Wolaver’s Organic Ales is set to release the newest beer in their seasonal Farmer Series: “Ben Gleason’s White Ale.”

Ben Gleason has been growing organic wheat for twenty eight years at his farm in Bridport, Vermont, just ten miles from the Middlebury brewery. The brewers at Wolaver’s have combined Ben’s organic raw wheat, organic rolled oats, and organic 2-row malted barley. The resulting golden brew is then mildly spiced with organic coriander and orange peel and fermented with an authentic Belgian yeast to create this complex and refreshing white ale. A fitting salute to Ben Gleason. Available in 6 pks, cases, and draft. (4.6% ABV)

Otter Creek Imperial India Pale Ale to join Russian Imperial Stout in new series

Otter Creek Brewing is adding a second offering to their new Imperial series. An Imperial India Pale Ale is set to join the Russian Imperial Stout on the shelves in late April. Brewed with more malts and more hops, these big beers are high-end and high-octane, available in 22 oz bottles and on draft

The first in the series, Russian Imperial Stout, received rave reviews and the Imperial IPA is expected to be another home run. Brewed with Amarillo, Apollo, Simcoe, and Bravo hops, the fruity and citrus flavors and heady hop aromas balance an assertive malty backbone and high alcohol content.

Otter Creek Brewing’s seasonal Otter Summer ale is available now

This Summer Ale is a highly drinkable, light bodied ale. It is made with a large proportion of malted wheat, in addition to malted barley. The use of wheat and careful hopping produce a beer with a flavor that is slightly tart, with a citrus-like finish. Often served with a slice of fresh lemon, it is a pleasant thirst-quenching brew. Available in 6 pks, 12 pks and draft. (4.8% ABV)

Wolaver’s Promotion for Earth Day

Throughout April and May, Wolaver’s is offering you a chance to win a Neuton® Battery-Powered Lawn Mower, or to save $50 on a purchase just by mentioning Wolaver’s! You can enter to win, and find more details at wolavers.com . These lawnmowers are “quiet, clean, and easy,” and they cut down on gas consumption and emissions. If you are plagued by a neighboring lawn freak’s mower at early hours on weekends, you may want to suggest that they get a Neuton® mower so that they can mow to their heart’s content, without waking the neighborhood. Happy Earth Day!

Otter Creek Brewing to host weekly “Firkin Fridays” along with Local Cheese and Beer Pairings

Otter Creek Brewing is excited to announce a new weekly offering for the surrounding community and visitors alike. “Firkin Fridays” will feature a new cask of an Otter Creek or Wolaver’s organic ale. If you have never had the opportunity to enjoy cask conditioned ales, or if you love them, make a point to stop by for these special presentations, available only at the brewery. A cask will be tapped each Friday at 2pm and free samples will be poured on request.

The brewery has featured weekly local cheese and beer pairings for the past few years and plans to continue the tradition this summer and fall. Every Friday afternoon, from 4-6, visitors can stop by the brewery’s tasting room to sample a Vermont made cheese paired with one of the brewery’s many delicious brews. Coordinate your visit so you can enjoy a free tour, given Tuesday through Saturday, at 1, 3, and 5 pm.