Full Sail’s Brewmaster Reserve list for 2009
Introducing our ever-rotating selection of Brewmaster Reserve beers. From barleywines to super-hopped bitters, we spring our latest invention on devoted beer lovers roughly every 10 weeks.
SLIPKNOT IMPERIAL IPA
Available January to Mid March As the name implies, every aspect of this American style IPA is amplified – from the up-front hop aroma and bitterness to the big malt body. Available in 22oz Bottles and Draught ABV: 7.8% IBUs: 80
FULL SAIL IMPERIAL PORTER
Available March to April An amplified robust porter with a deep black color, a roasty malt flavor and a rich malt sweetness that’s smooth and drinkable. A hearty cellar beer. Very Limited Availablity in 22oz Bottles and Draught ABV 7.5% IBUs: 60
KEELHAULER SCOTTISH ALE
Available Mid March to June This is a full bodied rich ale with slight notes of caramel and cocoa and a strong malty character. The hop character is spicy and earthy with a nice finishing hop flavor. Available in 22oz Bottles and Draught ABV 6.8% IBUs: 45
GRANDSUN OF SPOT IPA
Available June to September The next beer in our summer “sun” series that began with Sunspot IPA. This beer is brewed in the aggressive IPA style with Columbus hops accentuating a malt blend featuring Munich and Honey malts for a full malt flavor. Available in 22oz Bottles and Draught ABV 6% IBUs: 80
VESUVIUS BELGIAN STYLE GOLDEN ALE
Available Mid August to November Strong in flavor and alcohol yet light in color and malt character this style has the warming presence of alcohol and is hopped for a nice balance. Available in 22oz Bottles Only ABV 8.5% IBUs: 24
LUPULIN FRESH HOP ALE
Available Mid-September to November on Draught Only A veritable hop lovers delight. Lupulin is brewed with fresh hops straight from the harvest. This beer has a bold hop aroma of citrus and spice and a nice caramel flavor with a pronounced citrus character. Draught Only. ABV 5.8% IBUs: 70
WRECK THE HALLS
Available November to Mid January An annual favorite, this hoppy holiday ale is aggressive yet sublime, assertive yet mellow, complex yet drinkable, and has a lot of hops in it! Available in 22oz Bottles and Draught ABV 6.5% IBUs: 68
–Special Releases–
BLACK GOLD BOURBON IMPERIAL STOUT
Available February until it’s gone A hearty brew that is black as night with a strong roasted malt character and a full body. After its initial release in Febuary 2008, our Imperial Stout was aged for about 10 months in Bourbon casks from Kentucky. This extended aging presents hints vanilla and oak. This, combined with the robust character of the Imperial Stout make for a smooth, wonderful taste experience. A hearty cellar beer. Very Limited Availability – 22oz Bottles and Draught ABV 10.5% IBUs: 65
OLD BOARDHEAD BARLEYWINE ALE
Reserve 08 Released October 2008 Reserve 09 Coming October 2009 A deliciously rich Barleywine that has a spectacular depth & delicacy of flavor that is deep & robust. Its strong sweet body is balanced with Centennial & Crystal hops for a pleasant hoppiness & finish. Makes a great cellar beer. Availabile in 22 oz Bottles and Draught Year Round ABV 9% IBUs: 91
