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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Stillwater Sensory Series Small Back



Volume 2 from the Sensory Series is here (Vol. 1 was Lower Dens - read more)


Stillwater Sensory Series Vol.2 - Small Black....$2.59 / 12oz bottle

The Stillwater Sensory Series is a collaboration between Stillwater Artisanal and singular musical artists. In the second volume, Stillwater works with Small Black to make an ale based on an interpretation of their song, "Breathless" On the bottle itself, a QR code links to this exclusive performance of the song. Ultimately, this is a true artistic collaboration that aims to create a full sensory experience - sound, sight, smell, touch, and taste.

Small Black
Small Black is an indie band from Brooklyn, New York. Their new album "Limits of Desire" was released on May 14, 2013 on Jagjaguwar.  Read more on Jagjaguwar



"After many listens to the new album we agreed on the track 'Breathless' as inspiration for the beer. The tune instantly jumped out as a summer anthem and reminded me of my days as a electronic music producer & DJ. Uplifting pads, soothing vocals, and a solid 4/4 kick give the song a powerful drive while still maintaining its beauty and elegance.

In constructing the accompanying beverage I took a similar direction - a dark black beer that maintains the elegance of the song. I decided on a base of German malts and a debittered roasted barley to provide more dark color with very little actual roast flavor. German Hallertau hops are used to create a smooth bitterness and spicy, floral aroma. And while the beer is black, it's extremely light bodied, fermented with Belgian yeast for a dry, slightly fruity, spicy finish at 5% ABV. Perfect for those late night summer gatherings."
-Brian Strumke (Stillwater Artisanal)



info from Stillwater

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