Stillwater Artisanal Ales Flow into Philly

What's the natural life progression for someone who has spent past years bouncing around Europe as a music producer and techno DJ? Naturally you head back to Baltimore, start homebrewing and then launch your own brewing venture.  Duh! Brian "Stillwater"  Strumke is living that hard working dream.  He is head of Stillwater Artisanal Ales in Baltimore and is debuting Stateside Saison, an "American Farmhouse Ale", in Philladelphia tomorrow night (3/30) at Devil's Den.  The following discription is from the Stillwater site.

"Stateside Saison pays homage to old world tradition while celebrating new world innovation. Naturally brewed with the finest European malts & fresh aromatic hops from the United States & New Zealand. It’s then fermented using a classic farmhouse ale yeast and bottle conditioned to enhance stability. The outcome is a beer of unique design and exquisite taste, showcasing some of the best attributes of modern-day craft brewing."

Product info: Stateside Saison

Style: Saison, refermentation in bottle

Alcohol Content: 6.8%/vol

Format: 75cl bottle, 20L & ½ bbl kegs

Color: hazy gold; creamy white head

Tasting Notes: white wine, citrus, passionfruit, mild funk, dry, delicate bitterness

Brian launched his Saison in Baltimore last month at Max's Taphouse during their 6th Annual Belgian Fest and earlier this month it hit D.C.. Now we get our chance here in Philly. Next up, NYC along with 750ml bottles hitting the market. From the reviews it seems wise to seek out Stateside Saison. 

Hey amazing things have to come from a guy who took the time to focus on beer while making the rounds in Europe, won the Sam Adams Holiday Homebrew Competition and was smart enough to hang out at The Brewer's Art (so ya know he'll be there for Meet the Brewer/Pint Night 4/1/10) in Baltimore. Whether it's here in Philly or elsewhere make sure to take the time to have a beer from this up and coming brewer.

March 30 Tuesday 

Stillwater @ the Devils Den

7pm-9pm

April 3rd Saturday 

Stillwater @ Isaac Newtons

3-5pm

Hulmeville Inn

7pm-9pm

April 9 Friday

Stillwater @ Craft beer outlet

(time tba)

Grey Lodge Pub

9pm