Tr\u00f6egs Independent Brewing<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t know about you, but I like a little umlaut with my beer. No, I\u2019m not talking about the latest hop varietal or tropical fruit to be added to beer, but rather the accent mark that\u2019s found in the name of the one and only Tr\u00f6egs Independent Brewing.<\/p>\n
Joking aside, you\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a brewery that is more consistent and focused on quality than Tr\u00f6egs. Hailing from Hershey, PA Tr\u00f6egs Independent Brewing has been supplying us with tasty brews since the mid-90s and their dedication to making great beer hasn\u2019t wavered since then. <\/p>\n
Today, Tr\u00f6egs is making more beers than ever before while striking a balance between their classic beers we\u2019ve grown to love and new, innovative beers that push the boundaries of craft beer. Thankfully, Tr\u00f6egs offers a shifting sampler pack known as their Anthology series, keeping in line with their music theme. New for Spring and Summer are fresh-picked Anthology sampler packs so you can welcome warmer weather with a variety of fresh beers to match the equally fresh fun times.<\/p>\n
In the Beginning\u2026
\nBefore getting into what\u2019s new, it\u2019s worthwhile to take a quick look at where Tr\u00f6egs got their start. Tr\u00f6egs Independent Brewing (then known as Tr\u00f6egs Brewing Co.) was founded in 1996 in Harrisburg, PA by the Trogner brothers John and Chris. The name Tr\u00f6egs came from a combination of a nickname including their last name and the Dutch word for pub, kroeg. The first keg sold by Tr\u00f6egs took place in July 1997, officially kicking off the great beer we know and love today.<\/p>\n
Tr\u00f6egs eventually outgrew the Harrisburg brewhouse and in 2011 the brewery picked up and moved to a new facility in Hershey, PA where they continue to brew today. The current brewery is nearly three times the original brewery in Harrisburg and includes a tasting room that has an amazing view of the brewhouse. <\/p>\n
Spring Anthology Series
\nStarting with the current season, Tr\u00f6egs\u2019 Anthology sampler for the Springtime is part old friend and part new exciting relationship. This sampler starts out with two beers that helped put Tr\u00f6egs on the map along with a change to a newer classic and a fresh take on a tart ale.<\/p>\n
Perpetual IPA
\nThe one and only Tr\u00f6egs Perpetual IPA will continue to be offered year-round, and rightfully so, even if it is featured in the Spring Anthology. This 7.5% ABV American IPA with a whopping 85 IBUs is dry-hopped to give it an outstanding hop aroma and a taste that\u2019s hard to beat. Expect to get sticky citrus rind up front on this with tropical fruit, pine, and a hefty dose of bitterness in the middle, finishing up with a lightly lingering bitterness.<\/p>\n
IPAs are one of the most interesting beers to pair with food, and Perpetual IPA is no exception. You can choose contrasting flavors like meats, aged cheese, olive oil, or caramelized sugars, or instead choose to go with complimenting flavors by choosing spicy curry dishes, coconut, citrus, grapefruit, or even mango. However you pair it, Perpetual IPA should have a\u2026wait for it\u2026perpetual spot in your refrigerator. <\/p>\n
HopBack Amber Ale
\nNamed after the device that gives this beer its unique hop character, Tr\u00f6egs HopBack Amber Ale comes in at 6% ABV and 55 IBUs. The HopBack itself is a sight to behold at the brewery, and is only topped by the taste of its namesake beer. Standing 12 feet tall in the center of the Hershey brewery, Tr\u00f6egs HopBack is where whole cone hops swirl in hot wort, where the delicate and amazing hop oils are released into the soon-to-be beer. This gives HopBack hints of grapefruit and pinesap in the aroma with grapefruit, caramel malt, toffee, and pine in the taste with a finish that lets the flavors linger. <\/p>\n
HopBack makes an outstanding beer to pair with foods ranging from carrots, parsnips and rich cheeses as well as chipotle peppers, popcorn, hearty breads and caramelized fruits. <\/p>\n
NEW \u2013 First Cut Mango IPA
\nWe\u2019ve grown to love First Cut IPA from Tr\u00f6egs, and while it might be tough to make a good thing even better, they\u2019ve done it with the mango version of this solid India Pale Ale. <\/p>\n
Along with the bright hop flavor found in the standard version of this beer, the mango adds honey, fruit character, and a slightly brighter overall impression. Coming in at 6.2% ABV, First Cut Mango IPA uses Comet and Simcoe hops to pair with the tropical fruit to give you a well-rounded beer that is far from cloying with its sweetness and flavor.<\/p>\n
NEW \u2013 Boysenberry Tart Ale
\nSour beers can be a scary style to approach at first, but with beers like Tr\u00f6egs Boysenberry Tart Ale, it\u2019s far less fearful and far more flavorful of an adventure. Packed with flavors of sweet-tart jam, wildflowers, and citrus, Boysenberry comes in at a sessionable 4.5% ABV, making it approachable and perfect for those warmer spring days.<\/p>\n
The tartness in this beer comes from the lactobacillus yeast used in concert with their Tr\u00f6egs house yeast, giving us a bright tartness while steering far away from puckering lips and overloaded palates. Trust us, you\u2019ll love it.<\/p>\n
Summer Anthology Series
\nWhile we\u2019re fully into Spring at this point, it\u2019s worth looking forward to what Summer has in store, and at Tr\u00f6egs, Summer means more beer.<\/p>\n
The Summer Anthology, which is available starting mid-April starts out with Perpetual IPA but adds in the always amazing 4.5% ABV Sunshine Pils because a bright, fresh lager is just about perfect for the summer months.<\/p>\n
Along with these two year-round favorites we get a NEW Field Study IPA with flavors of ripe grapefruit, pear, and mellow coming in at 6.2% ABV. Rounding out the quartet is a Raspberry Tart Ale. Like its Boysenberry counterpart, this beer comes in at 4.5% ABV and features flavors of tart raspberry jam, wildflowers, and adds a hint of salt.<\/p>\n
With all these beers being available in the coming months, at least there\u2019s one decision off your plate and waiting on the shelf.<\/p>\n
Tr\u00f6egs Brewing Company beers are proudly distributed in and around the Pittsburgh area by Vecenie Distributing Company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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