Nepenthia - The World's First One Day Beer Garden

“I never put off till tomorrow what I can possibly do - the day after.” - Oscar Wilde

I guess what everyone has been taught all these years about procrastination isn't always the case.  For all those who have waited this long and still haven't picked up your tickets, we are offering up a buy three (3) tickets get one (1) free deal!  In other words, 25% off of four (4) tickets.  Even better yet, that's only $41.25 each ticket when you buy four (4) for *ALL-YOU-CAN-STUFF-YOUR-FACE*!

From creative mind that brought you 100 Eats 100 Days and Pigout, Bobby Navarro, has teamed up with some great restaurants, awesome breweries, and talented artists to bring to Costa Mesa the world's first one day beer garden!

Details below, or you can pop on over to:

http://100eats.com/store/beergarden/

“The Art of Beer” made possible by TravelCostaMesa

WHO: Up to 25 of the most celebrated Breweries, up to 15 of beer-friendly eateries, and artists galore.

WHAT: Beer, Art, Food, and Music Festival

WHEN: Saturday, June 8, 2013 3-7pm

WHERE: TeWinkle Park in Costa Mesa. Parking in Lot G at OC Fair & Event Center

DETAILS:

Saturday, June 8th, there is sure to be music in the air, and it won’t stop there.  Bobby Navarro of 100eats.com is brewing up an innovative event masterpiece in conjunction with Evan Price of Noble Ale Works and Leonard Chan of The Iron Press.  This creation will challenge your perception on how to enjoy craft beer in an inspiring, artistic environment.

The best breweries from the West Coast will be paired with some of Orange County’s best local restaurants – purposefully paired to heighten your experience. While you wash down your savory dish with a cold brew, take in the sights and sounds of one of Orange County’s most beautiful recreation areas, TeWinkle Park in Costa Mesa.  Breweries will be represented throughout the park alongside life-size art installations, eye-capturing floral displays, live art, music and more.

FOR ONE, ALL-INCLUSIVE TICKET PRICE, you have the opportunity to try food and drink to your heart’s desire – and unlike some events, PARKING IS INCLUDED.  To upgrade your experience, choose a VIP ticket, a luxurious lounging experience including exclusive bottled beer samplings and a service professional to replenish your glass with more delicious bottled offerings.  Bring a few extra dollars! There are opportunities to purchase some of the one-of-a-kind art pieces and floral décor that will be displayed, with the proceeds supporting Inspire Artistic Minds

Inspire Artistic Minds (IAM) is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit, dedicated to furthering the education of culinary and visual artists, kids and adults alike.  Your support helps strengthen education in small business establishments, supports the local economy and creates a cultural influx by giving passionate individuals the opportunity to be inspired through experience.

Leonard Chan and The Iron Press team will be joined by some other fantastic BEER FRIENDLY- restaurants:

• The Haven Collective (Haven Gastropub and Taco Asylum)
• Hopscotch
• Slater’s 50/50
• Nieuport 17
• Chapter One: The Modern Local
• Linx
• Rooster PM
• Wild Goose Tavern
• The Cheese Shop
• Crow Bar and Kitchen
• Mick’s Karma Bar
• Slapfish
• BACON MANia

Evan Price, of Noble Ale Works, has helped us hand select some of the most incredible brewers to be a part of this event:

• Ballast Point Brewing
• The Bruery
• Stone Brewing Co.
• Beachwood BBQ and Brewing
• Tustin Brewing Co.
• Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
• Hangar 24 Craft Brewery
• Pizza Port Brewing Co.
• Cismontane
• Culture Brewing Co.
• Bootleggers Brewery
• Ritual Brewing Co.
• Haven Brewing Co.
• Taps Brewery
• Left Coast Brewing Co.

Art and Beer Friendly Vendors Include…

• Drunken Udder Ice Cream
• Bad Pickle Tees

As the event approaches, keep visiting this web page and our social media outlets for updates on the event.

