"J. Alstrom" > wrote in message
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> Can't wait to try this at the EBF!!!
>
> (Downingtown, PA) - Victory Brewing has created the first doppelsticke alt
> beer to be produced in the United States. Ten Years Alt, as it has been
> named, celebrates the brewery's tenth anniversary of operations and was
> created as a tribute to the craft of brewing.
>
> Ten Years Alt is entirely unique, yet it marks a point in the continuum of
> brewing innovation. Whereas alt beer has been the crisp hallmark ale of
> Dusseldorf, surrounded and outnumbered by the myriad lagers of Germany,
> 'sticke' alts are the 'secret' offerings Dusseldorf brewmasters produce
> for their pub patrons on an infrequent basis. Stronger and richer than the
> standard alt beer, their release is typically announced with a simple sign
> that claims 'sticke.'
>
> The Victory version of this 'secret' offering is inspired by the rich
> brewing heritage of the alt beers. It is a dark ale exhibiting the love of
> hops and mastery of malt that Victory has displayed for 10 years.
> Initially assertive with spicy hops, Ten Years Alt concludes ever so
> comfortably in rich, roasted malts and burnished hop character.
>
> "Weighing in at 8.5% alcohol by volume, Ron [Barchet] and I felt it would
> be a great winter beer for release in conjunction with our tenth
> anniversary celebration," said Bill Covaleski, Brewmaster and President of
> Victory Brewing Company.
>
> The official release date of Ten Years Alt will be Wednesday, February 15,
> 2006, though a special sampling of one half barrel will take place at the
> Beer Advocate Extreme Beer Fest to be held in Boston on February 11
> (http://beeradvocate.com/fests/). The official release date of February
> 15, commemorates the opening date of Victory brewery operations.
>
> For more information on Victory Brewing Company or the Victory Ten Years
> Alt visit us on the web at www.victorybeer.com or contact communications
> coordinator Jacob Burns at , phone 610-873-0881 x109.
>
> Victory Brewing Company
> Victory Brewing is a privately held microbrewery located in Downingtown,
> Pennsylvania. Begun by two childhood friends on the back of a school bus
> in 1973, the brewery formally began operations in February, 1996. Victory,
> Pennsylvania's widely acclaimed brewery and restaurant, now serves fans of
> fully flavored beers in 18 states. To learn more about Victory Brewing
> Company visit us on the web at www.victorybeer.com .
>
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> Jason Alstrom
> Co-Founder / BeerAdvocate
>
> 3rd Annual Extreme Beer Fest
> http://beeradvocate.com/fests/
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>
>

Stormking Imperial stout good, if you like stouts? High abv% but it gets
good reviews.