Upslope Introduces Lee Hill Series Volume 6
14 Dec 2015 --- Upslope Brewing Company is proud to announce the release of the sixth volume of their limited Lee Hill Series – Wild Christmas Ale.
Upslope has transformed their popular Christmas Ale into a wild version of the holiday classic. Aged for 10 months in Leopold Bros. Maryland-Style Rye Whiskey barrels and their house sour culture, the Belgian-style spiced dubbel Wild Christmas Ale is a complex yet balanced blend of holiday spices, dark cherry caramel and whiskey-spiced oak. Mildly tart due to the Brettanomyces, this ale also boasts a slight chocolate finish and notes of candied orange. At. 9.2% abv, Upslope’s Wild Christmas Ale is sure to bring you warmth and cheer this holiday season.
“Brewing a Wild Christmas Ale is a project I’ve wanted to pursue since I first tasted the Upslope Christmas Ale. I thought the unique spice character would work well with the funkier elements of Brettanomyces imparted by our house sour culture,” said Upslope Head Brewer Sam Scruby. “Neatly wrapped with whiskey flavors and a touch of chocolate from the barrels, the Wild Christmas Ale is the perfect beer to cozy up with all holiday season long.”
To celebrate the new release, Upslope will host a party at the Lee Hill tap room from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2015. 19.2-ounce cans of the Wild Christmas Ale will be available for purchase for $10 (limit four cans per person). Upslope will also be showcasing their Limited Release Christmas Ale during the release party. Heirloom will be on-site serving up delicious local food truck eats during the event.
