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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
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
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