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New Wellington one off "Spaltacus"
New Wellington one off "Spaltacus"
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!
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....xocoatl wrote: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!
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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.Rob Creighton wrote: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.
Looking at the Brick thread suggests another alternative, but probably not totally barley free and certainly not great beer.
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FWIW, spelt isn't gluten free - it's "wheat free" for those who consider themselves to have a "wheat intolerance".Tapsucker wrote: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.Rob Creighton wrote: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.
Looking at the Brick thread suggests another alternative, but probably not totally barley free and certainly not great beer.
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
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Good to know, thanks!JeffPorter wrote:FWIW, spelt isn't gluten free - it's "wheat free" for those who consider themselves to have a "wheat intolerance".Tapsucker wrote: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.Rob Creighton wrote: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.
Looking at the Brick thread suggests another alternative, but probably not totally barley free and certainly not great beer.
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
Brands are for cattle.
Fans are cash cows.
The herd will consume until consumed.
Fans are cash cows.
The herd will consume until consumed.