Get to know Von Ebert's Blameless Muse, Wolf Summoner, and Pils; available at their taprooms for takeout or delivery.
A month since most of the West Coast enacted a stay at home order, breweries in Oregon and Washington have adapted to the new reality. With the new reality gone are socially acceptable dine-in options, replaced by takeout or delivery of your favorite beers. As one of those breweries, who have adapted to the new 2020, Von Ebert is releasing more canned beer than in the past.
In their continuing support of customers' willingness to leave their home, brave the streets, in the name of supporting local businesses, Von Ebert has three more beers for your consideration - Blameless Muse, Wolf Summoner, and their classic Pils.
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Released a week and a half ago, Von Ebert’s Blameless Muse was the latest bottled beer available for takeout. Inspired by the line in the famous William Wordsworth poem, Yarrow Revisited, Muse is a farmhouse ale unlike any other with a little help from Oregon’s Ordnance Brewing.
For the two breweries, the day begins by adding additions of Mecca Grade Estate Malt, before additions of yarrow flowers, grand fir boughs, ponderosa pine needles, and brettanomyces mixed in. The result of the added ingredients, upon bottling allow for a beer that takes on “...arborous, earthy, and floral characteristics.”
“We wanted to create a beer that showcases multiple ingredients that our wonderful and bountiful state has to offer,” said Sean Burke, head brewer, Von Ebert Glendoveer. “In conceptualizing Blameless Muse, we also sought to highlight areas of the state that we felt could offer foraged ingredients that would result in a beer that would be truly unique and place based.”
Under-modified Gateway malt, inspired by the historic Belgian “wind-malts” that were air dried in the lofts of barns, was used to create Blameless Muse. It provides a burst of fresh-cut hay aroma. Shaniko, a malted white winter wheat, was used to give the beer a rich and creamy flavor. Both come from Mecca Grade Estate Malt in Madras, Oregon.
Making this collaboration fun, Ordnance Brewing harvest yarrow from the owners’ nearby farm and from Ordnance’s brewery doors in Boardman, Oregon. With the addition of yarrow, the beer has a hint of bitterness and some fun aromatics.
Finally, by adding grand fir boughs and ponderosa pine needles, Von Ebert brings a little of Eastern Oregon to the Rose City, courtesy of the Blue Mountains.
Bottle-conditioned with brettanomyces for several months, the brewers have deemed Blameless Muse ready for your consideration.
“We believe that this beer offers a land-based tasting experience, one that is deeply rooted in ecological beauty and is defined by the state and region where both breweries are located,” said Burke. “We hope this conveys who we are as craftspeople and the amazing place we call home.”
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Following up on Blameless Muse, Von Ebert is pleased to announce the limited-run of their Wolf Summoner American-style IPA, in 16-ounce four-packs, and Pils, available in 12-ounce six-packs.
“With the sudden shift in the way consumers are enjoying our beer, we’re trying to be versatile and give everyone as many options as possible,” said Sam Pecoraro, head brewer, Von Ebert Pearl. “Getting our flagship Pils into a twelve ounce format allows us to send one of our favorite beers to distribution and hopefully into the hands of more fans of German-inspired lagers. Grab a six-pack and hopefully we can do this again sometime soon!”
For the uninitiated, Von Ebert’s Wolf Summoner is an American-style India Pale Ale made with Rakau, Galaxy, and El Dorado hops. At 6.4% ABV and 79 IBU (international bittering units), beer enjoyed this hop combo. Which is why, after strong reception from the first canning, Wolf Summoner is being packaged up and sold a second time.
As for Von Ebert’s Pils? This beer requires no introduction with its use of Hallertau and Saphir hops and pilsner malt. At 4.9%, Pils is your reward after escaping the house for a neighborhood hike or finishing chores in the yard.
Available for takeout, delivery look for Blameless Muse, Wolfs Summer, and Pils available while supplies last.
For more information on this and other beers from Von Ebert, visit http://www.vonebertbrewing.com. Von Ebert Brewing's two locations are at 131 NW 13th Avenue in Portland's Pearl District and 14021 NE Glisan Street in the Glendoveer neighborhood.
About Von Ebert Brewing
Von Ebert Brewing sits at the crossroads where storied traditions meet bold new ideas in brewing. Independently owned and operated, Portland, OR, based Von Ebert produces award-winning beers in a variety of styles. In addition to modern IPAs and crisp lagers, the oak-aged, bottle-conditioned heritage beer program sets the brewery apart. All of the beers pair perfectly with the elevated American pub cuisine served at both brewpub locations. For more information, please visit www.vonebertbrewing.com.
