Hi everyone, We have two relatively new pilot beers on tap today at Altitude. The first is a West Coast Red Ale (6.5% ABV); dry hopping during secondary fermentation gives this beer a sweet aroma and the flavor is akin to cotton candy (but maybe that’s just may palate). The second is “Sorachi Ace”; a traditional Belgian-style … Read More
Welcome the New Head Brewer!
As most of you have likely heard by now, our long-time Head Brewer (Nathan Venner) has accepted a position as the new Head Brewer at Lander Brewing Company. It is with mixed emotion that I accept this news. Nathan’s contributions to Altitude are substantial and I look forward to seeing the changes that Nathan will bring to Lander Brewing Company. … Read More
Pilot Brew Belgian Tripel
Hi crew, Got a really nice pilot beer going on tap tomorrow during happy hour. “Lellebel” is a simple beer in terms of recipe, but pretty complex in terms of flavor. “Lellebel” is a belgian tripel made with one malt and one hop. This beer has a nice light biscuit-like flavor from pilsner malt and is loaded with tropical fruit … Read More
Two New Beers To Try
Hi all,A couple of new releases to tell you about (one happens today, the other happens on friday). First, a release on the big system: “Kater 6”, 7.4% abv (releases today) Belgian golden strong ale finished with simcoe and nelson sauvin hops. Light-bodied, but high in alcohol. I get a lot of tropical fruit flavor/aroma out of this which is … Read More
A True Session Beer
Greetings. Hoppy beer is best consumed fresh. to this end, i am releasing a new beer today. “My Second Rodeo” is a true session beer (3.2% ABV) hopped with an absurd amount of gifts from the southern hemisphere (new zealand). despite the low alcohol content (intentional), it’s an incredibly full-flavored beer that you can have several of and still function … Read More
2 New Pilot Beers Today
Hi all, Two new pilots go on tap tomorrow (friday), during happy hour: 1) DJ Jazzy Hefe – weizenbock with cocoa nibs and assorted spices (5.5%) (brewed by nathan)2) Fresh Prince of Altitude – belgian style abbey ale (8.4%) (brewed by jared) Come try,jared“pilot”
Pilot Beer Questions…. Answered.
Beer fans: I’ve been getting a lot of questions about some recent beers to come out of the pilot system, particularly “The Pumpkin Pilot” and “I want you in the morning”. Most of those questions revolve around the use of specialty ingredients, so I thought I’d talk a little bit about my process when going beyond malt, hops, water and … Read More
“I Want You In The Morning” Release Day!
“I Want You in the Morning” – Strong breakfast beer with espresso, brown sugar, oats and vanilla. 8.0% ABV. Released today… try it out at happy hour from 4-6pm. You will NOT be disappointed!
Two New Pilot Beers Friday
Hi beer fans, Two new awesome pilot beers will go on tap this friday (happy hour): 1) “The Pumpkin Pilot” – belgian pumpkin beer with Laramie-grown pumpkins (UW ACRES farm) and pumpkin pie spices. 7.9% ABV. 2) “I Want You in the Morning” – Strong breakfast beer with espresso, brown sugar, oats and vanilla. 8.0% ABV. See you at altitude,jared“pilot”
New Vanilla Porter Tapped Today and 2 More On The Way!
Hi all, A couple of updates: 1) vanilla porter will be tapped today around 5 pm. 2) my to-be-named pumpkin beer will go on tap next friday 3) “i want you in the morning” will also go on tap late next week 4) in the coming weeks we will have a new batch of bottles ready for sale. we’re still … Read More
