Next Level Brewing Company – 6 Degrees of Benton’s Bacon

Style of Beer:
Smoked Porter

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Cumberland Pilsner (2 Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

Next Level Brewing Company has taken their Porter recipe to the next level! The Cumberland Pilsner malt used in the base recipe was sent to the famous Benton’s Bacon in Madisonville, TN, to spend a few weeks in the smokehouse! It was then sent back to Next Level Brewing and used to brew this beer! Expect notes of toffee, caramel, and rich smoke… and perhaps even a hint of bacon!

When/Where Available:
Limited bottle availability at the brewery.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
Tennessee

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Golden Isles Brewing Company – Golden Chill Pils

Style of Beer:
West Coast Pilsner

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Avalon Pilsner (2 Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

Golden Chill Pils is our take on a hoppy Pilsner! We start with a base of traditional Pilsner malt then add new-world Nelson Sauvin and Motueka hops to provide a crisp, dry, and hop-forward flavor profile. Think German Pilsner with a West Coast twist!

When/Where Available:
Available on draft and to-go at Golden Isles St. Pete!

Release Type:
Seasonal

Release State:
Florida

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Grand Central Brewhouse – Fjord Escort

Style of Beer:
Danish Lager

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Cumberland Pilsner (2 Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

This easy drinking, 4.7% Danish Lager is the latest collaboration between Grand Central Brewhouse and Cherry Street Brewing. It’s made with Riverbend Cumberland Pilsner for a clean malt character and features German noble hops, including Tettnang and Hersbrucker, which gives the beer a nice, floral spice. Fun fact: the “Carlsberg” yeast strain, one of the oldest lager strains in the world, was used for making this brew!

When/Where Available:
This beer will be available starting Friday, March 7th, at the Grand Central Brewery International House of Pilsners event!

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
Florida

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Leveller Brewing Co. – Pearletta

Style of Beer:
Saison

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Avalon Pilsner (2 Row Barley Malt); Dark Munich (2 Row Barley Malt); Vienna Malt (2 Row Barley Malt); Munich Rye (Rye Malt); Honey Malt (2 Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

Pearletta is a strong saison brewed with 100% Riverbend Malt that drinks like a fine wine; great fresh but even better with age. Available on draft and in bottles starting March 6th, grab one now to drink fresh and save one in your cellar to save for a special occasion.

Please consider donating to ReString Appalachia and attending one of their upcoming events!

When/Where Available:
Pearletta will be released on Thursday, March 6, 2025, as a part of a bottle release and benefit for ReString Appalachia. Stop by the brewery and grab a bottle or two then stay for the old-time jam! $1.00 of every bottle and draft pour of Pearletta sold during the release day with go to ReString Appalachia, who are raising money to put quality instruments back in the hands of those who lost them in Hurricane Helene.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
North Carolina

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Cellarest Beer Project – Komorebi

Style of Beer:
Pilsner

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Czech-Style Pilsner (2 Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

Originally brewed in 2021, Cellarest is bringing back this nostalgic favorite. Fermented with our favorite lager yeast in our acacia foudre, this brew is dry and crisp with aromas of white grape and lemongrass.

When/Where Available:
Available now on draft and to go at the Cellarest Taproom!

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
North Carolina

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South Main Brewing – Doppelgänger

Style of Beer:
Doppelbock

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Double Kilned Munich (2 Row Barley Malt); Vienna (2 Row Barley Malt); Great Chit (2 Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

Brewed with 100% Riverbend Malt, this 8% Doppelbock is the perfect cold weather warmer with notes of toasted bread, toffee, and caramel.

When/Where Available:
Available now on draft at the Watkinsville, GA brewery.

Release Type:
Seasonal

Release State:
Georgia

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Bright Penny Brewing – BoHo Timepiece

Style of Beer:
Czech Pale Lager

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Avalon Pilsner (2 Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

This pale lager is our nod to Czech brewing traditions. Expect an ultra-pale straw color with a fluffy, beach-white head. Notes of white bread, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and a bittersweet finish make this the ultimate daily drinker.

When/Where Available:
On draft and to-go at Bright Penny Brewing in Mebane, NC.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
North Carolina

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Schilling Beer Co. – American Zoigl

Style of Beer:
American-Style Zoigl Lager (Historical Beer)

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Cumberland Corn (Corn Malt)

Tasting Notes:

The American Zoigl Project is a communal brewing revival started by Chicago’s Goldfinger Beer in 2023. The purpose of this project is to contribute to the ancient Zoigl tradition of shared brewing linage originally rooted in Bavaria.

American Zoigl pours a deep gold color with a light white head. Spice forward hops with a light corn aromas are followed by a bread malt sweetness, subtle spice, and light sweetness on the finish.

When/Where Available:
Currently available on draft and to go at Schilling Beer Co.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
New Hampshire

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Ulele Spring Brewery – Dam Buster Bock

Style of Beer:
Weizenbock

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Certified Fresh from Florida Wheat (Wheat Malt)

Tasting Notes:

A Weizenbock filled with the classic Hefeweizen notes of banana and cloves. Brewed with Certified Fresh from Florida Wheat, grown at Murphy Farms and malted at Riverbend Malt House. Learn more at Ulele.com.

When/Where Available:
Available at the Ulele Spring Brewery

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
Florida

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Chattanooga Whiskey – Experimental Batch 042 – Amaro Barrel Finished Rye

Style of Beer:
Rye Whiskey

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Applewood Smoked Carolina Rye (Rye Malt)

Tasting Notes:

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.

When/Where Available:
Available now for a limited time at the distillery.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
Tennessee

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