brewery has seven placements in the current Best of Beer Advocate “Top Beers” rankings. Three Great Divide beers were chosen for Ratebeer.com’s 2007 “The Best Beers in the World” list, which ranked the globe’s top 100 beers.
Great Divide is ranked 14th in Ratebeer.com’s 2008 “The Best Brewers in the World” rankings (of the top 100 breweries) and the brewery has won 13 medals at the Great American Beer Festival, held each year in Denver, Colorado.
In 2003, the brewery was one of craft beer’s first to defy the mainstream and expand its focus to bigger, more assertive beers that reflected the original spirit of the company. The move to more challenging beers has helped Great Divide grow to 8,760 barrels of beer production in 2007.
In 1994, Great Divide set up shop in an abandoned dairy/yogurt plant on the north edge of downtown Denver. The company has expanded several times at that location. The Great Divide Tap Room is a hit with local beer lovers and Denver visitors.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Michigan’s Bill Wamby & Redwood Brewing Named Small Brewpub & Small Brewpub Brewer of the Year at Great American Beer Festival Competition
Five Michigan Mircrobrews Receive Individual Medals
(EAST LANSING, Mich) – It was a good year for Michigan craft brewers at the 27th Annual Great American Beer Festival Competition, held October 9-11, in Denver, CO. Bill Wamby and Redwood Brewing Company in Flint were named Small Brewpub Brewer of the Year and Small Brewpub of the Year, respectively. Redwood also snagged two of the five individual medals for Michigan craft beer, for its Munich Dark and Cream Stout.
The individual medal winners from Michigan include:
European-Style Dunkel (18 Entries)
- Gold Medal: Munich Dark, Redwood Brewing Company – Flint, Michigan
- Silver Medal: Bastone Munchner Dunkel – Bastone Brewing – Royal Oak, Michigan
German-Style Altbier (27 Entries)
- Gold Medal: The Detroit Dwarf, The Detroit Beer Company – Detroit, Michigan
French- and Belgian-Style Saison (37 Entries)
- Bronze Medal: Luciernaga, Jolly Pumpkin – Dexter, Michigan
Sweet Stout (19 Entries)
- Gold Medal: Cream Stout, Redwood Brewing Company – Flint, Michigan
The Great American Beer Festival invites industry professionals from around the world to sit together in small groups and, without knowing the brand name, taste beers in each specified style category. The ultimate goal of the Great American Beer Festival Judge Panel is to identify the three beers that best represent each beer-style category as described and adopted by the Great American Beer Festival.
Five different three-hour judging sessions take place over the three-day period during the week of the festival. Judges are assigned beers to evaluate in their specific area of expertise and never judge their own product or any product in which they have a concern. Breweries are awarded points based on medals won, and these points are tabulated to arrive at the results.
The Professional Judge Panel awards gold, silver or bronze medals that are recognized around the world as symbols of brewing excellence. These awards are among the most coveted in the industry and heralded by the winning brewers in their national advertising. Medal distinctions are as follows:
- GOLD: A world-class beer that accurately exemplifies the specified style, displaying the proper balance of taste, aroma and appearance.
- SILVER: An excellent beer that may vary slightly from style parameters while maintaining close adherence to the style and displaying excellent taste, aroma and appearance.
- BRONZE: A fine example of the style that may vary slightly from style parameters and/or have minor deviations in taste, aroma or appearance.
The Great American Beer Festival is the granddaddy of all U.S. beer festivals, offering the largest collection of U.S. beer ever assembled. Sponsored by The Brewers Association, the festival features more than 1900 different beers from 400 breweries throughout the country. A highlight of the festival is that many of the beers are served by their makers, allowing aficionados the chance to meet many of their beer heroes.
The Brewers Association (www.beertown.org), which was established in 2005 by a merger of the Association of Brewers and the Brewers' Association of America. The organization’s goal is to unify the combined 88-year history of service and to promote and protect the U.S. craft brewing community's interests.
According to The Brewers Association, of the 1,463 breweries in the U.S. an astounding 1,420 are considered independent craft brewers, with 975 of these being brewpubs. American craft brewers (small, independent and traditional) have commanded attention in he beer world with 11% sales growth in the first half of 2008.
Michigan’s thriving brewing industry contributes over $24 million in wages with a total economic contribution of more than $133 million. In terms of overall number breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs, Michigan ranks #6 in the nation – thus supporting its claim as “The Great Beer State.”
