(Santa Cruz, CA) – After exactly 2,400 posts, Uncommon Brewers make their return to the blog.

[11/5 Update: Cans will not only be available in NorCal and Southern California (through Artisan Ales) but also in Oregon through Mountain Peoples Wine and Spirits and in New York through Paleewong Distributing Company. Updated below as well…]

On March 2, 2008, I published my second beer blog post; it was about a tiny organic-certified brewery that was releasing its beer in cans. It has been 32 months since then and the brewery is finally set to release their second and third beers in 16 oz. cans. UB President, Alec Stefansky, says that Golden State Ale and Baltic Porter cans are estimated to hit the market between December 6th and December 13th. Uncommon Brewers beer is only available in California (both NorCal and SoCal) cans will be available in NorCal, Southern California through Artisan Ales, in Oregon through Mountain Peoples Wine and Spirits and in New York through Paleewong Distributing Company.

Beer descriptions per the website…

Baltic Porter: “Late in the 18th century Britain’s great brewing families were working hard to break into new markets. For the Baltic Sea ports they created an export version of the traditional British Porter. Styled like an IPA to preserve them for the voyage, those profound Baltic Porters served to ward off the chill winds of that northern sea.

That said, we weren’t satisfied with the Baltic Porter’s traditionally subtle hint of black licorice. This ale features a blend of whole licorice root and star anise to create an uncommon addition to that traditional export Porter’s hearty character.” 7.8% ABV.

Golden State Ale: “The signatures of our Golden State are the mountain quail and the poppy flower. We can’t make beer with quail– yet–and so we settled upon the poppy.

How better to enhance the flavor of a traditional Golden Ale than to include the tanginess of toasted poppy seeds? Our Golden State Ale blends the sweet bite of toasted poppy with the aromatics of an simple California yeast. It’s crisp and light, but carries enough body for the self-respecting beer drinker to think, ‘This is an uncommon ale.'” 6.4% ABV.