Almanac Beer January 2018 Bottle Releases

(San Francisco, CA) – Almanac Beer Co. has just announced details on their latest bottled sour ale offerings. Get the story behind each beer and how to find them.

Mariposa

DRY-HOPPED SOUR BLONDE ALE AGED IN WINE BARRELS WITH MARIPOSA PLUMS

Mariposa, the Spanish word for “butterfly,” was the term used by California’s early settlers to name sites visited by seasonal flocks of Monarch butterflies. It’s also the name of one of our favorite stone fruits, the Mariposa plum. Our juicy high-summer plums were grown and picked by Blossom Bluff Orchards and added to oak foudres filled with mixed culture Brettanomyces farmhouse ale to age.

Prior to packaging, we finished the beer with a huge dry hop of El Dorado and Citra. Like a caterpillar going into its cocoon, these ingredients enter the barrel as one thing and emerge as something entirely new. Pair this transformative sour ale with Spanish paella, Izakaya grilled chicken skewers, or plum coffee cake for dessert.

Available now in limited 12/375ml cases. Contact your local Almanac distributor or contact us for more information. 

Foudre Punch

SOUR BLONDE ALE AGED IN OAK WITH RASPBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES & CHERRIES

Foudre Punch is a party and all of our favorite fruits are invited. After months of maturing sour blonde ale in foudres–giant oak tanks for aging, we added raspberries, blueberries, and cherries to the blend. This crimson sour ale is busting through the wall with fruit punch flavors, farmhouse funk, and a touch of smooth oak. Enjoy this juice box-inspired delight with breakfast cereal, duck confit, and birthday cake.

Available now in limited 12/375ml cases. Contact your local Almanac distributor or contact us for more information.