LONGMONT, CO (AUG 2008) – Well, the twins are all grown up. Two years ago, Head Brewer Ro Guenzel was happy to announce the birth of Twin Sisters, affectionately named Crystal and Liberty, who came into the world on May 19, 2006. Here it is, two and a half years later, and the girls are already showing signs of their strong personalities. “Crystal hated her name, and now wants to be called Sorachi Ace, and Liberty wants to be called Willamette…,” says Papa Ro, “and it’s driving me down right hoppy!”
Named after the Twin Sisters peaks in nearby Rocky Mountain National Park, Twin Sisters Double IPA is a literal hop farm, grabbing your nose up front with its sweet piney and citrusy aromas. “Twin Sisters is definitely a kicker – hops heads will be asking for their hands in marriage before we know it,” says proud papa Ro. An assertive attack of sharp, flinty hop flavors takes you from dreaming about wildflower honey to the tongue awakening earthy, bitter hop resins that swirl in to finish. Balanced with a robust, malty backbone, Twin Sisters is incredibly drinkable and approachable for a double IPA – a signature of Left Hand’s brewing philosophy. “You might not even know the alcohol (9.7% ABV) is there – dare we say the evil twin?” ponders Papa Ro.
And, speaking of potential marriages, Ro and the brewery have just launched this season’s Oktoberfest Märzen Lager – not a “festivus-for-the-rest-of-us” ale, but a true, 8-week lager based on German brewing traditions. “I’m just getting myself ready for that day when one of the Twins will be marrying some Prince Ludwig, and this will be the beer we will serve at that celebration”, says Head Brewer Ro.
Oktoberfest pours an alluringly clear copper color, with a short white head and good lacing. The malt bouquet is accented by toasty, bready aromas. As you lift your stein in high anticipation, your palate is well rewarded for its patience. The sweetness of the German malts dominate upfront, while the noble pedigree hops allow for a proper dry finish, true to style. Medium-bodied, with the subtle elegance of a well-balanced beer. Clean and crisp, this Märzen Lager can easily become your session beer this Fall. Beer Advocate Magazine said of it in their October 2007 issue, “…we sized this one up and it came through like a champ. A complex but drinkable malt bomb on the tastebuds.”
And if you’re looking to really celebrate Oktoberfest with your own twins, you have two choices – either hop on a plane to Munich to celebrate the 175th running of the original Oktoberfest (www.oktoberfest.de) from September 20th to October 5th, or you can celebrate right here in Longmont with the annual Longmont Symphony’s 2008 Oktoberfest on September 5th & 6th (www.longmontsymphony.org).
About Twin Sisters Double IPA
The beer is 9.7% alcohol by volume, full-bodied, brass in color, and dances in your mouth with 77 IBU’s. And some big news here: Twin Sisters is the first of the Big Mo Series to now be available in kegs and 22 oz. bottles with foil labels, instead of the 750ml, silk-screened Belgian beer bottles. The reason: we listened to our fans who loved the beer, but didn’t like the additional price that the 750ml package was requiring. So, we’ve heard you – now go out and buy some Twin Sisters and show the love!
Twin Sisters will be available throughout Colorado, Alaska, Arizona, Florida (Orlando, Ft Lauderdale/Miami, Fort Myers/Tampa), Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York (Upstate, Long Island), North Carolina, Northern Idaho, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Sweden, Tennessee (Nashville), Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
About Oktoberfest Märzen Lager
The beer is 6.0% alcohol by volume, medium-bodied, copper in color, and celebrates German-style with 25 IBU’s. It’s available in 6 packs and kegs.
Oktoberfest will be available throughout Colorado, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida (Orlando, Ft Lauderdale/Miami, Panhandle), Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York (Upstate, Long Island), North Carolina, Northern Idaho, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Sweden, Tennessee (Nashville),Texas (kegs only), Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
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Jason
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