Facebook: @100eats100days

Twitter: @100eats100days #IAMbeergarden

Instagram: @100eats #IAMbeergarden

Want a Free Ticket to this event?!?!? We need your help! If you would like to volunteer and be part of the IAM team for this event, please contact Bobby at bobby@inspireartisticminds.org Thank you so much!

This event would NOT be possible without the following companies, and individuals whom I owe many thanks…

• Noble Ale Works
• The Iron Press
• Travel Costa Mesa
• OC Fair & Event Center
• The Board Members of Inspire Artistic Minds
• Melissa’s Produce
• Yelp

To all who have a hand in this event… Thank you…

Check out our buzz!

• @OCWeekly

Smoochies,

Len & Jerry & Bobby

Tuesday Tap Takeovers - The Noble Ale Works x Han's Ice Cream x Nepenthia Beer Garden Edition

Phew!  It has been just under a month since our anniversary basheroo, but rest assured, we have been working diligently on our next Tuesday Tap Takeover on May 28th, 2013 AD.  This time around, we will be featuring brews by Noble Ale Works and special desserts paired up with Han's Homemade Ice Cream!  Not only this, we will be unleashing onto the beer drinking world a brew specially made for The Iron Press and Nepenthia - The World's first one day beer garden - WOO HOOO!

Check out details for Nepenthia here:

http://100eats.com/store/beergarden/

Without further ado, here is the lineup for the evening:

1. Pistol Whip'd - 4.5% ABV - A fresh take on a Czech-Style Pilsner brewed with New Zealand’s Motueka hops. Pale yellow in color and medium in body, it showcases a vibrant, floral hop character, lots of lime, a bit of juicy fruit, and some snappy dryness in the finish.

2. Rosalita - 4.5% ABV - Our Hibiscus Lager is bright pink in color and medium in body, the Pistol Whip’d becomes the perfect companion to the mass quantities of dried hibiscus flowers that are cold soaked in the beer for 48 hours. Flavor notes of cranberry, rose and lime pave the way to its tart finish.

3. Breakaway Pale Ale - 5.0% ABV - American Ale brewed in true California fashion, it’s pale-golden in color and light to medium in body. A hoppy bouquet of orange blossom and honeydew leads into a soft undertone of breadiness. The dry finish lingers with notes of green tea and passion fruit.

4. Naughty Sauce - 5.4% ABV - Golden Milk Stout w/ Coffee on Nitro – Head Brewer Evan Price worked together with Roast Master Jeff Duggan from Portola Coffee Lab for this paradox. It’s a stout made with oats and milk sugar, Guatemalan coffee instead of roasted grain and then served on nitro to add even more creaminess! Full bodied, deep golden in color, with smooth and flavorful layers of pecan pie, cinnamon and cookie dough.

5. The Good Ship - 5.8% ABV - Caramelized malts are the backbone for this Pub Ale and add a clean toastiness that marries perfectly with American hops, delivering a beer that drinks on the drier side of balanced.

6. Big Whig IPA - 6.8% ABV - Hop-forward throughout, this West Coast style ale hits the palate with layers of tangerine, honey, and rosemary that harmoniously unite into a big, resinous, lingering finish.

7. Too Darn Hot - 6.8% ABV - Noble named their Habenero IPA after an old Ella Fitzgerald song. The peppers and American hops meld well together with similar citrus-like flavors and aromas creating a beer that hits hard with a big sting of heat.

8. Picnic Bubbly - 8.5% ABV - Our American Saison has a striking flavor profile reminiscent of peaches, hay and Bartlett pears from the combination of Belgian yeast and American hops. Its finish cleans up the palate with some soft acidity and pepper like dryness.

9. Nepenthia - 7.0% ABV - The description for this bad boy will be revealed on the day of the event.  Prepare your taste buds!

Food specials to follow soon, as our little factory is cooking up some new recipes.  Hope to see all of you there!

Smoochies, Len & Jerry

Time Flies (When You've Had a Few Beers in You) - The Iron Press One Year Anniversary Basheroo!

