Fort Collins Brewery Releases Hometown Helles for Opening Day 4/6

Fort Collins, Colo. – FCB (Fort Collins Brewery) is excited to pair beer with

America’s favorite pastime, Major League Baseball. Hometown Helles, a limited

release beer that was aged over Louisville Slugger maple bats releases Opening

Day, April 6th.

Hometown Helles was brewed with the help of Rocky Mountain High

School Alumnus baseball standout and 2014 Pittsburgh Pirates draftee, Jess

Amedee. Originally from Fort Collins, Amedee spent the day brewing with the

FCB brew team to give the beer its hometown touch.

“I can’t say enough about the work that is being done and the quality that

is put into each beverage. I thank the Fort Collins Brewery for the opportunity

and lasting impression that has been made,” said Amedee.

The crack of a bat, a cheering crowd and a refreshing beer to top it off,

Hometown Helles is a brew that’ll take you back to your old stomping grounds

no matter where you are now. Pitched with traditional German Lager Yeast and

aged over Louisville Slugger maple bats, Hometown Helles’ malt profile

balanced with a touch of spicy hop characters makes for a standout addition to

your spring lineup.

ABV: 5.3%

SRM: 5

IBU: 20

Hometown Helles is available in draft only at FCB Modern Tavern and a

few select bars and restaurants in Colorado.

“Opening Day is an American tradition and we are thrilled to release an

easy drinking craft beer in honor of baseball’s relaxing, yet always on the verge

of a home run, culture,” said Kaylee Kulich, FCB’s Brand Manager. “Having Jess

here to brew it with our team really made the beer special for us and tied it all

together.”

Along with releasing Hometown Helles, FCB is also celebrating Opening

Day with a grill out at FCB Modern Tavern, including house made Maibock

Bratwursts. Team FCB apparel will be 10% off for the entirety of April 6th,

2015, valid on one item.