Bronzed and polished

0 | November 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Awards, Competition Results, Updates

Wanted to share the fabulous news that our highly esteemed Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale won the bronze award at the 2008 European Beer Star competition

From the press release…

Each holiday season, Anderson Valley Brewing Company brews their luscious Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale. This year this special beer was awarded the bronze award at the European Beer Star Awards. This ale previously won Gold Medals in 1997 and 1998 by the World Beer Championships, and was the 1998 World Champion Winter Ale.

The European Beer Star Awards is an international competition with over 688 beers from 32 countries. This competition includes breweries all over the world which uphold a European brewing tradition. Anderson Valley’s bronze award was presented as part of judging criteria including authenticity, character and flavor.

“I’m so proud of all the accolades the Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale has collected,” says John Kuhry, General Manager of Anderson Valley Brewing Company. “This award makes it even clearer; this is the perfect holiday beer to share with your family and friends.”

This creamy and smooth ale is brewed with caramel and crystal malts to give it just a touch of sweetness. The rich flavor is then paired with a proprietary blend of holiday spices.

As with all of Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s products, Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale is neither sterile filtered nor heat pasteurized. To fully enjoy this seasonal ale’s flavor combinations, it should be served between 40° and 45°F. Always store Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale somewhere cool.

This coveted brew is released just in time for the holidays and sells out year after year. Purchase now before waiting again.

For additional information on Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale, contact public relations or visit http://www.avbc.com.

Anderson Valley Brewing Company has crafted award-winning beers for over twenty years in the town of Boonville, CA, located in the beautiful Anderson Valley of Mendocino County.

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But you already knew that it was delicious.

Speaking of, it’s almost sold out already, so put it in your shopping cart for Thanksgiving!
Real quicklike!

Great American Beer Fest Awesomeness

0 | October 13th, 2008 | Posted in Awards, Competition Results

Great news!

Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s Brother David’s Abbey Style Double won Silver at the 2008 Great American Beer Festival this weekend!

See the rest of the winners here: http://www.beertown.org/events/gabf/pdf/winners/gabf08_winners.pdf

Estate harvest

0 | September 5th, 2008 | Posted in Updates

Hop

Wet Hops!

0 | September 4th, 2008 | Posted in Updates

Wet Hops Harvest

Anderson Valley Brewing Company recently brewed a batch of wet hop beer using hops grown at the brewery.

The main marketing man, John, refers to these hops as Estate Hops. They’ll be ready for consumption in about three weeks at the brewery.

I prefer to think of them as delicious.

Check out the whole Flickr set here.

Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale Release!

0 | September 3rd, 2008 | Posted in Updates

To Ward off Autumn’s Chill, Anderson Valley Brewing Company Releases Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale

Boonville, CA September 1, 2008 – Brewed once a year in time for the holidays, the Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale was awarded Gold Medals in 1997 and 1998 by the World Beer Championships, and was named their 1998 World Champion Winter Ale.

“When brewing the Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale, I like to think of a warm fire, a big meal and falling snow,” says head brewer, Neil Atkins. “It’s perfect for friends, feasts and family time.”

Luscious, creamy, smooth and warming, this rich ale is brewed with caramel and crystal malts to give it just a touch of sweetness, then paired with our private blend of holiday spices. With its velvety body and depths of spicy flavor, Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale is great alone or as an accompaniment to any meal.

This coveted and much sought-after brew is released in September, just in time for the holidays, and by the first of the New Year will be only a fond memory.

As with all of Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s products, Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale is neither sterile filtered nor heat pasteurized. To fully enjoy this seasonal ale’s artful flavor combinations, it should be served between 40° and 45°F. Never forget to store it in the refrigerator.

For additional information on Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale, contact public relations or visit http://www.avbc.com.

Anderson Valley Brewing Company has been crafting award-winning beers for over two decades in the town of Boonville, CA, which is located in the picturesque Anderson Valley of Mendocino County.

Contact:
Public Relations
Anderson Valley Brewing Company
707.895.BEER (2337)
707.895.2353 Fax
http://www.avbc.com

Anderson Valley Brewing Company releases Deep Enders Dark Porter, a new American classic

0 | July 31st, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized

What was once a dying beer style in England has been revived as an American classic. Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s Award winning, Deep Enders Dark Porter is a full-bodied porter with a rich creamy head, delicious chocolaty aftertaste and roasted coffee character.

Head brewer, Neil Atkins, says, “This heady blend, with flavors of dark roasted malt and chocolate is perfect after a long day at work, much the same as the London porters who enjoyed the brew back in England in the 1800s.”

Brewed once a year, Deep Enders Dark Porter has a pleasantly bitter blend of flavors that lends itself to a very complex beer. This beer is delicious with Shepard’s Pie and beef stew. Its chocolate aftertaste makes it a great match with cheesecake. It is best served between 40º and 45º.

Deep Enders Dark Porter is never sterile filtered nor heat pasteurized and is currently available in most places. This beer is available in 22 ounce bottles, 5.16 gallon cans and 15.5 gallon kegs.

This beer is named after the Boontling word for Navarro which is deep in the redwoods of Anderson Valley.

“Take a pike to the Deep End.”

For additional information on the release of Deep Enders Dark Porter, contact public relations or visit http://www.avbc.com.

Anderson Valley Brewing Company has been crafting award-winning beers for over two decades in the town of Boonville, CA, which is located in the picturesque Anderson Valley of Mendocino County.

Contact:
Public Relations
Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Phone 707.895.BEER (2337)
Fax 707.895.2353

Bahl Hornin Foundation distributes $75,000 to local organizations

0 | July 28th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized

The Bahl Hornin foundation, a non-profit organization created by Anderson Valley Brewing Company founder Kenneth Allen, dispersed $75,000 raised from the 12th Annual Legendary Boonville Beer Festival to local community organizations.

The Bahl Hornin Foundation receives most of its funding from beer festival held at the fairgrounds in Boonville each year in the beginning of May. This year’s festival had an estimated record 6,000 attendees with 68 breweries participating. Since inception, the total amount raised for local organizations through the festival has totaled $376,130.

This years recipients included: Anderson Valley Lions Club, Anderson Valley Parent/Teacher Organization, Anderson Valley Elder Home, Anderson Valley Education Foundation, Anderson Valley Sports Boosters, Anderson Valley Animal Rescue, Fairgrounds, Anderson Valley Senior Center, Anderson Valley Historical Society, Anderson Valley Fire Department, Anderson Valley Volunteer Fire Association, Anderson Valley Ambulance, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Department, Kimmies of Codgy Mosh, Acorn School, Navarro River Resource Center, and the California Small Brewers Association.

For more information or to make a donation please contact

Public Relations
Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Phone 707.895.BEER (2337)
Fax 707.895.2353
http://www.avbc.com
info@avbc.com

Thanks for your patience!

0 | July 26th, 2008 | Posted in Updates

We’re setting up the Boontling Blog for Anderson Valley Brewing Company — there may be a few hiccups in the next few days.

(I can’t wait until it’s all set up.)

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