Widmer Brothers – Falconer’s IPA Returns to Rotator IPA Series
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I’m actually excited to see this one returning…..Widmer Brothers will be bringing back their Rotator Series Falconer’s IPA.
(Portland, OR, 11 Sep 2012/mbb/) – For the next installment in its Rotator IPA series, Widmer Brothers is bringing back one of its most popular limited edition ales: Falconer’s India Pale Ale. Brewed and introduced for the first time a year ago, Falconer’s IPA is the only Rotator IPA series beer to make a comeback thus far and is the sixth release to date. Crafted with a proprietary Falconer’s Flight™ hop blend that honors the late Glen Hay Falconer, Falconer’s IPA is a testament to the brewer’s legacy and dedication to supporting aspiring brewers.
“Glen Hay Falconer was an incredible individual who inspired brewers—from the novice to the pro—in all corners of the country, not just the Northwest,” recalled Kurt Widmer, co-founder of Widmer Brothers Brewing. “His contributions will never be forgotten, and we’re proud to be part of continuing his legacy.”
In addition to brewing the commemoratory beer, Widmer Brothers will donate $5,000 with the release of Falconer’s IPA to the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation, a nonprofit organization created to commemorate and celebrate the life, interests and good works of Glen Hay Falconer. Contributions will help fund brewing scholarships for current or aspiring brewers, providing the education and foundation for success. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from sales of Falconer’s Flight Hops will be donated to the foundation.
“The Rotator IPA series is all about experimenting within a specific beer style and sharing new and unique interpretations with beer lovers,” said Ben Dobler, Widmer Brothers brewer. “While we didn’t plan on repeating beers in the Rotator IPA Series, every once in a while we come across a recipe that is too good to brew only once. We think Glen would agree, and it’s fitting that Falconer’s IPA is the beer to buck tradition.”
The Rotator IPA series features an ever-changing offering of IPAs handcrafted by the Widmer Brothers brewing team. This year, Falconer’s IPA follows on the heels of Shaddock IPA, released in May, and Spiced IPA, released in January. The series launched in 2011 with X-114 IPA, followed by Falconer’s IPA and O’Ryely IPA. Each new release is brewed in limited quantities, and until this release, once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. This second release of Falconer’s IPA offers beer drinkers another chance to enjoy the legacy of a brewing legend.
About Falconer’s IPA
Falconer’s IPA is a bright, moderately bitter IPA with stone fruit aromas and a strong malt backbone. The IPA is brewed with Falconer’s Flight™ hop created by Hopunion, LLC, a Pacific Northwest-based company with hop growers in Oregon and Washington. Falconer’s Flight™ hop includes a blend of many of the Northwest’s most unique hop varieties. Each hop was hand selected for its superior aromatic qualities, imparting distinct tropical, citrus, floral, lemon and grapefruit tones.
Flavor Points
· Significant but smooth bitterness
· Caramel malty sweetness helps balance the palate
· Bright fruit aromas such as citrus, peaches and apricots
Ingredients
Malts: 2-Row Pale, Caramel 40L, Honey Malt
Hops: Bittering – Alchemy
Aroma – Falconer’s Flight™
Profile
Original Gravity: 15P
Apparent Extract: 2P
IBU: 65
Color: 16 SRM
Alcohol by Volume: 7%
Falconer’s IPA is available in limited quantities on draught, in six-packs, 12-packs, and in 22-ounce bottles at select retailers nationwide. Falconer’s IPA has a suggested retail price of $8.99 for six-packs and $15.99 for 12-packs.
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