Here’s your first peek at the label for the new Breaker Brewing Co Double IPA to be named 16-Ton IPA. Can’t wait to try this one….and yes it’s really 10.6% ABV and yes that’s a label for bombers.!
27 December 2009
Breaker Brewing Co – 16-Ton IPA (DIPA)
12 December 2009
Breaker Brewing Co – Belsnickler on Tap & In Bottles
06 December 2009
Breaker Brewing Co – Holiday Brewing
Just thought you all want to see what a little holiday brewing looks like @ Breaker Brewing Co. The guys tell me they’re brewing Goldies today…and what a festive way to do it.
04 December 2009
Chip the Beer Guy Rock 107 – Breaker Brewing Belsnickler
It’s always fun to hear Mark & Chris from Breaker Brewing Co on the show and today was no exception. Today’s show featured the BBC Belsnickler Holiday Ale. I was lucky enough to get to try a few of the various batches of Belsnickler at the brewery a few weeks ago, and again at the Split Rock beer festival, ok and I’ll admit I tasted it again at the Anthracite Cafe and even again last week at Elmer Sudds. I know what you’re thinking but I assure you it was all in the name of science or journalism or both; but you can never be too sure about really liking a beer. Of course I really like this one a lot. I’ll admit to being a lover of holiday beers and a lover of Belgian-yeast beers, and a lover of Belgian candied sugar beers and sure enough Belsnickler has them all.
I thought it would be fun to google “Belsnickler” so I did. Ironically enough the first page or so of hits came from breakerbrewing.com, mybeerbuzz.com and our various Twitter and Facebook accounts. After that, there were some great Germanic and Canadian stories about groups of Belsnicklers, dressed in fur masks visiting homes, receiving treats and giving gifts to all the children. In some German cultures, Belsnickler actually means Father Christmas or Santa Claus. I also found out that there is a verb “Belsnickling” and as it turns out Belsnickling is much like our modern day trick-or-treating with children dressing up and receiving treats as they visited homes. So in addition to the Belsnickler label (be sure to click on it and read the text), I also present for you some Belsnickler Masks and images.
So to all you little Belsnicklers out there, be sure to get out and try some Belsnickler Ale. Otherwise the sinister santa ghost of christmas-past (and his whip) may come Belsnickling to your door. If he does come knocking, be sure to have an extra snifter ready to enjoy some Breaker Brewing Belsnickler Ale. I know there’s a bottle waiting in my basement just in case I get Belsnickled. Cheers guys…great beer & great show.
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02 December 2009
Breaker Brewing Belsnickler Bottles
30 November 2009
Breaker Brewing Co Belsnickler Bottles NOW Available
21 November 2009
Breaker Brewing Co @ Split Rock Beer Festival
20 November 2009
Breaker Brewing – Belsnickler Pre-Release
The guys at Breaker Brewing were nice enough to invite me down to the brewery for a pre-release tasting of their new Belsnickler Holiday Ale. We sampled a glass or three and I’m excited to say the brew came out wonderful. The nose is sweet with candied-sugar and the finish easily hides the 8.1% ABV. I’m excited to report that the first BBC holiday ale is tasty and I can’t wait to sit one down and see how it tastes in the future. Belsnickler will be available on tap at many of our BBC bars and also in bottles (release dates and locations coming soon)….so stay tuned for details. Thanks to Mark & Chris for the pre-release sample and for Tom and Brandon (and Kirby) for the entertaining evening. Sorry for the late night guys…
By the way I also had a chance to sample the latest Malty McGuire and I Love PA recipes, and you’re all in for a treat…so watch for release dates and don’t forget the guys will be pouring this weekend at the Splitrock Beer Festival so be sure to stop by and say hi.
18 November 2009
Breaker Brewing Co – Split Rock Beer Festival
Breaker Brewing Co – Some New Tap Handles
Mark & Chris not only brew the beer, but they also create the tap handles. Thought you’d like a peek at the tap-handle-assembly-line. Astute viewers will note the Belsnickler handle! The guys also tell me they plan to pour their beers at the Split Rock Beer Festival this weekend. See you guys Sunday!
