Hi-Wire Brewing Announces Latest Single Barrel Series Beers
(Asheville, NC) – Hi-Wire Brewing will release the third and fourth batches of their limited Single Barrel Series, Saturday, June 11 at 12:00 p.m. at the South Slope Speciality Brewery | 197 Hilliard Ave. Almost one year ago, Hi-Wire Brewing transitioned their downtown Asheville brewery into a sour and wild ale facility, with a small portion of production dedicated to producing a different line of limited speciality beers which they are calling the Single Barrel Series. All Single Barrel Series releases are small batches fermented 100% in oak barrels with mixed yeast cultures, bottle conditioned with brettanomyces, and sold in cork and caged 750ml bottles.
Batch #3 is a 4.7% ABV Oak Fermented Berliner Weisse with Brettanomyces. T his wheat ale was first soured with lactobacillus in the kettle before undergoing fermentation in a white wine barrel with German ale yeast and bottle conditioned with brettanomyces. This berliner weisse maintains the traditional character of the style, while oak fermentation & brett adds depth and complexity to this light, tart wheat beer. Bottles will be $15 each, limit 6 bottles per person.
Batch # 4 is a 5.5% ABV Oak Fermented Tart Saison w / Passion Fruit & Brettanomyces . This tart saison was first soured with lactobacillus in the kettle before undergoing a mixed fermentation in a red wine barrel on passion fruit. Dank tropical notes of passion fruit blend with subtle brett funk & earthy oak character in this vibrant, refreshingly tart beer. Bottles will be $18 each, limit 4 per person.
Production of these beers are limited to 120 bottles each and will not see distribution. With their sour program fully under way, HiWire is eager to bring unique and experimental single batches to the market. Join them at noon on June 11 to get your hands on these special, limited beers.
About Hi-Wire Brewing
Located in Asheville, NC, HiWire Brewing is known for producing approachable and balanced ales and lagers, most notably Hi-Wire Lager, Prime Time Session Pale Ale, Bed of Nails Brown, and HiPitch IPA. They have two locations in Asheville; the 27,000 square foot Big Top Production Facility and Tap room located a half mile from the Biltmore Esta te and the South Slope Specialty Brewery and Taproom located in the South Slope region of downtown. HiWire was awarded the most medals at the 2014 NC Brewer’s Cup and was named B est New North Carolina Brewery of 2013 by RateBeer. Their awardwinning beers can be found on draft and in bottles across North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. To learn more about the company, visit www.hiwirebrewing.com
