Troegs / Pizza Boy / Appalachian – 717 Collaboration Ale Cans

I’m excited to be the first to bring you great news coming out of the 717 area code.  Troegs, Pizza Boy Brewing and Appalachian Brewing will be collaborating on a new beer called 717 Collaboration Ale.  This beer “blends the dry-hopped characteristic of an IPA with the sweetness of local honeys, saison yeast and a hint of tartness.”  Our pals John Trogner, Terry Hawbaker and Artie Tafoya have helped create this 7.17% ABV ale (yes the ABV matches the area code!)…and I’m even more excited to report that it looks like 717 Collaboration ale will be packaged in 16oz cans at Troegs.  Stay tuned for more details on this one but I expect we will see the debut at Harrisburg Beer Week..

23 Mar 2015 – This update from Troegs:

Some of the brightest ideas have come to fruition when friends share stories and a few laughs over a beer. Whether Central PA natives or transplants, we’ve been brought together in the (717) with one common goal – to brew great beer among great company. Brewed especially for the inaugural Harrisburg Beer Week, (717) Collaboration represents a joint endeavor between Tröegs, Appalachian Brewing Company and Pizza Boy Brewing Company. This spirited ale blends dry-hopped characteristics of an IPA with sweetness of local honey, saison yeast, and a hint of tartness to deliver a vibrant aroma and bone dry finish. “We’re excited to be an integral part of the first Harrisburg Beer Week,” said Chris Trogner. “Harrisburg will always be part of who we are. Beer Week not only celebrates our roots but also looks to the future as we welcome new breweries and enjoy continued success of the craft beer industry throughout Central PA.” We will package (717) Collaboration Ale in 4-packs of 16-ounce cans, which will be available at all three participating breweries as well as exclusively throughout the (717) area code. A portion of all proceeds from sales will benefit Harrisburg River Rescue, the beneficiary of Harrisburg Beer Week. “This beer is as much about the act of brewing the beer as it is about drinking it,” said John Trogner. “It’s about sharing stories and ideas with each other and our desire to explore our collective curiosities.”
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