Winter Warmers: Releases New and Old Are Coming To Boundary Bay
While it’s not technically Winter yet, Bellingham has skipped the normal gradual cooling of fall and gone straight to freezing temperatures and frosted lawns. It’s encouraged us to turn on our fireplaces much sooner than expected, and with it, the desire to be bundled up with drinks that embody the cozy season. Over the next few weeks, a range of new releases and old favorites will be available for your enjoyment. Snuggle up with the much anticipated Hooked On Hazy IPA, Sink the Boat! IPA, Lightner Lager, Cabin Fever, Pilsner, Old Bounder, Aura of Vitality Pale Ale, and Batch 8000: Big N’ Hazy.
So, whether you prefer light, hazy, and hoppy, or smooth, dark, and malty, we’ve got you covered with our complete November & December lineup.
1. Hooked On Hazy IPA
Hooked On Hazy IPA casts off with copious amounts of El Dorado, Amarillo and Lemondrop hops that creates a strong foundation of tropical aromas. Hooked On drifts through the senses finally sinking in with bright flavors of pineapple, pear, watermelon and citrus. This Hazy IPA’s low-to-moderate bitterness and balanced sweetness reels into a smooth and creamy finish.
The Nitty Gritty
Stats: 6.2% ABV | 32 IBU | 4 SRM | 15.4°P OG
Malts: 2-Row Pale | Wheat | Carafoam | Flaked Oats | Flaked Wheat
Hops: El Dorado | Amarillo | Lemondrop
Appearance: Orange | Hazy | Meringue-Like Head
Aroma: Honeydew Melon | Citrus | Jolly Rancher
Taste: Low Bitterness | Slightly Sweet Finish | Fruit Esters
Mouthfeel: Medium-to-Full Bodied | Clean | Creamy
2. Sink the Boat IPA
Sink the Boat IPA is a tribute to one of our brewer’s sunken canoe experiences at our annual staff camping trip. Sink the Boat (STB) is overloaded with Zappa, Amarillo, Cascade and Centennial hops that create a unique wave of pineapple, melon and pine aromas. This IPA’s pronounced, resinous bitterness sails with a slight malty sweetness into a super clean finish that won’t capsize your pint glass.
The Nitty Gritty
Stats: 6.4% ABV | 33 IBU | 3 SRM | 15.2°P OG
Malts: 2-Row Pale | Flaked Oats | Flaked Barley
Hops: Zappa | Amarillo | Cascade | Centennial
Appearance: Light Haze | Orange | Ivory Lacing Head
Aroma: Pineapple | Dank Melon | Pine | Light Breadiness
Taste: Pronounced Bitterness | Slight Malty Sweetness | Resinous
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied | Clean
3. Lightner Lager
Lightner Lager is a classic American-Style Light Lager brewed to celebrate the life of Craig Lightner, a Navy Veteran and our General Manager’s Father. He was a man who took joy in the blessings of everyday life and rooted himself in love of family - he and his “pretty wife,” Corrine, were married for nearly seven decades. Lightner Lager embodies passion and adoration for the craft industry. This super bright light lager’s simple malt bill and prodigious attention-to-detail creates an easy-drinking and crispy finish. We raise this can to honor a true inspiration and hero for love and peace.
The Nitty Gritty
Stats: 3.9% ABV | 8.2°P OG | 11 IBU | 2 SRM
Malts: Pilsner
Hops: Perle | Saaz | Tettanager
Yeast: German Lager
Appearance: Bright | Straw | Lacing White Head
Aroma: Floral | Sweet Grass | White Bread | Light Honey
Flavor: Low Bitterness | Light Malty Sweetness | Clean
Mouthfeel: Light-Bodied | Effervescent | Dry
4. Cabin Fever
Hit the slopes and cozy up next to the fireplace with the perfect companion: Cabin Fever. Rich and malty with a balanced hop character, our Winter Warmer is, by nature, deceptively strong. With an extended conditioning period, Cabin Fever is blissfully smooth.
The Nitty Gritty
Stats: 9.0% ABV | 32 IBU | 18°P OG | 20 SRM
Malts: 2-Row Pale | Munich | Crystal | Carastan | Chocolate | Oats
Hops: Zeus | Simcoe® | Willamette | Hallertau
Yeast: American Ale
Appearance: Bright | Deep Amber | Off-White Head
Aroma: Biscuit | Light Toffee | Chocolate | Malt | Subtle Citrus
Flavor: Moderate Bitterness | Malty Sweetness
Mouthfeel: Full-bodied | Smooth
5. 12° Pilsner
Pilsners are truly a modern, ageless marvel - and the latest release in our rotating lager series is no exception. 12° Pils presents itself with a crystal-clear light-yellow tint and lingering, lacy white foam. Lightly-hopped with Perle, Saaz and Tettnanger varieties, this brew offers bready, spicy and floral aromas that stroll into an extremely well-balanced, clean and snappy finish. With a single taste, you’ll be facing a moment of luxury and elegance. Our Pilsner is now available in cans.
The Nitty Gritty
Stats: 4.9% ABV | 30 IBU | 3 SRM | 12°P OG
Appearance: Super Bright | Straw-Yellow | White Head
Aroma: Bready | Spicy | Floral
Taste: Extremely Well-Balanced | Moderate Bitterness | Clean
Mouthfeel: Light-Bodied | Smooth | Soft-Rounded Finish
Malts: Pilsner | Carafoam
Hops: Perle | Saaz | Tettnanger
Yeast: Pilsner Lager
6. Old Bounder
A fisherman of yore, Old Bounder, sought strong ales with a vestige of the past. Upon discovering American barleywine, a goblet was required straight away. Olde Bounder barleywine is a rich, full-bodied beer with smooth caramel sweetness and bold hop character. The warming-alcohol content is exceptional for an after-dinner beverage or dessert pairing. Old Bounder is crafted for those who voyage for the finer things. Available on tap and by the bottle Thursday, December 1st.
The Nitty Gritty
Stats: 9.7% ABV | 100+ IBU | 22.3°P OG
Aroma: Maple | Stone Fruit
Taste: Slight Plum | Toffee
Mouthfeel: Full-Bodied | Warming | Resinous
Malts: 2-Row Pale | Munich | Carastan | Vienna
Hops: Zeus | Willamette
Yeast: Boundary Ale
COMING SOON…
Aura of Vitality Pale Ale
Batch 8000: Big N’ Hazy