Press Release:
(Stevens Point, WI) – Stevens Point Brewery’s Brewmaster’s Series Whole Hog Limited Edition warmly welcomes back Whole Hog Russian Imperial Stout as its spring seasonal brew.
Ruby-black in color, with dark roast coffee aromatics this brew is bold, rich, and luxurious. Whole Hog Russian Imperial Stout is available beginning this month wherever Whole Hog beers are sold and is packaged in 12-ounce bottle four-packs and in kegs.
“As the popularity of Russian Imperial Stouts continues to grow on the West Coast we see an enthusiasm for the style steadily spreading eastward,” according to Stevens Point Brewery Operating Partner, Joe Martino.
In 2010 Whole Hog Russian Imperial Stout’s big, bold flavor received a gold medal at the World Beer Championships. Whole Hog Russian Imperial Stout is handcrafted in small batches to appeal to the most avid craft-beer enthusiasts.
Whole Hog Russian Imperial Stout is created with dark roasted malt, crystal malt and two-row pale malt balanced with Cluster and Cascade hops from the Pacific Northwest. Semisweet chocolate and bold malty flavor accompany a thick, complex palate while dark fruit notes are combined with a touch of hops. With an alcohol content of 8.6% by volume, a warm smooth finish is left behind. Whole Hog Russian Imperial Stout is a perfect after-dinner or dessert beer-excellent for paring with cigars.
“Whole Hog Russian Imperial Stout is a traditional Russian Imperial brew that combines the rich combinations of coffee, chocolate, and roasted malt,” said Brewmaster Gabe Hopkins. “It is a delicious full flavored stout that embodies the warm roastiness.”
The Stevens Point Brewery
Stevens Point Brewery, founded in 1857, uses only the highest-grade barley malts, specialty malts, grains and the choicest hops to brew their handcrafted beers, including flagship Point Special Lager, which won the gold medal in the American Premium Lager category at the 2003 Great American Beer Festival.
Whole Hog Family of Beers
In addition to Whole Hog Russian Imperial Stout, the Whole Hog Limited Edition Brewmaster’s Series, “big beers” that represent the epitome of the brewmaster’s art, include year-round Whole Hog Six-Hop India Pale Ale and Whole Hog Scotch Ale. Seasonal offerings include, Whole Hog Barley Wine-Style Ale, available in the winter months, Whole Hog Raspberry Saison, available in the summer, and Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale, available in the fall.