Oregon-based Steeplejack Brewing and Sunriver Brewing have banded together in order to release a delicious collaborative beer in the form of a Belgian pale ale with an added twist of local character.
Whereas Belgian pale ale is used as the foundational base upon which this beer was created, Sunriver Brewing took it upon itself to delve into its expertise and experience with hopping in order to add a combination of hops of the Amarillo, Comet and Mt. Hood varieties. The inclusion of this hops adds citrusy, tropical and arboreal notes to a beer that is built around the Admiral Maiden Voyage malt.
“We’re thrilled with the result – a harmonious and refreshing beer with layers of complexity,” stated Sunriver Brewing's head brewer Patrick Raasch, Head Brewer at Sunriver Brewing. “We both enjoy hand-selecting and utilizing local ingredients, and this beer truly speaks to what our breweries love.”
Image Credit: Sunriver Brewing Company / Steeplejack Brewing
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Craft Brewery Collaborations
- Collaborations between breweries are gaining popularity, allowing for unique flavor combinations and a diverse range of beers.
- Local Ingredient Utilization
- Breweries are incorporating locally-sourced ingredients into their beers, adding a regional touch and appealing to consumers' desire for authenticity.
- Flavor Innovation in Pale Ales
- Brewers are experimenting with different hop varieties to create new flavor profiles in traditional beer styles like pale ales.
Where This Applies
- Craft Brewing
- Craft breweries can explore collaborations with other breweries to create innovative and distinct beers that attract beer enthusiasts.
- Agriculture
- Local ingredient sourcing presents opportunities for farmers and agricultural businesses to provide unique ingredients for craft breweries.
- Beverage Distribution
- The growing demand for innovative and locally-inspired craft beers creates opportunities for beverage distributors to partner with breweries and bring these products to market.
