{"id":2161,"date":"2010-01-19T12:12:14","date_gmt":"2010-01-19T16:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/blog\/?p=2161"},"modified":"2010-01-19T12:12:14","modified_gmt":"2010-01-19T16:12:14","slug":"karl-strauss-fullsuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/2beerguys.com\/blog\/2010\/01\/19\/karl-strauss-fullsuit\/","title":{"rendered":"BEER RELEASE: Karl Strauss Fullsuit Belgian-Style Brown Ale"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Karl
\nFullsuit Belgian-Style Brown Ale is a So-Cal Winter Warmer<\/strong><\/p>\n

San Diego, CA <\/strong>– Karl Strauss Brewing Company is releasing their new winter seasonal, Fullsuit Belgian-Style Brown Ale<\/strong>. While the company has long brewed a variety of seasonals, Fullsuit is only the second seasonal offering to be bottled, following Oktoberfest. Fullsuit is a medium-bodied Belgian ale with toasted malt flavors, oak undertones, and a dry warming finish.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We wanted to brew a flavorful beer that was still sessionable as the weather starts to cool,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Paul Segura, Karl Strauss Brewmaster<\/strong>. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153You know it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s winter in San Diego when the surfers start to paddle out in their fullsuits, so the name seemed fitting.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Brewed with a blend of brown and caramel malts<\/strong>, and fermented with a Belgian yeast strain<\/strong>, Fullsuit is an extremely flavorful example of a quaffable winter warmer. Rolled oats were added during the mash to create a creamy mouthfeel while saaz hops were added for aroma. After fermentation, Fullsuit was aged with French oak chips<\/strong> to impart subtle vanilla and oak undertones that complement the slightly peppery character from the Belgian yeast. Mahogany-brown in color and finishing at 6.3% ABV, Fullsuit has a dry, slightly warming finish perfect for those brisk Southern California nights.
\n\"Karl<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Belgian beers are great to pair with food because of their full flavors and complexity. Fullsuit is one of those beers that pair perfectly with a hearty meal or can just be sipped on a cold night,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Segura. Fullsuit pairs well with steaks, chops, and dishes with mushrooms because the toasted malt flavors in the beer bring out the natural sweetness of the caramelized meats while the slightly peppery Belgian character in the beer plays off the earthiness of the mushrooms.<\/p>\n

The company plans on bottling 2,000 cases<\/strong> of Fullsuit Belgian-Style Brown Ale for distribution throughout Southern California. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m stoked that our new bottling line gives us the flexibility to put out a beer like Fullsuit. I know people are going to enjoy this beer,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says Segura. Expect six packs to hit shelves in early December and run through February. For more information, visit www.karlstrauss.com.<\/p>\n

Specs:<\/strong>
\n6.3% ABV
\n24 IBU
\n35 SRM<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153A quality session this time of year calls for a Fullsuit. The frigid North Pacific Current rolls in, generating first-class swells and mild hypothermia. While a few brave souls zip up and paddle out with no hesitation, most of us stay on dry land and salute their commitment with a winter warmer of a different kind.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

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About Karl Strauss Brewing Company<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two college grads, a 75-year-old master brewer, and a passion for beer\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 when Karl Strauss Brewing Company started brewing full-flavored, quality handcrafted beer in 1989, it was the first craft brewery to open in San Diego in more than 50 years. Today, you can enjoy our flagship beers, special releases, and seasonals at any of our six brewery restaurants or other fine drinking establishments throughout Southern California. For more information visit karlstrauss.com<\/a> or call the brewery at (858) 273-2739.<\/p>\n

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