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Big wheat ales. Not small ones.

April 27, 2012 / admin / No comments

And make them German style, please.

I said we’d never do it, but if we did do it, they’d have to be big, not small.

So it is that earlier this week, NABC brewed its first-ever (EVER) German-style wheat ales, and as promised, they’re both examples of Weizenbock, broadly speaking. The first Heller (pale) is a version of Maibock with wheat (a previous commercial example is Plank’s version), and the second a Doppelbock with wheat (Aventinus).

We’re in the process of selecting names. Until then, here are specs.

Roger A. Baylor, NABC

Heller Weizen Bock

Malt: Weyermann BoHo Pils, Melanoidin, and CaraFoam, Rahr White Wheat
Hops: Hallertau Magnum
Yeast: Andechs Weizen
Color: 6.2 SRM
IBU: 29
OG: 16
ABV: circa 7%

Weizen Doppelbock

Malt: Weyermann BoHo Pils, Melanoidin, and CaraFoam, Rahr White Wheat, Simpson Aromatic and Black
Hops: Hallertau Magnum
Yeast: Andechs Weizen
Color: 17.2 SRM
IBU: 20
OG: 18+
ABV: circa 7.5%

Take the Keg’s word for it.

April 27, 2012 / admin / No comments

Description and specs are here.

Our Cellarmen’s Recommendations …

April 19, 2012 / nabc / No comments

Recommendations/Draft Specials

Crown Brown
Upland Ard Ri

Cheers,

Eric Grey, Cellarman

Bottle Specials:

De Dolle Extra Export
Sierra Nevada Ovila Saison
Stone 2011 Double Bastard

A naughty surprise …

April 19, 2012 / nabc / No comments

After much discussion, we’ve made a bit of a change in the bomber release rotation.

April: Black & Blue Grass will be released as scheduled in a week or two.

May: We’re pushing Le Diable back (to where isn’t entirely clear), and instead are planning on a big Bank Street batch of Naughty Naughty Girl India Blonde Ale in May, with bottles and kegs to follow.

Naughty Girl is NABC’s collaboration with De Struise and Louisville Beer Store, and according to unscientific polling informally conducted since the first bomber crop went out in 2011, it is the most requested “to come back.”

Well, it will be coming back. Stay tuned for more information.

Roger A. Baylor, NABC

“Rep. Young pushes for brewery bill to help local beer makers.”

April 19, 2012 / nabc / No comments

An Indiana Daily Student report

It’s good to know that Rep. Todd Young patronizes Big Woods. He seems fluent about the local brewing scene. I’ve relayed word to him that I’m happy to give a Bank Street Brewhouse brewery tour, at his convenience.

Roger A. Baylor, NABC

Rep. Young pushes for brewery bill to help local beer makers, by Charles Scudder (Indiana Daily Student)

With Little 500 upon us, it’s as good a time as any to take a look at the state of America’s most popular beverage. The craft beer industry is booming nationwide, especially in the Hoosier state.

Rep. Todd Young, R–9th District, is cosponsoring H.R. 1236, the Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act, which would help local brewers. The Indiana Daily Student talked to Young about the bill and beer in southern Indiana.

Thursday’s Harvest/NABC beer dinner was a pure treat.

April 19, 2012 / nabc / No comments

Harvest Restaurant and NABC: A collaborative beer dinner on Tuesday, April 17.

Last evening’s beer dinner was very, very good. I’m not just saying this because it was NABC. We got the beer pairings right, the food was magnificent, there were 40+ in attendance, and the kitchen and serving staffs rocked the house. It truly is wonderful when a plan comes together. Thanks again to everyone at Harvest for a transcendent evening.

Also, note this: Owing to the beer dinner’s circumstance, Harvest is presently the only place in the world (including our own two establishments) to have NABC Black & Blue Grass on tap. Bottles and draft will be out soon, elsewhere, but for now, only Harvest has it. Black & Blue Grass is a food-friendly Saison with black pepper and lemongrass spicing, and blue agave sugar. For a preview, head over to Harvest.

Roger A. Baylor, NABC

NABC’s thunderous business hours this Saturday, April 21

April 19, 2012 / nabc / No comments

NABC will be on hand with Elector and Bob’s Old 15-B for the 5th Annual Craft Beer Extravaganza for Thunder Over Louisville, presented by Buckhead Mountain Grill and Rocky’s Sub Pub under the big top on the northern shore of the Ohio.

Meanwhile, NABC’s on-premise locations will be keeping the following hours:

Bank Street Brewhouse: Normal business hours (11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.)

Pizzeria & Public House: The Pizzeria will observe regular hours (11:00 a.m. – midnight), but the Public House will open at 5:00 p.m.

Roger A. Baylor, NABC

Our Cellarmen’s Recommendations

April 12, 2012 / nabc / No comments

Recommendations/Draft Specials

Stone Old Guardian
Stone Old Guardian Belgo

Cheers,

Eric Grey, Cellarman

Bottle Specials:

De Dolle Extra Export
Sierra Nevada Ovila Saison
Stone 2011 Double Bastard

Harvest Restaurant and NABC collaborative beer dinner

April 12, 2012 / nabc / No comments

A poster and two menus later, and it should be clear that Harvest Restaurant and New Albanian Brewing Company are teaming for a beer dinner. It’s Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m., and you can call 502-384-9090 for reservations. For further information about Harvest, visit the restaurant’s web site, and know that in addition to the listings below, we’ll be offering opening and parting glasses. I’m hoping to make one of them a true sneak preview of NABC Black & Blue Grass, which is being bottled earlier the same day.