Edition 2: Summer 2013 By the Barrel

Publication Info

By the Barrel© is published

quarterly courtesy of:

Point Pleasant Distributors

2350 Highway 34

P.O. Box 619

Allenwood, NJ 08720

732-223-2337

An electronic version of this

publication is available at

www.ppdbeer.com

“Hop” into Summer Beers 2

Great Summer Food Pairings 4

Beer Mixology 6

Trappist vs. Abbey Beers 8

Proper Glassware 8

New Craft Beers 9

Draft and Package Craft Beer 10-11

“You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an

airline—it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or

some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a

beer.”

-Frank Zappa-

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Fun Fact: When drinking a beer, 90% of what we are tasting

is actually experienced through our sense of smell. To learn

how to maximize your tasting experience check out our arti-

cle on proper glassware on page 8.

Here comes summer! Clearly, Punsxtawney Phil cannot be trusted. An abnormally cold spring may have

overshadowed consumers’ beer demand, but now is the time to enjoy the sunny weather and some great

beers. Now that consumers are starting to transition to thirst-quenching, easy-to-drink beverages, we

outline a few of the most trendy and traditional summer beer styles that will help satisfy this demand:

Kölsch-style, Belgian Witbier, and Shandy.

SHANDY

Each batch begins with a light, crisp,

wheat beer. Blackberry juice and

lemonade are blended in to create a

distinct rhubarb-colored appearance

and a tart, refreshing flavor.

Lemonberry Shandy Summer Shandy

IT IS TIME TO “HOP” INTO SUMMER BEERS

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Kölsch beer is a unique, light bodied hybrid between an ale

and a lager. They are fermented at a cool ale temperature (59-

65*F) and then lagered for at least a month. Classically

brewed with German noble hops (Hallertau, Tettnang, Spalt,

Saaz, or Hersbrucker), American Kölsch-style beers commonly

use other European and American hops ending in the range of

20-30 IBU. This hybrid process results in a clean, crisp,

balanced beer.

KÖLSCH-STYLE

With bitterness ranging from 10-20 IBUs, a typical Belgian

Witbier will have an unmistakable, hazy light gold color and

complex, citrusy-orange, and white pepper aroma that

makes it appeal to all the senses. First brewed over 400

years ago, Belgian Witbiers went out of style in the 1950s

but was repopularized by Pierre Celis at Hoegaarden. The

refreshing elegance of the Belgian Witbier-style solidifies

its place as a refreshing summer beer.

BELGIAN WITBIER

Canoe Paddler is crisp and clean

like a traditional Ko lsch-style beer.

The brewmasters add just enough

rye for a subtle malt flavor up front

that finishes dry.

Canoe Paddler

Modeled after the original Belgian

Witbiers, Long Trail’s Belgian White

offers the traditional citrus and

spice notes with a fluffy foam cap

and finishes clean and crisp.

Long Trail Belgian White

Summer Shandy is brewed with the

finest wheat and malted barley. The

brewmasters then mix in refreshing

lemonade creating a taste that’s

perfect for the sun-splashed summer

months.

A Shandy is a refreshing combination of beer and lemonade or a citrus/ginger-flavored, carbonated drink (Sprite or ginger

beer). Although the exact history of the Shandy is debated, the most popular origination story of the Shandy (known as a

“Radler” in Germany, which translates to “Cyclist”) is from the early 1900s. Legend has it that a large German cycling event

took place, and all the cyclists went to one bar afterwards to drink. The bar owner panicked that he would run out of beer so

he cut the beer with lemonade. The resulting beverage was a huge success, and this drink has spread throughout Europe and

many parts of the world with many different names and renditions.

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GREAT SUMMER FOOD PAIRINGS

THIRD SHIFT AMBER LAGER & BABY BACK RIBS

Summer on the Jersey Shore is all about enjoying great food and beer with friends and family under the sun.

Below, we give a quick and easy beer and food pairing guide that will turn a normal summer meal into a

beer-licious meal.

