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Last year we made are first rendition of Saison Blanc. This year we altered the recipe slightly. Come in and try this lovely, perfect for summer, saison. It’s in the tasting room for a limited time only. Come in and tell us what you think.
Vodcast #29 Saison Blanc from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.
Late summer is nothing but hoppy days here at the brewery. Here’s a quick heads up on the various IPA-related activities we’ve got going on leading into the Labor Day weekend:
Yes, it’s true Hop 15 is returning to market! The Port Brewing Hop Bomber fleet returned to the skies this week loaded with fresh bottles and kegs of Hop 15 destined for every corner of our distribution network.
Depending on your proximity to our central hop-to-air base here in San Marcos Hop 15 supplies should begin turning up on shelves and taps in your area any time in the next couple of weeks. Get it while you can though. The re-supply fleet isn’t scheduled to return until March of 2013!
If you checked in a couple of weeks ago, you probably noticed that we just harvested the hops for our local fresh-hopped IPA, Fallbrook Estates (you might have even harvested with us). This year was different than previous years in that we had a large enough yield to use the local goods in the entire brew process rather than just in dry-hopping. We used 80lbs of local Nugget and Chinook in the boil and an additional 120lbs in the hopback, so it should be an awesome brew. In total we produced 30 barrels, so this one will be on draft only in the brewery. There won’t be any bottles, but word is you will be able to get your growler filled with the homegrown.
Look for Fallbrook to hit the taps in the Tasting Room Labor Day weekend.
Word from the hop supplier is that the harvest should be coming in very soon, which means we’re gearing up to brew our amazing fresh hop IPA, High Tide, here really soon. Assuming that the hop guys are correct, we expect to see a semi-trailer full of fresh-picked hops sometime early September, which means we’ll be brewing High Tide around the clock for four days to ensure the hops are at their freshest when they go into the brew. If you’ve never experienced the hop-infused organized chaos that is a High Tide brew cycle, this will be your chance to witness it. Drop by the Tasting Room, that weekend and check it out.
Oh, and if you can’t make it to the Tasting Room, no worries. The beer will hit our full distribution network in the latter half of September, so you’ll still be able to experience the fresh-hopped goodness that is High Tide.
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Last week, we harvested hops from a local farmer out of Fallbrook. We had several volunteers come to the brewery and help pick hops off the vines; we had lunch, drank, beer and worked hard together. Ryan, our Multimedia Supervisor, captured the entire event; his goal was to make a short video about the beer and the event, but something went wrong. Come Day 1 of editing Ryan attempted to load the footage he shot on to his computer and discovered it had been corrupted. Many more attempts were made, on a number of computers, but still the footage couldn’t be recovered. Ryan apologizes for the mishap and has decided to explain the event and the beer for you in this video.
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A couple people got a sneak peak of Track 8, a beer unlike any other. Here is what they thought.
Vodcast #27 The Number Of The Beast from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.
Track 8 has a number and it’s the infamous triple six.
This Saturday, August 18, 2012 we’re releasing the eighth beer in our Ultimate Box Set series, a Fresh Track that’s a monster nod to Iron Maiden’s 1982 head banging classic, Number of the Beast.
We’ve never done a bourbon version of Judgment Day, so for Track 8 we sent this Cuvee de Tomme base to freshly emptied bourbon barrels. After an appropriate amount of time in the wood, we amped things up with a liberal dose of cinnamon sticks and dried chili peppers. The result is a spicy raisin, monster that weighs in at a hefty 13.70% ABV. So even though it already has it’s own number, if you’re not careful, it’ll have yours as well.
You’ll find the beer details (blend, ABV, liner notes, album art, etc.) on the website here. Details on the other Box Set beers can be found on the Box Set home page.
As with all Box Set releases, the beers must be consumed on site, same day. Unopened bottles may not be carried out. Each bottle is 375ml and is $15 each.
Slap on your gloves and pluck some hops off the vine.
Calling all HopHeads! Monday 8/13 is “Harvest Day” for our crop of Fallbrook grown hops. We need volunteers to help pluck the vines. Lunch and Refreshment included. Must bring own leather gloves and a strong desire to reak of hop resin for days. Come join the fun!
Fallbrook Homegrown from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.
HUGE thanks to everyone at Rancho Bernardo Inn.
Once again we’ll be feeding the masses before the annual sojourn up the hill to attend Stone’s Anniversary Celebration. As in years past, the Tasting Room will open at 8:30am with an incredible carb-laden spread and 42 taps of fresh Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey beers.
But wait — there’s more! This year we’re taking it to even greater heights!
For the first time, we’re proud to announce our partnership with Churchill’s Pub & Grille and Executive Chef A.G. Warfield. Chef A.G. will be serving an epically and appropriately arrogant menu, perfectly prepped and paired for craft beer’s paramount party.
Carnivore, Vegetarian or Omnivore, you’re guaranteed to be impressed and well-sated by a buffet as impressive as the many beers to come throughout the day.
As always, the food is free and the tasters regular price. It’s just our — and Churchill’s — way of saying Happy Birthday to Stone and thanks to all the craft beer lovers of the world! (We’ll have more details on the beers and food next week as we get closer to the big event.)
Come early, come hungry, and be prepared for a day of stories from start to finish.
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