Full Sail Brewing Announces Spring Beer Lineup
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Thursday, April 07, 2016
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Full Sail Brewing has announced their Spring lineup for beers and it consists of Hop Pursuit IPA and Blood Orange Wheat Ale. These two new bears are launching the brewery's newly rebranded look.
“Hop Pursuit is the ultimate celebration of Oregon agriculture and Pacific Northwest hops,” says Full Sail Brewmaster Jim Kelter.
“Blood orange, with its berry and orange notes, provides a delicate twist to this refreshing brew,” says Full Sail Executive Brewmaster Jamie Emmerson of the new Blood Orange Wheat Ale.
Hop Pursuit Northwest India Pale Ale is available year round in 6-packs, on draft, and in the Full Sail Trophy Case variety 12-pack. 6.5% ABV, 65 IBUs.
Blood Orange Wheat Ale is available April through August in 6-packs, on draft, and in the Full Sail Trophy Case variety 12-pack. 5.2% ABV, 23 IBUs.
Full Sail Brewing
Full Sail is a craft brewery that has been making beer since 1987, located in Hood River, Oregon.
Full Sail's brews have earned over 300 national and international awards, including 150 gold medals and Beverage World's "Craft Brewer of the Year."
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