davesarman
02-25-2005, 09:03 AM
Steveh had mentioned in another thread about the lack of alt beers available. I mentioned that Summit used to brew an alt beer a few years back that I thought was pretty good, but they discontinued it. I got an e-newsletter from Summit last night that states the following:
The next "Limited Release" is a style that many of you have been requesting. We are re-introducing our alt-bier as Summit Amber. This copper-colored beer with its nutty, malty flavor followed by slight hop dryness should incorporate a smile on a multitude of faces. Particularly those folks who taste it for the first time!
Look for this beer at your favorite watering hole. Our website will include a listing of the places that serve Summit Amber. If your favorite spot pours Summit Amber, thank the proprietor! If the proprietor does not pour it, ask for it! After all, in these times, it is important that we listen to each other.
This, unfortunately, means that the wonderful Oatmeal Stout will be disappearing soon. That's a wonderful beer and I wish they'd keep it year round. Don't know if the new "Amber" will be a true alt or not, but Summit does a pretty good job of staying true to style guidelines, so I'm optimistic.
Also from the newsletter:
In March, the brewery will launch its new draft beer quality assurance program. The brewery will hit the road running with a vehicle specially designed to show bars and restaurants the perfect way of serving Summit draft beer. Of course, the individual driving the van will be thoroughly trained in all aspects of draft beer. This is truly an industry first and the brewery is excited at bringing this level of service to our retail partners and our consumers.
I think this is a good thing. Anything that helps educate bars and servers about how to properly store and serve beer is a plus. However, I'm not sure this is an "industry first" is it? I thought Guinness reps in the US had to teach people how to properly pour a proper pint. (I've had far too many improperly poured pints of Guinness in my day.)
The next "Limited Release" is a style that many of you have been requesting. We are re-introducing our alt-bier as Summit Amber. This copper-colored beer with its nutty, malty flavor followed by slight hop dryness should incorporate a smile on a multitude of faces. Particularly those folks who taste it for the first time!
Look for this beer at your favorite watering hole. Our website will include a listing of the places that serve Summit Amber. If your favorite spot pours Summit Amber, thank the proprietor! If the proprietor does not pour it, ask for it! After all, in these times, it is important that we listen to each other.
This, unfortunately, means that the wonderful Oatmeal Stout will be disappearing soon. That's a wonderful beer and I wish they'd keep it year round. Don't know if the new "Amber" will be a true alt or not, but Summit does a pretty good job of staying true to style guidelines, so I'm optimistic.
Also from the newsletter:
In March, the brewery will launch its new draft beer quality assurance program. The brewery will hit the road running with a vehicle specially designed to show bars and restaurants the perfect way of serving Summit draft beer. Of course, the individual driving the van will be thoroughly trained in all aspects of draft beer. This is truly an industry first and the brewery is excited at bringing this level of service to our retail partners and our consumers.
I think this is a good thing. Anything that helps educate bars and servers about how to properly store and serve beer is a plus. However, I'm not sure this is an "industry first" is it? I thought Guinness reps in the US had to teach people how to properly pour a proper pint. (I've had far too many improperly poured pints of Guinness in my day.)