Can't wait to try this at the EBF!!!

(Downingtown, PA) - Victory Brewing has created the first doppelsticke alt
beer to be produced in the United States. Ten Years Alt, as it has been
named, celebrates the brewery's tenth anniversary of operations and was
created as a tribute to the craft of brewing.

Ten Years Alt is entirely unique, yet it marks a point in the continuum of
brewing innovation. Whereas alt beer has been the crisp hallmark ale of
Dusseldorf, surrounded and outnumbered by the myriad lagers of Germany,
'sticke' alts are the 'secret' offerings Dusseldorf brewmasters produce for
their pub patrons on an infrequent basis. Stronger and richer than the
standard alt beer, their release is typically announced with a simple sign
that claims 'sticke.'

The Victory version of this 'secret' offering is inspired by the rich
brewing heritage of the alt beers. It is a dark ale exhibiting the love of
hops and mastery of malt that Victory has displayed for 10 years. Initially
assertive with spicy hops, Ten Years Alt concludes ever so comfortably in
rich, roasted malts and burnished hop character.

"Weighing in at 8.5% alcohol by volume, Ron [Barchet] and I felt it would be
a great winter beer for release in conjunction with our tenth anniversary
celebration," said Bill Covaleski, Brewmaster and President of Victory
Brewing Company.

The official release date of Ten Years Alt will be Wednesday, February 15,
2006, though a special sampling of one half barrel will take place at the
Beer Advocate Extreme Beer Fest to be held in Boston on February 11
(http://beeradvocate.com/fests/). The official release date of February 15,
commemorates the opening date of Victory brewery operations.

For more information on Victory Brewing Company or the Victory Ten Years Alt
visit us on the web at www.victorybeer.com or contact communications
coordinator Jacob Burns at , phone 610-873-0881 x109.

Victory Brewing Company
Victory Brewing is a privately held microbrewery located in Downingtown,
Pennsylvania. Begun by two childhood friends on the back of a school bus in
1973, the brewery formally began operations in February, 1996. Victory,
Pennsylvania's widely acclaimed brewery and restaurant, now serves fans of
fully flavored beers in 18 states. To learn more about Victory Brewing
Company visit us on the web at www.victorybeer.com .

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"J. Alstrom" > wrote in message
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> Can't wait to try this at the EBF!!!
>
> (Downingtown, PA) - Victory Brewing has created the first doppelsticke alt
> beer to be produced in the United States. Ten Years Alt, as it has been
> named, celebrates the brewery's tenth anniversary of operations and was
> created as a tribute to the craft of brewing.
>
> Ten Years Alt is entirely unique, yet it marks a point in the continuum of
> brewing innovation. Whereas alt beer has been the crisp hallmark ale of
> Dusseldorf, surrounded and outnumbered by the myriad lagers of Germany,
> 'sticke' alts are the 'secret' offerings Dusseldorf brewmasters produce
> for their pub patrons on an infrequent basis. Stronger and richer than the
> standard alt beer, their release is typically announced with a simple sign
> that claims 'sticke.'
>
> The Victory version of this 'secret' offering is inspired by the rich
> brewing heritage of the alt beers. It is a dark ale exhibiting the love of
> hops and mastery of malt that Victory has displayed for 10 years.
> Initially assertive with spicy hops, Ten Years Alt concludes ever so
> comfortably in rich, roasted malts and burnished hop character.
>
> "Weighing in at 8.5% alcohol by volume, Ron [Barchet] and I felt it would
> be a great winter beer for release in conjunction with our tenth
> anniversary celebration," said Bill Covaleski, Brewmaster and President of
> Victory Brewing Company.
>
> The official release date of Ten Years Alt will be Wednesday, February 15,
> 2006, though a special sampling of one half barrel will take place at the
> Beer Advocate Extreme Beer Fest to be held in Boston on February 11
> (http://beeradvocate.com/fests/). The official release date of February
> 15, commemorates the opening date of Victory brewery operations.
>
> For more information on Victory Brewing Company or the Victory Ten Years
> Alt visit us on the web at www.victorybeer.com or contact communications
> coordinator Jacob Burns at , phone 610-873-0881 x109.
>
> Victory Brewing Company
> Victory Brewing is a privately held microbrewery located in Downingtown,
> Pennsylvania. Begun by two childhood friends on the back of a school bus
> in 1973, the brewery formally began operations in February, 1996. Victory,
> Pennsylvania's widely acclaimed brewery and restaurant, now serves fans of
> fully flavored beers in 18 states. To learn more about Victory Brewing
> Company visit us on the web at www.victorybeer.com .
>
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>
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> Jason Alstrom
> Co-Founder / BeerAdvocate
>
> 3rd Annual Extreme Beer Fest
> http://beeradvocate.com/fests/
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>
>

Stormking Imperial stout good, if you like stouts? High abv% but it gets
good reviews.