(Austin, TX) – Jester King Brewery has received its first label approval for bottles.
Later this year, Jester King Commercial Suicide bottles (750ml, bottle-conditioned) will hit shelves for the first time in Texas, according to Brewer/Owner, Jeffrey Stuffings. The startup brewery just released kegs of this brew, its first as a commercial brewery, recently.
Label copy: “Oi! We’d like to think those punks who hung out in Stoke-on-Trenth back in the last ’70s listening to Discharge and Motorhead would have had a good time raising a little hell with this beer. This is our tip ‘o the hat to them, saying thanks for taking the shots and abuse that made it okay to dress the way you want, wear your hair the way you want and live your life for yourself and those you care about. Protest and survive kids…
Jester King Craft Brewery is an authentic farmhouse brewery in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, on the outskirts of Austin. We brew what we like, drink what we want and share the rest with anyone who happens to share our tastes.”
Beer Stats:
3.3% ABV, 1.041 OG, 18 IBUs
Malts: Maris Otter, Caramalt, Extra Dark Crystal, Brown Malt, Pale chocolate, Chocolate
Hops: East Kent Goldings
Yeast: Dry English Ale
Food Pairing: Grilled Meats, Lentils, Apple Pie
Jester King also has at least two other beers coming down the pipeline: Wytchmaker Rye IPA and Boxer’s Revenge Farmhouse Provision Ale.
I’m not sure why the brewery didn’t choose a WordPress or Blogger template for its blog but, nevertheless, they’re keeping it updated. You can also follow them on Twitter.
I wanted to like this beer, I really did. I am a home brewer and a huge supporter of local craft brews.
That being said, Commercial Suicide, by one of Austin’s newest craft breweries, Jester King, tastes like somebody took 8 oz. of a decent stout and topped it off with 4 oz. water. Not pleasant.
Fortunately, upon hearing my order, my waitress at Black Sheep suggested trying a sample first, because she said a lot of people find it distasteful. Count me in.