October's are for Pilsners

Nothing quite says October like the crisp air of autumn. Unfortunately, the weather had other ideas and we’re in the midst of another week full of highs over 90 degrees. Since the weather isn’t ready to bring you the crisp, dry air we have all been craving - enter Bier - a German-style pilsner.

Bier - German Style Pilsner

In 1842, the pilsner style was born in Plezen, Bohemia (now Czech Republic) by German brewer, Josef Groll, who had been hired by Mestansky Pivovar - a collaborative facility with many independent brewers. At just 29 years old, Groll sought to create a beer different than the dark lagers that the Bavarians had been used to. The light straw color was the first of its kind - and it looked great in the well-known Bohemian crystal glasses. Brewers in Plezen were pleasantly surprised by the refreshing, crispness this new brew brought. Since then the pilsner style has been widely popular throughout history.

The core ingredients of a pilsner haven’t changed over the years: lightly kilned malt and a touch of the hops from the Noble hops variety. While Saaz hops were the hops used in the original brew, we have used Saphir hops in our brew and they are full of noble hop character.

Saphir hops were first released in 2000 and is a cross of two unnamed variety of fops developed by the Hop Research Institute in Hull, Germany. These hops have some of the lowest alpha acid contents in the world, averaging between 2 - 4.5%. The Saphir hop is mild and pleasant with spicy notes melding with tones of light tangerine citrus, soft but with a distinct hoppy bite.

Sipping on Bier might not bring you back to a crisp fall day in 1842, but this medium-bodied pilsner will definitely set the tone for a perfect October.

Pineapple 3C Teriyaki Shrimp and Veggie Skewers

Nothing says summer like grilling out and enjoying the extra sunshine. A refreshing poolside IPA, paired with glazed shrimp skewers make the perfect meal for a date, night with friends, or a fun dish that gets the whole family involved.

Ingredients

·         1 Pineapple (chopped into chunks + core rough chopped)

·         1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped into chunks)

·         2 Zucchini (chopped into chunks)

·         2lb of peeled & deveined 16-20 shrimp

·         1 small piece of ginger grated

·         ¾ cup Pineapple 3C IPA

·         ¼ cup Soy Sauce

·         3 ½ tbsp Brown Sugar

·         2 tbsp cold water

·         1 tbsp of corn starch

·         Skewers

Corn Starch Slurry

1.       Mix 2 tablespoons of cold water with 1 tablespoon of corn starch into a slurry

Pineapple 3C IPA Teriyaki Glaze

1.       Place 6 large pineapple chunks, chopped core, ginger, and a cup of water into pot and boil for 15 minutes

2.       Remove from heat and blend with a hand blender until smooth

3.       Return to pot and bring to a simmer

4.       Add 3 ½ tbsp brown sugar, ¼ cup soy sauce, and ¾ cup of Pineapple 3C IPA

5.       Simmer for 5 minutes

6.       Add cornstarch slurry

7.       Stir to thicken and remove from heat to cool

Prepare and Grill Skewers

1.       Heat grill

2.       Make skewers with a few shrimp, zucchini, red bell pepper and pineapple chunks

3.       Lightly brush or spray with olive oil/cooking oil

4.       Place skewers on grill, generously apply Pineapple 3C IPA Teriyaki to both sides while cooking

5.       Cook about 2-3 minutes per side

6.       Remove skewers from grill and apply more of the Pineapple 3C IPA Teriyaki

Top with red pepper flakes and serve over rice or your favorite vegetable rice substitute and enjoy a refreshing Pineapple 3C IPA!

3 Ways to Properly Enjoy National IPA Day

Thursday, August 1st is National IPA Day. While we love crafting all kinds of beers at Triple C Brewing, we definitely have a soft spot for IPAs. Our GABF award-winning 3C IPA has been a crowd favorite for many years. We’ve even made a Pineapple version to celebrate the summer. If hazy IPAs are more your thing, then grab a Hazy like Sunday Morning IPA, - $1 from each pint goes to support the Jimmy Core Foundation. Are you the type that likes a heavy hitting IPA and you’re taking a Lyft to the brewery? The baby maker IPA is just the brew for you. We even brewed up a different style of IPA for our beer nerds who are always looking to try the latest styles.

Raise your glasses, and cheers to National IPA Day, now let’s celebrate (responsibly)!

1. Try the Ragnar Kviek IPA releasing on Thursday in the taproom

   John Rankin, our new head brewer, has officially brewed his first creation at Triple C Brewery. The Ragnar Kviek IPA is special because it uses the Norwegian yeast, kviek. This will be the first time that Triple C Brewing has used kviek yeast in a brew. Kviek typically has been used in Norway to create farmhouse ales.

   The yeast is special because it has a high heat tolerance - you can ferment the beer and get the same flavor anywhere between 65 and 104 degrees. Kviek yeast works just as hard as the viking we named the beer after, it can ferment beer extremely fast.

   Come by on Thursday, and feed your inner viking with the Ragnar Kviek IPA. Expect this brew to have a bit of haze and a light bouquet of fruity hops. Stone fruit, pineapple, mango and peach come through with light bitterness and a soft finish for this 5.8% brew.

2. $9 IPA Flights (4 pours)

   Nothing says National IPA day like a special on IPA flights. Who wants to commit to a whole 16 ounces when there are so many different IPAs to try. Start with the juicy 5.2% Hazy like Sunday Morning IPA and booze your way up to the malty 8.5% Baby Maker Double IPA.

   Flesh out your flight with our traditional west coast style 3C IPA which features Chinook, Citra, and Centennial hops. We currently offer the standard 3C IPA or get tropical with our popular Pineapple 3C IPA (while supplies last). The small batch, Ragnar Kviek IPA is also a great choice to round out your IPA flight.

3. Make an IPA-infused dinner

   Everyone has to eat! Why not continue the National IPA day celebration with our Pineapple 3C IPA Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers? Swing by the brewery for a 4-pack of the Pineapple 3C IPA and follow our recipe for the perfect dinner. Great for a gathering of friends but cool enough to impress a date. Check out the recipe here.