The Michigan Brewers Guild exists to unify the Michigan brewing community; to increase sales of Michigan-brewed beer through promotions, marketing, public awareness and consumer education; and to monitor and assure a healthy beer industry within the state. For more information, including a list of Michigan microbreweries, log on to www.michiganbrewersguild.org.
TALES OF THE COCKTAIL 2008 ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC IMPACT ON NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA-The results of a recent Visitor Profile and Economic Impact Study for Tales of the Cocktail 2008 conducted by the University of New Orleans Division of Business and Economic Research show the total economic impact produced by the 7th annual event was $7.6 million. State and local governments realized over $560,000 in tax revenue as a result of the five-day festival. Tales of the Cocktail is a global event with the majority of attendees (73.9%) not living in the Greater New Orleans area. International visitors came from Canada (53.8%), the United Kingdom (15.4%), the Netherlands (7.7%), Austria (7.7%) and France (7.7%).
Visitors spent an average of $1,341 during their trip to the New Orleans area. Tales of the Cocktail attracts an affluent visitor (22.5% with incomes above $100,000) who spent an average of $312.70 with the largest proportion on restaurants/meals, lodging, bars/nightclubs and shopping. On average $103.06 per person was spent on daily meals.
While most of Tales of the Cocktail visitors were repeat attendees (41.4%) the event is continuing to attract new visitors each year (58.9%). Tales of the Cocktail features cocktail events such as dinner-pairings, cocktail demos and tastings, seminars, mixing competitions, design expos, book-signings and much more. Of the respondents who attended seminars, the majority (63.3%) attended 5 or more sessions and the average number of seminars attended was 6.5.
The vast majority (97.3%) of visitors stayed overnight in the New Orleans area and an overwhelming majority of visitors (94.4%) stayed in hotels. Three-fourths of visitors (75%) stayed 4 or more days in the New Orleans area. The average number of nights stayed was 4.5.
Summary of Additional Findings:
About Tales of the Cocktail
Tales of the Cocktail, a culinary and cocktail festival features award-winning mixologists, authors, bartenders, chefs and designers in the New Orleans French Quarter at five days of cocktail events such as dinner-pairings, cocktail demos and tastings, seminars, mixing competitions, design expos, book-signings and much more.
About the New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society
The New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to benefit hospitality industry members, produces Tales of the Cocktail annually. Its mission it so preserve the rich history of the restaurants and bars of New Orleans and the unique culture of dining and drinking famous to the city, while educating locals, visitors, and the hospitality industry about this culinary heritage. The 2008 project will be the Behind the Bar photo exhibit described below.
Tales of the Cocktail announces Behind the Bar Photo Exhibit
New Orleans Bars to be Preserved in Photo Exhibit
Tales of the Cocktail, the annual dining and drinking extravaganza, which is produced by the New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society, will unveil its newest medium to further their “cocktail cause”. “Behind the Bar” is an exhibit of photographs taken in New Orleans bars and restaurants that convey the “spirit” behind cocktail culture in New Orleans. The month long exhibit will open on Wednesday, October 1st and display photographs selected by a panel of judges including award winning photographer and author, Kerri McCaffety and designer and author, Phillip Collier.
“Behind the Bar” will be on display at Art for Arts Sake this fall, 2008 at the W New Orleans.
W Hotel New Orleans
333 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA
Visitors spent an average of $1,341 during their trip to the New Orleans area. Tales of the Cocktail attracts an affluent visitor (22.5% with incomes above $100,000) who spent an average of $312.70 with the largest proportion on restaurants/meals, lodging, bars/nightclubs and shopping. On average $103.06 per person was spent on daily meals.
While most of Tales of the Cocktail visitors were repeat attendees (41.4%) the event is continuing to attract new visitors each year (58.9%). Tales of the Cocktail features cocktail events such as dinner-pairings, cocktail demos and tastings, seminars, mixing competitions, design expos, book-signings and much more. Of the respondents who attended seminars, the majority (63.3%) attended 5 or more sessions and the average number of seminars attended was 6.5.
The vast majority (97.3%) of visitors stayed overnight in the New Orleans area and an overwhelming majority of visitors (94.4%) stayed in hotels. Three-fourths of visitors (75%) stayed 4 or more days in the New Orleans area. The average number of nights stayed was 4.5.
