(Hooksett, NH) – Lots of news to report from White Birch Brewing…

First things first, according to WBB’s Bill Herlicka, heading out later next week will be the Saison, Barrel Aged Rye Four, Barrel Aged Barleywine and Oak Aged Old Stonewall. Labels for some of those can be found here.

Coming in two weeks is another new brew, an Oak-Aged Imperial Stout called Natasha. Label copy: “The White Birch Brewing Apprentice Series is the culmination of months of hard work and fun. Mike Boulerice is our second apprentice brewer. For his professional debut, he’s brewed a Russian Imperial Stout aged on oak chips. Rich, full bodied and nuanced.” The beer weighs in at a hefty 11.6% ABV and will be released in 22 oz. bottles.

The yield for Natasha is 528 bottles, bottled on September 1st. It’ll be released at the Open House on Wednesday, October 27th (6-8pm). White Birch is hosting the open house so that people can a) try Natasha and some other brews, b) meet and talk to Mike about his apprenticeship and choice of beer and c) hear an acoustic set from Dan Cloutier of Birch Beer Records.