Sixpoint Brewers Present: Mad Scientists Series
The Sixpoint Brewers today announce the launch of its Mad Scientists line of beers in Philadelphia. Debuting with a 9.4% ABV “Spelt Wine”, the brewery plans to release a range of extremely limited, highly creative one-off beers six times a year.
Beer enthusiasts can expect to see these beers at more discriminating beer purveyors on a bi-monthly basis, with the next incarnation to be released in early February to coincide with the brewery’s sixth anniversary. These extremely limited brews will be tapped over the next 10 days, locations and tapping times are listed below.
SIXPOINT MAD SCIENTISTS Series #1: Spelt Wine
The Spelt Wine is a twist on the more traditional barleywine beer style and features 51% spelt malt – an ancient cereal grain rarely found in the brewing process. The Spelt Wine clocks in at 9.4%ABV
“Evolutionarily speaking,” explains brewmaster Shane Welch, “spelt is an old cousin to wheat, similar in its composition and flavor profile, but less hybridized. The extra-large grain bill coupled with an abbey yeast allowed this beer to ferment very dry, further emphasizing the tart and spicy notes of the brew. It was seasoned with two different types of noble hops.”
MAD SCIENTIST Tappings:
- Monday, December 13th Devil’s Den 7pm
- Wednesday, December 15th Pub & Kitchen 5pm
- Thursday, December 16th Hulmeville Inn 5pm
- Friday, December 17th El Camino Real 5pm
- Saturday, December 18th Village Whiskey 2pm
- Monday, December 20th The Grey Lodge 7pm
- Tuesday, December 21st City Tap House 7pm
- Wednesday, December 22nd The Khyber 7pm
- Thursday, December 23rd Devil’s Alley 7pm
* The POPE tapping is TBA *
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