LEINENKUGEL’S SUMMER SHANDY & RASPBERRY SORBET

REDD’S APPLE ALE & ARUGULA AND APPLE SALAD

ANCHOR STEAM SUMMER & MARINATED SHRIMP

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WHY THIS PAIRING WORKS: An arugula and sliced apple

salad tossed lightly with an

apple cider vinaigrette pairs

refreshingly with Redd’s Ap-

ple Ale. The natural apple

flavors in Redd’s harmoni-

ously compliments the apple

cider vinaigrette and tart

apple slices in the salad.

WHY THIS PAIRING WORKS: Cilantro, garlic, and olive oil

marinated shrimp is a perfect

summer pairing with an Amer-

ican wheat beer. The delicate,

clean wheat flavors of Anchor

Steam Summer, which finishes

crisp, stands up to but does

not over power the succulent

flavor of the marinated

shrimp.

WHY THIS PAIRING WORKS: Third Shift, being a Marzen-

style lager, has a bold yet ses-

sionable flavor of amber malts

that is balanced by a light

amount of hops. The amber

malts stand up to the sweet-

ness of the barbeque sauce on

the ribs while the crisp finish

helps cleanse the richness.

WHY THIS PAIRING WORKS: It is not hard to see why

raspberry sorbet with a sip of

Summer Shandy go perfectly

together. The flavorful syner-

gies produced from the tart

and sweet profiles of both the

Shandy and sorbet far out-

weigh the individual parts.

Feeling adventurous? Try

making it a Summer Shandy

sorbet float!

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BEER MIXOLOGY

Leinenkugel Summer Shandy

1oz Ice tea flavored vodka

Combine 1oz ice tea vodka and 1 bottle Summer Shandy over ice. Stir lightly. Garnish with lemon.

The newest generation of alcohol consumers have much more curious palates than the beverage industry has seen in the past,

which has led to the uprising of craft beers, flavored malt beverages, flavored liquors, and ciders. Although we have more variety

than ever to choose from, consumers are still not satisfied. Bars are now creating beer mixology menus and allowing consumers

to mix beers, ciders, and liquor in search of a beverage that is truly unique and delicious. Below we list some of our favorite beer

mixology combinations:

SUMMER THIRST QUENCHERS:

“Snakebite” “Honey Bear” “Brown Adder” “Velvet Hammer”

GUINNESS MIXES: Guinness Irish Stout is a classic beer for mixing with other beers because of its unique flavor profile and smooth, creamy head. The

velvety, smooth texture of Guinness combines effortlessly with a vast amount of beer flavors, which allows Guinness to perfectly

float on top of the base beer. Don’t forget to use a layering spoon!

“Half & Half ” “Cow Tipper” “Irish Hiker” “Crispin Velvet”

For the Backyard BBQ: “Shandy Palmer”

We have all heard of sake bombs and cinnamon whiskey with cider; therefore, we have made the effort to research some more

unique, delicious beer cocktails. The great thing about beer cocktails is that you can tailor them for any occasion.

BEER COCKTAILS:

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Crispin Cider

Fresh squeezed OJ

Combine equal parts fresh squeezed OJ and Crispin Cider into Champagne flute.

Fox Barrel Pear Cider

1oz Resposado Tequila

1/2oz blackberry liqueur

Build tequila and blackberry liqueur over ice. Top with 4-5oz of Fox Barrel pear cider.

Redd’s Apple Ale

1oz Caramel flavored vodka

Drop 1oz caramel vodka into half pint of Redd’s Apple Ale, or build on ice.

For Brunch: “Crispin Mimosa”

For the Lounge: “Red Fox”

For the Bar: “Caramel Apple”

*Please consume alcoholic beverages responsibly and always use a designated driver

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What are Trappist and Ab-

bey ales? What are the dif-

ferences between the two?

