Starr Hill and Hardywood Debut Collaboration for Fall Line Fest

15 Aug 2014 --- Starr Hill Brewery, one of the most award-winning craft breweries on the East Coast, and Hardywood Park Craft Brewery of Richmond, VA, are introducing a collaboration beer brewed specially for Richmond’s Fall Line Fest.

This unique brew was named by a local fan in a contest run on Starr Hill’s Facebook page.

The collaboration beer will officially be called “Fall Line Fest Amped Up Ale,” as suggested by fan Page Hayes of Richmond, VA. The collaboration beer is a Farmhouse ale, dry-hopped with Sorachi Ace and Mandarina Bavaria hops and spiced with fresh local ginger. It will debut next week in the Starr Hill Tap Room.

“It is always great to work with Virginia brewers, especially when it involves new ingredients and new processes. One of the great things about the industry, especially in Virginia, is that we share ideas and process knowledge while maintaining our own unique way of doing things,” said Robbie O’Cain, Starr Hill’s Manager of Brewery Operations. “Brian Nelson and the brewing team at Hardywood did a great job with the pilot batch, which allowed us to hone in on the final recipe. We are excited to present this beer in collaboration with our good friends at Hardywood, and we hope Fall Line Fest patrons will enjoy this brew while listening to some awesome music.”

Featuring premier acts from all over the map, Fall Line Fest takes place on September 5th and 6th and is a volunteer-run festival located among the dynamic venues of Richmond, Virginia. Fall Line Fest Amped Up Ale will debut in the Starr Hill Brewery Tap Room on Friday, August 22nd, at the Fall Line Fest Happy Hour. It will be available for a very limited time at in the Tap Room and at the venues throughout Fall Line Fest.

“I think for us, collaborating with Starr Hill was probably long overdue. When the idea was proposed to create a beer together for Fall Line Fest, you could see and hear the excitement building as we all discussed what was possible,” said Brian Nelson, Hardywood Park’s Head Brewer. “In the end, I think we captured the brewing styles and concepts of both breweries in the Fall Line Fest Amped Up Ale. Cheers to Robbie O’Cain and the Starr Hill crew for helping to make this beer excellent—the only thing left to do now is bring on the music!”