New Belgium Adding Lauren’s Last Word Retirement Beer With 33 Ingredients

This morning I have a new retirement beer coming soon from New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, Colorado and Asheville, North Carolina. This is Lauren’s Last Word and it will be brewed as a tribute to the “legendary” Lauren Limbach who will be retiring from New Belgium after 29 years. The beer will be a foeder-aged golden sour ale with African Bronze honey, calamansi, Morello cherries, juniper berries, orris root. Indian coriander, peels of grapefruit, lemon, orange, timut, black peppercorn, green cardamom, green & star anise, clove, mace, Saigon cinnamon, licorice, thyme. rosemary, hyssop, chamomile, peppermint, lemon balm, lemon verbena, angelica, saffron, ambrette seeds and genepi flowers.

This ale with fruits, flowers, herbs and spices will hit 6%-AbV and look for New Belgium Lauren’s last Word to be packaged in these 12oz cans. Stay tuned for release details and availability.

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Label Text New Belgium Lauren’s Last Word:

“The Last Word isn’t just Lauren’s favoritye cocktail because of it’s bold flavor; it’s about how something that should be overwhelming instead comes together in perfect harmony. It embodies the idea of the impossible blend: complex and distinct, yet balanced and unified. A cocktail like no other. So, for Lauren’s last Word, four distinct beers inspired by the four parts of a Last Word cocktail were crafted then blended. Thirty-three ingedients in all. A Last Word designed to make an impact and leave a legacy.

After 29 remarkable years, Lauren Woods Limbach is retiring from New Belgium. Lauren has been instrumental in shaping the success, legacy, and brand equity of New Belgium. From launching our sensory science program and leading the Lips of Faith specialty brands, to lovingly nurturing the wood cellar and sharing our sour program with the world, her influence has been profound. She has not only elevated New Belgium but has also left a lasting mark on the entire craft beer community through her passion, education, and innovation.”

About New Belgium Brewing:

New Belgium Brewing was founded in 1991 in Fort Collins, CO, by Kim Jordan, a social worker, who built her company the only way a social worker would: People first. Over the past three decades, New Belgium has turned that ethos into a unique Human Powered Business model through practices that foster a culture defined by individual empowerment and collaborative action that drives better business results in the long term. New Belgium expanded to Asheville, NC, in 2016 and Daleville, VA, in 2023, and in 2021 acquired Bell’s Brewery, based in Kalamazoo, MI. The business’ people-centric model has led New Belgium to become the most popular and fastest-growing American craft brewer today. New Belgium is famous for Fat Tire Ale and Voodoo Ranger IPA (America’s #1 IPA brand), along with year-round favorites like Dominga Mimosa Sour, La Folie Sour Brown Ale, an award-winning wood-aged sour program. To learn more about New Belgium, visit http://www.newbelgium.com. To learn more about Bell’s, visit www.bellsbeer.com.

New Belgium Brewing is a well-known craft brewery based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Founded in 1991 by Jeff Lebesch and Kim Jordan, New Belgium is recognized for its innovation in brewing and its commitment to sustainability. The brewery gained early recognition with its flagship beer, Fat Tire Amber Ale, which remains one of the most popular craft beers in the U.S.

Here are some key highlights about New Belgium Brewing:

Flagship Beers: Aside from Fat Tire, New Belgium produces a variety of other popular beers, such as Voodoo Ranger IPA, Citradelic Tangerine IPA, and La Folie Sour Brown Ale.

Innovative Brewing: New Belgium is known for pushing boundaries, often creating unique and experimental beers, including sours and barrel-aged brews. They were one of the early craft breweries to focus on sour beer production.

Sustainability: The brewery has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility. They were one of the first large-scale breweries to achieve carbon neutrality and use renewable energy sources in their operations. They also strive for zero-waste operations and focus on water conservation.

Ownership: In 2019, New Belgium Brewing was acquired by Lion Little World Beverages, a subsidiary of the Australian beverage company Lion, which is itself owned by Kirin Holdings. This move allowed New Belgium to expand its reach globally while retaining its independent craft brewery vibe.

Community and Culture: New Belgium is known for its vibrant company culture, which emphasizes employee ownership, social responsibility, and community engagement. The brewery has an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), meaning many of its workers are also shareholders.

Brewery Tours and Location: New Belgium’s Fort Collins brewery offers tours to visitors, allowing beer lovers to learn about the brewing process, the company’s history, and the sustainability efforts they put in place. They also have a second location in Asheville, North Carolina, which further expanded their reach.

About Lauren Woods Limbach:

Specialty Brand Manager/Blender/Sensory Specialist at New Belgium Brewing Company
Belgium Brewing Company
Fort Collins, Colorado