Some interesting details on the DC Brau / Blue Jacket co brewed Embers of the Deceased courtesy of the Washington Post:
Embers of the Deceased is so named because “it’s the leftovers of an extinct breed,” says DC Brau’s chief executive, Brandon Skall. It’s brewed with an oak-smoked wheat malt, and isn’t “super-smoky” like German Rauchbiers, he says. It’s got a whiff of bacon, followed by the crisp, bready-citrusy flavor typical of American wheat ales. There is a touch of phenol and bitter hops in the finish. Measuring only 3.7 percent alcohol by volume, it’s a true beverage of moderation.
DC Brau made 30 barrels of Embers of the Deceased. Skall expects the beer, which debuted during DC Beer Week, to last maybe another two weeks. You can find it at local taprooms or fill up a growler at the brewery. A follow-up batch next summer is a possibility, he says.
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