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Orange Peel Ale March 5th, 2008

Spring is almost here…and so is the return of Orange Peel Ale!

Due to overwhelming demand last year, Orange Peel Ale will soon be available for spring AND summer this year. Bottles will be available from our retail store later this month, and at the LCBO in late May until the end of the summer.

We brew Orange Peel Ale with fresh oranges and peels right in the boil, resulting in a slightly fruity and citrusy taste. We can’t wait to crack open a bottle and celebrate the return of the warm weather, and hope you can stop by the brewery for a taste too.

Limited quantities of our Winter Ale remain - and judging by the weather today it’s still very much in season.

Cheers,

John

Posted by John Bowden, Great Lakes in Brewmasters

7 Responses to “Orange Peel Ale”

Bob Henderson Says:
March 5th, 2008 at 4:17 pm

You include actual oranges in the boil not just the peels? Wouldn’t that affect head retention or even cause a very bitter taste? Just curious.

Lisa Says:
March 6th, 2008 at 9:38 pm

I can’t wait for the Orange Peel season… it’s even better than waiting for spring! Looking forward to enjoying some with friends!!

Darren Wardle Says:
March 7th, 2008 at 4:25 pm

I have 2 questions. Will the Orange Peel make it’s way to Ottawa? If it’s a yes which Ottawa LCBO’s will be stocking it.

Dave Says:
March 13th, 2008 at 5:06 pm

Delicious….I did thoroughly enjoy this last year. How abotu a special chocolate infused version so it tastes like those “Terry’s Chocolate Orange” things? Mmmm.

Lisa Says:
March 18th, 2008 at 9:06 pm

chocolate infused…. NOW you’re talkin!:)

John Bowden Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 8:38 am

To answer some questions…

Yes, we put oranges and orange peels in the boil - it gives some extra bitterness but doesn’t affect head retention.

It will definitely be available at Ottawa LCBO’s, although we won’t know the exact stores until a few weeks from now. But my guess is that we should have close to a dozen stores in the area stocking it.

Chocolate infused Orange Peel Ale eh? Perhaps as a special cask edition…we’ll see what we can do!

Darren Says:
March 23rd, 2008 at 12:06 am

Hi John

That’s great to hear that your Orange Peel Ale will come to Ottawa. I’ve been wanting to try it since I first heard about it on the third issue of the OCB podcast.

Cheers

Darren

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