Queue up your sleds, Philly, we’ve got some winterizing to do!
We think this city shines year-round, but there is just something so very magical about Winter in Philly - and we’re not talking about when M Night covers an entire block of Center City with snow in October.
Scroll down for brewing and tasting notes from Dock Street Head Brewer Mark Russell, including some background on Spelt and why that makes this beer different, plus what kids’ cereal this brew reminds him of.
Dock Street Winter Haze
5.2% ABV 30 IBUs
It's winter in Philadelphia. The sky is the brightest blue we've seen in a while, and the air is so crisp and clear you might just forget about traffic jams on 76 and potholes that could swallow up your car whole. The only thing to do now is grab a sled and head to the Art Museum steps for some legendary sledding with friends - and some Dock Street beer. This wintry version of our seasonal Pale Ale showcases spelt and wheat malt, orange peel, and an abundance of Simcoe hop additions, and perfectly pairs with cold noses and warm fires.
FROM THE BREWER:
Spelt is an ancient grain that is technically a subcategory of wheat. When it comes to it's use in beer, spelt adds a distinct grainy flavor a little more noticable that the standard white wheat lots of brewers use, and that really works nicely to balance the body in this beer. This beers isn't quite a Simcoe-only beer, but it's close. It features only Simcoe kettle additions, and the dry hop is 2:1 Simcoe to Cascade. These hops, combined with the dried orange peel we add post fermentation, steer the flavor profile of this beer distinctly into the citrus spectrum, with aroma notes of orange and grapefruit, along with just a touch of pine. (It also sorta reminds me of froot loops.)
- MARK RUSSELL, DOCK STREET HEAD BREWER
4pk - $15 / Case - $76 / Draft - $7
