The Revelator by Full Sail Brewing Company
The newest beer in
Full Sail’s Brewer’s Share line up, “The Revelator,” crafted by brewer Chris
Davis, is a revelation of camaraderie and discourse inspired by friends new
and old sharing a beer or two. A winter ale, The Revelator is a deep copper
concoction with malty caramel notes, balanced by slight lemon and hints of
dill attributed to the hops. It is meant to be enjoyed with others. ABV
6.26% IBU 50.
“Since we began our Brewer’s Share program we have reveled in the uniqueness
and creativity of our brew staff. Chris Davis’s Brewer’s Share continues in
this tradition. We thought it was best to have Chris’s own words describe
his beer and the inspiration behind it,” said Irene Firmat, Full Sail
Brewing Company’s Founder and CEO. He describes it as follows:
“The Revelator is that which reveals. It is a deep copper concoction coming
in at 50 bitterness units boasting Sorachi Ace and Amarillo hop cones, not
to mention that wondrous agent of change, that fungi perfecti: our own ale
yeast. The taker of The Revelator is on their way to overcoming self imposed
and unnecessary boundaries. Raise your glass with friends and family, and do
not miss those opportunities to give a good hug or hearty handshake to
someone close by. The Revelator should help you see truth and happiness - an
instrument that may help you reach out and join in thoughtful discourse,
helping you on the path to love and enjoyment of life, as well as help
others do the same. This elixir does not purport to have magical properties
but to reveal those bits of magic already deep inside us.
Often, descriptive comments on a particular brew or what the brewer was
trying to achieve is much like reading the sports page. Many articles sound
very similar or repetitive. This is mostly because words cannot convey the
emotional and sensory messages that one gets from attending the actual
events or sharing in the real life experience. So to speak of the caramel
character balanced against, the lemon cream and the hint of dill hidden in
this well crafted brew is banal at worst, but enticing at best. The good
thing about this is that you have not missed that ballgame, you can still go
get a pint and experience it for yourself. It is my hope that the Revelator
can help us all slow down and enjoy some real living. Thanks.” Chris Davis
Full Sail has scheduled two “Meet the Brewer and the Beer” events to
showcase this new beer. The first Meet Brewer and the Beer event will be at
Full Sail at Riverplace in Portland, Tuesday, February 15th, from 5:00 –
6:30PM. The second is at the Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River,
on Thursday, February 17th from 5:00 to 6:30PM. Join the Full Sail crew to
celebrate and toast a pint of this new brew.
Chris’s The Revelator will also be featured at Full Sail’s Zwicklemania
brewery open house. On Saturday, February 19th, dozens of Oregon breweries
and brewpubs will open their doors to visitors for the state’s 3rd annual
Zwickelmania. Hosted by the Oregon Brewers Guild (OBG), Zwickelmania is a
free statewide event that offers visitors a chance to tour Oregon breweries,
meet the brewers and sample their favorite beers. Full Sail Brewing will
offer guided brewery tours at 12, 1, 2, 3 and 4pm and will be offering
samples of The Revelator paired with artisan chocolate. Tours and tasting
are free of charge and each tour participant will receive a complementary
glass. Full Sail’s Brewery at Riverplace in Portland will also be open for
tours.
With each Brewer’s Share beer, Full Sail picks a local charity to receive a
portion of the proceeds from the sale of the beer. Chris has chosen to
support the Hood River Start Making a Reader Today (SMART) literacy program.
Every keg of The Revelator benefits this volunteer literacy program that
brings children and adults together for reading and friendship.
The Brewer’s Share series is a line up of small batch draft beers where each
Full Sailor takes a turn hand-crafting their own single batch recipe and a
portion of the proceeds benefit a local charity of their choosing. Full
Sail’s Brewer’s Share beers will only be available on tap at Full Sail’s
Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, Oregon, and at Full Sail’s Brewery at
Riverplace, in Portland, Oregon. Growlers to go are available. The next
Brewer’s Share will be brewed by Brewer Josh Pfriem and is expected in
April.
About Full Sail Brewing Company:
The independent and employee-owned Full Sail Brewery is perched on a bluff
in Hood River, Oregon, overlooking the most epic wind and kite surfing spot
in the world. At this very moment 47 specialists in the liquid refreshment
arts are crafting barley and hops into your next beer. Among the company’s
most popular brews are Full Sail Amber, IPA, Pale, LTD, Session and Session
Black Premium lager. Founded in 1987, the Full Sail crew has been fermenting
godlike nectar for 23 years. Committed to brewing great beer and sustainable
practices their award winning brews are now available in 27 states. The Full
Sail Tasting Room and Pub is open seven days a week. Swing by for a pint,
grab a bite, tour the brewery, or just soak up the view. http://www.fullsailbrewing.com
