Boundary Road Brewery has given craft beer lovers a reason to look forward to winter, with the introduction of two new limited-edition winter brews; Black Purl a mulled winter brew and Powder Hound, an extra pale ale.
Black Purl
BRB’s Black Purl is a mulled beer/barley wine inspired by parts of Northern Europe. Known as Grzaniec in Poland, and Glühbier in Germany it’s a brew that has been warmed with added honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and orange. The herbal infused hops, paired with a unique Belgian yeast, make this delicious brew the perfect fireside companion this winter. Staying true to Northern roots, Black Purl also includes a rather unique ingredient, Irish moss! Imported all the way from Ireland.
Powder Hound
Powder Hounds are passionate (some might say obsessive) about seeking out the freshest, high-quality powder (or snow). BRB is equally obsessed with quality and flavour, which is why they have created Powder Hound - an extra pale ale. While not quite as white as snow, it’s lighter than a pale ale with refreshing citrus flavours and a mild biscuit tone.
“BRB is always tinkering with craft brews and recipes, to take them from good to great. These two seasonal release winter beers are the result of hours of tasting and refinement. Black Purl is the perfect way to warm up this winter, and Powder Hound is the ideal après-ski brew to quench your thirst after a hard day on the slopes," said Kris Hansen, Brand Manager for Boundary Road Brewery.
Following the release of BRB’s Double Crossed Double Lager and the limited-release Hawaiian Hopic Tropical Ale, Black Purl and Powder Hound XPA are the latest efforts that have come from BRB’s craft beer tinkering.
“Black Purl is a mulled dark Barley Wine that uses a range of specialty malts, subtle hops and a unique yeast. Its malty backbone is balanced out by some warming winter spices, making it a beer that’s been properly tinkered with. Powder Hound sits at the opposite end of the spectrum, it’s all malt and refreshing with citrus aromas, and we’ve used a mix of Pacific Jade, Motueka, Nelson Sauvin and Liberty hops," said BRB’s head brewer, Trevor Rollinson.
