28 Jan Another Russian collaboration, a new beer, and a full portfolio of beers at Systembolaget – Weekly Brewery Update
This week ended with a collaboration brew with our Russian friends from AF Brew. We also spent some time planning all of our events for the GBG Beer Week. We’ve got some exciting news coming out soon, so we hope you’re going to be in town the 17th to the 25th of March?
One more Russian collaboration
Our final collaboration brews of 2016 was in Russia, so we thought why not start the new year where we left of and brew another collaboration with a Russian brewery? This time our friends from Anti Factory Brew was in town. It was a great day. They brought some Black Russian Salt with them, so we decided to brew a Gose. That’s unfortunately the only information I can share on the collaboration, but so far it looks and tastes great. Let’s see what a few weeks in the fermentation tanks does to it.
Axel Hagman is one of our brewers, and while we were sitting in the kitchen sharing a few beers with the Russians, he tried his hand at designing. We just think it’s going to take a hell of a long time to hand draw all 10 000 cans for this collaboration 😉
At the end of long brew days, we always end of in the kitchen, sharing some beers. The visiting brewery usually brings with them some of their beers, while we dig into our fridges and share some of ours.
AF Brew also added their names to our kitchen wall. There’s some great names up there from all the brewers and breweries that have visited our Kungssten Brewery, and we’re sure there’ll be plenty more.
More beer heading to Sweden’s Systembolaget
One of the first questions we always get on our social channels in Sweden, is when a new beer will be released at the state monopoly Systembolaget. Never, used to be our answer, but not anymore.
Our new strategy is to release two new beers at Systembolaget, to enable our Swedish customers to get hold of it easier. All of our beer will be in the stores closest to the brewery, and available to order to your closest store. This can be done either from in-store, or via systembolaget.se
Pop Corn Hop Porn IPA
The first new beer to be released in 2017 will be our IPA Pop Corn Hop Porn. Pop Corn has been with us nearly since the start. It is number 62 in our 184 beer portfolio, so has gone through some design iterations, as well as an improved recipe.
You can expect an aromatic Hop taste with a clear bitterness, hints of Grapefruit, Papaya, Honey, Citrus and Pine Needles.
Sales start on the 1st of February. You can have a look at the beer on Systembolaget’s website.
In this last week, we spent some more time packaging a fresh batch, just in time for the sales start next week. We’re looking forward to hearing your feedback, once you get your hands on this beer.
Sabotage, our collaboration with O|O Brewing
Our own Black IPA with Cascade and Columbus Hops, has been with us since the start. It is number 7 of 184, and is a beer that has remained in a bottle, while a lot of our standard beers have gone into cans. The Cascade and Columbus Hops present fresh pine and citrus characteristics, combined with the coffee and liquorice tones from our blend of roasted malts. For us, it’s all the things a Black IPA should be.
So when Olle from O|O Brewing came around to brew with us, we didn’t hesitate to brew another Black IPA. It is a very misunderstood style of beer, but once you’ve tried it, you’ll understand why those who drink it often love it. It’s everything you get from a normal IPA, as well as the roasted notes from a dark stout or Porter. The best of both worlds.
Sabotage Black IPA is the second beer to go to Systembolaget in 2017. It has a balanced taste with a distinct bitterness, hints of Passion Fruit, Orange Peel, Cocoa, Coffee and Mixed Spices. You can order yours from Systembolaget from the 1st of February.
We’re really keen to hear back from you if you managed to get your hands on both to try them side by side.
Our full collection at Systembolaget in Sweden
During 2017 we’re aiming to have between 8-10 beers in our assortment at Systembolaget. March sees the launch of two more beers, but more on that later. Some beers will fall away from the collection as Raspberry Wheat did, and some new ones will join. We hope you enjoy the selection, that you now can order to your closest store.
Hip Hops
Cans, Core, IPA, IPA Current, Standard Assortment, Systembolaget, Systembolaget Current
Bobek Citra
Cans, Core, Pale Ale, Pale Ale Current, Standard Assortment, Systembolaget, Systembolaget Current
Eternal Darkness
Bottles, Core, Porters & Stouts, Porters & Stouts Current, Standard Assortment, Systembolaget, Systembolaget Current
Not Guilty! The Juice IPA
Cans, Collaborations, Collaborations Out of Production, IPA, IPA Current, Special Assortment, Special Assortment Current, Systembolaget, Systembolaget Current
A Moment of Clarity
Cans, Collaborations, Collaborations Current, Core, IPA, IPA Current, Standard Assortment, Systembolaget, Systembolaget Current, Tap Room Beer List
Better late than never
Cans, Collaborations, Collaborations Current, IPA, IPA Current, Special Assortment, Special Assortment Current, Systembolaget, Systembolaget Current, Tap Room Beer ListAnother new beer launches at our Tap Room – 3rd of February
Our Tap Room is open this year on all uneven weekends. That’s a very Swedish thing to talk about even and uneven weeks, but this is where we live so that’s what we use.
