Smuttynose Discontinues Star Island Single, Bouncy House IPA & Vunderbar Pilsner Go Year-Round

, sessionable, Belgian-style pale ale will be retired from the Hampton-based brewery’s full-time lineup at the end of April, 2014.

Discontinuing this beer was a difficult decision, and a number of factors were

considered. With the larger brewhouse at the new Smuttynose facility and two

new, low alcohol, year-round releases, Vunderbar Pilsner and Bouncy House

IPA, in the works, there was a need to streamline our offerings. “We brought Star

Island Single to market,” said Peter Egelston, company founder and president,

“because we believed many beer drinkers were seeking more sessionable

offerings. Current market trends have proven this to be true, which is what led us

to creating Vunderbar and Bouncy House. Ultimately, something had to be let go

from our lineup. Everyone at Smuttynose is very excited about getting our new

beers into pint glasses all around America.” 

Bouncy House, a 4.3% IPA, will debut at SAVOR, the nation’s premier beer

and food pairing experience in Washington DC on May 9 and will be in all

Smuttynose markets by Memorial Day.

Vunderbar Pilsner, a 5.1% unfiltered, hoppy, golden lager will hit markets in

June, just as New England’s summer season kicks into high gear.  

Smuttynose has shipped the last Star Island Single to its wholesalers, and

whatever remains in the market is all that will be available. There are just a

handful cases left at the brewery, which will be available during retail hours (M-Th 9-4, Friday 9-6:30 and Saturday (Noon to 4pm).  

Last but not least, Smuttynose would like to thank the Star Island mermaid, Dixie

von Trixie. A chance meeting with Smuttynose Creative Director Joanne Francis

at a vintage clothing store in San Diego led to a five year relationship during

which Miss von Trixie donned her tail and travelled east to promote her beer,

including the phenomenal 2012 Coney Island Mermaid Parade. While she has

said several times that she’s dreamed of being a mermaid since she was a little

girl, Smuttynose would like to express their appreciation for her enthusiasm and

support for Star Island Single for the life of the beer.