Entries by Brent Manning

Chattanooga Whiskey – Experimental Batch 042 – Amaro Barrel Finished Rye

This experimental Single Batch whiskey explores the complimentary flavors of pot distilled rye malt whiskey finished in amaro liqueur casks. Four varieties of rye were used in the mash bill – including a custom Applewood-smoked Carolina Rye. Applewood imparts a light and fruity character that gives some nice balance to the cracked peppercorn notes of the malted rye.

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Fonta Flora Brewery & Zillacoah Beer Company – Steinbock

Crafted in collaboration with Fonta Flora Brewery and Zillacoah Beer Co., Steinbock is a Doppelbock-style lager boiled with hot granite rocks inside an open-top foeder. Heaps of toasty Vienna and Munich malts are used to create a bold, malty wort. Then a “mind-bending” amount additional of caramelization is achieved once the hot stones are added with a sensational sizzle. Cold fermentation with plus an extended lagering time helps create the perfect dark lager for winter sipping.

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DSSOLVR – Higher Calling

After Hurricane Helene ravaged Western North Carolina in September 2024, DSSOLVR launched Higher Calling, a collaborative Hazy IPA project to raise funds for those affected. DSSOLVR provided a base recipe, a list of suppliers providing donated/discounted ingredients (including Riverbend!), and a label template, then invited breweries from across the country to brew the beer and donate 100% proceeds to the NC Craft Brewers Fund.

DSSOLVR chose to brew a Double Dry-Hopped version with 100% Riverbend malts.

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