Alameda Releases "My Bloody Valentine"
The brewers at Alameda Brewhouse just tapped a new beer for Valentine’s day: My Bloody Valentine is a deep red-hued Blood Orange Saison. This dry, citric, tart, and spritzy farmhouse ale is incredibly drinkable at 5.5% ABV. According to brewer Sean White, it pairs well with dark chocolate and sweets (“hint: the chocolate brownie here at Alameda”. White adds “The orange aroma and a little of the flavor comes from the use of dried orange peels in the kettle, followed later by the addition of hand squeezed blood orange juice to the finished beer. Saaz hops complement the peppery aromatics from the saison yeast and the citrus flavor adding yet another dimension to an already interesting beer. We also hand bottled and waxed a limited quantity (just 21 cases) of the Bloody that will make great Valentine’s day gifts and are for sale at Alameda Brewhouse only.”
More information about Alameda’s My Bloody Valentine:
Grain Hops
2-Row Pale Malt 1st Perle
Pilsner 2nd Czech Saaz
Cara-Pils 3rd Czech Saaz
Crystal 120L
Crystal 60 L
Chocolate Malt
Sweet and Bitter Orange Peel, Blood Orange Juice
~5.5% alcohol/volume ~21 I.B.U.s
Look for My Bloody Valentine at Brewpublic & Saraveza’s My Beery Valentine event on Monday February 14, 2011!
We just tapped a new beer for Valentine’s day: My Bloody ValentineBlood Orange Saison. This dry, citric, tart, and spritzy farmhouse ale is incredibly drinkable at 5.5% ABV. It pairs well with dark chocolate and sweets (Hint: the chocolate brownie here at Alameda). The orange aroma and a little of the flavor comes from the use of dried orange peels in the kettle, followed later by the addition of hand squeezed blood orange juice to the finished beer. Saaz hops complement the peppery aromatics from the saison yeast and the citrus flavor adding yet another dimension to an already interesting beer. We also hand bottled and waxed a limited quantity is a deep red-hued (i.e. 21 cases) of the Bloody that will make great Valentine’s day gifts and are for sale at Alameda Brewhouse only.
Grain Hops
2-Row Pale Malt 1st Perle
Pilsner 2nd Czech Saaz
Cara-Pils 3rd Czech Saaz
Crystal 120L
Crystal 60 L
Chocolate Malt
Sweet and Bitter Orange Peel, Blood Orange Juice
~5.5% alcohol/volume ~21 I.B.U.s
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Angelo
Angelo grew up in Maine and is proud to call New England his original home. Cascadia is now his home. He fell in love with great beer in Oregon, Washington, and Northern California. He has been a correspondent for the Portland Tribune's Guest on Tap column, LivePDX.com, and has been featured in publications such as Beer Northwest and PDX Magazine. Angelo also has a great interest in independent music, and has been a booker and organizer for shows around the Portland under the name Pop Tomorrow! Angelo garnered much knowledge regarding beer from his experiences homebrewing, working at Belmont Station, Pyramid Brewing, Upright Brewing, By the Bottle, Beer Revolution, Olde Depot Public House, Falling Sky Brewing, Cascade Brewing, and from many many knowledgeable, passionate, and loving people along the way. It is Angelo's mission to bring "infotainment" and "edumation" to the readers of this website. If you have any questions or comments, or would like to contribute, please contact me at angelo@brewpublic.com
I love the band. Can’t wait to taste the brew.
Man, you guys ripped off the name of a great beer made by Alesmith. I haven’t had yours, but if its half as good as the seasonal red ale that Alesmith has been putting out for years then you can brew. Check it out on beer advocate and you will get an idea of what I’m talking about. Send me a bottle and I won’t tell their lawyer! Anyway, do your research, be original, and have respect for your peers. Cheers,
Patrick
My bad, above comment directed to Alameda brewing not brew public. Cheers
Patrick
Patrick
I don’t think it’s a really big deal that both beers used the same name. Granted, there is something to be said about originality, but My Bloody Valentine is a widely used title and it could be argued by one of litigious concerns that Alesmith borrowed the name from the music band. All that being said, Alameda Brewhouse used blood oranges in this farmhouse-style ale, which in my humble opinion is pretty creative and original. Alesmith is an amazing brewery. We love their beer. Still, your point is well received, but I don’t feel Alameda was employing ignorance or disrespect when electing to name their beer MBV.
Angelo