Hello:
Summit Brewing Company is releasing its tenth Unchained Series beer – Abbey Ale. Abbey Ale is the second Unchained beer to come from Summit brewer Nate Siats, and will be available the week of July 23.
The full news release reads below. Let me know if you'd like to speak with Siats or if you would like a high-resolution image of the Abbey Ale bottle.
Thanks for your consideration!
Emily Rinde
On behalf of Summit Brewing Company
612-547-5030
erinde(a)always-thinking.com<mailto:erinde@always-thinking.com>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Summit releases Unchained 10: Abbey Ale
Second Unchained beer from brewer Nate Siats features Belgian Candi Sugar
ST. PAUL, Minn. – (July 11, 2012) – Summit Brewing Company today announces the release of Belgian Style Abbey Ale, the tenth beer produced in its limited-time-only Unchained Series. Created by brewer Nate Siats, who also crafted the fifth Unchained beer, Imperial Pumpkin Porter, Abbey Ale will be available the week of July 23.
“For my second Unchained beer, I really wanted to create something I was unfamiliar with, using complex flavors I had never tasted in a malt before. This beer is the perfect example of what Summit’s Unchained Series is all about – being inventive and trying new styles,” said Siats. “This is also the first Unchained beer we’ve tested on our pilot brewery system<http://www.summitbrewing.com/conversations/blog/pilot-brewery>.”
A Belgian style brown ale, Abbey Ale is made with Weyermann Abbey malts and exhibits a fruity, caramel flavor with hints of pear, prune and raisin. To create this beer, Siats brought in 5,280 pounds of Belgian Candi Sugar and tested two batches on the pilot system to come up with this sweet, malty recipe.
Nate Siats will attend a series of special kick-off events for Abbey Ale, including:
· Abbey Ale Firkin – Saturday, July 21: Tiffany’s in St. Paul, 4:30pm
· Summit DJs and $2.50 pints – Monday, July 23: Grumpy’s NE, 6-9pm
· Firkin Friday – Friday, July 27: Grumpy’s in Roseville, 4-5:30pm
· Bocce with the Brewer and $3.50 pints – Friday, July 27: Village Pub in St. Anthony, 6-8pm
· Cask Ale Night – Friday, July 27: 331 Club in Minneapolis, 9-11pm
Digital images of the Unchained Series are available upon request. For more information about the brewery and Unchained kick-off events, please visit http://www.summitbrewing.com<http://www.summitbrewing.com/>.
Summit Brewing Company
Founded in St. Paul, Minn. in 1986, Summit Brewing Company has stayed close to its roots, serving the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Summit’s beers are currently available in 16 states including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Kansas and Missouri. Summit now produces 12 varieties of premium craft beer, including seven year-round, four seasonal beers, and the limited release Unchained Series. Since its inception, the brewery has been a consistent pioneer in the craft beer movement.
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FYI
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From: Amanda and Tony Kutzke <pfbrewclub(a)gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 1:23 PM
Subject: Fwd: Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Competition
To: Brett Glenna <brettglenna(a)gmail.com>
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From: Amanda and Tony Kutzke <pfbrewclub(a)gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jul 7, 2012 at 9:11 PM
Subject: Minnesota State Fair Homebrew Competition
To: Eric Wentling <jackofallbrews(a)yahoo.com>, Michael Cote <
cotemichael01(a)yahoo.com>, Curt Stock <Curtis.Stock(a)state.mn.us>, Steve
Fletty <sfletty(a)gmail.com>, Juno Choi <juno(a)northernbrewer.com>,
northernalestars(a)hotmail.com, Chris Smith <csmitty42(a)yahoo.com>,
info(a)cloudytownbrewers.org, ajnesbitt(a)gmail.com
MN Homebrew Clubs -
It feels like summer just began, but the MN State Fair is less than 2
months away. As homebrewers when we think about the State Fair, we think
the MN State Fair Homebrew Competition. We could use your help in passing
along the word to all the homebrew clubs and homebrewers in MN. Please
forward this email to your clubs and encourage your members to enter and
volunteer for this great event.
