Category: pumpkin

new releases

from dead frog, the weeping reaper blood orange helles bock

which they so nicely provided me a sample of
and it’s good!  i really enjoyed this alternative to pumpkin beers, not just as an alternate but for it’s own malty orange self!

With the death of summer comes the celebration of autumn and the harvest, a traditional time to gather resources for the dormant winter months. It’s also when the spirit world becomes more active. On All Hallows’ Eve, ghosts disguised as beggars may come knocking at your door asking for food or money. Turn them away and you risk being cursed or haunted. A jack-o’-lantern placed at your door or in a window will ward off evil spirits. If you dress up as a ghoul, you may trick the Grim Reaper into thinking you are not of the living and avoid his harvesting your soul. 

Our Weeping Reaper Blood Orange Helles Bock is a strong ale designed for the transition from summer to winter—stronger for the cooler nights, yet lighter bodied and more carbonated than a hefty winter warmer. A clean-tasting, malt-forward lager with orange notes, the Weeping Reaper is a fresh seasonal alternative for those not enamoured with the orange autumn gourd.

Description

A warm golden lager with a splash of citrus and slight caress of fruity hop flavour and aroma. Premium European malts and hops result in a brew that’s light in colour but not in body, with a perfectly balanced finish.

Steve’s Inspiration

Rather than create yet another pumpkin beer, I wanted to develop a brew that was appropriate for the fall but with wider appeal. In Germany, Bockbier is a popular strong lager brewed for cooler times of the year. These can range from light-coloured Maibocks to dark, very strong Doppelbocks and Eisbocks. Since the weather here is not yet that cold, I thought a lighter-coloured Helles Bock would be more suitable, even though it is traditionally released in May. These are not widely brewed in Canada or the US, so I decided to brew up a North American version. And to have a little fun with it, being close to Halloween, I added some blood orange which is in season during fall/winter.

Specs

o       Ingredients: water, malted barley, hops, yeast, blood orange
o       Malts: Pilsner, Vienna, Munich
o       Hops: Northern Brewer, Hallertau
o       IBU: 26
o       ABV: 7%
o       Suggested serving temperature: 12-14°C
o       Recommended glass: Becher, dimpled mug, Pilsner glass
o       Suggested food pairing: Duck à l’orange, lechon, marmalade-glazed ham, caramel flan
 

Dead Frog’s unpasteurized and preservative-free, limited release Weeping Reaper Blood Orange Helles Bock is available in GLSs and LRSs in 650ml bottles with a suggested retail price of $5.50. It can be ordered from the LDB using SKU #850370. It will also be available on draught in select pubs and restaurants. Follow us on Twitter @DeadFrogBrewery for details.

from bomber:

Bomber Brewing is very pleased to announce the re-release of our Absolute Horizon CDA which recently took first place in Sip Magazine’s, ‘Best of the Northwest 2014’ CDA category.  Absolute Horizon is available now in 650ml bottles, kegs, and on tap in our tasting room. Quantities are limited.
  
ABSOLUTE HORIZON Cascadian Dark Ale:  In space, at the boundary of a black hole, lies

the absolute horizon. The stellar mass that lies within forms a dichotomous darkness of
Midnight wheat and chocolate malts punctuated by the presence of Galaxy, Apollo, Comet, & 
Horizon hops. This perfectly balanced CDA might just be a universal favourite. So say we all.
 
 
About Absolute Horizon:
 
 
Appearance: Blackish-brown with dark ruby highlights.
 
 
Flavour: The space-themed hop combination presents a citrusy/spicy hop flavour and bitterness,
with slight roastiness from Midnight wheat and chocolate malts.
 
 
Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied.
 
 
ABV = 6.5%
 
Original Gravity = 1.067
 
Bitterness = 72 IBU
 
Colour = 26 SRM
 

I, BRAINEATER Pumpkin Ale: What does Vancouver musician and artist Jim Cummins 
(a.k.a. I, Braineater) have in common with pumpkins? Answer: this beer. And we may seem 
late to the game, but the pumpkins we harvested from Abbotsford’s Lepp Farm make this rich, 
flavourful ale well worth the wait. With distinct Tettnang hops, a touch of spice, and a label
featuring Jim’s iconic, ‘Devil Girl’, we think this could just be your perfect Halloween beer.  
It’s a no-brainer. 

 
About I, Braineater Pumpkin Ale:
Appearance: Earthy orange hue with creamy white head.
Aroma: Classic pumpkin pie aromas of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove. 
Flavour: Roasted pumpkin adds depth of flavour, with notes of biscuit and noble hops 
on the finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with medium-high carbonation.  A clean, dry finish.
ABV = 5.8%
Original Gravity = 1.056
Bitterness = 20 IBU
Colour = 11 SRM
  
   I, Braineater Pumpkin Ale is available now in kegs,
   650 ml bottles and on tap in the 
   Bomber Brewing tasting room. 

stuff and such

– from yaletown brew pub (fyi, i will be pouring beer at this event):

This Saturday, November 10th, we will be having a mini-Caskival featuring 11 different casks from 11 different breweries! Doors open at 11am. DRINK FRESH BEER

– from railway club:

Todays cask for Rail Ale Tuesday is a Vanilla-oaked Pumpkin Ale from Central City Brewing – tapping at 5

– what i drank for monday night football last night:


– lastly, can craft beer use mega-breweries to succeed?
the mega-breweries think so, and say craft brewers do too
me, i’m not convinced…

legacy liquor store

new and exciting beers:

Elysian Dark O’ The Moon Pumpkin Stout – $12.55
Stout brewed with pumpkin and pumpkin seeds with cinnamon added. Spookily smooth and chocolatey with a touch of cinnamon. It won 2010 GABF Silver Medal in the Field Beer category.
Phillips and Great Lakes Brewery Puzzler Belgian Black IPA – $6.35
This beer is the collaborative result of two Canadian craft breweries three provinces apart coming together in Victoria to combine yeast from Belgium with hops from the Pacific Northwest in a rich Black Ale.
Whistler Chestnut Ale Limited Edition – $6.50
This limited release is a true reflection of Fall. Blended robust caramel and crystal malts to give the brew deep brown amber hues, for an almost warming appearance. However it’s the roasted chestnuts that impart a unique and bold nutty character, complemented by a light level of hops, for a clean yet crisp finish.

hallowe’en party

central city is having a hallowe’en party on october 29th:

“Join us for the annual Central City Brewing Halloween party! This year we have some amazing prizes for the most humorous, creative, and overall best costumes. Also, seeing as it is the last Saturday of the month we will have a cask on the bar. No word yet on what the boys in the brewery have in store for us yet, but rest assured it will be within the Halloween theme – possibly Pumpkin Ale? Full details here.”

seasonal beer tasting – on right now!

yikes, a little late on the notice…
from legacy liquor store:

SEASONAL CRAFT BEER TASTING

Thursday, 4 to 7 pm Oct 13, 2011
As part of BC Craft Beer Month Legacy is celebrating the fall season with a cross section of limited release beers. Sample Pumpkin beers, fruit beers and the first of the Christmas season beers.