Monasteries of various reli-

gious orders have brewed

beer throughout Europe since

the Middle Ages. Monks

brewed beer for sustenance

and money for their Abbey’s

upkeep and charitable caus-

es. The definition of a Trap-

pist beer has evolved over

time to ensure a standard

quality level and to protect

the name. The most easily

understood definition of a

Trappist beer is a beer that is

produced from one of 8 au-

thentic Trappist breweries—

two of the most common being

Chimay and Westmalle. These

8 Trappist breweries must be

run and/or supervised by

monks and operate as a not

for profit venture.

Abbey Ales have a much more

broad definition that ranges

from a beer brewed at a non-

Trappist monastery (Cistercian,

Benedictine, etc.) to a beer

brewed by a commercial com-

pany in the monastic-style.

Does this mean that Trappist

beers are always a higher

quality than Abbey Ales? No,

Abbey Ales can also be pro-

duced in equal quality and

style (think Delirium Tremens),

but Trappist beers do have

more specific rules and regu-

lations that help to standard-

ize the Trappist designation

and overall quality.

Popular styles within the

Trappist and Abbey Ale juris-

diction include the following:

Blonde/Enkel, Dubbel, and

Tripel. All these styles have a

complex maltiness with the

Blonde/Enkel having the light-

est expression and the Tripel

having the strongest expres-

sion with an ABV of 8-10%.

TRAPPIST VS ABBEY ALES

THE IMPORTANCE OF GLASSWARE Glassware is an important and commonly debated topic when it comes to beer. We believe that proper glassware is an

intrinsic part of getting the full experience when enjoying beer. Below we list how glassware can improve the sensory

experience, the most common glassware, and the styles that are recommended for each.

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St. Stefanus, an Abbey Ale,

has a history dating back

to 1295 and is still ferment-

ed using the original

Jermanus ale yeast.

Proper Glassware Improves the Sensory Experience

Improves the visual aesthetics of the beer: color, clarity, carbonation, and foam presence.

Improves the amount of aromatics given off by the beer: 90% of what beer tastes like comes from the aroma.

Impacts the flavor and consumption:

Proper glassware will help create foam that will release volatiles that impact smell and taste.

Clean, proper glassware releases carbonation reducing the feeling of being full, and thus allowing con-sumers to enjoy the beer as the brewmasters intended.

The “Snifter”

Popular Beer Glassware

The “Tulip Pint” The “Pilsner” The “Weizen” The “Mug/Stein”

Belgian Strong Ales

Imperial Stouts

Scotch Ale/ Barleywine

Multi-Purpose

American IPAs

Most Ales

Most Lagers Multi-Purpose

German Lager

Wheat Beers

German Ales

Früli is a delicious fruit

beer imported from Bel-

gium that is a mix of Bel-

gian Wheat Beer (70%)

and strawberry juice

(30%). Früli has won mul-

tiple prestigious beer

awards: gold at the In-

ternational Beer Compe-

tition in 2004 and the

“World’s Best Fruit Beer”

at the 2009 World Beer

Awards. Früli is brewed

at the Brouwerij Huyghe,

which was founded in

1906 and is most well

known for its beer Deliri-

um Tremens—a Belgian-

style tripel. Früli is cur-

rently available in draft

only in New Jersey.

NEW CRAFT BEERS

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FRÜLI STRAWBERRY BEER

Three new craft beers have recently been introduced to New Jersey: Big Eddy’s Ryewine Ale, Otter Creek’s Vermont

Lager, and Früli Strawberry Beer

Flavor Profile: Honoring the European-style tradition, Vermont Lager features imported Ger-

man Pilsen malt, Halltertau and Tettnang hops. These fine ingredients produce a big hop aro-

ma (45 IBUs) and a crisp ,refreshing taste that is perfect for the summer.

