From: Tim Otis [mailto:TOtis@always-thinking.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 12:02 PM
Subject: Summit announces Unchained #4: Belgian Style Golden Ale

Hi Al,
Summit’s fourth Unchained beer — and the booziest beer they’ve made to date, I might add — Belgian Style Golden Ale is set for release on Monday, July 19 (see announcement below). Also, I’ve attached a PDF of the beer specs.

If you need a high-resolution image of the bottle or packaging, don’t hesitate to reach out. And we’re always up for sending samples, so let us know if you want some!

Cheers,
Tim

Tim Otis
On behalf of Summit Brewing Company
612-547-5055
totis@always-thinking.com




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Summit Announces the Release of Belgian Style Golden Ale
Batch 04 of Unchained Series promises a formidable kick


ST. PAUL, MN – (July 12, 2010) – Summit Brewing Company announces the release of their Belgian Style Golden Ale – the strongest beer yet to come out of the brewery. Created by brewer Eric Harper, and the fourth beer of Summit’s limited release Unchained Series, this robust brew combines the best hops, malts, and sugars inspired by the traditional golden ales of Belgium.
 
“Here’s a beer that goes way back,” said Mark Stutrud, Brewmaster and Founder of Summit Brewing Company. “Eric has done a great job creating a flavor profile of a beer the Belgians would fight over.”
 
Made with Belgian Candi Sugar, Belgian Style Golden Ale is a strong, fruity ale with a dry effervescent finish. It’s also hopped with Czech Saaz and Styrian Goldings to yield wonderful spicy and floral notes.  
 
“The brewing process took four months – and that’s a long time to wait for beer,” said Eric Harper, brewer of Summit’s Belgian Style Golden Ale.  “We’ve taken the best and boldest ingredients and created our version of a traditional Belgian classic.”
 
Kick-off parties for the release of Belgian Style Golden Ale featuring brewer Eric, plus pint specials and prize giveaways, are happening all this month.
 
·     Monday, July 19: Longfellow Grill, 6-7:30 p.m. & Groveland Tap 8-9:30 p.m.

·     Tuesday, July 20: Punch Pizza, Grand Avenue from 4-6 p.m.  Free Golden Ale with purchase of pizza at all locations.

·     Wednesday, July 21: Grumpy’s NE at 6 p.m.

·     Thursday, July 22: Sweeney’s in St. Paul at 6 p.m.

·     Thursday, July 29: Rudolph’s in Minneapolis from 6-8 p.m.


Also, for the first time, Summit is producing a cask conditioned version of an Unchained Series beer.  A firkin of the Golden Ale will be at Grumpy’s on Washington for their Firkin Lunch Friday on August 6 at noon.


Digital images of the Unchained Series are available on request. For more information about the brewery and Unchained kick-off events, please visit www.summitbrewing.com <http://www.summitbrewing.com>  
 

Summit Brewing Company
Summit Brewing Company was founded in St. Paul, MN in 1986, and has stayed close to its roots, serving the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. It is currently available in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Nebraska, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Colorado, Texas, and Florida. Summit now produces eleven varieties of premium craft beer, including six 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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