Two Roads Releases 20 Ton
8 Dec 2014 --- Two Roads Brewing in Stratford, CT is proud to announce the release of their newest brew, a big blonde barleywine ale called “20 Ton.”
When Two Roads moved into the former home of the US Baird Automatic Machine facility in March of 2012 and turned a 100-year-old factory building into their brewery, it came with a “bonus” feature: a 20-ton overhead crane and hook! This very crane is featured on Two Roads beers’ labels and can still be seen at the brewery. Although not fully operational due to the brewing equipment, the hook is used from time to time to hoist barrels of beer up to the second floor tasting room.
This beer honors that hefty inheritance. 20 Ton Ale is a unique strong ale that Two Roads describes as a blonde barleywine. A behomoth of a beer, it’s brewed with Golden Promise malt and generously hopped with a blend of both cutting-edge and classic hop varieties. The result is a decidedly fruity and piney heavyweight brew clocking in at 12% alcohol and loaded with plenty of hop character that makes it enjoyable upon release or after aging in a cool cellar.
20 Ton will be available in the Two Roads tasting room where 6 oz pours, 750mL cork and cage bottles and tasters are available now. Draft and bottles will be available in the market starting the week of December 8th.
