Winter Weizen & Winter Warmer Social

Hey all,

The Winter weizen went on yesterday thanks to the hard work from Zach. Tod and I both took the day off and Zach stepped right in to get it transferred and get it ready to go for you guys. This batch came out very nice. The residual sweetness and body are still there, with a slight fruity note. But the clove aroma and flavor and more up front giving this beer a much better balance of flavors. Very nice beer.

To respond to your questions about a new years party I cant say for sure. I don’t think we are going to have an official New Years Eve party, though we will be open and serving some great beers! But if you take a look at the calendar on the website, http://portsmouthbrewery.com/our_calendar you will find some up coming beer socials that you should take a look at. It has been called the winter warmer social in every internal e-mail I have received. It is going to be a good one, with samples of winter beers from the Portsmouth Brewery, Smuttynose Brewing Co. and a few more that you will have to come to see what we are busting out for you. There will be food and drink for all, but the numbers are limited so start your inquires today!

Cheers,
Tyler

Hoppy Holidaze!

Hey all,

I wanted to let you know that the Holidaze Porter is gone. Big sad face for that :( We are replacing it with the return of the Winter Weizen. But it isn't quite ready I am sorry to say. We are going to transfer it first thing on Friday, so you peeps are not going to have to wait too long for it.

On another note I want to thank all of you who have been following this blog throughout the year. Your inquiries and thoughts have kept Tod and I on our toes insuring we continue to make a great product for you.

Thank you for you support of the Portsmouth Brewery and this Blog!

Hoppy Holidaze!

Tyler

Hop addiction?

Howdy,

Well the Whipper Snapper’s new name went over well since it is now gone! But now we go to the other extreme in the IPA world. Replacing and easy drinking slightly hoppy session beer with a big bold hop bomb, our Imperial IPA. The Imperial IPA wont disappoint all you hop head out there. Plus at 9% abv it will keep you warm for the upcoming snow storms. I hope you all have you snow blowers all tuned up and ready to go!

Cheers
Tyler

Sour Beer!

Hey all,

Wanted to let you know that the sour mashing went well over the weekend. We have our Flanders (style) red in a fermenter and it is fermenting away. Smelling like fresh mangoes and pineapples with tropical fruits as well as hints of chocolate!! WHOA!! This is gonna be one crazy beer! Peace out!

In a Holidaze

Hey all,

To all that made it to the company party last night I hope you had a great time. The special pin we had on the bar was a Holidaze Porter with Cabernet Oak, and it went over very well. We are going to have to play with that some more soon!

Just checking in with you all. Back to work for me.

Cheers,
Tyler

Welcome Winter

Greetings beer lovers! An unrelated topic.... I was able to take a mid-week day off on Wednesday and went to Newry ME for a much anticipated mid week ski day after seeing Warren Millers' "Children of Winter". What a great day it was... A sunny &40 balmy degrees with decent snowcover, lots of long cruisers and soft snow and NO CROWDS!!. My legs were in a bit of rough shape on Thurs. but none the worse for wear. So, if you can and do ride or ski I'd say get out there ASAP! I was also able to see my brew buddy Stoo Mason at the Sunday River Brewing Co. He had some tasty beer on draught ( 420 IPA and 840 IPA!!) and was well worth the trip. On other notes about the brewery.... We've just put on the Barleywine which is showing itself quite nicely, albeit young, with big fruity (figs & plums) notes and a great hop balance. A little bit different from last years version and I would humbly say a better one. Good job T-Money (T$)!! We have also procurred a few kegs of Sierra Nevada Celebration for your, and our, enjoyment. This is one of the best winter ales I know..... besides ours of course! This years version is similar to last years with it's beautiful amber color medium body and hops running throughout the length of the brew.... a true world class beer. Be on the lookout for our Holidaze Porter which should be available on Monday the 8th. We used 25#s of wildflower honey and Galangal (Thai) ginger. The overall impression is a dark medium bodied ale with a menthol-like spiciness... oooh soo cool for the wintertime. Well, that's all I've got for now. Have a great weekend. Cheers! todm