PELICAN PUB & BREWERY WINS THE TOP PRIZE
Stormwatcher’s Winterfest takes the competition by storm yet again
This past weekend in Anchorage, Alaska, the Pelican Pub & Brewery had another great showing at the Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival—Stormwatcher’s Winterfest 2006 came home with the top prize—the Gold medal in the prestigious Barley Wine competition!
This English-style Barley Wine surpassed 33 competing entries in one of the largest organized Barley Wine competitions of the year. Just last year, the 2005 vintage took home the Silver medal in the same category. There is no doubt that this beer impresses the palates of judges around the globe—in addition to its honors at the Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival, Stormwatcher’s Winterfest has won a Gold medal at the North American Beer Awards (2003); Silver medals at the Australian International Beer Awards (2005, 2006, 2007) and a Silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival (2006).
“The level of competition in Alaska is intense, and all of us here at the Pelican are thrilled that Stormwatcher’s Winterfest has brought home top honors,” said Darron Welch, head brewer at the Pelican Pub & Brewery. “It is especially satisfying after the great performance it had last year!”
The 2006 vintage of Stormwatcher’s Winterfest has a deep amber-red color, with an aroma and flavor of caramelized and toasted malts, rich dark fruit and earthy hops. This extremely full-bodied brew has a subtle residual sweetness balanced by alcoholic warmth in the finish. Its big, rich flavor makes it the perfect complement to a stormy Oregon Coast day.
Beer aficionados can taste Stormwatcher’s Winterfest all the way back to 2003. This deep vertical tasting of 2003—2007 vintages is available at the Pelican Pub & Brewery in Pacific City, Ore. for just $8.00. The draft and kegged 2006 vintage is sold out, but bottled Stormwatcher’s 2006 is still available in limited quantities.
For more information on the thirteenth annual Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival, visit http://www.auroraproductions.net/beer-barley.html.
The Pelican Pub and Brewery, located 22 miles south of Tillamook on the majestic Oregon Coast, has become a Northwest landmark for craft beer and fine food enthusiasts. The oceanfront facility includes an outdoor patio and banquet room with unobstructed views of Cape Kiwanda and Haystack Rock. Celebrating its 11th year in Pacific City, the Pub has created masterpieces such as Kiwanda Cream Ale, India Pelican Ale, MacPelican’s Scottish Ale, Tsunami Stout and Doryman's Dark. The three-time Great American Beer Festival “Brewpub of the Year” winner is open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information, call 503-965-7007 or visit http://www.pelicanbrewery.com/.
This past weekend in Anchorage, Alaska, the Pelican Pub & Brewery had another great showing at the Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival—Stormwatcher’s Winterfest 2006 came home with the top prize—the Gold medal in the prestigious Barley Wine competition!
This English-style Barley Wine surpassed 33 competing entries in one of the largest organized Barley Wine competitions of the year. Just last year, the 2005 vintage took home the Silver medal in the same category. There is no doubt that this beer impresses the palates of judges around the globe—in addition to its honors at the Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival, Stormwatcher’s Winterfest has won a Gold medal at the North American Beer Awards (2003); Silver medals at the Australian International Beer Awards (2005, 2006, 2007) and a Silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival (2006).
“The level of competition in Alaska is intense, and all of us here at the Pelican are thrilled that Stormwatcher’s Winterfest has brought home top honors,” said Darron Welch, head brewer at the Pelican Pub & Brewery. “It is especially satisfying after the great performance it had last year!”
The 2006 vintage of Stormwatcher’s Winterfest has a deep amber-red color, with an aroma and flavor of caramelized and toasted malts, rich dark fruit and earthy hops. This extremely full-bodied brew has a subtle residual sweetness balanced by alcoholic warmth in the finish. Its big, rich flavor makes it the perfect complement to a stormy Oregon Coast day.
Beer aficionados can taste Stormwatcher’s Winterfest all the way back to 2003. This deep vertical tasting of 2003—2007 vintages is available at the Pelican Pub & Brewery in Pacific City, Ore. for just $8.00. The draft and kegged 2006 vintage is sold out, but bottled Stormwatcher’s 2006 is still available in limited quantities.
For more information on the thirteenth annual Great Alaska Beer & Barley Wine Festival, visit http://www.auroraproductions.net/beer-barley.html.
The Pelican Pub and Brewery, located 22 miles south of Tillamook on the majestic Oregon Coast, has become a Northwest landmark for craft beer and fine food enthusiasts. The oceanfront facility includes an outdoor patio and banquet room with unobstructed views of Cape Kiwanda and Haystack Rock. Celebrating its 11th year in Pacific City, the Pub has created masterpieces such as Kiwanda Cream Ale, India Pelican Ale, MacPelican’s Scottish Ale, Tsunami Stout and Doryman's Dark. The three-time Great American Beer Festival “Brewpub of the Year” winner is open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information, call 503-965-7007 or visit http://www.pelicanbrewery.com/.
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