New Wellington one off "Spaltacus"

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WELLY ONE-OFF: SPALTACUS – IMPERIAL GOLDEN ALE, JUNE 1ST 2012


The newest beer in our Welly One-Off series, released June 1st 2012, is our first single-hop beer:

Spaltacus – Imperial Golden Ale
8.5% alc/vol – 70 IBU

We took a little known hop, German Spalt and gave it the sole opportunity to lead our first single-hop beer. Using an absurd amount of hops, the bouquet is confident without being arrogant and boldly displays both piney and citrusy notes. The golden colour comes from an assortment of pale malts and a touch of wheat. Weighing in at 8.5% alcohol, this beer packs a punch to be remembered and respected. Made in honour of Spartacus, this new beer is an uprising against the oppression of mindless, tasteless, hop-less beers.

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Spaltacus is only available in 473ml tall cans at the Wellington Brewery retail store (950 Woodlawn Road West in Guelph). This is a very limited release, with only 1,000 cans available for sale. Get it while supplies last!

[Droogy]

WELLY ONE-OFF: SPALTACUS – IMPERIAL GOLDEN ALE, JUNE 1ST 2012


The newest beer in our Welly One-Off series, released June 1st 2012, is our first single-hop beer:

Spaltacus – Imperial Golden Ale
8.5% alc/vol – 70 IBU

We took a little known hop, German Spalt and gave it the sole opportunity to lead our first single-hop beer. Using an absurd amount of hops, the bouquet is confident without being arrogant and boldly displays both piney and citrusy notes. The golden colour comes from an assortment of pale malts and a touch of wheat. Weighing in at 8.5% alcohol, this beer packs a punch to be remembered and respected. Made in honour of Spartacus, this new beer is an uprising against the oppression of mindless, tasteless, hop-less beers.

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Spaltacus is only available in 473ml tall cans at the Wellington Brewery retail store (950 Woodlawn Road West in Guelph). This is a very limited release, with only 1,000 cans available for sale. Get it while supplies last!

Don! I just drove by there not knowing of this release....

[saints_gambit]

I am spaltacus.

[Torontoblue]

I am spaltacus.

More like Splaticus

[saints_gambit]

I am spaltacus.

More like Splaticus

At least it wasn't Spurticus.

[Tapsucker]

For a second there I thought I saw spelt and wondered if someone had actually made a decent gluten free pale ale. hmmm... SpeltSpalt, that might be interesting.

[Rob Creighton]

I have tried a couple of all spelt beers. Both decent enough beers and miles ahead of any gluten free beer I have tried elsewhere.

Problem is, I don't believe spelt is gluten free enough to meet the standards of 'gluten-free'. I will try and find some studies I have in the library.

[mintjellie]

Spalt, not spelt.

[Tapsucker]

I have tried a couple of all spelt beers. Both decent enough beers and miles ahead of any gluten free beer I have tried elsewhere.

Problem is, I don't believe spelt is gluten free enough to meet the standards of 'gluten-free'. I will try and find some studies I have in the library.

I've heard arguments both ways, but I don't really know. I'm not affected by it, but I have some friends who are and it would be nice to serve them a great beer when they visit. I guess I should find out before I actually do that.

Looking at the Brick thread suggests another alternative, but probably not totally barley free and certainly not great beer.

[Tapsucker]

Spalt, not spelt.

Way to catch the play on words.

[JeffPorter]

I have tried a couple of all spelt beers. Both decent enough beers and miles ahead of any gluten free beer I have tried elsewhere.

Problem is, I don't believe spelt is gluten free enough to meet the standards of 'gluten-free'. I will try and find some studies I have in the library.

I've heard arguments both ways, but I don't really know. I'm not affected by it, but I have some friends who are and it would be nice to serve them a great beer when they visit. I guess I should find out before I actually do that.

Looking at the Brick thread suggests another alternative, but probably not totally barley free and certainly not great beer.

FWIW, spelt isn't gluten free - it's "wheat free" for those who consider themselves to have a "wheat intolerance".

But if you have celiac, an intolerance to gluten, you can't have spelt, kamut, rye, or wheat - the only bread you can consume is rice bread, which doesn't form gluten molecules, which all of the former grains do -it's just that wheat tends to do it the best.

A while back, Drs thought I had it, but I tested negative.

That's why some places are a little disingenuous with their "gluten free" products

[Tapsucker]

I have tried a couple of all spelt beers. Both decent enough beers and miles ahead of any gluten free beer I have tried elsewhere.

Problem is, I don't believe spelt is gluten free enough to meet the standards of 'gluten-free'. I will try and find some studies I have in the library.

I've heard arguments both ways, but I don't really know. I'm not affected by it, but I have some friends who are and it would be nice to serve them a great beer when they visit. I guess I should find out before I actually do that.

Looking at the Brick thread suggests another alternative, but probably not totally barley free and certainly not great beer.

FWIW, spelt isn't gluten free - it's "wheat free" for those who consider themselves to have a "wheat intolerance".

But if you have celiac, an intolerance to gluten, you can't have spelt, kamut, rye, or wheat - the only bread you can consume is rice bread, which doesn't form gluten molecules, which all of the former grains do -it's just that wheat tends to do it the best.

A while back, Drs thought I had it, but I tested negative.

That's why some places are a little disingenuous with their "gluten free" products

Good to know, thanks!