Attached is the flyer which you'll start seeing this week at the local
homebrew stores and craft beer purveyors around the state. Here is some of
the basic information:
Minnesota State Fair Homebrewed Beer, Mead and Cider Competition
This isn't your Grandma's blue ribbon! As part of The Great Minnesota Get
Together the Primary Fermenters Brewers and Vintners will be hosting the
11th Annual Minnesota State Fair Homebrewed Beer, Mead and Cider
Competition.
Get your entries brewing! On-line registration will be open from July 20th to
August 3rd. Competition is limited to the first 750 entries. You can drop
off your entries in person at either Midwest Supplies or Northern Brewer
Stores between July 27th and August 3rd. Mail-in entries will be accepted
at Midwest Supplies only.
Judging will take place on Friday, evening August 17th, AND Saturday,
August 18th, on the State Fair grounds. Best of Show judging and awards
will be held during the Minnesota State Fair, on Saturday, August 25th at
11 AM on the MN Craft Brewers Guild Stage, in the Ag-Hort Building.
Please join us for a fun competition! To volunteer and help with the
competition, contact Amanda Kutzke, the Competition Organizer, directly at
pfbrewclub(a)gmail.com or to judge/steward sign-up online at
http://www.mnstatefair.brewcompetition.com (beginning July 20th.)
Dates to Remember:
Online Registration: July 20 - Aug. 3, 2012
Entries accepted at drop-off sites: July 27 - Aug. 3, 2012 until 3 PM
Judging: August 17-18, 2012 (Not Open to Public)
Best-Of-Show Judging and Awards: August 25, 2012 (Open to Public)
For more information and additional details visit:
http://www.mnstatefair.brewcompetition.com/
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*Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Amanda
MN State Fair Homebrew Competition Organizer
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Tony & Amanda Kutzke
Co-presidents
Primary Fermenters Brewers and Vintners of MN
http://www.pfbrewclub.com/
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Tony & Amanda Kutzke
Co-presidents
Primary Fermenters Brewers and Vintners of MN
http://www.pfbrewclub.com/
Huzzah! Welcome to the 6th Annual Byggvir's Big Beer Cup at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival! Entries showcasing historic, English, and European styles are being accepted from Friday, July 20th through Sunday, August 13th. You can drop your entries off at five Minnesota brew shops: Northern Brewer (Minneapolis & St. Paul), Midwest Supplies (St. Louis Park), Still H20 (Stillwater), and Brew & Grow (Blaine). $6/entry. Judges and stewards of all skill levels are encouraged to sign up to help out. Judging will be on-site at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival on Saturday, August 25th and Sunday, August 26th. Last year, we had over 150 entries, with pairs of hand-made drinking vessels, gift certificates, and other fantastic prizes from our sponsors given out. We at Byggvir's Big Beer Cup are very excited to announce that Mike Hoops from Minneapolis Town Hall has been generous enough to offer to brew the best beer of Byggvir's at Town Hall Brewery!
Rules for this prize:Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery reserves the right to select "Brewers Choice" from the Best of Show round of judging. Brewers Choice may or may not be the Best of Show Winner. No meads, ciders, or sour beers will be considered.Brewers Choice will be brewed at Town Hall Brewery within the next calendar year. It will be served on tap at Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery the following August.The award winning brewer is welcome and encouraged to join the brew session with Head Brewer Mike Hoops at Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery at his/her own expense.Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery plans to enter the beer in the GABF PRO-AM Competition. Town Hall Brewery will pay the entry fee and provide 2 Passes to the GABF. The winning brewer will be responsible for travel expenses to Denver (airfare, hotel, food, etc.)See rules for GABF Pro Am at www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com
Check out our website for more information: www.rennfestbeercup.com. Gera Exire LaTourCo-Organizer, Byggvir's Big Beer Cup
P.S. Please forward this email to any people/clubs that may be interested.
>From the previous email:
> Chris has arranged a tour of Rahr Malting’s Shakopee facility on
> Saturday, July 21st.
> The tour starts at 9:00 am with a bus from the campground.
> The tour will last between 1 and 2 hours and a bus will bring you back.
Thanks!
Jonathan Beckel
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