Summary of Additional Findings:
- 94% of visitors were in New Orleans primarily for Tales of the Cocktail
- 59.2% of attendees were between the ages of 36-64
- 93.8% of attendees plan on attending Tales of the Cocktail next year
About Tales of the Cocktail
Tales of the Cocktail, a culinary and cocktail festival features award-winning mixologists, authors, bartenders, chefs and designers in the New Orleans French Quarter at five days of cocktail events such as dinner-pairings, cocktail demos and tastings, seminars, mixing competitions, design expos, book-signings and much more.
About the New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society
The New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to benefit hospitality industry members, produces Tales of the Cocktail annually. Its mission it so preserve the rich history of the restaurants and bars of New Orleans and the unique culture of dining and drinking famous to the city, while educating locals, visitors, and the hospitality industry about this culinary heritage. The 2008 project will be the Behind the Bar photo exhibit described below.
Tales of the Cocktail announces Behind the Bar Photo Exhibit
New Orleans Bars to be Preserved in Photo Exhibit
Tales of the Cocktail, the annual dining and drinking extravaganza, which is produced by the New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society, will unveil its newest medium to further their “cocktail cause”. “Behind the Bar” is an exhibit of photographs taken in New Orleans bars and restaurants that convey the “spirit” behind cocktail culture in New Orleans. The month long exhibit will open on Wednesday, October 1st and display photographs selected by a panel of judges including award winning photographer and author, Kerri McCaffety and designer and author, Phillip Collier.
“Behind the Bar” will be on display at Art for Arts Sake this fall, 2008 at the W New Orleans.
W Hotel New Orleans
333 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA
The PrimeTime Brewers and Founders Brewing Company Participate in Worldwide Day Dedicated to Teaching Homebrewing
Boulder, Colo. • — November 1, 2008 is the American Homebrewers Association’s (AHA) 10th Annual Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day. The PrimeTime Brewers Homebrew Club of Grand Rapids MI, along with Founders Brewing Company, are participating in this year’s celebration.
Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day is an international event celebrated each year on the first Saturday in November with the goal of introducing people to the homebrewing hobby and establishing relationships with local homebrew supply shops and homebrew clubs. The PrimeTime Brewers and Founders are happy to invite anyone who is interested in learning how to homebrew to stop by the site from 10 am to 4pm on Saturday, November 1.
Founders Brewing Company
235 Grandville Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
www.foundersbrewing.com
In 2007, over 1,900 participants brewed approximately 1,970 gallons on Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day at 152 sites worldwide (including sites in Canada, England, Denmark, and 33 states in the United States). This year, the AHA expects even greater participation.
"One of the great things about homebrewers is they are happy to share their knowledge and to pass on the joy that they find in homebrewing to others,” states Gary Glass, the director for AHA, “that's really what Teach A Friend To Homebrew Day is all about."
Homebrewing is a hobby that is increasing in popularity and something that almost anyone 21 years and older can enjoy. Homebrewing is a rewarding but easy hobby – anyone who has a kitchen can do it. The equipment and ingredients needed are less expensive than most people think.
For information on how to participate in this year’s Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day event and to view the registered sites, go to: www.beertown.org.
Based in Boulder, Colo., U.S.A., the Brewers Association (BA) is the not-for-profit trade and education association for American craft brewers and the community of beer enthusiasts. Visit the website: www.beertown.org to learn more. The association’s activities include events and publishing: World Beer Cup®; Great American Beer Festival (sm); Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America®; National Homebrewers Conference; National Homebrew Competition; American Craft Beer Week (May); Zymurgy magazine; The New Brewer magazine; and books on beer and brewing. The Brewers Association has an additional membership division of 15,000+ homebrewers: American Homebrewers Association.
Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day is an international event celebrated each year on the first Saturday in November with the goal of introducing people to the homebrewing hobby and establishing relationships with local homebrew supply shops and homebrew clubs. The PrimeTime Brewers and Founders are happy to invite anyone who is interested in learning how to homebrew to stop by the site from 10 am to 4pm on Saturday, November 1.
Founders Brewing Company
235 Grandville Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
www.foundersbrewing.com
In 2007, over 1,900 participants brewed approximately 1,970 gallons on Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day at 152 sites worldwide (including sites in Canada, England, Denmark, and 33 states in the United States). This year, the AHA expects even greater participation.
