http://brewingtheamericandream.com/collabpack
You may consider Sam Adams a bit passe but they never seem to stop putting new beer out and even better in 2008, they got more involved in the industry with their Brewing the American Dream program. The program provides “microloans, coaching, and other resources to people who are pursuing their unique craft.”
Now they are combining those two aspects with a new variety box AND “all profits from the collaboration pack will be donated to program partner Accion to support future small business loans to food and beverage entrepreneurs across America.”
Here are the beers:
Boston Tea Party Saison
Brewed in collaboration with Jim Woods of Woods Beer Co.
from San Francisco, CA
“Boston Tea Party Saison is a bi-coastal twist on the classic Belgian style, combining Woods’s yerba mate-infused saison with Sam Adams’ wild yeast blend, Kosmic Mother Funk. Mate’s earthy spice plays on the rippling, fruity haze of KMF’s funky bacteria, and gives a signature snap to the amber saison’s traditional dry finish.”
ThreeNinety Bock
Brewed in collaboration with Chris Spinelli of Roc Brewing Co.
from Rochester, NY
“ThreeNinety Bock is a slightly roasted Maibock with a sweet toffee and light caramel flavor, crafted from four hop varieties, combined with rye malt and oak smoked malt. Mosaic and Hallertau Mittelfrueh hops provide the balance that gives this dark golden bock a big, juicy character and slightly sweet and dry finish. ThreeNinety is a nod to the distance in miles between Boston and Rochester.”
Time Hop Porter
Brewed in collaboration with Grant Fraley and Marta Jankowska of ChuckAlek Independent Brewers
from San Diego, CA
“Driven by co-founders Grant Fraley and Marta Jankowska’s mission of creating “Old School Beers for New School Palates,” Time Hop Porter utilizes Zeus, Chinook, Cascade and Goldings hops and is 5.3% ABV. The hop character is balanced by three malt varieties: Sam Adams pale two-row blend, Crisp Brown, and Black malt. This porter has strong notes of citrus and pine that are balanced by a smooth, roasted malt character.”
Oats McGoats
Brewed in collaboration with Rick Abitol of Brewery Rickoli
from Wheat Ridge, CO
“Oats McGoats is an American stout brewed based on founder and brewer Rick Abitbol’s commitment to brewing full-flavored, gluten-reduced beers (if they didn’t say it, you wouldn’t know). At 6.5% ABV, the full-bodied, moderately carbonated beer is accented by earthy, spicy flavors and a hint of roasted coffee notes.”
Desert Kaleidoscope
Brewed in Collaboration with Bosque Brewing
from Albuquerque, NM
“Desert Kaleidoscope, pays homage to the Albuquerque balloon fiesta and features a mixture of flavors including citrus, tangerine, pine and honey malt to create a brew with a bold, hoppy aroma. With a 7.0% ABV, Desert Kaleidoscope is a deep amber, medium-bodied brew that leaves a clean touch of lingering bitterness on the palate.”
…and of course a bottle or two of Sam Adams lager.