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BALTIMORE – Just in time for Valentine’s Day,
Baltimore-based DuClaw Brewing Company has introduced ‘Carob-Mel Sutra,’ a clever caramel twist on a bière de garde, or ‘beer for keeping’ ale, that will land on shelves in early February.
Similar to the classic Belgian ale style, this brew carries a chestnut brown hue, and contains indulging hints of nutty carob powder, caramel, chocolate and smooth dark roast coffee.
“Once we noticed that bière de garde ales were finally gaining traction in the market, we were eager to put our own spin on it,”said DuClaw Director of Brewery Operations Chris Wood. “Getting started, the only challenge we faced was achieving a sweet and savory balance, which we mastered with spicy hints of clove, allspice, and peppercorn aromas derived from the Belgian yeast that complement the rich chocolate flavor.”
BALTIMORE – The ‘Black Apple,’ a rare find on the apple orchard typically only in a remote area of Tibet, will be making its way into Baltimore-based DuClaw Brewing Company’s limited release beer: ‘Sour Me Black Apple.” The tart and sweet ale, which features real Black Apples custom sourced and pureed, will release alongside ‘Hoodwink’ faux-Brett IPA and ‘The PastryArchy Mexican Hot Chocolate’, all hitting shelves in January.
“Black apples are incredibly uncommon in nature, and can take months to age, so we knew the testing period would be a challenge. But as we considered their knockout taste and rich purple hue, we had to go for it,” said DuClaw Director of Brewery Operations Chris Wood.