Press Release: 

(Fort Collins, CO) – The Fort Collins Brewery, along with Gravity 1020 Modern Tavern is excited to announce the release of the 4th chapter to the Out of the Ashes (OOA) series, Smoked Märzen on Friday, March 14th, including a Western Friday Release Party.

Smoked Märzen boasts rich caramel and molasses sweetness with a touch of nuttiness. A classic German style, brewed with American boldness. The 4th OOA edition will be packaged as bombers, 1/2 bbls and 1/6 bbls, true to tradition for the smoked series.

• ABV: 5.6%
• SRM: 9
• IBU: 21

To celebrate the release of the Smoked Märzen, FCB is hosting a Western Friday Release Party in their Tasting Room from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday.

Everyone dressed in western gear will receive a pint of Smoked Märzen and BBQ Ribs for $8.

Out of the Ashes is a bomber series of limited release beers that showcase the varied and unique flavors and aromas delivered from malt smoked over wood-burning fires. This series was created to be shared with food and friends.

The Smoked Märzen adds to an awarding winner series following FCB’s previous installments of Out of the Ashes brews; Rauchbier, Mesquite Chili Lime Ale and the Smoked Rye Porter. OOA received two gold medals in the Smoked Beer, Flavored category from the BTI World Beer Championships in 2013 with Rauchbier and Mesquite Chili Lime.