We just love our IPA's, this time it stands for Iron Press Anniversary!  We can't believe just how fast time has zipped by us this past year.  With that being said, next Tuesday (April 23rd, 2013 AD) will be our first birthday.  Hot off the heels of a super fun night with Karl Strauss, join us that night for a crazy lineup of strong-strong-did I say strong? brews, some special delish dishes, and limited edition The Iron Press swag for everyone who has seen us through our ups, our downs, and who will be with us for what lies ahead!

Here is our Lucky 13 Line-up for the evening, and as promised, nothing is under 8% ABV:

1. Ballast Point Dorado on NITRO! - 10% - Hopheads rejoice! Mash hopping, first wort hopping, kettle hopping, and dry hopping create an award winning beer that embodies San Diego's reputation for making world class beer.

2. Bootleggers Knuckle Sandwich - 10% ABV - A fantastic example of a west coast imperial IPA and Bootleggers most sought after beer. ‘Nuff said.

3. The Bruery Tradewinds Tripel - 8.1% - This is a Belgian style tripel with a southeast Asian twist, brewed with rice and Thai basil. It sounds boring because Jerry doesn’t want anyone else to drink it but himself.

4. The Bruery White Oak - 11.5% - A blended beer with 50% wheat wine aged in bourbon barrels and 50% Mischief - a Belgian style hoppy ale. Vivid caramel, coconut, and vanilla flavors blanketed in a crisp yet robust wheat ale.

5. The Dudes Double Trunk - 10.8% ABV - This imperial IPA is definitely a big beer with a healthy dose of corn sugar to give a boost and dryness so it's not too malty on the finish.

6. Golden Road Wolf Among Weeds - 8% ABV - This double IPA wolf will sneak up on you from behind the fresh pine sap and tropical fruit notes mirrored in its aroma and flavor profile.

7. Hangar 24 Pugachev’s Cobra - 15.8% ABV - Russian Imperial Stout that is bursting with aromas of chocolate, vanilla, oak, bourbon, licorice, and dark fruits this beer is an assault on your senses!

8. Hangar 24 Hammerhead - 12.4% ABV - This barley wine’s character is enhanced by dry hopping and then aging the deep amber liquid for six months in charred oak rye whiskey and bourbon barrels. This is a strong ale meant to be sipped, savored, and enjoyed.

9. North Coast|Deschutes|Rogue Class of ‘88 - 10.2% - A hoppy citrus aroma radiates from this pale amber barely wine ale collaboration. It's sturdy malt backbone is balanced with clean bitterness and finishes pleasantly without overpowering.

10. Shmaltz Funky Jewbilation - 9.4% ABV - This American Strong Ale is a blend of six beers from the Shmaltz Brewing’s beer line-up aged in rye whiskey and bourbon barrels.

11. Stone Oak Smoked Old Guardian - 11.4% ABV - Stone added a generous dose of German oak smoked malt to this barley wine, enveloping it in a smokiness that compliments it's rich malt and vivid hop flavors and bitterness.

12. Widmer Bourbon Barrel Aged Brrrbon - 9.5% ABV - Following the initial brewing process of Widmer’s Winter Seasonal Brrr, this beer was given a boost of hops during second fermentation and then aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels for four months.

13. Widmer Kill Devil - 9.5% - Sweet Barbados and blackstrap molasses provide touches of toasted sugar, black licorice, and blackened toffee while the palm sugars invite notes of subtle sweetness all while after being aged in Puerto Rican rum barrels.

Smoochies, Len & Jerry

Tuesday Tap Takeovers - The Karl Strauss Revival Edition

So sorry this is really late notice, but we have been scrambling around to get our one year anniversary all planned (April 23rd, 2013 AD for those interested, and we know you are), that this is getting put up a little late!

We know Karl Strauss, in the past, has lost a little of it's luster as a true craft brewery, but this couldn't be further from the truth now.  In the last two years, they have definitely stepped things up and are throwing together some crazy delicious brews.  Check out the evening's lineup for medals galore:

1. Windansea Wheat – 5.1% ABV | 3 SRM | 12 IBU –This Hefeweizen is true to the Bavarian style, using 50% malted wheat and Noble Tettnanger hops. A centuries old strain of German weissbier yeast lends its trademark banana and clove flavors that linger through a refreshingly smooth finish. Gold and silver medal winner.

