by Joan Wilkerson Hoffmann | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog, Breweries, Local Beer
A weekly roundup of local and craft beer that can be found around the area on tap, in bottles, or in cans. These are not beer reviews and should be used for entertainment purposes only.
New-Age: 6% A light and fluffy pale ale made with oats, flaked wheat, and pilsner malts. Exhibits strong citrus and mango notes in both flavor and aroma from Citra and Simcoe hops.
Guava Lager: 5.3% This lager gets its pizazz from guava puree and cold brewed coffee for a fruity brew with a zip!
Kurt Vienn-ugget: 6.4% Made with Vienna malt and 100% Nugget wet hops. With notes of fresh melon, orange marmalade and toasted bread. Brewer Dani says, “I could have called it Breakfast of Champions, but where’s the pun in that?”
Sour Papaya Pomegranate Saison: 6.1% Another fruity, tart spin on their house saison, this new brew presents bright, zippy sour notes accompanied by delicate notes of sweet pomegranate and papaya.
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barnacle Bill’s: 8% Bourbon & brown ale lovers unite! This boozey companion of the OG brown ale has all of the characteristics of a first-use barrel–sharp whiskey and smooth, oaky barrel with a firm, malty backbone. Finishes warm, like a hefty pour of bourbon.
Ledermolesen: 4.8% This Bavarian style pilsner is light, crisp and clean with a welcomed bitterness to round out the bready finish.
by Jeremy | Sep 25, 2019 | Blog, Breweries, Local Beer
A weekly roundup of local and craft beer that can be found around the area on tap, in bottles, or in cans. These are not beer reviews and should be used for entertainment purposes only.
Tempest: 6% A Pale Ale fermented in oak with a Norwegian Farmhouse yeast then aged in stainless steel with guava and hopped with Citra.
Festbier: 5.3% A refreshing golden lager with a pleasant toasted cereal flavor, brewed in the lighter and crisper style actually served in Munich during Oktoberfest (as opposed to the heavier amber style). It has more depth than a pilsner, but retains the easy drinkability.
Lavish: 6.4% Lavender pale ale brewed with East Kent Golding, then dry-hopped with centennial and conditioned on lavender. Subtle fruit notes with notes of baking spices; their 2019 fall seasonal.
Save the Fest for Last: 5.4% This beer is a showcase for the balance of Munich malt and Nobel hops used for the traditional Oktoberfest beer style. The aroma offers rich bready malt notes, while the flavor profile is balanced with floral & spice character from the Hallertau hops. Finish is clean and crisp off the palate.
ILM: 7.5% This new IPA has more traditional hops and bittering from some old favorites like Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, and Citra. Releases Friday, September 27th!
Goseway: 4.8% This tart, lime gose was made with mouthwatering Wrightsville Beach sea salt provided by Sea Love Sea Salt Co. A taste of wheat provides this tangy ale with a smooth, medium-bodied mouthfeel. This delicious gose is sure to remind you of your favorite salty, summer days!
by Jeremy | Sep 24, 2019 | Blog, Breweries, Local Beer
Visitors and locals can purchase the Wilmington Ale Trail passport to receive vouchers worth over $100 at more than 20 local breweries, bottle shops, and craft beer-focused bars and restaurants. Our weekly Passport Picks blog post will focus on the “best bang for your buck” at one of the participating venues.
The Sour Barn
7211 Market St
Blendery/ Taproom
Voucher: $5 off beverage, food, or merchandise.
The Sour Barn is a souring and barrel-aging facility for Broomtail Craft Brewery located in the Ogden community. It features a bright tap room and with lots of Broomtail clean beers and sours on tap. It also has beautiful beer garden with an outdoor stage that features local bands and comedians.
Your Wilmington Ale Trail passport includes a $5 voucher for the Sour Barn. I recommend Tuesday for $4 pints or combo it with a Crofton pretzel for just $6.
Purchase a passport, and receive a $5 voucher to The Sour Barn and additional vouchers worth over $100 at more than 20 area locations.
https://passport.wilmingtonaletrail.com
by Jeremy | Sep 19, 2019 | Blog, Breweries, Community, Local Beer
Halfway There is a celebration of reaching the halfway point to Cape Fear Craft Beer Week. ( March 20-29th) 18 local breweries are partnered with local downtown venues to all release a brand new beer for 2019. Some will release seasonal favorites like their Oktoberfest and others will release beers for the very first time.
