DESCENT
Imperial Abbey Ale
brewed with raisins + grains of paradise

8.3 % Alcohol By Volume

25 International Bittering Units (IBUs)

CREATOR = K-Dogg

Beer Description:
This deep amber Imperial Abbey Ale melds malt and earth, spice and fruit to create a wonderful vehicle to wind down the day. Belgian yeast contributes flavor notes that accent the raisins and grains of paradise used in the brewing process. With strength and stamina, DESCENT is deliberately impetuous in its mission.

BEER LINE:
"The Way Down"

2009 Crew Brew Series:
Heading into 2009, the NINE of us will each design|name|brew a beer to be released in 2009. We are all very excited about this series. It’s a great way to “freeze” this time and space – right before we jump into the new place and add new folks. These NINE beers will be fabulously eclectic and delicious.

Creator of This Beer:
Kourtney, aka K-Dogg...aka K-Tron, is our hotdog boarder|cyclist|brewer. K-Dogg works and plays harder than most...and he's got the scars to prove it. His beer was inspired by the Belgian beers he enjoys after an incredible day on one of his boards or bikes or in the brewhouse. Created as a tribute to the monk-ethic that produces beautiful beer through spiritual dedication to centuries-old standards, DESCENT celebrates "the way down".

SONG INSPIRATION:
“We're all pushing up the tin can mountain top
The smokestack clouds with glory attached."
lyrics from Motorcade by Beck
on the The Information LP, released 2006

Check out our iTunes iMix; add No 9 to 5.

Availability:
AK - draft and 22-oz bottles (limited release begins 03/20/2009)