Brewery Ommegang Introduces Shadow Brewer Imperial Stout – Coming In Feb

We have a brand new beer heading out to shelves and taps this month.Shadow Brewer is a 9.7% ABV imperial stout named for our night shift brewers. It’s the kind of beer they like to drink after working from 10 pm to 6 am. While the rest of the world is brewing coffee, these guys are settling down with a well-deserved cold one after a long nights work.

Starting after nightfall and retiring at sunrise, shadow brewers are typically quiet and true professionals who labor though off hours bringing great beer to life. It can be a lonely task, with only a few compatriots, a well-chosen playlist, and tomorrow’s beer keeping company. In tribute to these oft-overlooked solitary souls, Ommegang is releasing Shadow Brewer, an imperial stout as dark and deep as a long Cooperstown winter’s night. The latest addition to theBrewmaster’s Obsession Series, Shadow Brewer, like its forebears, is a limited edition delving deep into the art and science of brewing.

“A Russian imperial stout is a beer style I have long wanted to explore” said Ommegang Brewmaster Phil Leinhart. “I’ve been waiting for the right moment and the right inspiration. Once we cracked it, to me it only made sense thatShadow Brewer should honor our midnight brewers. As a veteran of many a nightshift during my early days in brewing, I can tell you this is the perfect beer to enjoy after working in the cold and dark all night.”

A thick tan head tops the jet black brew as aromas of roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate give way to rich dark fruit notes. The taste is malty, roasted, and chocolatey with moderate hop bitterness. The finish is thick with oatmeal creaminess and pleasant lingering roast. Shadow Brewer is brewed with and hopped with Columbus, Styrian Golding, Northern Brewer, and Chinook hops. An American ale yeast is used in both primary and secondary fermentation.

Pair with dark meats such as venison, braised lamb shanks, duck, or beef, funky aged cheeses, or rich desserts. Shadow Brewer will be available in late-February in 750ml specialty screen-printed bottles and draft.

Shadow Brewer will be sold in AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA. Use our beer finder to locate a retailer near you. Keep in mind the beer finder is based on sales data so it may take a few weeks for a new beer to register. We always recommend calling ahead to ask about availability.

We can’t wait to hear what you think about this new beer. Be sure to let us know!