First Package Microbrewery In Reno To Open
BUCKBEAN BREWING COMPANY OPENS FIRST WESTERN NEVADA MICROBREWERY
-Initial Offerings of Black Noddy Lager and Original Orange Blossom Ale Comes in Environmentally Friendly Cans-
Reno, NV (June, February 2007)-Buckbean Brewing Company - the first package brewery in Western Nevada and only the second in the Silver State - began operations in a new 7,600-square-foot facility in Reno, NV in April 2008. The largest packaging brewing operation in Northern Nevada, Buckbean Brewing Company debuted with two styles of beer in 16 oz. cans and also offers different styles on tap. The new brewery houses a tasting room and offers guided tours free of charge.
Buckbean Brewing Company is the vision of Reno native Douglas S. Booth and Veteran brewmaster Daniel B. Kahn. These two self described "beer junkies" joined up over three years ago to create a new kind of microbrew appealing to both male and female beer drinkers.
Original Orange Blossom Ale & Black Noddy Lager
Initially, the brewery will produce two beer styles for cans and kegs:
� Black Noddy Lager is made in the classic Bavarian Schwarzbier style. It offers deep color, moderate hops and smooth, toasty flavors that unfurl in layers.
� Original Orange Blossom Ale isn't a fruit beer, despite its name. This bright, zesty ale is built from caramel malts, American hops and orange flower water, which lends complex, aromatic, haunting notes.
The icy pure Truckee Meadows snowmelt used to make Buckbean is ideal for brewing.
"The local water is quite soft," Daniel Kahn said. "It's nice to have soft water to start with because you can turn it into any water you want. You can replicate the water types of traditional brewing centers. You can't do that with hard water, which already has a high concentration of dissolved minerals and solids."
Buckbean Blends with Food
It's no accident that Buckbean beers pair perfectly with food - the Black Noddy with grilled or roasted foods, chocolate or vanilla desserts and robust cheeses, the Orange Blossom with spicy fare (think Mexican, Thai and sushi rolls with red chili sauce), herbed or citrus dishes, tangy cheeses and fruit or pastry desserts.
"For achieving an appealing combination of flavors, my chef background comes in handy," Daniel Kahn said. "I'm very aware of how beers go with food, and I want to brew extremely good food beers."
No matter the style or method of serving - can or draft - the goal for each Buckbean beer is to deliver a well balanced profile and depth of flavor that a wide variety of people will really enjoy drinking.
Why Cans?
Some of the main environmental reasons that Buckbean Brewing Company has chosen go with cans are:
� Cans aren't packed in cardboard, so they don't have to be rinsed of packing dust, which cuts back on water use
� Cans are lighter than bottles, so they require less fuel to ship. When bottles are shipped a truck cannot be completely filled because of weight issues
� Unlike bottles, cans don't require energy to be expended on producing and applying glue and labels.
� A case of cans uses about 70% less paper and cardboard than a case of bottles
� Cans are the most easily recyclable material
It's All in a Name
Buckbean takes its name from the buckbean plant, an herb that grows in the Tahoe Meadows and in mountain bogs throughout North America and Eurasia. Buckbean was a traditional substitute for hops in brewing beer. Daniel plans to use buckbean in crafting some of his specialty releases.
Buckbeans Plans for the Future
Buckbean Brewing Company hopes to produce about 3,000 barrels of beer in their first year. The brewery has the capacity to produce up to 30,000 barrels annually. The brewery's tas
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