On Friday the 3rd we will launch a new beer called Spoiler Alert. It’s what we would call a Modern Pale Ale. It’s 4,5% so perfect for a weekday. If you’re keen to be one of the first to try it, then join us at the Tap Room Friday 3 Feb 17-21h00 or Saturday 4 Feb 14-19h00.
You can always follow our Facebook page to stay up to date with events at the Tap Room.
Surprise on the way
While we were sharing some beers with the Russians, we also tried one of our latest creations. The labels have been ordered, even though the beer has already been packaged. It was really great. We do one of these beers per year, is all I’m going to say about that. We’re going to release it in a month or so, or keep it for a few months more. That’s about as much tips I’m going to give away. You’re welcome to guess what it is 🙂
And finally
Personally, as the Brand manager and Designer, I really enjoy seeing what is happening with can design today. I’m lucky in the sense that we do so many new beers, so i get to design a new can label every week. There’s reasons we miss the label order every now and again. You can’t rush art 😉
That’s it from us for this week. Next week we’ve got the Tap Room open so there’ll be some updates from that, and we’ll be publishing all of our Festival dates for 2017.
Keep Well
Finding our beers in Sweden
Systembolaget
Have a look at our Systembolaget page, where you’ll find a map that features the stores that have our beers on their shelves. If you live in other parts of Sweden, then you can follow this link to order the beers directly from Systembolaget.se to your closest store or your front door 🙂
Folköl (Low ABV Beers)
Visit our Folköl page if you’d like to find out which Stores & Supermarkets, such as ICA & Hemköp stock our low ABV or “folköl” across Sweden. When our Tap Room is open every second weekend, you can also come past to buy them directly from us. We always have a 4-pack or 6-pack available.
Getting hold of our beers Internationally
At the moment we export our beer to 13 countries. Of course Europe is close, but our first shipment has just arrived in New Zealand. Some countries have exclusivity contract, whilst others do not.
If you’d like to distribute our beer in your country, then please get in touch, and we can send you a price list, and discuss samples, etc.
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Sunny Disposition. A New England Session IPA. Released on Monday 1st March to all good bars and restaurants in Sweden, and to all our usual Export markets all over the world.
If you want to try this ideal springtime beer, but don’t see it at your local, send us a message and we’ll make it happen.
Take Care and Stay Safe
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Our brewers didn’t go with the flow, but crossed the stream to brew up this crossover between the forgotten Black IPA, and the big New England IPA.
This Black IPA, Crossing the streams in the dark, will be available @systembolaget Monday 1st march 10:00 online and in stores all over Sweden.
Out now at all good bars and restaurants in Sweden, and the rest of the world, at all our usual export markets.
You can cross over to our blog to read more about this Black IPA. Follow the link in our bio.
#beerbliotek #bryggeri #swedishcraftbeer #craftbeer #beer #craftöl #öl #starköl #folköl #systembolaget #bolaget #systemet #sweden #gothenburg #beercans #cans #can #canart #blackipa #bipa #cascadiandarkale
As a brewery we are constantly taking on the challenge to brew new kinds of beers. Sometimes, as the name suggests, we brew Even more of exactly the same.
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Available @systembolaget Monday 1st March at 10:00.
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For those not in Sweden, this juicy Double IPA is out now at our usual Export markets all over the world.
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You can read more juicy details about our latest DIPA on our blog. Follow the link in our bio.
#evenmoreofexactlythesame #ipa #doubleipa #beerbliotek
#beercans #systembolaget #cans #can #canart #craftbeer #beer #sweden #gothenburg
Our brewers have brewed our second White IPA to add to our beer library. The first one we did was our collaboration with @moondogbrewing in Australia, called Modersmjölk, way back in 2017.
Inspired by the classic Belgian Witbier, or ‘white beer’, our brewers decided to mix things up. This White IPA is a marriage of two distinct beer styles; the American IPA with its high hop character and the wheat-based Belgian Wit with its refreshing and spicy presence. We punched up the orange zest and pulled back on the Citra and Cascade hops to let the typical Witbier tones of orange, citrus and a light spiciness from the coriander through.