2. Pintail Pale Ale – 5.3% ABV | 15 SRM | 47 IBU – Motueka hops from New Zealand’s South Island provide a vibrant tropical aroma, while multiple additions of American-grown Cascades lend zesty citrus hop flavors. Gold medal winner.

3. Red Trolley – 5.8% ABV | 30 SRM | 17 IBU – Brewed with a half ton of caramelized malts for a rich copper color and toffee flavor. After adding the perfect mix of hops for balance, we warm ferment the beer to bring out a hint of dried raisins and currants. Gold medal winner.

4. Tower 10 IPA – 7% ABV | 9 SRM | 70 IBU – Filling the brew kettle to the brim with assertive Chinook hops, gives the beer its intense grapefruit and pine flavors that linger through its dry finish. After fermentation, it is dry hopped with a blend of Cascade and Centennial hops for a floral citrus aroma. A touch of lightly kilned caramel malts make Tower 10 a well balanced, full flavored IPA. Silver and Bronze medal winner.

5. Boardwalk Black Rye IPA – 8% ABV | 80 SRM | 80 IBU – A spicy black ale with a hop profile that’s pure West Coast. Black and caramelized rye malts add complex spicy and roasted notes, while three massive additions of Ahtanum hops provide the vibrant floral aroma and citrus hop character of a Double IPA. Gold medal winner.

6. Off the Rails – 8.5% ABV | 32 SRM | 40 IBU – A West Coast Imperial Red Ale with rich toffee flavors, undertones of dark fruits, and a derailing hop character. Think Red Trolley...Hulk style. Silver medal winner.

7. Doppelbock Conquistador – 8.5% ABV | 40 SRM | 28 IBU – A super robust German-style lager which has rich caramel and toasted malt flavors, underscored by a plum-like fruit character and a warming finish. Gold medal winner.

8. Mouette A Tois – 8.5% ABV | 35 SRM | 10 IBU – Brewed with fresh apricots, cherries and a blend of spices, the resulting strong ale is a Belgian Dubbel meets fruit cake. Rich layers of candied fruit and warming spices are punctuated by notes of toffee and fresh-baked bread. Aging on brandy-cured French oak adds hints of vanilla that linger through a warming finish.

9. Blackball Belgian IPA – 8.5% ABV | 14 SRM | 80 IBU – A Belgian-inspired India Pale Ale with a robust West Coast hop profile. Belgian ale yeast, coriander, and Curacao lend a fruity and spicy character for an ale bolder than your average IPA. A blend of New Zealand and Cascade hops add a vibrant floral aroma and clean citrus hop bitterness that lingers through its crisp, dry finish. Gold and silver medal winner.

10. Wreck Alley Imperial Stout – 9.5% ABV | 100 SRM | 50 IBU – Brewed with darkly kilned malts, cocoa nibs, and Ethiopian coffee beans, Wreck Alley boasts rich layers of dark chocolate, toffee, and espresso-like roast. Silver and bronze medal winner.

Check back with us soon for our special food offerings, yes?  Yes.  As usual, we will be tossing swag at you guys, so come early for the good gear!

Smoochies, Len & Jerry

Super Cool (as in Liquid Nitrogen) Ice Cream

For those who are not familiar with à la minute, Chef Ryan Berk has anti-melted together liquid nitrogen with local organic ingredients to freeze your own personal ice cream ON THE SPOT!

Liquid nitrogen is simply nitrogen (which makes up 78% of our atmosphere) in a liquid state.  It is -321 degrees and is obviously very cold.  Using liquid nitrogen to make ice cream reduces the size of ice crystals and results in a much creamier ice cream.

With that being said, we melted together our brains and have come up with some crazy dessert concoctions for our Tuesday Tap Takeover!

