Starry Night Stout now in bottles!

And in the more cosmic convergence category: the Starry Night Stout in all its GABF and World Beer Cup winning glory just rolled off the bottling line. 6.8% ABV, 50 IBU Foreign-style stout. Big roast flavors and a perfect stocking stuffer to boot!

A beer a long time in the making: Our Barrel Aged Kriek!

Proud to announce a beer that's been in the work a long time and one that we're really excited about: our Barrel-aged Kriek! This is a blend of two different barrel aged ales with sour cherries added.


The first barrel was filled in December 2009 with a dark Holiday Ale of 9% ABV. The second barrel was filled in June 2010 with a strong Brown Ale of 7% ABV. As these slowly aged, wild yeast influence took over, further fermenting the ale while adding new flavors as well.

In November 2011, we added 45 pounds of sour cherries to each barrel, similar to the Belgian process of producing traditional Kriek beers. Following this final fermentation, Our Kriek-style ale features flavors of tannins from the oak, acetic and cherry-pie like yeast derived flavors, along with a fruity sweetness balanced out by the use of fruit. This is a beer over 3 years in the making, to be enjoyed at your leisure with good company. Cheers!



Holiday Ale 2012

Friday we will be releasing the long awaited Holiday Ale for 2012. This Belgian-style dark-strong ale has a malty body, balanced by flavors of plum and raisins, created by the use of Trappist Ale Yeast. 37 IBUs and 9.05% abv. Enough to get your Ho-Ho on!

Winter Wit!

New beer on tap: our Winter Wit. Belgian style white ale made with unmalted wheat, bitter orange peel and coriander. Citrusy flavor with a hoppy bitterness. Enjoy!

Calling all drummers/flag wavers for the Holiday Spirit Parade!

Hear ye, Hear  ye! We're looking for a few brave men, women, and kids for some serious drumming and coordinated flag waving for this year's Holiday Spirit Parade, held December 8. Yes, we are going to practice! I think that's the plan anyways. Email us at paul@islandbrewingcompany.com

Release the Starry Night Stout!

To celebrate international Stout Day: we'll be putting our GABF and World Beer Cup award winning Starry Night Stout on the nitrogen tap today! #you're welcome

http://www.stoutday.com/

Pumpkin Carving Contest Tonight!

Tonight we'll be holding our annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! Craft beer, sharp tools, and pumpkins will all be on hand for a spooktacular good time. Prizes for all! 6-9 pm, BYOP (bring your own pumpkin) and you've got to start carving by 7! See you soon!