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Fonta Flora Brewery & Zillacoah Beer Company – Steinbock
Style of Beer:
Doppelbock
Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Vienna (2 Row Barley Malt), Light Munich (2-Row Barley Malt), Dark Munich (2-Row Barley Malt)
Tasting Notes:
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.
When/Where Available:
Limited availblity on tap across the Fonta Flora footprint, as well as in 16oz. cans available for the first time.
Release Type:
Limited
Release State:
North Carolina
DSSOLVR – Higher Calling
Style of Beer:
Double Dry-Hopped Hazy IPA
Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Cumberland Pilsner (2 Row Barley Malt); Appalachian Wheat (Wheat Malt); Hull and Oats (Oat Malt); Great Chit (2 Row Barley Malt)
Tasting Notes:
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. Hull and Oats provide a soft mouthfeel and Cumblerland Pilsner gives the light malt backbone for the generous amount of mosaic dry-hopping, with otes of tropical citrus, mango, and passion fruit with every sip.
When/Where Available:
While this beer is no longer available at the brewery, you can still find 4-packs to go at local craft beer and bottle shops across the region!
Release Type:
Limited
Release State:
North Carolina
The Bold Mariner Brewing Company – Pub Ale
Style of Beer:
ESB
Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Southern Select (2 Row Barley Malt), Great Chit (Chit Malt), Crystal 50 (2 Row Barley Malt)
Tasting Notes:
A true traditionally style brew with a refreshing malt body and bright hoppy finish. This ESB pours an amber hue and topped with a velvety foam head; it’s the perfect pint for any occasion.
When/Where Available:
Available now for a limited time on draft at Bold Mariner.
Release Type:
Limited
Release State:
Virginia