Saint Archer Releases Coffee Brown in Bottles
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Exclusively on draft last year, Saint Archer’s Coffee Brown was one of the first specialty beers to come out of the new brewery, and quickly became a fan favorite. After countless requests from retail accounts and the community, Saint Archer decided to bring the beer back this fall and add 22 oz bottles to the packaging mix.
The Coffee Brown (6% ABV) will be in limited supply throughout the Saint Archer distribution network starting the week of September 29th.
This smooth ale stands tall with a backbone of Maris Otter, Chocolate, and Crystal malts. Rich gets richer with the infusion of a special coffee from an award-winning local roaster using a cold extraction method that reduces bitterness and acidity. This noteworthy coffee bestows chocolate, dark fruit, and blackberry jam characteristics for a truly unique beer that’s easy to drink and even easier to love.
Saint Archer’s Director of Brewing Operations, Yiga Miyashiro, is well-known for his talents in the malt-driven categories, including browns, porters, and stouts. This aptitude is demonstrated by his international and national competition track record, with him medaling in many of these styles. "Combining coffee and beer is one thing," he says, "but this particular coffee really complements the malts we’ve used here, making this a very special beer.”
Saint Archer Brewing Company was founded on a unique strain of creative talent: World-class brewers. Artists and musicians. Surfers, skateboarders, and snowboarders…. All coming together with passion and commitment to express our collective true love — handcrafted beer. Saint Archer’s been a long time in the tank and we hope you taste our appreciation and gratitude in every sip.
La Jolla, Calif. October 30, 2014
Today, specialty coffee retailer, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters and craft brewery, Saint Archer Brewing Company announced the launch of their coffee-infused bottled beer, which will be available while supplies last.
The third-wave coffee and craft beer movements have been gaining popularity for the past few years, and both Bird Rock Coffee Roasters and Saint Archers Brewery are celebrating the complex flavors of craft beer and coffee by combining the two for an intricate and unique taste.
“Our Coffee Brown Ale gets its back bone from using Maris Otter as the base, then a triad of chocolate and crystal malts which impart smooth and rich malt character,” says Yiga Miyashiro, director of brewery operations at St. Archer Brewery. “We chose to collaborate with a local award-winning roaster, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, and we infused a special blend of their coffees using a cold-extraction method. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is the right partner not only for their amazing coffee, but also for their sustainable sourcing practices through direct trade with the farmers.”
The partnership between Bird Rock and Saint Archer began last fall when they debuted four coffee-infused beer varieties on tap at the Saint Archer Brewery in Mira Mesa, and due to the popularity have decided to bottle the best-selling brew for distribution.
“We chose a coffee blend to combine with the ale brewing process that is made up of our direct trade coffee from El Salvador, the Los Luchadores Pacamara and a dry-processed coffee we sourced during our last trip to Ethiopia, the Ethiopia Boke," says Chuck Patton, owner of Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. “We combined forces with St. Archer since we have the same commitment to quality and ingredients and we love supporting the artisan crafts in San Diego.”
The Coffee Brown Ale will be available in 22 ounce bottles for an average retail price of $4.99 each, and will also be available on draft throughout Southern California and at Saint Archer Brewing Company, located at 9550 Distribution Ave., San Diego, CA 92121.
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