(Easton, PA) – From this morning’s Weyerbacher Brewing newsletter:

“Latest Release: While we don’t have a regular December release, Blithering Idiot (a balanced Barleywine – 11.1% ABV), Merry Monks (a Belgian style bottle conditioned golden ale – 9.3% ABV) and Double Simcoe (a Double IPA brewed with Simcoe hops – 9% ABV) are our unique and interesting year round styles that are fantastic for the holidays. We released Hotel (Imperial Porter – 8.2% ABV), our last one-off series for the year, this week. Hotel will only be available in the Restaurants and Bars that pre-ordered it in certain states. We also have a limited supply of cases in the Visitor Center at the brewery (open for tours and tastings Saturdays from 12 to 3). We also want to remind those of you who live in PA that our Big Beer Variety Pack containing Blithering Idiot, Old Heathen, Merry Monks and Double Simcoe is a great addition to any holiday party.

Next Scheduled Release: Fireside Ale in January. An intricate dark ale with a touch of smokiness. The rich malt flavor, crisp bitterness and smoke reach perfect equilibrium in this brew. The first brew is in the tanks and we will be shipping it to our distributors beginning the first week in January.

Still in the stores: Winter Ale and Quad are plentiful in most stores and are moving fast. You should also be able to find Double Simcoe 750s (champagne style) in outlets catering to craft styles.

Chris Wilson, Head Brewer: We have finished production of QUAD and Hotel (Imperial Porter, 8.2%) has hit the streets. Now it’s time to start working on January’s seasonal, Fireside Ale. It is our lovely smoked dark ale, 7.4% ABV. I’m really excited for the third installment of Fireside. I just find the smokiness to be addictive. On other new beer news, we have begun researching India, the next in the Brewer’s Select Series. It will definitely be an IPA, but we have not decided anything beyond that. Maybe it’ll be a West Coast Style tongue destroyer? Happy Holiday’s!!!

Chris Lampe, Production Manager: We’re gearing up for another round of Merry Monks’ Ale in the 750ml cork and cage bottles thanks to Chris brewing an extra batch for us. The new brite tank has come in quite handy for us the past few weeks both so that we can get the 750s done as well as allowing us some breathing space during packaging. Old Heathen and Blithering Idiot both have begun being transferred into bourbon barrels. Look for them to be available as Heresy and Insanity in February!”