New Belgium - Springboard Returns In 2013

Here’s a beer that started in 2007 and now returns for 2013….New Belgium Springboard.  This seasonal beer is 3% Ale and 97% Ale brewed with Goji Berries and Schisandra and for 2013 it will be packaged in 12oz bottles.  Springboard remains at 6.2% ABV, it uses Mt. Hood hops and ancient Chinese herbs and it will be released in January 2013.  This from New Belgium:

What does an acupuncturist, a vivid dream, and six wood barrels have in common? They all gave inspiration for Springboard Ale. It starts with our sustainability director s acupuncturist. The acupuncturist had a dream about making a beer with New Belgium. And New Belgium had a brewmaster who was searching for the right ingredients to blend with our wood-aged biere.

So, the sustainability director, the acupuncturist and the brewmaster gathered in front of a wall of Chinese herbs. The outcome of their brainstorm was Springboard Ale. While ingredients like Gogi berries, Schisandra and Wormwood might sound funny, the taste leaves you smiling for more. We like to refer to this cloudy blonde with a deliciously dry finish as our ale for the seasons of last runs and fresh starts.
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