February 8, 2008

Firestone Walker Unfurls the Union Jack
by @ 12:39 pm. Filed under News, Press Release, New Release, Southern California, Calendar

Firestone Walker is releasing their first India Pale Ale under the name Union Jack. It’s a double dry-hopped IPA and will be released today in bottles and on draft. It will be available through California and in parts of Nevada.

From the press release:

The technical specifications of Union Jack are 7.5 percent alcohol by volume and 70 IBUs.

“Union Jack is an American-style India pale ale that represents a flavorful twist on our British brewing heritage, as well as our singular focus on pale ales,” said Proprietor David Walker. “It also echoes some of the intensity exhibited by our recent limited-edition beers.”

The India Pale Ale style originated in 18th century Britain, when brewers learned that loading their beer with extra hops helped it survive the long voyage to the colony. The hops acted as a preservative as a result of their antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

Union Jack is double dry hopped, resulting in an intense and complex hop profile that is enhanced by fermentation in the brewery’s Firestone Union oak barrel brewing system. Citrus and apricot aromas anticipate long, fruity flavors that finish with an assertive hop bitterness.

Given Matt’s skill as a brewer, I can’t wait to give this a try.

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June 16, 2007

Washington Brewers Festival
by @ 11:00 am. Filed under Calendar

6.16-17

Washington Brewers Festival (2nd annual)

Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, Washington
[ website ] [ tickets ]
 


 

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May 19, 2007

Beer Chef Dinner: Allagash at Cathedral Hill Hotel
by @ 6:30 pm. Filed under Calendar

5.25

Dinner with the Brewmaster: Rob Tod of Allagash

Cathedral Hill Hotel, 1101 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California
415.674.3406 [ website ]

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West Coast Brew Festival
by @ 1:00 pm. Filed under Calendar

5.19

West Coast Brew Festival (8th annual)

Miller Park, 2790 Marina View Drive, Sacramento, California
916.225.2680 [ website ]
 

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May 18, 2007

Santa Rosa Beerfest
by @ 12:00 pm. Filed under Festivals, Events, Calendar

6.2

Santa Rosa Beerfest (16th annual)

Wells Faro Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Spring Road, Santa Rosa, California
707.887.7031 [ website ] [ tickets ] [ directions ]
 

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Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival
by @ 8:40 am. Filed under Calendar

7.7

Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival (12th annual)

Eldorado Hotel & Casino, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada
800.879.8879 [ website ]

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San Francisco Oyster & Beer Fest
by @ 8:40 am. Filed under Calendar

 
 
 
5.19

San Francisco Oyster & Beer Fest (8th annual)

Fort Mason, Bay at Laguna, San Francisco, California
250.383.2332 [ website ] [ tickets ]

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May 7, 2007

Raley Field Brewfest
by @ 11:01 am. Filed under Calendar

5.12

Raley Field Brewfest

Raley Field, 400 Ballpark Drive, West Sacramento , California
916.376.4700 [ information ] [ online tickets ]
 

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May 4, 2007

Boonville Beer Festival
by @ 3:31 pm. Filed under Calendar

5.5

Boonville Beer Festival (11th annual)

Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Hwy 128, Boonville, California
sponsored by:
Anderson Valley Brewing Co., 17700 Hwy 253, Boonville, California
707.895.2337 [ festival website ]

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April 27, 2007

Beer Chef Dinner: Valley Brewing at Cathedral Hill Hotel
by @ 6:30 pm. Filed under Calendar

4.27

Dinner with the Brewmaster: Steve Altamari of Valley Brewing

Cathedral Hill Hotel, 1101 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California
415.674.3406 [ website ]

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April 10, 2007

Craft Brewers Conference in Austin, Texas
by @ 8:19 am. Filed under Calendar

4.18-21

Craft Brewers Conference

Hilton Austin, 500 East 4th Street, Austin, Texas
[ website ]

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April 7, 2007

Triple Rock Firkin Fest
by @ 11:30 am. Filed under Calendar

4.7

Triple Rock Firkin Fest (4th annual)

Triple Rock Brewery, 1920 Shattuck, Berkeley, California
510.THE.BREW [ website ]

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