(Hood River, OR) – Full Sail Brewing is slated to release its next beer in the Brewmaster Reserve Series next month. Full Sail Prodigal Sun IPA becomes the fifth installment in the series in 2008 after Full Sail Slipknot Imperial IPA kicked things off in January.
According to the May newsletter, “Amarillo and Brewer’s Gold hops pack this beer with a strong hop flavor and bitterness. Pale, Caramel, Honey and Munich malt give this beer a solid malt character.” The IPA has 80 IBU and a 6.2% ABV level.
- The rest of the Brewmaster Reserve Releases:
- Vesuvian Belgian-style Golden Ale (mid-August)
- Lupulin Fresh Hop Ale (September)
- Special Anniversary Doppel X (mid-September) NEW
- Old Boardhead Barleywine Ale (October)
- Wreck the Halls IPA (December)
Full Sail also revealed that it is again releasing its popular LTD 02 Lager this month. Horizon Air passengers will even be able to get samples on board. LTD stands for “Live the Dream,” and appears to be part of the company’s branding strategy. The lager emerged as one of the top-rated beers within the style on Beer Advocate after its initial release last year. The first in the series, LTD 01, was a German-style lager.
Lastly, John Foyston of Oregonlive.com, reports on the first draft release in the Full Sail’s Brewer’s Share Series, Extra Special Barney (ESB). The beer, brewed exclusively with Challenger hops will be available starting Monday, May 12.