Sitting on top of a Belgian Waffle: 1) Salted Caramel - Used with locally made artisan caramel and topped with flur de sel French sea salt from De Grade region. $8

2) Espresso Chip - Using espresso from Augie's coffee house (also in Redlands) and micro batch artisan chocolate chips. $8

3) Strawberry Balsamic - Strawberries from local fields and a balsamic reduction. $8

Beer infused Ice Cream: 1) A brown butter and Hellion Belgian Golden Strong Ale infused ice cream on top of a waffle pressed piece of French Toast featuring real maple syrup. $8

2) Big Deluxe Imperial Russian Oat Stout infused ice cream battered in oats and slivered almonds, fried, and drizzled with house made chocolate by Chef Ryan Berk himself. $6

Frozen Drooooooooooool!

Along with these sweet offerings, we will be serving up these savory fellas:

1) Our YUM waffle fries topped with melted Cheddar cheese then adorned with a Citrus Lager Carne Asada made up of prime rib eye cuts. $8 (Ask for extra Avocado Pico de Gallo on the side for just $1 more)

2) Citrus Lager Carne Asada - Topped with Pepper Jack cheese and our house made Avocado Pico de Gallo served on a fresh waffle. $9

Both of these guys taste even better with Ritual's Hop-O-Matic IPA.  Trust me, I'm a beer doctor.

Big ups to Frank and Josh for helping put this all together.  See you guys soon!

Smoochies, Len & Jerry

Tuesday Tap Takeovers - The Ritual Brewing x à la minute Ice Cream Edition

As we have sadly drained our supply of Melange #3 and Sour in the Rye from a fun The Bruery Tuesday Tap Takeover, we are wiping the tears from our eyes and slapping on a big smile as have something really awesome coming up for our next Takeover.  For the first time, we are collaborating not only with a brewery, but also with a crazy good ice cream spot.  On March 26th, 2013 AD, we will be bringing in, from Redlands, Ritual Brewing and à la minute ice cream!

So we finally sat down and had a tasting with Ed from Ritual, and much to the happiness of our taste buds, everything was amazing.  Without further ado, here is the lineup for the evening:

1. Tafelbier - 4.5% ABV - Belgian style Enkel (Single) is typically brewed only at Trappist Monasteries.  This Tafelbier (Table Beer) is modest in strength, robed in warm, golden hues and soft on the palate with a smooth, dry finish.

2. Wit's End - 4.8% ABV - Classic Belgian style Witbier (White Beer) spiced up with a dose of orange zest from local Redlands orange groves, coriander, and other spices.  Delightful citrus nose and refreshing nature quenches the thirst.

3. Extra Red - 6.5% ABV - Eight (count em *EIGHT*) different malts and a big dose of hops results in a rich, multi-layered, full-bodied beer bringing together a classically complex malt backbone with an assertive West Coast finish.

4. Hop-O-Matic - 7.1% ABV - This fragrant IPA imparts an initial blast of bitterness that gives way to sweet, toasty malts, and a zesty citrus profile, then takes it up ten notches with a complex mélange of hops that won't go down without a fight.

5. Hellion - 8.4% ABV - Belgian Strong Golden Ale featuring aromas of bananas and pears with mouth filling flavors of sweet malt, earthy hops and a hint of juicy, sun-ripened apricot.

6. Big Deluxe - 12.2% ABV - Imperial Russian Stout brewed with no less than ten (count em *TEN*) different malts to give it that dark, roasty flavor with oats to add an additional layer of silkiness.

7. Little Oat - 4.5% ABV - A small beer made from the second runnings of the Big Deluxe mash.  This guy has an amazingly nuanced gathering of flavors given its heritage, enjoy it while it lasts as this is limited.

8. Vanilla Deluxe - 12.2% ABV - OC Premier for this brew!  Just as it sounds, all the deliciousness of the Big Deluxe infused with Vanilla Beans.

Pop back soon for an update on our crazy sweet offerings from Chef Ryan from à la minute!  With that, I will leave you a picture of Ed, from Ritual Brewing.  This was after we finished 6 growlers of beer - tee hee.