"One of the great things about homebrewers is they are happy to share their knowledge and to pass on the joy that they find in homebrewing to others,” states Gary Glass, the director for AHA, “that's really what Teach A Friend To Homebrew Day is all about."
Homebrewing is a hobby that is increasing in popularity and something that almost anyone 21 years and older can enjoy. Homebrewing is a rewarding but easy hobby – anyone who has a kitchen can do it. The equipment and ingredients needed are less expensive than most people think.
For information on how to participate in this year’s Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day event and to view the registered sites, go to: www.beertown.org.
Based in Boulder, Colo., U.S.A., the Brewers Association (BA) is the not-for-profit trade and education association for American craft brewers and the community of beer enthusiasts. Visit the website: www.beertown.org to learn more. The association’s activities include events and publishing: World Beer Cup®; Great American Beer Festival (sm); Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America®; National Homebrewers Conference; National Homebrew Competition; American Craft Beer Week (May); Zymurgy magazine; The New Brewer magazine; and books on beer and brewing. The Brewers Association has an additional membership division of 15,000+ homebrewers: American Homebrewers Association.
Dewar’s Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Repeal December 5, 2008
Just as ships carrying Dewar's Scotch Whiskey waited offshore for the stroke of midnight on a cold winter night in 1933, today Dewar's eagerly anticipates the Dec. 5 "Repeal Day" celebrating the 21st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that ended Prohibition.
On Dec. 5, 1933, Dewar's Scotch Whiskey became one of the first liquors to be served legally in the country. On Dec. 5, 2007, the brand will commemorate this significant time in U.S. history by kicking off the 75th anniversary year of Dewar's Repeal Day.
We want to remind everyone that a mere 75 years ago, a very significant change was made to our Constitution, The 18th amendment is the only Constitutional amendment ever repealed. It had a huge affect on the U.S. What better time to celebrate?!"
Celebrations of Dewar's Repeal Day are planned in various cities across the nation, including New Orleans, the birthplace of one of the original cocktails.
Why not celebrate this significant day in American history with some vintage cocktails - The Dewar’s Old Fashioned; Dewar’s Highball; Ward Eight; and the Rob Roy.
Five Facts for Repeal Day:
Many Repeal Day celebrations include period inspired dress which for women can include hose and garters (flapper inspired) and for men Fedora’s, Derby or Newsboy caps.
Save the Date! Dewar’s will celebrate in style at legendary New Orleans Bar and Restaurants.
On Dec. 5, 1933, Dewar's Scotch Whiskey became one of the first liquors to be served legally in the country. On Dec. 5, 2007, the brand will commemorate this significant time in U.S. history by kicking off the 75th anniversary year of Dewar's Repeal Day.
We want to remind everyone that a mere 75 years ago, a very significant change was made to our Constitution, The 18th amendment is the only Constitutional amendment ever repealed. It had a huge affect on the U.S. What better time to celebrate?!"
Celebrations of Dewar's Repeal Day are planned in various cities across the nation, including New Orleans, the birthplace of one of the original cocktails.
Why not celebrate this significant day in American history with some vintage cocktails - The Dewar’s Old Fashioned; Dewar’s Highball; Ward Eight; and the Rob Roy.
Five Facts for Repeal Day:
- December 5th will mark the anniversary of Repeal Day; it was on this date in 1933 that the 21st Amendment was ratified and Prohibition was terminated. And, Dewar’s Scotch - the first legal whisky to arrive in the U.S. - hit New York’s South Street Seaport docks the moment the law was put into action. Joseph Kennedy, Sr. (JFK’s father) happened to be the US agent for the brand.
- Now, a lot of people have suggested that Joseph Kennedy was a bootlegger, which he may or may not have been. But what he really was, was the owner of a company named Somerset Importers. Somerset owned the exclusive rights to import Dewar’s Scotch and Gordon’s Gin, and right before Repeal, Somerset stocked up. Big time. Once Prohibition was over, they sold the premium liquors for a hefty profit, and Joe was a rich man.
- The umbrella becomes a clever symbol of the post-prohibition era. Ironically with rain inside the umbrella for many wet days to come.
- To honor the repeal of the 21st amendment many celebration begin at 9:00pm or the 21st hour.
- Many Repeal Day hosts insist the first drink of the evening be non-alcoholic beverage to remind everyone of the dry days of prohibition.
Many Repeal Day celebrations include period inspired dress which for women can include hose and garters (flapper inspired) and for men Fedora’s, Derby or Newsboy caps.
