SeasonalSELECTIONSPort Brewing Older ViscosityThis is definitely not your dad’s wimpy 30 weight!Older Viscosity is a bourbon barrel-aged Americandark strong ale. An enormously rich but satisfyingbeer, it is 100% straight, no chaser, barrel-agedOld Viscosity. It’s the beer Port brewers blendin the production of Old Viscosity. The coloris black like asphalt and the aroma is anuncompromising malty nose with dark carameland chocolate overtones. The barrel agingprovides hints of vanilla and American oak.The flavor begins with a coating of rich maltsand dark chocolate, finishing in a dry, bittersweetness,balanced by the firm bitterness ofroasted dark malts. Older Viscosity isavailable in limited quantities in 12.7 oz.bottles in late April.Port Brewing Hot Rocks LagerMade in the German “Stein Bier” tradition, thissmooth, robust dark lager is brewed with theaddition of glowing hot granite to the kettle.The addition of these hot rocks results in avigorous “super boil” of sorts thatcaramelizes the sugars in the wort,lending toffee, smoky caramel flavors tothe beer that wouldn’t present themselvesin a normal boil. The color is a deep,ruby brown with streaks of red and thearoma is an incredibly inviting one ofdark caramel, chocolate and toffee. HotRocks is a robust dark lager with layerupon layer of caramel sweetness andjust enough hopiness and malt toprevent it from being cloying. Thefinish is sweet with toffee and cocoanotes and a faint dryness. Availablein limited quantities in 22 oz. bottlesand draught in April.Woodchuck Summer CiderExhibiting a slight tartness, Woodchuck SummerCider begins with a full, robust flavor followedby a rich taste, reminiscent of New Englandblueberries. An excellent complement to yourfavorite cheese, Summer Cider also pairswell with cheesecake, fruits and evenchocolates. Available in 12 oz. bottles andnew this year, 1/6 barrels in April.The Lost Abbey Red Poppy AleThis limited, special release ale is a barrel aged,non-denominational ale (a.k.a. Flanders Red ale).The Golden Poppy is the state flower ofCalifornia, found in Flanders Fields where theinspiration for this beer comes from.Red Poppy’s aroma starts with a complexnose of tart cherries, vanilla and cinnamonin the finish. There is also an underlyingbasis of yeast esters and wild yeastcomponents that result in anextraordinary complexnose. Brewed from abrown ale baseand aged in oakbarrels for oversix months, thisbeer is not for thefaint of heart. RedPoppy is a veritablecelebration of sourcherries in anexplosion of aromas and tastes.With so much flavor packed into a lowalcohol beer (5.5% ABV), Red Poppy isstunning on its own, but is exceptionallygood with duck in a reduction sauce with fruitcomponents. Garnet/ruddy brown in color with alight to medium body, this interesting brew isavailable in very limited quantities in March in 375 ml.corked and caged bottles and draught.The Lost Abbey Carnevale AleThis special seasonal lenten release is a dry-hoppedsaison ale. The beer sports a moderately spicy nose withhints of oranges and tangerines from the hopsused and the yeast phenols produce layers ofclove and allspice. Carnevale was designedto be a lighter-bodied, easily digestible ale.There are also some malted oat and wheatcomponents at play in this beer. Hoppedwith Amarillo and Simcoe hops, Carnevaleis dry-hopped with more Amarillo toemphasize the bright qualities. The colorof a hazy yellow Mimosa, Carnevale isavailable in limited quantities in 25 oz.bottles and draught in mid-March.10HeadyTimes v.63 www.origlio.com
SeasonalSELECTIONSArcadia Whitsun AleBrewed in the style of a mid 19th century EnglishFestival ale, Whitsun is an unfiltered wheat beer thatpresents a translucent orange color topped with acreamy white head. Wheat enhances the mouthfeel andproduces a pleasant “freshly baked bread” flavor that isjoined by a caramelized sweetness provided by agenerous amount of Michigan honey. Spiced withorange peel and coriander as a complement to abalanced hop bitterness, Whitsun strikes a greatharmony of flavor with theability to quench your thirst.Available in 12 oz. bottles anddraught in April.SaranacPomegranateWheatThis wholesome combinationof unfiltered wheat beer andreal pomegranate juice makesa smooth refreshing beer withall the goodness ofpomegranate. PomegranateWheat has a light body with aslightly tart finish and goldenstraw color; a great complementto picnic fare.Available in12 oz.bottles inApril.Lagunitas Wilco Tango FoxtrotBack for a 2011 return trip, WTF is amalty and robust, big ol’hopped-up brown ale thatwill help with the slipperyslide into spring. Rich,smooth and dangerouslydark, this seasonal beer isjust a good American ale.Available in limited quantitiesin 22 oz. bomber bottles anddraught in March.Lagunitas UndercoverInvestigation Shut-Down AleBrewed every year in remembrance of the 2005 St.Patrick’s Day massacre and in celebration of theLagunitas brewery’s 20 day suspension in January2006, Undercover Investigation is a malty, rich beerwith a snappy hopfinish that truly defiesstyle. They call it an‘Imperial Mild’. Apopular favorite, thisseasonal ale isdeceptively smooth andsilky at 9% ABV;unforgiving andunrepentant. Availablein 12 oz. bottles anddraught in April.SaranacSummer AleBrewed with generousamounts of wheat malt for alight, refreshing taste withsubtle hints of lemon, SaranacSummer Ale celebratessummer in the AdirondackMountains. Available in12 oz. bottles in April.Saranac 24 Beers of SummerCalled 12 Beers of Summer in past years, the SaranacSummer Variety Pack will be offered in a loose packagethis year (hence the name change). The mix packincludes six different delicious Saranac beers: SummerAle, Pomegranate Wheat, IPA, Pale Pale Ale (yes twoPales in the name), Belgian White and Hefeweizen. Thistremendous variety pack is available in April.www.origlio.com HeadyTimes v.6311