Smoochies, Len & Jerry

IPA x Robert Adamson

 

For our next round of IPA (Iron Press Art), meet Robert Adamson!  Not only is Robert a great friend, he has started a series of super sweet 8-bit art.  Our love of old school Nintendo games and beer have come to a culmination of some really fun things framed and hung at The Iron Press.  Come by and take a look at what he has put up, but you best hurry because one piece has already sold!  Look out soon for some new pieces by Robert that he is working on as well.

Robert's creativity does not only lie in painting, so check out some of his other talents here : http://www.robertnosmada.com when you get a chance.

Smoochies, Len & Jerry

Please Come and Enjoy Enjoy by 04.01.13

 

Yup.  That's right.  We got it.  There were only six (6) barrels of this bad boy delivered in our area and we got our dirty little hands on one.

From Stone:

"Double IPA | 9.4% ABV

You have in your hands a devastatingly fresh double IPA. While freshness is a key component of many beers - especially big, citrusy, floral IPAs - we've taken it further, a lot further, in this IPA. You see, we specifically brewed it NOT to last. We've not only gone to extensive lengths to ensure that you're getting this beer in your hands within an extraordinarily short window, we made sure that the Enjoy By date isn't randomly etched in tiny text somewhere on the label, to be overlooked by all but the most attentive of retailers and consumers. Instead, we've sent a clear message with the name of the beer itself that there is no better time than right now to enjoy this IPA."

On 04.02.13, if there are any left on the shelves or taps, Stone is taking it back.  That will definitely not happen as we are already going through this keg QUICK.  See you soon.

Smoochies, Len & Jerry

Tuesday Tap Takeovers - The Bruery Edition

Mmmmmm...yummy.  Now that we have gone through all the delicious beer that Ballast Point brought in, we are super happy to announce our next Tuesday Tap Takeover with The Bruery!  We will be pouring out their brews for you guys on March 5th, 2013 AD,  mark your calendars - please.

You guys will be enjoying the maiden tapping of Mrs. Stoutfire - The Bruery's own tasting room hasn't even tapped this brew yet!

Jerry and I have never been shy about spreading our love for the fellas over at The Bruery, so without further ado, here is the lineup for the evening straight from the guys there:

Grandma Katz's Oatmeal Cookies - Oatmeal Stout. One of our long-time brewers, Kevin Hammons, came up with the recipe for this smooth, sessionable oatmeal stout. His creativity was aided by a recipe for oatmeal cookies used by our CFO Carl's late grandmother, who became the beer's namesake. This is also our first ever nitro beer, contributing to the luxurious mouth feel. (ABV: 4.1%)

Mischief - Hoppy Belgian-Style Golden Strong Ale. This wickedly good golden ale is fiendishly dry-hopped with American hops to add a layer of complexity and mystery to its fruity, dry Belgian-style character. Citrus and resin diabolically combine with ripe melon, pear and slight peppery spice in a precariously effervescent mixture. Enjoy it, but you'll want to keep an eye out. (ABV: 8.5%, IBU: 35, SRM: 5, Release: Year-Round)

Smoking Wood - Barrel-Aged Smoked Imperial Rye Porter. Brewed with cherrywood smoked malt and aged in whiskey barrels, Smoking Wood is a delicious demonstration of what wood has to offer when it comes to beer. This imperial smoked porter is brewed with a hefty amount of rye malt, contributing to a full body and light spiciness. Toasty oak, caramel and vanilla flavors balance the smokiness, contributing to an intense yet refined flavor profile. (ABV: 13%, Release: December)

Humulus Lager - India Pale Lager. We promised we wouldn't brew an IPA, and this is the closest we've come to breaking that promise. Humulus Lager is an extremely aromatic hoppy beer, with citrus, pine, and intense herbal characteristics. We brew this beer with more than 3 lbs. of hops per barrel, and it shows. We also use rice, a typically despised ingredient in craft beer, to lighten the body and make it more true to the American lager style. (ABV: 7.4%, IBU: 70, SRM: 5, Release: whenever we can brew it!)

