Green Dragon Brewing

Barley Bustin’ Wine

February 6, 2019February 5, 2019 by alexthegraham, posted in Release

The first beer in our Barleywine festival is a wonderful, malty example of what many will have in mind as barleywine; malty, big, semi-sweet with a long, bitter hop, finish.

We brewed this beer in November with a base malt of a 50-50 blend of English and American malts. Added are small amounts of Vienna and Wheat malt for character and head retention. After a low temperature mash, we decocted five gallons and then caramelized the first runnings. The result is a beer with a huge body, malty with notes of caramel and a good bit of alcohol. We rounded out the beer with Warrior hops for bittering and Mosaic hops for flavor to bring some balance to this great example of traditional barleywine.

ABV: 9.6%
IBU: 60

Descent Into Darkness (2015)

January 30, 2019January 3, 2019 by alexthegraham, posted in Release

Brewed over two days days in October of 2015, this version of Descent into Darkness is a blend of four batches, all whiskey aged, all huge, all very strong, and well worth their amazing reputation.

This delicious Russian Imperial Stout has been aging to perfection since 2015. Don’t miss out!

10.6% ABV

47 IBUs

Drunken Minotaur (Whiskey BA)

January 23, 2019January 3, 2019 by alexthegraham, posted in Release

We used Medusa’s head, all belgian pale malt, hallertau, and Styrian Golding hops to bring down the minotaur with this classic belgian dark strong ale. We then aged it in a Rogue Dead Guy Whiskey barrel. Theseus would be proud!

9.5% ABV

30 IBU

Grimm Dragon Barleywine

January 16, 2019January 3, 2019 by alexthegraham, posted in Release

Brewed by GDBC w/ guest Carl Grimm

Green Dragon Brewing, in collaboration with guest brewer Carl Grimm, crafted this special American Barleywine in tribute to Ray Grimm, a Portland artist and icon who, through his long life, helped shaped what is now considered Portland culture.

Ray had many talents and was known for many things, among which, he was a connoisseur of all beer styles. His enthusiasm for beer brought him the tongue in cheek honor of being Bridgeport Brewery’s 1994 Old Knucklehead with his portrait featured on the label. Ray is also well known for his collaborative work on a sculpture located in Pioneer Square – the whimsical weather machine with a not very ferocious dragon predicting storms. That sculpture, with its Grimm Dragon, has delighted both locals and tourists for years.

Ray was truly a unique person that gifted a rich legacy to Portland that continues to resonate today. His youngest son, Carl wanted to honor his father by brewing this barleywine with hops grown locally in his own backyard. Carl’s hops added just the right touch to this special beer which honors a very special man. Long live the Grimm Dragon!

ABV: 10%
IBU: 79

Maude (Spiced Belgian Dark Strong)

January 9, 2019January 3, 2019 by alexthegraham, posted in Release

Tonight’s release is the Crew’s third of this complex beer originally brewed in December 2016. Rich in color and body with delightfully layered spice notes of orange, coriander and pink peppercorn this Belgian Dark Strong Ale is a warming complement to a chilly Portland evening.

9.2 %ABV
28 IBUs