Beer Releases

Awash in Russian Imperial Stout

by alexthegraham, posted in Release
Made with a nod to the sentiment that we were “awash in RIS” it just seemed right to make a RIS for batch 400. This beer traces its lineage to our famous “Descent Into Darkeness” with some changes to minimize the aging to smooth it out.
Six malts and three hops were carefully blended to produce this beer. Jet black in color and sporting a persistent bitter in the 50 IBU range this young Russian Imperial Stout pours with a creamy, persistent tan head. Although strong at 9.7% ABV, the bitter and huge malt bill balance the generous amount of ethyl alcohol this beer offers. The result is a classic, strong, smooth RIS which should be allowed to warm up to expose the layers of chocolate, vanilla and roasted coffee.  Drink with caution.
9.7% ABV
50 IBU

Dragon Boat CDA

by alexthegraham, posted in Release
Brewed in honor of the annual Dragon Boat races held at Tom McCall Waterfront Park each fall, this is a big one. Close to 4 lbs of hops consisting of Amarillo, Cascade, El Dorado, and Citra were added to balance the 8 different malts. Just in time to welcome the colder winter, this beer should warm you right up!

ABV 7.9%

IBUs 97

Hefespreitzen

by alexthegraham, posted in Release

Brewed with 32% Mecca Grade wheat malt, German pilsner and a touch of caramel wheat for color and aroma, this unique beer gets its name from the lemon-lime characteristics provided by the Motueka and Sorachi Ace hops. A touch of lime zest was the only fruit added near the end of the boil.

Enjoy this refreshing wheat beer while you can!

26 IBU
5.4% ABV

Drachenfels Kölsch

by alexthegraham, posted in Release

Drachenfels is a hill near Cologne, Germany, where kölsch originated. It is the site where Siegfried is claimed to have killed the dragon Fafnir who lived in a cave in the rock. We can’t be certain, but it is highly likely that he had a few pints after that incredible battle. Now you can too!

This is the “undisputed” champion of the Green Dragon Brewing 2018 Kölsch Klash.

Made with 70% FrancoBelg Pilsner malt, 25% Weyermann Vienna malt, a touch of Shaniko from Mecca Grade and finished with Styrian Golding hops, this is a crisp and refreshing version of the style that will make you wish you had witnessed the battle. Prost!

ABV: 5%
IBUs: 27