Shmaltz He’Brew – Death of a Contract Brewer Goes Year-Round

"Celebrate our rebirth with Shmaltz’s first-ever black IPA, brewed with 7 malts, 7 hops and 7% abv," says Shmaltz Brewmaster Paul McErlean. "Savor this rich, jet black IPA — overflowing with characteristics of coffee, dark chocolate, and fresh citrus with a mix of pine. Deep roasted malt flavors provide support for a bold mix of bright and bitter West Coast hops. We promise, this is one form of Death you’ll want to pour in a glass and shout L’Chaim! (to life!)."

For 17 years, Shmaltz championed contract brewing and developed a dedicated cult following for their award-winning HE’BREW – The Chosen Beers®. Breaking company tradition, Shmaltz opened its own New York State production brewery in May 2013, boasting a 50-barrel brewhouse with 20,000 barrels of annual capacity. On May 17, 2014, Shmaltz celebrates the 1st Anniversary of its new brewery with the Beer Gangs of New York. Craft beer connoisseurs are invited to the ultimate beer experience with a delicious selection of core and barrel-aged Shmaltz libations and special offerings from gangs of their favorite brewers from and around New York State, including Adirondack Brewery, Alphabet City Brewing, Beyond Kombucha, Brown’s Brewing, Druther’s Brewing, Keegan Ales, Chatham Brewing, C.H. Evans Brewing, Coney Island Brewing, Community Beer Works, Empire Brewing, Gun Hill Brewing, Olde Saratoga Brewing, Peak Organic Brewing, Peekskill Brewery, Steadfast Brewing, and St. Lawrence Brewing. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to taste barrel-aged casks of Death of a Contract Brewer®, and check out Shmaltz’s new 20,000 square feet brewery.