Lompoc is holding their annual winter beer release party at the New Old Lompoc (1616 NW 23rd.) Tuesday December 1st, from 4-9pm. They will be debuting six winter ales at the event.
Beer descriptions from Lompoc’s E-mail
Blitzen / Golden Ale
A refreshing, crisp golden ale, Blitzen is dry hopped in the conditioning tank with coriander, orange peel and Crystal hops, which give the beer a floral aroma and a slight spicy flavor. 5% ABV.
Brewdolph / Belgian Style Red
This Belgian style red ale features a malty and creamy body. Brewed with the Belgian Ardennes yeast strain, it boasts a mild fruitiness and a spicy clove character. 7.9% ABV.
C-Son’s Greetings / Imperial Pale Ale
This is the popular C-Note’s big brother. It has a caramel malty body with an extremely intense hop profile. Brewed with all seven of the “C” hops – Crystal, Cluster, Cascade, Chinook, Centennial, Columbus and Challenger – it has a piney, resiny flavor. This is the only Lompoc holiday beer sold in bottles. 8% ABV.
Holiday Cheer / Porter
This porter has a malty body and a soft roastiness in the nose. An addition of vanilla beans was added to the brewing process, giving the flavor a unique finish. 7.5% ABV.
Jolly Bock / German Style Bock
A dark, German style Bock with a super malty aroma and flavor, balanced by roastiness and a touch of hops. 7.9% ABV.
Old Tavern Rat Barley Wine / Barley Wine
A very intense strong ale with a malty body and plenty of caramel, dried fruit and roast flavors. This is the ideal beer to keep you warm on a cold winter’s night. 9% ABV.
On Friday December 11th, Lompoc is releasing their Hanukkah ale “8 Malty Nights,” a chocolate rye beer. The event will take place at Lompoc Sidebar from 4-9pm.
Finally, Lompoc Sidebar and Goodness! are hosting the Alpaca Apparel Sale to support the Quechua Benefit Orphanage Project. There will be many fine alpaca garments available for purchase at the Sidebar. The event is running from 12-5pm.
Cheers!
Kevin