Save the Date! Dewar’s will celebrate in style at legendary New Orleans Bar and Restaurants.
CELEBRATE THE HARVEST WITH THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY’S SEVEN LEADING WINERIES AT LONGWOOD GARDENS
LINE-UP OF WINE, FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT MAKE THIS THE NOT TO BE MISSED EVENT OF THE SEASON
KENNETT SQUARE, PA -- The seven vintners of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail will celebrate the end of grape harvest season with a fun filled Vintner’s Dinner on Saturday, November 8 in the magnificent setting of Longwood Gardens East Conservatory and Ballroom (1001 Longwood Road) from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. The incredible line-up of wine, food and entertainment will make this the not-to-be-missed event of the season.
As Master of Ceremonies, KYW TV 3 anchor and local resident Pat Ciarrochi will emcee the festivities. Legendary Joel Peterson, winemaker, president and founder of Ravenswood Winery will make an appearance and serve as guest speaker. Gifted singer, 11 year old Rocco Fiorentino, who is blind from his premature birth and the inspiration for The Little Rock Foundation, will perform for the audience. The cost per person will be $135 and will raise funds to benefit the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail.
The evening will also include a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception with live piano music, a sit-down dinner paired with wines from the local vineyards and dancing to the Brass Ensemble of the Kennett Symphony. All of the winemakers from the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail will attend the harvest celebration to meet and mingle with guests.
The seven wineries, known for making the area’s best wines, include: Black Walnut Winery, Chaddsford Winery, Kreutz Creek Vineyards, Twin Brook Winery, Paradocx Vineyard, Penns Woods Winery and Va La Vineyards. Formed in 2003, the Brandywine Wine Trail has quickly become known as an up-and-coming wine destination credited to the fertile microclimate of the region. Their popular Barrels on the Brandywine tasting weekends, held each spring and fall, draw thousands of visitors to sample the latest wines from each winery.
Affectionately known as the “Godfather of Zin,” Peterson is considered one of the industry’s best-known and most popular figures. Since starting Ravenswood in 1976, he has taken the Sonoma-based winery from a one-man garage operation producing 327 cases of Zinfandel to the #1 producer of Zinfandel worldwide.
A silent auction will benefit The Little Rock Foundation (www.littlerockfoundation.org), an organization of parents who have children with blindness, visual impairment and other disabilities.
Corporate tables are available and will include a special Winemakers Reception. Black tie is optional. Seating is limited and tickets have normally sold out well in advance in previous years. For more information or reservations, please visit www.bvwinetrail.com or call 610.444.3842 or 866.390.4367.
KENNETT SQUARE, PA -- The seven vintners of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail will celebrate the end of grape harvest season with a fun filled Vintner’s Dinner on Saturday, November 8 in the magnificent setting of Longwood Gardens East Conservatory and Ballroom (1001 Longwood Road) from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. The incredible line-up of wine, food and entertainment will make this the not-to-be-missed event of the season.
As Master of Ceremonies, KYW TV 3 anchor and local resident Pat Ciarrochi will emcee the festivities. Legendary Joel Peterson, winemaker, president and founder of Ravenswood Winery will make an appearance and serve as guest speaker. Gifted singer, 11 year old Rocco Fiorentino, who is blind from his premature birth and the inspiration for The Little Rock Foundation, will perform for the audience. The cost per person will be $135 and will raise funds to benefit the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail.
The evening will also include a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception with live piano music, a sit-down dinner paired with wines from the local vineyards and dancing to the Brass Ensemble of the Kennett Symphony. All of the winemakers from the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail will attend the harvest celebration to meet and mingle with guests.
The seven wineries, known for making the area’s best wines, include: Black Walnut Winery, Chaddsford Winery, Kreutz Creek Vineyards, Twin Brook Winery, Paradocx Vineyard, Penns Woods Winery and Va La Vineyards. Formed in 2003, the Brandywine Wine Trail has quickly become known as an up-and-coming wine destination credited to the fertile microclimate of the region. Their popular Barrels on the Brandywine tasting weekends, held each spring and fall, draw thousands of visitors to sample the latest wines from each winery.
Affectionately known as the “Godfather of Zin,” Peterson is considered one of the industry’s best-known and most popular figures. Since starting Ravenswood in 1976, he has taken the Sonoma-based winery from a one-man garage operation producing 327 cases of Zinfandel to the #1 producer of Zinfandel worldwide.
