MadTree Sets Grand Opening Date for New ‘2.0’ Brewery and Taproom

Who is ready for the next stage of MadTree Brewing to begin? I know that I am and the wait is almost over as recently the following news was released by the good folks at MadTree Brewing.

CINCINNATI (December 9, 2016) – MadTree Brewing announced today the date for the Grand Opening of their new state-of-the-art ‘2.0’ brewery, taproom, beer garden, and private event space. Just over a year ago, they began the project to renovate the former RockTenn building, an obsolete brownfield manufacturing facility, located at 3301 Madison Road.  They will celebrate the opening of the new location at 3301 Madison Road in conjunction with their annual Winter Bonanza anniversary party on Saturday, February 11, 2017.

“Seeing this dream become a reality still blows my mind,” said MadTree Brewing co-founder, Kenny McNutt. “Four years ago, before we opened, we couldn’t even remotely imagine doing something like this. It’s an honor to be able to invite the community that built this to share in the celebration.”

Guests can expect a full lineup of current MadTree beers along with many fan favorites from the past. Other breweries from around the region and the country will be on-hand offering beers not usually found in this market. There will be live music plus food trucks and restaurants from the Cincinnati area on-site to keep stomachs full. Additional details about the event will be shared in the coming weeks.

MadTree invested over $18M constructing the new complex, immediately bringing more than 50 jobs to the City of Cincinnati with plans to create 40 more jobs over the next three years.

So make sure you save the date...

Brewery hosting huge party to celebrate milestone with the community

http://www.madtreebrewing.com/

Beer Review: Atwater Hop-A-Peel

From out of Detroit, Michigan, comes Atwater Brewery and
their Hop-A-Peel, an American IPA designed to come right at you with the
bitterness. It is listed at 118 IBU and features the use of orange peels. This
7.5% ABV Beer is maybe one not to be taken lightly, but let’s see how it
compares.

Commercial Description:

Atwater’s
Hop-A-Peel is a frontal assault on the American IPA style that features not
only the classic American Cascade and Chinook hops, but two of the new “Super
Cascade” varieties in both the kettle and in the dry hop. Dried and ground
orange peel is added to the whirlpool to deliver a citric bittering that sets
Hop-A-Peel apart from the masses.

Beer Review: Highland Clawhammer Oktoberfest

Nestled away in the mountains of North Carolina is Highland
Brewing Company and here is a look at their Clawhammer Oktoberfest. This Marzen
comes in at a nice sessionable 5% ABV and an IBU level of 25. Let’s see how
this one compares.

Commercial Description:

Clawhammer
Oktoberfest is a lightly colored, but toasty, rich and full-bodied Marzen style
lager, brewed with traditional German malt and the finest noble hops. A spicy
hop finish and aroma balance out the abundance of malt flavor.

Grain: 2 Row, Munich, Vienna, Caramel & Pilsen

Hops: Hallertau Mittlefrue & German Spalt
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What Are Some Favorite Winter Beers (CBGW) - Holiday Edition

What beers do you like in the winter? That is the question
that we ask and try to answer this week, as we look at beers that might be more
suited for the colder weather. Forget Jack Frost, we are talking Jacked Beer!

Beer Reviewers Included:

RodJBeerVentures:
http://www.youtube.com/c/RodJBeerVentures4U

ThomasMetal75: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThomasMetal75

EricALionsFan:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ucenf13Dhrhw9OqpCJMBA

BrooDood:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDvoZIT7EItgEhelyzScFig

Kent Beer Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/user/craigy1

Beer Review: Victory Festbier

Festbier is an Oktoberfest offering from Victory Brewing,
which is located in Pennsylvania. I happened to find this one at one of my
local spots and thought I would give it a shot. It comes in at an ABV of 5.6%
and an IBU level of 20. Like many of this style, it should be pretty malt
forward. Let’s crack the top and check it out.

Commercial Description:

Seductively smooth, this medium-bodied amber beauty is akin
to the great Oktoberfest beers of Munich. All German malts and whole flower
European hops make this lager true to style.

Beer Review: Bell's Special Double Cream Stout

My search for a latest beer had led me to Bell’s Brewery
Special Double Cream Stout, which is an American Stout that comes in with an
ABV of 6.1% and an IBU of 55. Known to be a nice creamy stout, this one will
hope to be a pleasant surprise. Let’s see how it does.

Commercial Description:

Special Double Cream Stout derives its name from its smooth,
creamy texture, not the ingredients. Completely dairy-free, this stout blends
ten different specialty malts to yield a remarkable depth of flavor. With only
a touch of burnt notes, Special Double Cream Stout focuses on the softer, cocoa
& espresso-like aspects of roasted malt.

Beer Review: Stillwater Is Nothing Big Bunny Is Everything

On this day I take a look at Stillwater Is Nothing Big Bunny
is Everything from Stillwater Artisanal Ales, which was done in collaboration
with Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company.  This Milk or Sweet Stout comes at 8% ABV and 60
IBU, let’s see what it has to offer.

Rhinegeist Brewery: The Lost Interview (Cincy Beerfest 2016)

Twice a year Cincinnati holds Cincy Beerfest, a beer
festival to celebrate many craft breweries and to also raise funds for the Big
Joe Duskin Music Foundation, a 501-C-3 tax exempt organization dedicated to helping music
programs in underfunded elementary and junior high schools.

During
our past one that took place, I had a chance to catch up with some of the guys
from Rhinegeist and discuss some of the beers from the festival. Up until now,
that footage had seemed to be lost. However, since it is now found, here is the
video from parts of our conversation. And if you make it to Cincinnati or see
beers from Rhinegeist then I would recommend checking out some of their beers.

Thanks
to Dick Kait for shooting the video footage and you can find some good musical
things on his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Dickkait.

Check
out Rhinegeist here too: http://www.rhinegeist.com

Hangout Beer Chat: CBGW Talking Local Breweries (Who You Got?)

This episode we will be discussing some of our local breweries from our respective areas. It's time to rep our cities on the beer!

Brief History of Beer Taxes

Here is a little history on beer and taxes...

Beer Review: Brooklyn Oktoberfest

Out of the Brooklyn Brewery comes the Brooklyn Oktoberfest,
a Marzen lager offering that is said to come in with a full malty body, bready
aroma and a light hop bitterness. The ABV on this beer is 5.5% and the IBU is
25. Let’s check it out to see how it compares.