OTTER CREEK VERMONT LAGER

hops, and it is dry

hopped as well. The Ver-

mont Lager has a big

hop aroma and is a real

head-turner. At the 2009

Great American Beer

Vermont Lager is target-

ed directly at the craft

brew audience. It is not

your typical lager be-

cause it includes a lot of

Pilsen malt and Noble

festival in Denver, Colo-

rado Otter Creek Brew-

ing was awarded a gold

medal for the Vermont

Lager. This beer is avail-

able in 6pk bottles only.

Flavor Profile: The blend of wheat beer and strawberry juice lends Früli an intense flavor of

ripe strawberries that finishes with notes of vanilla and a distinct sweetness Früli is known for.

Früli boasts a 4.7% ABV.

day’s American barley-

wines. Rare and robust

(ABV 10%), this one-of-a

-kind brew pairs seam-

lessly with strong cheeses

Inspired by our German

ancestors, Big Eddy

Ryewine Ale combines

old world ingredients

with the character of to-

and wild fare entrees.

This beer is available in

limited quantity and

draft only. Get it while it

lasts!

BIG EDDY RYEWINE ALE

Flavor Profile: A blend of multiple rye notes awaken a spicy complexity while a puzzle of stone

fruits, toffee, caramel, and molasses flavors create the intense depth of this unique brew.

