USA, Portland, Maine: The Shipyard Brewing Company marks 2005 with the beginning of a new tradition: Brewer’s Choice Special Ale. This new beer will be available in February and March while supplies last. Each year, Brewer’s Choice will feature a new, limited edition beer recipe created by Shipyard’s award-winning brew house team, the USA press reported on January 20.
“Brewer’s Choice honors the true spirit of brewing excellence and carries on the age-old tradition of great beer making,” noted master brewer Alan Pugsley. “It gives our brewers the opportunity to develop creative new recipes to bring to the marketplace.”
It’s also Pugsley’s way of raising a glass to his mentor, Peter Austin, who founded the world-famous Ringwood Brewery in Hampshire, England where Pugsley apprenticed. The packaging features a line art drawing of Austin at ease in the brew house making a toast to his fellow brewers.
“People will no doubt wonder about the black cat sitting on the barrel next to him,” continued Pugsley. “In England, black cats are a symbol of good luck and Peter had a lucky brew house cat named Bridget who greeted us every morning when we came into work.”
This year, Shipyard will brew a limited 10,000 case run of Brewer’s Choice. This product will be distributed primarily in New England in 6- and 12-packs as well as on draft.
Brewer’s Choice 2005 Brown Ale is a full-bodied, dark brown ale made with 5 different malts and 3 varieties of hops. Pale Ale, Crystal, Chocolate, Roasted Barley and Wheat malts combine to give this beer a nice smoky taste up front and a smooth, full body, finishing with a crisp hop bite at the back. Hops used in this limited edition brew are English Challenger, Styrian Goldings, and East Kent Goldings at the finish. Available February – March. 5.4% alcohol by volume.
The Shipyard Brewing Company was founded in 1994 and produces 13 varieties of award-winning English style and seasonal beers.
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