Their New 20th Anniversary Beer, Rumble Oak IPA, and Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti are coming in April!
Whaddup Craft Beer Sippers!
One of the best things I love about spring is how the new
brews that hit the shelves. One of my favorite breweries, Great Divide straight out of Denver, has just sent me word about
their gangster lineup coming this April. I can’t wait to try the first batch of
their 20th Anniversary Ale—a Belgian-style
Ale fermented with Viognier grape juice—celebrating two decades of excellence, the
mouthwatering Rumble Oak Aged IPA,
and one that will always have a place in my heart, the Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout which went gold in 2013 at
the Great American Beer Festival.
Did I get your attention? Well here are the breakdowns of each brew direct from
Denver’s headquarters. Look for these at another one of my crazy bottle shares
soon!
The Great Divide 20th Anniversary
Ale
“To celebrate the brewery’s 20th anniversary
milestone, Great Divide approached its annual anniversary ale from an
entirely new perspective. A Belgian-style Ale fermented with Viognier grape
juice (a French white wine variety of grape known for its fruity, floral
aromatics and crisp finish), 20thAnniversary is a golden example of
the brewery’s traditional bold character, but with a little something special
to commemorate the occasion. Big without being brutish, cunning without being
cloying, this is a grown-up beer for a big-time celebration.”
Rumble Oak Aged
IPA
“Rumble Oak Aged IPA makes a big shift this year and will
land on shelves in a brand new season. Available April through June, instead of
its previous third quarter release, Rumble is set to match up perfectly with
the cooler spring weather. An American IPA brewed with heavy handed additions
of Pacific Northwest hops, Rumble is gently aged on French and American oak,
resulting in a wonderful balance of bitterness, caramel sweetness, vanilla, and
undertones of pine & citrus. At 7.1% ABV, Rumble is available in 6-packs
and draft. This inspiring beer boasts an impressive RateBeer.com score of 96.”
Chocolate Oak Aged
Yeti
“This April also marks the most triumphant seasonal
return of Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti in the beer’s rich history. Fresh off its
2013 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal in the highly
competitive chocolate beer category, Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti is one of the most
revered incarnations of Great Divide’s legendary Yeti Imperial Stout. A
slightly toned-down hop addition allow cocoa nibs to contribute some pleasing
bitterness, while vanilla notes from the oak combine with the cocoa to create
an aroma and flavor akin to a gourmet chocolate bar. A dash of cayenne keeps
things lively, adding just a bit of heat to the finish. At 9.5% ABV, it will be
available in 22oz. bombers and 5-gallon kegs. Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti has
earned a perfect RateBeer.com score
of 100."
I plan on hitting up Denver in the very near future, but
until then, I will be popping the caps off their world class beers available at
every respectable bottle shop around town. And like Great Divide's slogan says, "Great minds drink alike," so join me.
Now let's get our sip on!
Ale