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Adelbert’s, Austin’s newest brewery, lets beers condition in the bottle
The Central Texas craft beer scene is evolving at breakneck speed, and the latest brewery to open, Adelbert’s Brewery, is finding a way to stand out in a crowded field by offering Belgian-style, bottle-conditioned beers.
“I didn’t see the need to put out another amber ale, IPA or porter,” says Adelbert’s owner Scott Hovey, so he set out to make the kind of beer that you could serve at a fancy dinner or put in a cellar to age, just like a fine wine.
Last month, Hovey released the first two beers: the Scratching Hippo, a Biere de Garde ale, and the Rambler, a Belgian-style blonde ale. Both are available at several markets and bars around town, including Sunrise Mart on Anderson Lane, Rosedale Market, Hyde Park Market, Flying Saucer, Whip-In and Draught House.
In coming weeks, Opal Divine’s, Alamo Drafthouse and Homefield Grill will also start carrying the beer in kegs, and in the retail markets, you’ll find them in 750 ml bottles. The dubbel ale — named Dancin Monks — and Tripel B, a tripel ale, will ship in February.
Hovey is encouraging customers to hold on to some of the bottles to age them. Because Hovey uses hops that can withstand the aging process, over time “the floral stuff will fade out, but you’ll get more of that earthier, more complex flavor, kind of like a well-aged cheese.”
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By Beer Drinker
January 4, 2012 9:10 AM | Link to this
I have both of their “offerings” and wasn’t too impressed.
Austin needs more breweries like Portland needs more hipsters.
By Fair Trade?
January 4, 2012 3:52 PM | Link to this
Can we send the hipsters to Portland and bring all of the beer back here?
By New Favorite
January 4, 2012 5:01 PM | Link to this
Went by Whip-In to give them a try with lunch. First sip wasn’t amazing, but after a few minutes, BAM! the beer (Rambler) brought me all sorts of depth and flavor. Fireman’s is no longer my favorite; I’ll drink Rambler if I can.