Some of these beers (and even some breweries) have weather, snow, and ski-related names. Let's see if we can get a list together. Here are a few of my favorite-named beers. Most I've tried, but not all.
Inversion IPA, Deschutes Brewing. I typically drink IPAs in the summer, but this one takes the sting out of Utah's pollution during the winter.
Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, Great Lakes Brewing. I'm a big Porter fan during the cool season. The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald was a true weather catastrophe, made famous by the haunting song from Gordon Lightfoot.
Nor'eastah IPA, Chatham Brewing. Another great weather-related name. Designated driver definitely required for that trip.
Blueski Lager, Epic. Epic brews several great beers without ski, snow, or weather-related themes. I'm not much of a fan of lagers, but the ski theme gets a nod here.
Lake Effect, Proper Brewing. A great name for this German-style ale, but sadly only 4.0% ABV. Lake effect deserves so much more!
Runoff Red IPA, Odell. Technically a hydrologic beer, but weather-driven.
Katabatic Brewing Co. Haven't been here yet, but this place gets a nod just for the name, with katabatic being a name for drainage flows and other buoyancy-driven downslope winds.
Pray for Snow, 10 Barrel Brewing. 'Nuff said!
Convergence Zone cellars (http://www.czcellars.com/wine/) in the Seattle area names all their wine after weather. I once talked to them about how they come up with their wine names and they said they use the NWS glossary. My favorite is the Mistral Grenache
ReplyDeleteSierra Nevada Celebration Ale. Pairs perfectly with one of the first big dumps of the ski season. Usually can be found around mid November.
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice happy post getting into the swing of things, Jim. Cold snowy weather makes everything so much better ... except it's late September, which is almost sure to make for an unhappy snowpack later. Alas the beggars of summer can't be choosers of winter.
ReplyDeleteIn celebration of last year and hoping for this year, though perhaps w a slightly cooler subtropical tap to lower the snow line, what about Pine Apple Express? I've never tried this, but I definitely will if ever given the chance. Both Draught Works and Snake River have a version ...
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DeleteI can add a few more from my list:
DeleteAvalanche Amber, Breckenridge Brewing
Calm Before the Storm, Ballast Point
Cold Smoke, KettleHouse
Cold Snap, Sam Adams
Freeride Pale Ale, Alaskan
Gale Force IPA, Scuttblebutt
Hurricane Deck, Figueroa Mountain
Nimbus 2000, Beer Lab HI
Overcast Espresso Stout, Oakshire
Powdershot Porter, Desert Edge
Thunderhop IPA, The Church
Watershed IPA, Oakshire
Yardsale, Uinta
There have also been beers named for Brighton and Snowbird put out by Wasatch or Unita in the last few years.
I think there's a lot more beers named for biking than snow sports, if you feel the need to make a new list next spring!
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ReplyDeleteKokanee Glacier Pilsner from Creston BC. I like how a few of the labels have a little skier or snowboarder in the lower left corner ascending the snow field. Okee Dokee Kokanee!
ReplyDeleteIt isnt fall until the Red Chair shows up in liquor stores!
ReplyDeletePatroller Porter, Beech Mountain Brewing Company; Face Down Brown, Telluride Brewing Company; Out of Bounds Stout, Avery Brewing Company; Season Pass Vanilla Porter Uinta Brewing Co
ReplyDeleteUpslope Brewing Company in Colorado and Thunderhead Brewing Company in Nebraska.
ReplyDeleteDouble Black Diamond extreme stout, Blackfoot River Brewing, Helena, MT
ReplyDeleteBack Country Scottish Ale, Lewis & Clark Brewing, Helena, MT
Grazing Clouds hazy IPA, Mountains Walking Brewer & Pub, Bozeman, MT
ReplyDeleteI always look for New Belgium's fall seasonal "Accumulation" to show up on shelves. That is how I knew how times were changing.
ReplyDeleteAt least until I moved to Utah, and I have not seen that beer on a shelf since :-(