Schell’s just posted on their Facebook page that the 2009 Snowstorm will be a Baltic Porter. Dave Berg sent us a few more details about this beer, so we thought we’d share:
Snowstorm 2009
OG 17.5 Plato
IBU 31
SRM 63Beer writer Lew Bryson referred to Baltic Porters as “a trainwreck between a Dopplebock and an Imperial Stout.” If the shoe fits…
Copious amounts of Munich malt coupled with 3 British crystal malts, British Chocolate, and some other stuff, Snowstorm 2009 displays flavor reminiscent of dark fruit, licorice, and chocolate.
Release Date: Nov 1, 2009
With love from your friends at “the website that shall not be named” (?!)
Awesome.
Heh, Ryan’s a lot slower posting now he has a job ;^)
Yeah, I was surprised that I read it on FB for the first time. Figured then that Ryan musta known for at least 3 months!
Nope. Probably a couple of hours. If he didn’t check his email, he still may not know!
Someone at Stubs told me back in May it was going to be a BP. Not sure if he was just guessing or actually knew.
I’m in ski/snowboard season (forget that it’s 80 and humid… I have to work a few months ahead). Busy, busy, busy. I saw the email, but haven’t had a chance to post the details.
Enough excuses Ryan! Next thing you know, you’ll be blaming it on your kid or something…..
Smartass. 🙂
Not complaining, but is it just me, or are Baltic Porters coming out of the woodwork?
Sorry, “the website that shall not be named” was my fault. I was thinking of beernews, which can’t be mentioned at beeradvocate.
I’ve been waiting for this one, Dave. I can’t wait….but if I must…
Brian – no worries. I just wondered what might have caused us to be taboo on Beer Advocate.