EPIC THORNBRIDGE STOUT
This is the first international collaborative brew created in New Zealand, between Luke Nicholas (Epic Brewing Company) and Kelly Ryan (kiwi) (Thornbridge Brewing Company).
What's up with the barrels?
Well half of the batch (2500 litres) of the Epic Thornbridge Stout was put into American Oak barrels on 19 April 2010. The barrels previously had Epic Armageddon IPA in them for 8 weeks. This is a first time putting stout into barrels that have had IPA in them, so not sure the outcome. The plan is to release the barrel aged stout for Beervana, 27-28 August in Wellington.
INGREDIENTS
Malt - Maris Otter, Munich, Caramunich, Dark Crystal, Brown, Light Chocolate, Carafa Special 1, Roast Barley
Hops - UK Target, UK Bambling Cross
Alc/Vol - 6.8%
IBU - 54
Style - Stout
500ml bottle - 2.7 standard drinks
FLAVOURS & AROMAS
Smooth, voluptous, rich dark malts
REVIEWS
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FRONT LABEL
"Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark"
Hopmark/Vintage Mark - "2010" (500ml)
BACK LABEL
A pair of Kiwis brewing renowned ales on opposite sides of the planet put their heads together to produce New Zealand’s first international collaborative brew. In February 2010, Luke Nicholas from Epic Brewing Company (NZ) and Kelly Ryan from Thornbridge Brewery (Eng) created a silky, decadent yet hoppy stout. Their synergistic brew, Epic Thornbridge Stout, is a drinkable testament to the power of collaboration. Kelly has helped draw out Epic’s dark side which may just usher in a new epoch for brewing in this country.
MEDIA
Hopping Mad - Herald on Sunday - Sunday Savour - 2 May 2010
AWARDS
entered AIBA 2010
IMPORTANT DATES
11 & 12 May 2010 - Christchurch launch - Pomeroy's
6 May 2010 - Hamilton launch - House
1 May 2010 - Official release date
28 April 2010 - Wellington launch - The Malthouse
19 April 2010 - filled half the batch into American Oak barrels
15 March 2010 - sneek peek, pre release (not fully conditioned) handpull version - The Malthouse Wellington.
19 Febraury 2010 - Brewday with Kelly Ryan, brewer from Thornbridge Brewery, UK