Press Release:

(Newport, RI) – Cyclone Yoko is like enjoying a day at the beach… in a 12oz bottle! The latest in the Cyclone Series by Newport Storm, Cyclone Yoko is a dark ale with coconut flakes, reminding one of warm beaches and sunny surf.

Using a “depth-charge‟ method, much like a French press, schemed up by Brew Master Derek Luke, we were able to take the floating bits of real coconut and sink them to the bottom of the bright tank to craftily infuse the natural flavor into the beer, that would bring out the tropical essence, without using any extracts.

“We discovered that by “dry flaking” a beer with an insane amount of shaved and toasted coconut after fermentation, we achieved a coconut flavor and aroma that paired perfectly with the darker base beer,” explains Luke. “The addition of German Chocolate Wheat enhances the richness and compliments the silky mouth-feel of the coconut.”

Cyclone Yoko will be available at retailers starting next week (the week of Oct. 21st), in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. As always, this installment of the Cyclone Series is a limited release, with only about 800 cases available throughout all three states.

Specifics On Cyclone Yoko

Malts: North American Pale Malt, English Cara Malt, English Crystal Malt, German Chocolate Wheat
Hops: Bittering: Warrior
Dry “flaked”: Medium Toast Coconut Flakes
OG: 22 plato
FG: 5.7
SRM 105
IBU 45
ABV 7

Join the Newport Storm Crew Thursday, October 17, at Aruba Steve‟s in at 79 Dorrance St. in Providence at 8pm to officially kick off this latest brew, Cyclone Yoko, and get your first taste, as well as some swag giveaways.