From: Phil Ervin [mailto:pervin@gdbpitch.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 12:46 PM
Subject: Summit Releases Next Ale in Union Series
Wanted to share the latest news from Summit Brewing. Please find more information in the press release below.
Summit Releases Union Series:
Old Blaggard Barleywine
A Robust Ale Perfect For Sharing at the Holidays
ST. PAUL, Minn. (November 4, 2015) – Summit Brewing Company today announces the release of Old Blaggard: English-Style Barleywine, available on draught and in 12oz bottle 4-packs the second week of November.
In honor of hooligans, gurriers, scoundrels and deviants everywhere, the fifth entry in Summit’s Union series pays homage to the great strong ales associated with Burton-on-Trent from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Old Blaggard seeks to combine new varieties of malting barley and hops in order to brew a beer of impressive richness and depth. The Odyssey pale malt hails from Simpson’s Malting Company in Great Britain. The Endeavor hop is a new, low trellis hop variety only recently released from the Charles Faram research program based in the British midlands. Head Brewer Damian McConn personally visited both sites to assist in selection and learn more about these unique varieties.
Old Blaggard is a beautifully balanced strong ale, auburn in color, with huge complexity and warmth. Aromas of toffee, figs, stone fruits and orange marmalade lead to a full mouthfeel and vinous finish. This beer has been aged for 6 months before packaging and will continue to evolve in the bottle.
“You may be wondering about the origin of the name,” said Head Brewer Damian McConn.
“In reference to the aging requirements necessary for these stronger beers, many British brewers would include “Old” somewhere in the title. For example, ‘Old Tom’, referring to the brewery cat or ‘Old Nick’ referring to the Devil himself. In rural parts of Ireland and England, a blaggard was simply a ne’er- do-well and the term aptly denotes the hooligan nature of the brewer involved.”
Join Summit for events to kick off Old Blaggard’s release:
November 4-7: Summit Tap Invasion and Artisan Meat Raffle at Pat’s Tap
November 19: Summit Beer Dinner, 7pm at the Pig & Fiddle featuring Old Blaggard
Old Blaggard Information:
Malts: Odyssey Pale, Torrefied Wheat
Hops: Endeavor
ABV: 10.1%
IBUs: 50
Color: Auburn (32 degrees Lovibond)
Yeast: English Ale
Pairing Suggestions: Cured ham, aged beef, Cumberland sausages, Stilton and Huntsman cheese, dark chocolate, English pudding
Available on draught and in 12oz 4-bottle packs
Digital images of the Union Series are available upon request. For more information about the Union Series and kick-off events, please visit our website http://www.summitbrewing.com/brews/old-blaggard
Union Series
Summit’s limited release Union Series is the inspired union of new ingredients and time-honored brewing traditions. The focus is on brewing with new raw materials and ingredients, exploring the latest malts and hops in the industry, married with traditional brewing practices and recipes.
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 14 states including Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Arkansas and Wisconsin. Summit now produces 14 varieties of premium craft beer, including seven year-round, four seasonal beers, and the limited release Unchained Series and Union Series. Since its inception, the brewery has been a consistent pioneer in the craft beer movement. For everything Summit Brewing, visit summitbrewing.com.
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CONTACT:
Carey Matthews
Summit Brewing Company
(651) 265-7821