A silent auction will benefit The Little Rock Foundation (www.littlerockfoundation.org), an organization of parents who have children with blindness, visual impairment and other disabilities.
Corporate tables are available and will include a special Winemakers Reception. Black tie is optional. Seating is limited and tickets have normally sold out well in advance in previous years. For more information or reservations, please visit www.bvwinetrail.com or call 610.444.3842 or 866.390.4367.
Cascade Brewing takes home a bronze medal from its inaugural entry into the Great American Beer Festival
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oct. 13, 2008 - Cascade Brewing Co.’s first entry into the prestigious Great American Brewers Festival (GABF) proved fruitful, with a bronze medal awarded to Cascade Kriek Ale in the Wood- and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer category. The 27th annual GABF was held this past weekend in Denver, Colo.
Cascade Kriek Ale is a Belgian Flanders Style Red Ale refermented with a sweet blend of fresh whole Northwest cherries. The beer spent more than nine months of lactic fermentation and aging in small French oak wine barrels before being hand-bottled.
The GABF medal helps to support Cascade Brewing Co.’s mission of creating ultra-premium, oak barrel-aged, lactic-fermented Belgian-style beers that range from lambic-style fruit beers to red ales.
Thanks to his dedication to sour beers, Cascade brewmaster Ron Gansberg has developed a reputation as one of Oregon's most innovative brewers; a brewer who looks to yeast and barrel-aging rather than hops to produce flavor. There are typically 50 or more barrels racked in Cascade’s brewhouse at any given time, aging and souring for months on end.
The Great American Beer Festival is the largest and most prestigious competition for American craft beers. This year's competition featured 2,902 beers from 472 breweries. A panel of 127 judges from 11 countries worked three days to award 222 medals in 75 categories. There were a total of 27 entries in the Wood- and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer category.
Located in the Raleigh Hills neighborhood of SW Portland, Cascade Brewing Co. was established in 1998 by Art Larrance, who has been involved in Oregon’s craft beer industry since its inception. Art co-founded one of the state’s first microbreweries, Portland Brewing, as well as the Oregon Brewers Festival, which today is one of the world’s preeminent craft beer festivals.
Cascade Brewing offers eight well-balanced beers on draught year-round, complemented by seasonal selections. The award-winning Cascade Kriek is hand bottled in 750 ml champagne bottles and sells for $15.95, along with Cascade Blackberry, Apricot, and Cuvee. These can be purchased at the brewery, as well as locally at Belmont Station and John’s Market.
For more information, call 503-296-0110 or visit www.raclodge.com.
Cascade Kriek Ale is a Belgian Flanders Style Red Ale refermented with a sweet blend of fresh whole Northwest cherries. The beer spent more than nine months of lactic fermentation and aging in small French oak wine barrels before being hand-bottled.
The GABF medal helps to support Cascade Brewing Co.’s mission of creating ultra-premium, oak barrel-aged, lactic-fermented Belgian-style beers that range from lambic-style fruit beers to red ales.
Thanks to his dedication to sour beers, Cascade brewmaster Ron Gansberg has developed a reputation as one of Oregon's most innovative brewers; a brewer who looks to yeast and barrel-aging rather than hops to produce flavor. There are typically 50 or more barrels racked in Cascade’s brewhouse at any given time, aging and souring for months on end.
The Great American Beer Festival is the largest and most prestigious competition for American craft beers. This year's competition featured 2,902 beers from 472 breweries. A panel of 127 judges from 11 countries worked three days to award 222 medals in 75 categories. There were a total of 27 entries in the Wood- and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer category.
Located in the Raleigh Hills neighborhood of SW Portland, Cascade Brewing Co. was established in 1998 by Art Larrance, who has been involved in Oregon’s craft beer industry since its inception. Art co-founded one of the state’s first microbreweries, Portland Brewing, as well as the Oregon Brewers Festival, which today is one of the world’s preeminent craft beer festivals.
Cascade Brewing offers eight well-balanced beers on draught year-round, complemented by seasonal selections. The award-winning Cascade Kriek is hand bottled in 750 ml champagne bottles and sells for $15.95, along with Cascade Blackberry, Apricot, and Cuvee. These can be purchased at the brewery, as well as locally at Belmont Station and John’s Market.
For more information, call 503-296-0110 or visit www.raclodge.com.
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