Brewery News: Silverton: Seven Brides Brewing releases Raising Helles this Saturday, May 21st.
Press Release
Silverton, Oregon. ... Seven Brides Brewing announced today the release of their newest craft beer, a Munich-sty
le lager dubbed
Raising Helles
. With the announcement, the brewery is also announcing an upcoming Kick Off Party to celebrate the release; what will be the first in a new tradition to celebrate the brewer
’s unique and popular specialty beers.
The inspirat
ion for
Raising Helles
came from co-owner Jeff DeSantis
’ recent trip to Germany for Oktoberfest, where he sampled a traditional Munich Helles.
“There was something special about that Helles,
” says DeSantis.
“It was both complex in flavor, while still easy
to drink. I knew it would be a perfect spring and summer seasonal beer, something I could see myself and my friends enjoying back home.
” Yet creating the perfect balance of flavors wasn
’t easy to get right.
“It seems like a simple beer, but to create that
simplicity takes a very careful brew balance,
” says Josiah Kelley, Seven Brides
’ head brewer.
“We experimented a lot before we got it right.
” While great for warm weather, DeSantis also notes that it
’s a perfect transitional beer.
“It
’s not a hoppy beer, h
as a fairly low alcohol content, and has a very approachable, drinkable profile. It makes
Helles
great for first timers just getting into beer, or for more seasoned aficionados looking to enjoy something special through a long afternoon.
”
In celebration o
f the
Raising Helles
release, Seven Brides is planning a Kick Off Party at their Tap Room in Silverton, Oregon. Held on May 21st from 3 to 10pm, the party will offer live music, pint and food specials as well as hourly prizes, including dinner for two, fre
e growler fills and cases of
Raising Helles
. The restaurant, located at 990 N. First Street, in Silverton, Oregon, serves as the home to Seven Brides Brewing, and offers a family-friendly environment with an eclectic American menu. The Tap Room
’s new outdo
or patio provides a comfortable outdoor experience both day and night, including their unique custom fire pit.
“We hope people come down to our little town and enjoy the day,
” says DeSantis.
“There
’s so much to do in and around Silverton, families can make
a day of it. And when they
’re tired, they can top it all off with an afternoon here at the Tap Room, drinking a pint of
Raising Helles
.
” That sounds like a perfect day.
Raising Helles
is now also shipping statewide to participating establishments and sto
res.
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Several years ago, three dads and two uncles would gather on a Saturday in one of their garages to master the art of home brew. Before long, the salesman of the group said,
“You know, this is good enough to sell.
”
The name
“Seven Brides
” actually came from the dads
’ kids. With the rising cost of wedding nuptials, the guys decided they needed to sell enough beer to pay for their daughters
’ weddings. Each of the girls has a beer named after her.
Seven Brides prides i
tself on being a local brewery that uses local products. The brewery works hard at being environmentally friendly. The cooling water is recycled each time they brew, and the spent grain goes to a local farmer to feed livestock. As of now, Seven Brides is o
perating as a Production Brewery, Tap Room Dining, and Events Hosting site.
Seven Brides Brewing can be reached online at
www.SevenBridesBrewing.com
. Distributor inquires should be addressed to Jeff DeSantis or Josiah Kelley. The Tap Room at Seven Brides
Brewing is a Silverton based restaurant and event center and can be reached at 503.874.4677.