Melange #3 - Meaning "blend number 3", this is a very special, equal blend of three bourbon barrel-aged beers: Black Tuesday imperial stout, our anniversary ale, and White Oak Sap wheat wine. Extended barrel-aging lends notes of vanilla, spice & rich caramel to a background of chocolate & dark fruit. Rich in mouthfeel, huge in flavor, yet surprisingly drinkable despite its hefty 15.5% ABV. The perfect finish to an evening.

Mrs. Stoutfire - Imperial Smoked Stout aged on wood. A smoked beer was the natural choice for a collaboration with our friends over at Beachwood BBQ & Brewing. We hand-smoked the malt for this rich stout in Beachwood's smoker, lending a distinct barbecue-like character not found in commercial smoked malt. We continued that "house" character by aging the beer on the same wood varieties used in the smoking process: white oak, pecan & apple. The result is a full-bodied smoky stout with a surprisingly dry, easy finish; perfect with a plate of barbecue or just sipping on a cool night. (ABV: 9.5%)

Loakal Red - Oak-aged American Red Ale. Our tribute to the growing Orange County beer scene. A hoppy red ale at heart, we, like many other SoCal brewers, chose the citrus & floral notes of the Centennial hop to balance the light caramel sweetness of the malt. But, of course, we couldn’t leave well enough alone. So a portion of an older batch, left to mature in new American oak barrels, is blended with the fresh dry-hopped batch. The resulting blend has notes of toffee, orange peel, crushed herbs, vanilla & freshly sawed oak, for a beer that is intricate yet unassuming. (ABV: 6.9%, IBU: 40, SRM: 15, Release: Year-Round in Orange County only)

Rugbrød - Julebryg-style strong brown ale. We took our inspiration for this beer from the traditional Danish dark, whole-grain rye bread. Instead of the caraway flavor found in American-style rye bread, the Danes allow the spicy, slightly bitter character of the rye to shine through. We do the same with this robust ale, adding bready, nutty malts with a hint of roast to complement. And don’t worry, we can’t pronounce it either. (ABV: 8.0%, IBU: 25, SRM: 20, Release: Fall/Winter)

Sour in the Rye - American Wild Rye Ale. A challenging beer to brew due to the substantial amount of rye malt, but you’ll be glad we took the time. The character of the rye asserts itself with clove and pepper in the aroma and flavor, and contributes a full body not generally found in sour beers. Pleasantly sour with notes of tart cherry, rustic earth and vanilla notes from a year-plus of barrel aging. (ABV: 7.8%, IBU: 20, SRM: 10, Release: February)

Hottenroth Berliner Weisse - Brewed in memory of Patrick's grandparents, this tart German-style Berliner Weisse is as authentic as it gets. We used lactobacillus and a hint of brettanomyces to sour this very unusual, low gravity wheat beer. To cut the tartness for those with sweeter tastes, raspberry or woodruff syrup is a traditional way to sweeten the beer. Almost an extinct style, we hope to help revive the Berliner Weisse in memory of two great people. (ABV: 3.1%, IBU: 2, SRM: 2, Release: Limited Spring/Summer)

Smoochies,

Len & Jerry

IPA x Pixopop

As most of you have seen on our walls, we love supporting local artists!  We have an ongoing effort to rotate the art, which we are calling IPA (Iron Press Art).  All proceeds go directly to the artists, so if you guys know anyone interested, have them shoot over some sample art to info@theironpress.com.  As our relationships grow with these guys and gals, look out for some collaborations and exhibits coming our way in the near future.  In the meantime, meet Pixopop (Ali Sabet)!  We have been fans of the man himself and his art since we met him early on at California Shabu Shabu.

Come on by for a beer and take some time to check out the new stuff he's adorned on our walls.  To satisfy your instant gratification needs, jump on over to www.pixopop.com to see more of Ali's goods.

Smoochies, Len & Jerry