#beerbliotek #bryggeri #swedishcraftbeer #craftbeer #beer #craftöl #öl #starköl #folköl #systembolaget #bolaget #systemet #sweden #gothenburg #beercans #cans #can #canart #whiteipa #ipa #squarepegroundhole
This afternoon we walked down the road from our brewery for the opening day of @hermanos_tacokiosk to support Niklas and his fun new TacoKiosk adventure! 🌮 And of course we dropped off some beer to add to their menu. We thought our little Pilsner, Li’l Pils, would pair nicely. 👌
Niklas has been a big part of the beerbliotek family and friends with us for a very long time. We wish him and the Hermanos TacoKiosk team the very best of success! We’re all excited to have a new lunch destination.
If you’re in or around Majorna, Gothenburg 🇸🇪 and in the mood for a ‘not entirely traditional’ tasty taco menu with some folköl, this is the new place to be.
Take Care & Stay Safe
#supportyourlocal #hermanostackokiosk #majorna #gothenburg #beerbliotek #folköl #lilpils #pilsner
We don’t know about you, but we’re ready for the snow to disappear and longing for warmer, sunny days to come 🌞
#sunnydisposition
#supportyourlocal
This is Riccardo, the newest member to grace the beerbliotek brewing team, brewing what is to be the latest beer in our single hop series, Single Hop Idaho 7! More will be revealed soon.
If you enjoy tasting single hop beers as much as we do, our Single Hop Mosaic is currently out in the world, and at @systembolaget , Sweden, right now.
#beerbliotek #supportyourlocal #supportyourlocalbarsandbreweries #swedishcraftbeer #sweden #gothenburg #craftbeer #öl #hop #humle #singlehop #singlehopmosaic #singlehopidaho #singlehopidaho7 #mosaic #idaho
Is the world getting you down?
We have a proposition.
Do the same as a funny clown,
put on a sunny disposition.
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Sunny disposition, a 5,2% New England Session IPA. An ideal springtime beer for all of you hop heads looking for a fresh IPA. The first batch will be heading out the door in a few weeks. More news to come.
#beerbliotek #bryggeri #swedishcraftbeer #craftbeer #beer #craftöl #öl #systembolaget #bolaget #systemet #sweden #gothenburg #hazy #session #ipa #sunnydisposition
Hello world. Happy Shrove Tuesday, or as we say in Sweden, Fettisdagen! Which is also known here as Semla Day.
Way back in 2018, when collaborations were a thing, our old local bakery @sanna_konditori__bageri experimented with our beer in these sweet buns, as can be seen in the video, and won the competition for “Gothenburg City’s best Semla”. Pretty sweet! 🤙
We loved testing their baked goods as much as they enjoyed baking with our beer. What’s your favourite recipe to make with beer? 🍻🧑🍳
For this year we recommend pairing your semla (or semlor) with our newest Porter, Follow me into the dark. Available @systembolaget 🇸🇪
If you’re not Swedish, and a bit confused as to what all the fuss is about, then here’s some Semla facts 👇
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The name semla (plural, semlor) is a loan word from German Semmel, which was the name used for the finest quality wheat flour or semolina. The oldest version of the semla was a plain bread bun, eaten in a bowl of warm milk. In Swedish this is known as hetvägg, from Middle Low German hete Weggen (hot wedges).
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Today, the Swedish semla consists of a cardamom-spiced wheat bun which has its top cut off, and is then filled with a mix of milk and almond paste, topped with whipped cream. The cut-off top serves as a lid and is dusted with powdered sugar. Today it is often eaten on its own, with coffee or tea. Some people still eat it in a bowl of hot milk. (Many bakeries distinguish between the two by decorating the traditional bun with almonds on top, whereas the jam-filled version has powdered sugar on top).
#bakingwithbeer #semla #pancakeday #shrovetuesday #fettisdagen #öl #beer #gothenburg #göteborg #sweden #beerbliotek #swedishcraftbeer #craftbeer #porter #ipa
Our next Single Hop brew is on the way!
Idaho 7 is one of our favourite Hop varieties, so we decided to show off its peachy characters in this beer. Full bodied and fruity, this is going to be a luscious IPA. 👌
#singlehopidaho7 #singlehop #idaho #ipa #beerbliotek #bryggeri #swedishcraftbeer #craftbeer #beer #craftöl #öl #starköl #folköl #systembolaget #bolaget #systemet #sweden #gothenburg #beercans #cans #can #canart
