Fort Collins - 2013 Recap, New Releases & Maryland Distribution

From Fort Collins Brewing:

The Fort Collins Brewery, along with Gravity 1020 Modern Tavern, is excited to recap the highlights of 2013, from new equipment and beer releases to defining their community presence. FCB and Gravity 1020 reflect on the most memorable parts as well as looking forward to the bright future of 2014…

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Tough GuI.P.A.

ABV: 6.66% | SRM: 25 | IBU: 75

Hops take center stage for this West Coast style Dark I.P.A. with a whopping 5 lbs. of hops per barrel and double dry hopped. This ale is bursting with distinctive aromas of grapefruit, lemon, tropical fruits and pine. Brewed in honor of all of us tough guys (and gals…).
Availability: January 13th in the FCB Tasting Room, Gravity 1020 and select bars and restaurants in Colorado.

Jackie Brown
Porter

ABV: 4.7% | SRM: 20 |
IBU: 28

A silky smooth body flavored with lots of chocolate malt; this Nitro beer will always go down easy. The combination of caramel, rather than harsh dark roast, and the sweetest of malt charm, will deliver sensual chocolate with every sip.
Availability: January 14th only at Gravity 1020.

Welcome Maryland

FCB Distribution Expands to Maryland The

Fort Collins Brewery will expand their distribution into Maryland, with product arriving at the end of January. A roll-out is in the works for early February. "Adding your product to another state is always really exciting, Maryland offers us a chance to reach more customers on a day to day basis and grow the FCB brand as well," said FCB Marketing Coordinator, Kaylee Kulich. Maryland customers can look for FCB brews at their local beverage centers.

Flying Circus English Mild

ABV: 4.0% | SRM: 32 | IBU: 16

This English Mild brings a toasted malt sweetness with hints of molasses, coffee and black tea. Lightly hopped but full of flavor, the Flying Circus English Mild also sits at 4% ABV so you can sit back, relax and enjoy it all night long.
Availability: January 27th in the FCB Tasting Room, Gravity 1020 and select bars and restaurants in Colorado.

Brand Spakin’ New

50 bbls Rolec, 7 bbls Pilot System….

2013 was a Year of Growth for FCB, especially when it came to new equipment. "We want to provide a consistent product every time and the expansion will help us to do so," said FCB Operations Manager, Doug Smith. A 50bbl Automated Rolec System was added first, followed shortly by the 7bbl Pilot Newlands System. FCB also snuck in a Wittemann 2" Pinpoint Carbonator and a GEA Westfalia Centrifuge just before the New Year.