Mustang's new Imperial Court Stout to arrive in early February
By NICOLE MARSHALL MIDDLETON World Scene Writer on Jan 26, 2013, at 2:18 AM Updated on 4/19/13 at 11:18 AM
Mustang Brewing Company's Imperial Court Stout, a raspberry-infused Russian Imperial Stout with 9.6 percent alcohol by volume, hits the market in early February. Courtesy
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Mustang Brewing Company will release the second installment in its new, upper-echelon line of beers, the Saddlebag Series.
Imperial Court Stout, a raspberry-infused Russian Imperial Stout with 9.6 percent alcohol by volume, hits the market in early February.
The beer will again be packaged in serial-numbered 22-ounce bottles, but unlike the first release, part of the limited batch will be kegged for select locations.
"Our first release in the series, Brandy's Imperial Sundae, blew away our sales expectations," Mustang founder Tim Schoelen said. "It was obvious that Oklahoma beer drinkers are craving high-end flavors, and we are happy to give it to them - this time with Imperial Court Stout."
"This beer is distinctly rich, dark and delicious," said Gary Shellman, Mustang brewmaster since 2009 and a homebrewer for more than 20 years. "You'll taste caramel and dark chocolate, with a mildly tangy raspberry note, and a hint of earthy hops - a very complex beer for the discerning beer drinker."
Thom Self, a Tulsa artist known for his Cain's Ballroom concert posters, again did the artwork for the label.
Mustang was not quite ready to brew this beer at its new Oklahoma City brewing facility, so this batch of Imperial Court Stout was brewed at its partner facility in Krebs.
"Things are coming along nicely at the new OKCity Brewing facility," Shellman added. "I just ordered the year's ingredients for us, Black Mesa and Anthem, and (we) will be brewing our first batch shortly. These are very exciting times for us and the other members of the OKCity Brewing cooperative."
Several chances to sample the beer locally will be available. Tastings will be at 5 p.m. Jan. 31 at McNellie's in Tulsa and 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at Main Street Tavern in Broken Arrow.
Nicole Marshall Middleton, 918-581-8459
nicole.marshall@tulsaworld.com
Original Print Headline: New Mustang beer to arrive in February
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It's apple season again, one of the few times of the year I'm sorry I live in the city, without a car. If only I lived near an orchard, I'd pick my own apples and be happy.
Word has it that OK+ (in excess of 3.2) Budweiser is coming to a liquor store near you.
