(Baltimore, MD) – Even more news on the Stillwater Artisanal Ales front…

He’s certainly the Mikkeller of the United States with new small batch beer approvals coming in each week. Brian Strumke’s Stillwater Artisanal brand had another one approved recently: a beer to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Max’s Taphouse. Strumke will also be celebrating Stillwater’s first anniversary.

Label copy: “Quickly after hatching the brainchild that has become Stillwater Artisanal, our good friend and cellar-master extraordinaire, Casey Hard of Max’s Taphouse stepped right up to have us debut our first public release during their annual Belgian Beer Festival. This year, the fest marks our first anniversary and 2011 also signifies 25 years of Max’s. For this occasion we crafted an elegantly deep, dark ale that features elements of roast, light smokiness, and beautiful fruity esters attributed to the Belgian yeast strain used. Thanks for an amazing first year.”

No release date has been announced though Max’s annual Belgian Beer Fest takes place from Feb. 18-20.

I first wrote about the nomadic brewer last February. Check out all the recent Stillwater Artisanal updates.