The Raspberries Taste Like Raspberries!

April 25th, 2013

THE RASPBERRY TRIPEL IS NOW AVAILABLE, AND IN BOTTLES TOO!

Spring is here and the WA sun is out…for now! To celebrate the new season Dick’s will be releasing the Hefeweizen, Imperial IPA and Raspberry Tripel starting May through the end of July. Dick’s Hefeweizen is a light, easy drinking, true to German Hefeweizen. The mash consists of malted white wheat and 2-row barley which gives this beer its light body and crisp finish. It is hopped throughout the boil and fermented with classic German hefe yeast. Our Imperial IPA is a part of our Dedication Series. Take our Dick’s IPA, give it more malt, more hops, more alcohol and what you end up with is a beer that you won’t soon forget. Our Imperial IPA is a fantastic double IPA with an extreme dosing of Columbus hops throughout the boil; the bitterness comes across right away. With such a high grain bill, the balance of malt gives way to a very balanced beer. The Imperial IPA was released seasonally starting in 2012 so it has been a long awaited beer for our Dick’s fans!

This year the Raspberry Tripel will available in kegs and 22 oz. bottles and once it’s gone, it’s GONE! This Belgian style ale is like our Belgian Triple but we threw in a little summer twist, “a raspberry twist”! We ferment this beer with a classic Belgian yeast strain which results in a crisp, champagne-like ale. We add 240 pounds of fresh raspberry puree at the end of the fermentation to give it a tart and dry finish. The Dick’s crew is excited to release this beer in bottles this spring season as last year it was gone in a blink of an eye!

The month of May not only brings new beers but Seattle Beer Week from May 9 through May 19, and we have a lot planned for these fun 10 days of drinking! Head Brewer Dave will be participating in the Iron Brewer competition at Beveridge Place Pub in West Seattle on Sunday, May 12 from 5 – 8 pm. Dave will be squaring off against Harmon to create a beer with the special ingredients of pineapple and macadamia. The ladies of Dick’s Brewing Company, Julie and Katie, have been invited to participate at the Thirsty Sisters Event Present: Northwest Women and Beer at Pike Brewing on Monday, May 13. You can also find us at Naked City Brewery and Taphouse, Ballard Public Station House and more! Visit our Dick’s Events Calendar for more details for our Seattle Beer Week schedule! Happy Drinking!

Dick’s Au GFC Beer!

February 25th, 2013

WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A NEW BEER COLLABORATION WITH GORILLA FC!

Gorilla Football Collective (GFC), an official supporters group of the Seattle Sounders FC, has partnered with Big Al Brewing and Dick’s Brewing Company to bring two distinct, craft beers to the 2013 soccer season. GFC, a 501c3 with a charitable emphasis, enjoys giving back to the community through its “CIVic Ticket” program, community service projects and fundraising events. Proceeds from both beers will benefit Gorilla FC Charities.

Big Al Brewing created for Gorilla FC Civ’s White IPA which is made using American Two Row, Malted Wheat, Unmalted Wheat, Oats,  and given bitterness and aroma with Nugget and Cascade hops. This beer was designed with balance, flavor, and drinkability in mind. A refreshing wheat beer, with a unique Belgian character, balanced by an assertive bitterness and bright hop aroma and flavor and comes in at 6.0% ABV.  Alejandro Brown President/Head Brewer of Big Al Brewing had this to say about the project “We are proud to partner with Gorilla FC who share our passion for Seattle Sounders FC and our commitment to community. We look forward to raising many pints of Civ’s White IPA and funds for local charities while supporting our beloved Sounders with this remarkable organization!”

Dick’s Brewing Company is also working with GFC and they have produced the Dick’s Au GFC. The Dick’s Au GFC is a Golden Ale brewed with American Two Row, Malted Wheat, and Magnum hops. The Au GFC is dry hopped with 3 distinct varieties; Saaz, Mt. Hood and Tettnanger. The first sip brings refreshing crispness with a slightly sweet malty aftertaste. The dry hop adds a nice floral and herbal backbone to the beer making it a great session beer with a 5.5% ABV. Julie Young, Owner and Dave Pendleton, Head Brewer of Dick’s Brewing Company said, “We are very excited working with GFC as we are huge football fans! We love supporting GFC’s charity activities and are happy we can do that through our beer.” Dick’s Au GFC is a play on the periodic table symbol Au for Gold and when being ordered go ahead and ask your bartender for an,  A-U GFC!

Big Al’s Civ’s White IPA and Dick’s Au GFC will have a special release at four GFC partner bar locations on March 2^nd, 2013 for Sounders first kick: Fado Irish Pub in Pioneer Square, Auto Battery Bar and The Summit Public House on Capitol Hill, and Naked City Brewery & Taphouse in Greenwood. Starting March 3^rd you will be able to find these two beers around the Puget Sound area. Soccer is a cause for drinking, now you can drink for a cause with Big Al and Dick’s and GFC! The beers are available now at the two breweries.

March 15, 2013, from 4:30 to 9 p.m., a release party for both beers will be held at Golazo Headquarters 714 E Pike, Seattle WA 98122. Meet the brewers, enjoy Big Al’s Civ’s White IPA and Dick’s Au GFC while listening to a live DJ. Media and public are welcome!  Proceeds from the event will benefit Gorilla FC Charities.

If you are with the media or a bar and would like to get on the guest list for this event, please email GFCtickets@gorillafc.com.

For more information on our group or to join Gorilla FC go to: http://www.gorillafc.com/

The Dick’s Imperial Red Strikes Back!

February 4th, 2013

Dick’s is proud to release our highly anticipated Imperial Red again for the 2013 spring season!

CENTRALIA, WA – The wait is over. The Imperial Red is back! The Dick’s crew is happy to bring back the highly anticipated Imperial Red since its original release in 2011. The Dick’s Irish Ale will also be available this season just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!

In honor of the late Dick Young, the Imperial Red is one of four brews from the Dick’s Dedication Series and one of the last recipes Dick had a hand in creating. The ABV is strong with this one measuring in at 8%. This Imperial Irish Style Ale malty brew brings strong caramel notes at first ending with a nice hoppy finish and hint of citrus to balance it out. The Red will be available this year for a limited release from February through April. Once it’s gone, it’s gone until next year! More than a few Dick’s fans say “they love this beer”…we know.

The Irish Ale is one of our great seasonal ales. What allows this red ale to be so approachable is the Melanoidin Malt which helps create the unique “toasty” flavor. Our use of specialty grains make this beer unique and the complexity of the roasted Munich Malt and rich caramel malt give this beer its depth and richness of flavor! The intricate culmination of malt provides plenty of body and mouth feel to this gorgeous Irish style ale.

You can find both the Imperial Red and Irish Ale on tap at Northwest Sausage & Deli or at the brewery Tasting Room. Although a seasonal, the Irish Ale can magically appear in our Variety Packs. The Imperial Red will be available in 22 oz. bottles at both locations and makes a great pairing with steak dinners. Come like our new Dick’s Brewing Company Facebook page to get all the latest updates on Dick’s Brew News.

Sláinte!