Brand Style Keg Size

Anchor Steam California Common 1/6

Anchor Summer~ American Wheat 1/6

Batch 19 Pre-Prohibition Lager 1/2

Big Eddy Baltic Porter~ Baltic Porter 1/6

Big Eddy Imperial IPA~ Imperial IPA 1/6

Big Eddy Ryewine Ale~ Ryewine Ale 1/6

Big Eddy Über Oktoberfest*~ Imperial Oktoberfest 1/6

Big Eddy Wee Scotch Ale~ Wee Scotch Ale 1/6

Crispin Cider Cider 1/6

Evil Genius Black Eye PA* Black IPA 1/6

Evil Genius Blind Eye PA*~ Belgian-Style IPA 1/6

Evil Genius Doomsday Dunkelweizen*~ Dunkelweizen 1/6

Evil Genius Eye PA India Pale Ale 1/6

Evil Genius Hunchback Hefe* ~ Hefeweizen 1/6

Evil Genius Pure Evil Choc Stout*~ Chocolate Stout 1/6

Evil Genius The Siren~ American Pale Wheat 1/6

Fox Barrel Pear Cider Pear Cider 1/6

Früli Strawberry Beer Fruit Wheat Beer 30L

Henry Weinhard’s IPA India Pale Ale 1/6 & 1/2

Leinenkugel’s Canoe Paddler~ American Kölsch 1/6

Leinenkugel’s Lemonberry Shandy~ Shandy 1/6

Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy~ Shandy 1/6 & 1/2

Long Trail Ale Altbier 5 Gal

Long Trail Belgian White~ Belgian Wheat 50L

Long Trail Blackbeary Wheat Fruit Wheat Beer 5 Gal

Long Trail Brown Bag Series Varies 50L

Long Trail Coffee Stout Coffee Stout 5 Gal

Long Trail Double Bag Altbier 5 Gal

Long Trail India Pale Ale India Pale Ale 5 Gal, 50L

Newcastle Bombshell~ British Blonde Ale 50L

Otter Creek Hop Session~ American Pale Ale 5 Gal

Redd’s Apple Ale Apple Ale 1/2

Shed Mountain Ale English Strong Ale 5 Gal

Strongbow Cider Cider 15.5 Gal

Third Shift Märzen (Amber Lager) 1/4 & 1/2

Wolaver’s Oatmeal Stout Oatmeal Stout 1/6

DRAFT CRAFT BEER OFFERINGS

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Brand Style IBUs ABV Packages Anchor Brekle’s Brown Ale American Brown Ale NA 6.0% 6pk, 22oz Anchor Liberty Ale American IPA 45 6.0% 6pk Anchor Porter American Porter NA 5.6% 6pk Anchor Steam California Common NA 4.9% 6pk Anchor Summer~ American Wheat NA 4.6% 6pk Batch 19 Pre-Prohibition Style Lager 26 5.5% 6pk, 12pk Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout Russian Imperial Stout 75 9.5% 4pk Big Eddy Wee Scotch Ale Wee Heavy / Scotch Ale 18 9.5% 4pk Crispin Browns Lane English Cider 0 5.8% 16.9oz Crispin Cider Cider 0 5.0% 4pk Crispin Honey Crisp Cider 0 6.5% 22oz Crispin “The Saint” Cider 0 6.9% 22oz Evil Genius Demonic Mix Multiple NA NA 6pk Evil Genius Eye Clops Mix Multiple NA NA 6pk Evil Genius Eye PA American IPA 68 6.0% 6pk Fox Barrel Blackberry Pear Cider Pear Cider 0 5.0% 4p Fox Barrel Pear Cider Pear Cider 0 4.5% 4pk Fox Barrel Rhubarb & Elderberry Pear Cider 0 6.5% 22oz Henry Weinhard’s Amber Amber Ale 25 5.3% 6pk Henry Weinhard’s IPA American IPA 42 6.0% 6pk, 12pk Henry Weinhard’s Private Reserve Northwest-style Lager 15 4.7% 6pk Leinenkugel’s Berry Weiss American Wheat Beer 13 4.8% 6pk Leinenkugel’s Canoe Paddler~ American Kölsch 11 5.0% 6pk Leinenkugel’s Honey Weiss Kristalweizen 13 4.8% 6pk Leinenkugel’s Lemonberry Shandy~ Shandy 13 4.2% 6pk Leinenkugel’s Shandy Variety~ Shandy NA NA 12pk Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy~ Shandy 13 4.2% 6pk, 12pk Leinenkugel’s Summer Variety~ Multiple NA NA 12pk Leinenkugel’s Sunset Wheat Witbier 13 4.9% 6pk Long Trail Ale Altbier 25 4.6% 6pk, 12pk Long Trail Belgian White~ Belgian Wheat 12 4.7% 6pk Long Trail Blackbeary Wheat Fruit Wheat Beer 10 4.0% 6pk, 12pk Long Trail Double Bag Altbier 33 7.2% 6pk Long Trail India Pale Ale India Pale Ale 42 5.9% 6pk Long Trail Survival Pack Multiple NA NA 12pk Long Trail Triple Bag Altbier 53 9.2% 6pk Newcastle Blonde Bombshell~ Pale Blonde Ale NA 4.4% 6pk, 12pk Otter Creek Black IPA Black IPA 60 6.0% 6pk Otter Creek Copper Ale Altbier 32 5.0% 6pk Otter Creek Hop Session~ American Pale Ale 35 4.3% 6pk Otter Creek Variety Multiple NA NA 12pk btl Otter Creek Vermont Lager~ Czech Pilsner 25 5.0% 6pk Redd’s Apple Ale Apple Ale 0 5.0% 6pk, 12pk, 16oz Shed Mountain Ale English Strong Ale 35 7.2% 6pk Shed IPA India Pale Ale 70 6.0% 6pk St. Stefanus Blonde Belgian Blonde Ale NA 7.0% 4pk, 750ml St. Stefanus Grand Cru Belgian Strong Pale Ale NA 9.0% 750ml Strongbow Cider Cider 0 5.0% 6pk, 16.9oz Third Shift Märzen (Amber Lager) 21 5.3% 6pk, 12pk Wolaver’s IPA India Pale Ale 55 6.5% 6pk Wolaver’s Oatmeal Stout Oatmeal Stout 40 5.9% 6pk Wolaver’s Variety Multiple NA NA 12pk Wolaver’s Wildflower Wheat~ Wheat Ale NA 4.3% 6pk Worthington’s Red English Pale Ale NA 4.2% 16.9oz Worthington’s White English India Pale Ale NA 5.6% 16.9oz

PACKAGE CRAFT BEER OFFERINGS

~Limited Quantity / Seasonal