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Wednesday, 25 September 2002 00:00 |
JUNEAU - Alaskan Brewing Company will re-release Alaskan Winter Ale, brewed with Sitka Spruce tips, throughout the Pacific Northwest in October.
Inspired by the use of spruce tips in beer by seafaring adventurers during the 1700's, Alaskan Brewing produced Alaskan Winter Ale using the fresh spring growth during the brewing process. Sitka Spruce tips are also used by local residents in Southeast Alaska to brew tea, make jelly and in homebrewed beer.
Brewed in the style of an English Olde Ale, Alaskan's seasonal offering is copper in color with a full body, and the warming sensation of alcohol. The tender new growth of Sitka Spruce tips lends a subtle, sweet floral aroma that is balanced by the crispness of noble hops.
"There is a misconception that spruce tips are piney. Instead they offer a light, fresh aroma and flavor," said Lead Brewer Brent Kesey. "Alaskan Winter Ale was designed as a winter beer, to be served with holiday foods or just enjoyed by the fireplace with friends."
The use of regional ingredients and influences is not new to the Alaskan Brew Crew. Alaskan is known internationally for Alaskan Smoked Porter, brewed with alder smoked malt. Alder wood is traditionally used in Alaska to smoke salmon. The flagship, Alaskan Amber, is based on a gold rush era recipe brewed in the local Juneau area during the late 1800's and early 1900's.
Alaskan Winter Ale will be available throughout Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Northern Nevada and Northern California for a limited time this fall and winter. Founded in 1986, Alaskan Brewing Company is the most award-winning small brewery at the Great American Beer Festival. The Juneau-based brewery also brews Alaskan Amber, Pale, ESB and Stout year round.
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For More Information Contact:
Kristi Monroe, Alaskan Brewing Co. (907) 780-5866 Digital images and labels available to media representatives upon request.
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