2012 program - Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild

IPA: ABV: 7.0%, 71 IBU Newly reformulated, our West Coast inspired India Pale Ale is
rich in flavor and abundant in citrus, pine, and floral aromatics created through a
wonderful infusion of Citra hops. Completely refreshing with a medium mouthfeel,
crisp bitterness, and nearly balanced malt. Finishes dry with a head that creates
excellent lacing.
Infinite WIT: ABV: 4.5%, 9 IBU Wit A light-bodied Belgian Wit beer brewed with
Organic Orange Peel and Organic Coriander. Unfiltered, straw in color with an aroma
that hints to the Orange / citrus character. Meant to be enjoyed alone or better yet
with a light appetizer or interesting salad. Light and refreshingly crisp with a mild
fruity/citrus character. Garnish with an Orange slice.
Summertime Rye: ABV: 4.8%. Summertime Rye grew out of a fondness for both Rye
and Citra Hops. A malt bill that includes malted barley, wheat, and rye creates an
intresting, very refreshing and somewhat spicy interplay made very citrusy and crisp
with the Citra hop. First introduced within the brewpub as an Ale Nation Member’s
only experiment, a very quick sell out put this beer on a fast track to be one of our
Seasonals. This release is only available once per year. Bright and straw to light
golden in color, a mild bitterness gives substance to your Summer.
SPECIAL RELEASEs
2:00 P.M.— Barrel Aged Hop God: (Reserve Series). 10.1% A.B.V. 108 IBU
An artful creation which began with our Hop God Belgian-Style IPA, enhanced by a
6 month maturation in French Oak Chardonnay Barrels. This version of Hop God is a
fascinating, big, bold Belgian-style Tripel hopped in very high amounts to concentrate
citrus, grapefruit and floral aromatics in the nose. The addition of Chardonnay barrel
aging adds further dimension and oak tannins to an already wonderfully complex Ale -
bringing to mind tropical fruits and peach. We know of nothing that compares - enjoy!
3:00 P.M.—Fathead: (Reserve Series) A.B.V: 11.3% 34 IBU A rich, full bodied
Barley Wine with a wonderfully warming character from the malts & dark brown
sugars. Held to the light, its burgundy color is fitting for a bigger beer that has
aromatics that hint of the oak, the whiskey, the somewhat sweet nature, and
molasses that makes this beer truly unique. The non-barrel-aged version of this beer
took Silver in the 2009 US Open Beer Championships. Using Stranahan’s Whiskey
barrels, we aged this beer for 6 months to impart a small amount of oak tannins and
the whiskey character that combine to elevate this beer beyond its original entry
into this world. Excellent to enjoy now and cellerable for years.
4:00 P.M.—Melange A Trois (Reserve Series). 10.0% A.B.V. Our first beer in
the Reserve Series, Melange A Trois begins with a wonderfully big Strong Belgian-
Style Blonde Ale and moves into the extraordinary category through an additional 6
month French Oak Chardonnay Wine Barrel maturation. The essense of Chardonnay
permeates while a subtle sweetness remains from the Ale itself. Oak tannins combine
to create a fascinating mesh of dry, sweet, and wine-like character. One of our
favorites! Gold Medal Winner (Wood & Barrel Aged Strong Beer) 2011 Great American
Beer Festival!
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Brewers: David Pierce/Jesse Williams/Jared Williamson
Owner/Carnival Barker: Roger Baylor
www.newalbanian.com | john@newalbanian.com
Bank Street Brewhouse: 415 Bank St., New Albany, IN 47150 | (812) 725-9585
Pizzeria+Public House: 3312 Plaza Dr. New Albany, IN 47150 | 812-944-
2577 (PIZZA), 812-949-2804 (PH), 812-989-6178 (PROST)
New Albania is a state of mind … but whose?
A New Albanian is a resident of historic New Albany, Indiana (located in
the Louisville metro area), where NABC has been conducting business in one
form or another since 1987. Brewing began in 2002, and was expanded in
2009 with the commencement of brewing, cooking, drinking and eating at
NABC’s Bank Street Brewhouse in Bank Street in downtown New Albany.
In terms of New Albanian brewing, the NABC state of mind is as individualistic,
just like the people who drink our beers. We seldom identify
our beers by orthodox beer style guidelines, which don’t always provide a
substantive glimpse into the complex soul of the creative process. The best
American craft beers, whether extreme, session strength or anywhere in
between, are individualistic, exuberant, and artistic -- seductive libations
that soothe palates and inspire minds to transcend the olfactory paralysis
of bland, megabrewed, corporate swill.
In New Albania, beer is a way of life. It’s hoppy and interactive, malty
and sustaining, sweet and loving, sour and perky, and always a delicious
adventure in thinking and drinking. NABC embraces this ethos, skirting the
perimeters, peering for loopholes, evading commandments, borrowing and
recalibrating as necessary.
NABC stands for a quarter-century of experience, education, recognition
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