Hey readers... I know I've been slacking lately. I have no good excuses, just a bunch of lame ones, but here's some good news for all you Louisiana beer fans! NOLA Brewing will be releasing their latest creation, the Rebirth Pale Ale, next Wednesday the 16th at the brewery tasting room. Cans in 6-packs will be following sometime this summer, just in time for canoeing and tailgating I hope! Plus it has a pretty badass tap handle... picture below.
Update: I have confirmation from NOLA's publicist that this beer should be hitting taps in Baton Rouge about a week after the initial release, so late April. That's exciting!
Here's the full press release:
BEER & BRASS
NOLA Brewing Introduces Rebirth Pale Ale Benefiting The Roots of Music
Official Release Party Wednesday, April 16
For the past five years, NOLA Brewing Company
has been bringing the history and tradition of beer back to New
Orleans. Founded on the concept of helping rebuild and develop commerce
in post-Katrina New Orleans, the NOLA based brewery offers a variety of
beers made with the finest available hops, malts and unique yeast
blends.
Continuing in this tradition, NOLA Brewing is proud to unveil its latest brew – Rebirth Pale Ale on draft – benefitting The Roots of Music. The company’s first pale ale pays tribute to the Rebirth Brass Band
while supporting music education for New Orleans’ youth through the
non-profit organization, co-founded by Rebirth drummer, Derrick Tabb and
Allison Reinhardt.
“We decided to name the brew Rebirth for a number of reasons,” explains Kirk Coco, CEO of NOLA Brewing.
“A big part of the meaning comes from the rebirth of the city
post-Katrina and being a part of that process. Another is that the
Rebirth Brass Band is a shining example of music from our city. We
wanted to give back to the community with our beer, and The Roots of
Music was a perfect fit – helping kids in the city where music education
is vital, and supporting the music everyone at the brewery loves!”
Derek
Tabb adds, “We're excited and honored that NOLA Brewing would pick us
to represent them in its latest beer, while also supporting an
organization that's most near and dear to our hearts.”
In celebration of the release, the brewery invites imbibers to sample the new beer on Wednesday, April 16 at 5 p.m. in the taproom at 3001 Tchoupitoulas Street. Admission is free and open to the public (21+up) and will feature complimentary light bites, live entertainment
and $3-$7 beers. In attendance will be the talented kids from The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders along with Derrick Tabb and members of the Rebirth Brass Band.
Rebirth Pale Ale
is a sessionable, American-style pale ale that uses five different malt
varieties and desirable hops including Cascade, Simcoe and Citra. The
pale ale is wonderfully balanced
and its flavorful hop taste and aroma allows for more than one indulgence at a time, coming in at only 5% ABV.
To help raise money for The Roots of Music’s mission to teach, support and empower New Orleans’ youth through music education, a portion of all beer sales at the release party, as well as a portion of ongoing retail sales of Rebirth Pale Ale, will be donated to the organization. Stay tuned for a soon-to-be released 6 pack 12 oz. can set of the Rebirth Pale Ale to debut this summer. For more information on NOLA Brewing visit www.nolabrewing.com.
Interviews with NOLA Brewing or Roots of Music are available upon request.
About The Roots of Music
Co-founded
in 2007 by Rebirth Brass Band drummer Derrick Tabb and Allison
Reinhardt, with programming beginning in 2008, New Orleans-based
non-profit organization, The Roots of Music’s mission is to teach,
support and empower New Orleans’ youth through music education, academic
support and mentorship, while preserving and promoting New Orleans’
unique musical and cultural heritage. The Roots of Music provides
year-round free music education to low income kids 9-14 years of
age aiming to teach students the necessary skills to continue New
Orleans’ unique musical tradition. Free academic and musical
instruction is provided, as well as all instruments, transportation and
daily hot meals. The Roots of Music annually serves more than 100
children living all across Orleans Parish and attending over 40
different schools. www.therootsofmusic.org
