Thursday, August 18, 2011

A New Hemp Beer: Hemp Hop Rye Amber Ale

Source: hemphoprye.com


O’Fallon Brewery presents Hemp Hop Rye
-a new amber ale with a fascinating flavor
that’s uniquely smooth.

That’s right, there’s hemp in this smooth and polished-tasting amber ale. To be specific, we use hemp seed – one of the oldest and healthiest of ingredients – to create a subtle toasted nutty flavor that complements the hops and rye.
We use Cara Rye and Malted Rye for a subtle spiciness and rich ruby color and Victory Malt to tie together the flavors with a nuttiness that compliments the hemp seed flavor. German
Hallertauer hops add seasoning and we finish with
Cascade hops for a crisp citrus aroma and taste.
This wide assortment of flavors form a harmony
together, creating a uniquely smooth and flavorful
everyday beer that isn’t overwhelming! Enjoy!

A Few Facts About Hemp

• Hemp has a production rate of up to ten tons per acre, every four months.
• One acre of usable hemp fiber is equal to the usable fiber of four acres of trees or two acres of cotton.
• The heating and compressing of hemp fibers can create building materials
superior to wood in strength, quality and cost.

• Hemp produces more pulp per acre than timber on a sustainable basis.
• There are over 2,000 different varieties in the cannabis family – 90% of these produce harmless seed, oil and fiber.
• The U.S. is the only industrialized nation in the world that does not recognize the value in different varieties in the cannabis family – 90% of these are products of industrial hemp and its production is permitted.

Historic Hemp Trivia

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson cultivated hemp on their farms. Both brewed their own beer.
• The Declaration Of Independence was drafted on paper made with hemp fibers.
• The first American paper mill, built by Ben Franklin, made paper exclusively from hemp.
• The original Levi Strauss jeans were made from hemp.
• In 1942 the U.S. government strongly encouraged hemp cultivation to help with the war effort, going as far as to produce a film entitled “Hemp For Victory”.


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