The first 100% dedicated gluten-free brewery in the United States is returning a dormant classic as its next seasonal offering. St. Denny Dubbel Style Ale, an abbey style Belgian brown ale named in honor of homebrewing legend Denny Conn, will be the next release from the highly-decorated Portland, Oregon brewery. The beer will be distributed in a 16-ounce can package on October 31st.
As with most beers, there’s a story behind the name. “I was new to homebrewing and I contacted Denny to ask him where I could learn about the batch-sparge method,” said James Neumeister, founder of Ground Breaker Brewing. “He said be at my house on Saturday at 9:30.” After a day of brewing under Denny’s tutelage, his word quickly became the rule when James was homebrewing, prompting his homebrewing partners to begin referring to Mr. Conn as ‘Saint’ Denny. When the opportunity came for Neumeister to name an abbey beer, the saintly reference to Denny Conn seemed fitting.
On November 10th the brewery will hold Autumn Fest, a seasonally-themed tap takeover. The event will feature a book signing by Mr. Conn. Special limited editions of St. Denny will be available as well as gluten-free beer, mead, and cider from Nectar Creek, Cider Riot!, Ghostfish Brewing, Bierly Brewing, and Evasion Brewing.
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