(Easton, PA) – Weyerbacher Brewing Co. announced three new beer releases in Tuesday’s newsletter…
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American Wild Ale aged on Raspberries
Riserva 2012 is an American Wild Ale fermented on red raspberries. Riserva is fermented with a blend of Saccharomyces yeast, Brettanomyces yeast and lactic acid bacteria that produce funky, sour and fruity flavors and aromas. The beer is aged for more than a year in oak barrels with raspberries, giving the beer a pungent raspberry aroma, a lovely red color and a balancing wood character.
This brew is a beautiful beer, both to your eyes and to your taste buds. The microflora responsible for giving Riserva its character reside in the wood barrels and change somewhat over time depending upon factors such as the age of the barrel and the ambient temperature at which the barrels are stored. New barrels are rotated into the mix as old barrels are rotated out and as such, Riserva varies somewhat in color and tartness from year to year. Riserva is much higher in alcohol than its Belgian lambic framboise cousins and is a true treat to experience.
A very limited quantity of Riserva is distributed to select states, however, you will be able to purchase it here at the brewery starting at 10 am on Saturday, March 23rd.
Weyerbacher Heresy Whiskey Barrel-Aged Old Heathen Imperial Stout
As you read this, Heresy is shipping to wholesalers and will be hitting the shelves shortly! Heresy is our 8% ABV Old Heathen Imperial Stout, which has spent some very productive time hangin’ out in American oak casks formerly used to make whiskey. The time on oak brings out some amazing vanilla notes and bourbon character, really making this beer stand out. Learn more about Heresy and be sure to look for it on the shelves very soon!
Note: We’ll be releasing Heresy for tasting, growlers and keg sales at the Riserva release event on Saturday, March 23rd from 10 am until 3:30 pm.
Weyerbacher Zulu is the 26th and final installment in the first Brewers’ Select Series which used each NATO alphabet letter as the name of each special one-off beer. Zulu is a 3.7% ABV “Eastoner Weisse”, a wheat ale akin to a Berliner Weisse. Learn more about Zulu and the Brewers’ Select Series!
Note: As with all of the Brewers’ Select Series beers, Zulu is kegged for distribution to select restaurants and bars in a limited number of states. It is also available in a very limited quantity of 12 oz bottles exclusively at the Weyerbacher Visitors Center starting at 10 am on Saturday, March 23rd.