Narragansett & Sons of Liberty Create Lovecraft Hopped Whiskey

From Narragansett:

PAWTUCKET, RI  November 27, 2017 – Narragansett Beer and Sons of Liberty Spirits Company today announce the upcoming release of Lovecraft Hop Flavored Whiskey, a limited-edition whiskey distilled from Narragansett’s I Am Providence Imperial Red Ale. Part of Narragansett’s Lovecraft Series, I Am Providence provides an exciting base for an alluringly complex spirit. 

Aged in 10-gallon newly charred American Oak barrels, the whiskey presents a floral nose and mild sweetness upfront followed by rich nutty caramel and subtle vanilla flavors. With only 1,400 bottles produced, the 43% ABV whiskey will be available for purchase from select retail locations throughout Rhode Island and the Sons of Liberty tasting room in South Kingstown starting on December 1st. 

“For nearly three years, we’ve worked with local artists and brewers to present award-winning beers inspired by short stories from Providence native H.P. Lovecraft,” says Mark Hellendrung, President of Narragansett Beer. “Sons of Liberty is a local, award-winning distiller, and it’s a real honor to work with Mike and his team to transform a great beer into a unique whiskey. I Am Providence Imperial Red Ale, released in February 2016, was one of our most popular Lovecraft beers and people who enjoyed it will be interested in how its bold, hoppy flavors translate into whiskey.”

Since 2011, Sons of Liberty has crafted its whiskies with a beer-into-spirit methodology, producing a full line of award-winning whiskies from distinctly flavorful beers. With an innovative approach, Sons of Liberty continues to redefine American spirits by experimenting with beer bases, mash bills, and local partnerships.

"We have loved doing business in Rhode Island and a great part of that is due to all of the other local businesses here," says Sons of Liberty founder Mike Reppucci. “It’s been awesome working with the Narragansett team and linking up with such a historic brand. We’re psyched for this release. The whiskey is excellent and we can’t wait to share it!”

To celebrate the release, ‘Gansett and Sons of Liberty will host an official Lovecraft Hop Flavored Whiskey launch party on December 1 from 5-10 P.M. at the Sons of Liberty tasting room located at 1425 Kingston Road in South Kingstown, R.I. In addition to the first samples of the whiskey, the party will include Lovecraftian-inspired cocktails, seasonal Narragansett Beer offerings, mouthwatering pizza from Jeff’s Wood Fired Pizza and live music by Rhode Island-based band James & the Giants. For more information about the whiskey, Narragansett Beer or Sons of Liberty, please visit www.narragansettbeer.com and www.solspirits.com.

ABOUT NARRAGANSETT BEER:

Narragansett Beer…Brewed since 1890. ‘Gansett is a straightforward, quality beer that has been a New England tradition for generations, producing a classic family of award-winning American lagers & ales. Today, ‘Gansett is produced in Pawtucket, R.I and in Rochester, N.Y., and is one of America’s top 50 regional brewers and the fastest-growing in the Northeast. Narragansett is available for purchase in local restaurants, bars, and liquor stores throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Portland, Ore. and Nashville and Chattanooga, Tenn.

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ABOUT SONS OF LIBERTY SPIRITS COMPANY:

The Sons of Liberty (www.solspirits.com) believe that being American means taking a stand without compromise and fearlessly pursuing your dreams no matter what stands in your way. Sons of Liberty Spirits was founded to revolutionize and redefine American Spirits, and they are doing so using a beer into spirit methodology. Challenging century old traditions, Sons of Liberty produces two American Single Malt Whiskies born from distinctly flavorful beers (UPRISING and BATTLE CRY) and the first-ever seasonal line of whiskies (Sons of Liberty Seasonals). The Sons of Liberty distillery is located in South Kingstown, Rhode Island and their products are distributed throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Please visit www.solspirits.com/where-to-buy to find locations carrying Sons of Liberty products.