Check in begins at noon on Saturday, September 21st, at Bomber’s Beverage Company. Here you will receive your “passport” which tells you the participating venues and has spaces for stamps from each venue. 10 stamps gets you a $15 off code for Cape Fear Craft & Cuisine. Get all 18 stamps and receive a 2020 Cape Fear Craft Beer Week t-shirt. Check in ends at 6pm.
New for this year, are the Instagram Scavenger Hunt and Costumed Keg Hunt. The Instagram Scavenger Hunt gives you tasks to be performed during the day and post them to Instagram using special hashtags. Those that perform the tasks will be entered to win various prize packs from local venues and breweries.
The Costumed Keg Hunt hides 6 kegs around Downtown Wilmington and will release clues to their whereabouts throughout the day. When a keg is found, the keg cap can be redeemed for a gift certificate for the value of that keg at Waterline Brewing between 6 and 9pm.
There will also be a roving “prize patrol” that will be looking for those playing both games to award on the spot prizes.
Also new this year, registration will include a BBQ plate at Waterline Brewing prepared by the guys at Rebellion with help from Cheney Brothers Inc and Heritage Farms. You can turn in your passport and receive your BBQ plate between 6pm and 9pm.
Early registration is $10 and day of registration is $15. To register and for more information go to https://capefearcraftbeerweek.com/halfway-there
by Joan Wilkerson Hoffmann | Sep 17, 2019 | Blog, Breweries, Local Beer
A weekly roundup of local and craft beer that can be found around the area on tap, in bottles, or in cans. These are not beer reviews and should be used for entertainment purposes only.
Black Forest Oktoberfest: 6.2% This traditional Festbier hails from the south western region of Germany. A Marzen lager with a medium-full body, it presents notes of carmelized sugar and woodsy aromatics.
Wet Hopped IPA: 6% It’s the most wonderful time of the year–wet hop season! Waterline’s seasonal Wet Hopped IPA is a well-balanced and easy drinking IPA full of Canadian Red Vine and Michigan Copper hops fresh out of the field, from their friends Papa’s Hops in Greensboro.
Dano’s Amber Ale: 5.7% This brew has a clean, malty backbone with subtle spice and a splash of fruity aromas.
Above the Clouds: 6.6% This Sour Melon MIlkshake IPA is a collaboration with Bhramari Brewing from Asheville, NC.
Black Cherry Colonel Flanders: 7.1% A traditional Flanders sour with black cherries added for an extra tart & fruity zip!
Midtown Swank: 8.8% The hop-bomb DIPA is now available in 16oz cans! Find it at the brewery or your favorite bottle shop.
by Jeremy | Sep 9, 2019 | Blog, Breweries, Local Beer
The Wilmington Ale Trail Passport is an opportunity for visitors and locals to receive vouchers at participating local breweries, bottle shops, and craft beer-focused bars and restaurants. Our weekly Passport Picks blog post will focus on the “best bang for your buck” at one of our participating venues.
Waterline Brewing
721 Surry St
Brewery
Voucher: $5 off beverage, food, or merchandise
Waterline Brewing, located under the Cape Fear Memorial bridge, is a great spot to listen to live music on the weekends while sipping on some of the area’s best locally made beer. As the weather gets a little cooler, their outdoor beer garden is an ideal location to bring friends or family to enjoy the outdoors. Don’t forget to checkout their Oktoberfest and many other events.
If you need a little more “culture” in your life, the other half of the building houses the Art Factory which showcases local artist. Wander around and look at paintings, sculptures, photographs, furniture , and other art available for purchase.
Your Wilmington Ale Trail passport includes a $5 voucher and I think the best time to use would be on “Thirsty Thursdays”. Select drafts are just $3. All day. Get the Black IPA. It’s a local favorite.
Purchase a passport, and receive a $5 voucher to Waterline and additional vouchers at over 20 area locations.
https://passport.wilmingtonaletrail.com
