Four Peaks Brewing to Release Winter Seasonal

21 Oct 2015 --- Tempe, Ariz. – This December, Four Peaks Brewing Company celebrates the 3rd release of its Winter Seasonal, Odelay Mexican Chocolate Brown Ale, to the Arizona market. This spicy, chocolate brown ale will be available at the original Four Peaks Brewery in Tempe, Four Peaks Grill & Tap in Scottsdale, the Four Peaks Tasting Room on Wilson St., Four Peaks Sky Harbor Airport and for state-wide retail distribution through Hensley Beverage Company beginning mid-December.

Four Peaks spent several years searching for a Winter Seasonal beer that can truly reflect the influences of the Hispanic foods loved by Arizonans. As Winter moves in and temperatures drop, Brewer and Founding Partner, Andy Ingram sought out a recipe that tasted like champurrado, a Mexican hot chocolate, but would translate well to beer. Traditional champurrado is more than just chocolate; it’s often accompanied by cinnamon, allspice, cayenne and masa harina. Four Peaks used this as inspiration then de-constructed it by using organic cocoa powder, cinnamon, allspice and a few pounds of pasilla chilies. The maltiness from the barley is a natural substitute for masa harina. Odelay weighs in at about 7.0% ABV and 15 IBUs.