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a new beer release from bomber brewing and expansion news from bridge brewing BOMBER BREWING'S BARLEYWINE PROVES WELL WORTH THE WAIT Apex Barleywine : Aged for 9 months in French oak, single-use Cab Franc and Cab Merlot barrels, this American-style barleywine is both balanced and complex. Full-bodied, it shines a deep mahogany brown, punctuated by medium-high carbonation. Light notes of alcohol, treacle, and dark fruit fill the nose, hinting at the warmth within. A subtle, lingering bitterness  is accompanied by a rich maltiness thanks to the use of over 15 malts. Drink it now or cellar  it for months or years to come! About Apex Barleywine: Appearance: Dark, rich mahogany brown. Aroma: Carmel malts, sherry, raisin, subdued hops, light alcohol. Flavour: Softly bitter from both the start and fini...

the pike brewing expansion is complete! PIKE BREWING COMPANY COMPLETES BREWERY EXPANSION Seattle, Washington, October 3, 2011 Pike has recently added new stainless steel bright beer tanks, cylinder-conical fermenters, conditioning tanks, a state of the art glycol chiller and a high pressure steam keg filler, and a new gearbox and motor on our mash tun, all allowing us to increase production by approximately 30%. Pike Head Brewer, Dean Mochizuki, reports that, "Our tanks are now full and we have, for the first time in the last few years, sufficient stock to supply orders." Pike Sales Manager, Steve Case, had advised distributors to sell Pike beers primarily to existing accounts until the increased capacity was realized. He is now advising, "Full steam ahead!" Steve, a seasoned professional, joined the brewery in early 2011 and reports that the Pike brand is "on fire!" Dean, who has been with the brewery nine years, was promoted to head brewer in Apri...