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Nation’s Greenest State Honors Full Sail for Responsible Business Practices
From the clear water flowing from Mt. Hood to the community that surrounds us, we are committed to sustaining the resources that bring us success. We are proud to announce that we recently received the Governor’s Sustainability Award for small business. The State of Oregon, ranked the greenest state in the nation by Forbes.com and Business Facilities Magazine, presents the awards annually to innovative companies and organizations that demonstrate an exemplary commitment to sustainability.
The second annual Governor's Sustainability Awards were recently presented by Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury as part of the Oregon Business Council's Leadership Summit. The Oregon Sustainability Board selected winners from more than 50 nominations.
The judges noted that Full Sail demonstrated outstanding sustainability practices in social equity, energy and water efficiency, renewable energy, use of recycled materials, procurement of local ingredients, community involvement, and waste management.
“To be acknowledged for our sustainable business practices by Oregon, a state that has been at the forefront in its commitment to responsible business practices is an honor. For us, this sense of responsibility has been part of our core principals since we first started brewing beer over 21 years ago. Over the years we have been committed to being stewards of the environment and have remained dedicated to operating our brewery in the most responsible manner possible. As an employee owned company we share this award with all our employees who are a key part of our daily commitment to these practices. Open communication and suggestions from employees have contributed greatly to the success of managing and maintaining a socially and environmentally fair business,” said Irene Firmat, Full Sail’s Founder and CEO.
“Our brewery’s amazing location nestled between the Columbia River and the snow-capped peak of Mt. Hood, in Hood River, Oregon makes us all feel a deep connection for our surroundings. Employees are the owners at Full Sail – and because Oregon is our home – we feel empowered to run the brewery in the most responsible manner every day. As much as we are committed to brew great beers, we are also committed to our community. It would be impossible to live and work in the Columbia River Gorge and not be inspired by the sheer beauty of the place. It is the blue skies, green forests, snow-capped mountains and pristine rivers surrounding us that insure our dedication,” added Jamie Emmerson, Full Sail’s Executive Brewmaster.
In 2008, we were honored with a BEST (Businesses for an Environmental Sustainable Tomorrow) award by The City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development for their energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies and for demonstrating a commitment to responsible business practices and innovation in sustainability. In addition the company’s Portland Riverplace Brewery and offices received recognition as a RecycleWorks business for its excellent track record of recycling, reducing waste and buying environmentally preferable products.
For more information on Full Sail’s practices click here
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 Slipknot Kicks off our 2009 Brewmaster Reserve line up
Attention hop lovers – Slipknot Imperial IPA is back. This annual favorite and gold medal winner at the 2008 World Beer Championship will be available January to mid March. As the name implies, every aspect of this American style IPA is amplified - from the up-front hop aroma and bitterness to the big malt body. (ABV: 7.8% IBUs: 80)
Slipknot is part of our rotating selection of Brewmaster Reserve Beers. Every ten weeks we come out with a different beer that showcases the brewer’s art. We began the program back in 1998 as a way of celebrating our independence and creativity.
Slipknot will be available in 22oz bottles and on draught in specialty beer stores and pubs throughout the Pacific Northwest. In March, Full Sail will follow-up Slipknot with Full Sail Imperial Porter. New beers in Full Sail’s 2009 Brewmaster Reserve line-up include Keelhauler Scottish Ale, due out in Mid-March, and Grandsun of Spot IPA, due out in June.
For a full list of our Brewmaster Reserve 2009 line click here
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Coming Soon, Black Gold Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
We are excited to announce the upcoming special release of Black Gold Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout 2009. This highly anticipated release from our vintage barrel series has been a Full Sail brewing tradition since 1998. Every year since, our talented team of brewers brew an Imperial style dark ale and fill roughly sixty oak bourbon barrel casks, then age them in our cellar for about a year.
“Wood and barrel aging is an art form that takes dedication, patience and care. We brew this special beer in small batches, that’s why it is available in very limited quantities. You should get some while you can,” suggests Brewmaster Jamie Emmerson.
The beer will be released in early February. It was initially brewed in February 2008, and released as Full Sail Imperial Stout. A portion of the batch was reserved and aged for almost a year in Bourbon casks from Kentucky to create Black Gold. “This extended aging presents hints of vanilla and allows the Stout to pick up the flavors of the wood, bourbon and oak. The aging combined with the robust character of the Imperial Stout make for an extraordinary and wonderful taste experience. It has a strong roasted malt character and a full body. Chocolate and caramel nuances blend with the hops for a smooth Imperial Stout,” described Jamie. “It cellars well, if you store a few bottles in a dark, cool place and be patient - you will be rewarded for your effort and restraint,” To help the beer aficionados that have the self-discipline to cellar this beer, Full Sail marks the bottle label with the reserve year. Black Gold will be available in 22 oz bottles and on draught. (ABV 10.5%, IBU 65)
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Join us February 2nd and 5th for Three Years of Bourbon Beers
We are planning two special events to celebrate the release of Black Gold 2009. The brewery will be pouring three of our wood-aged beers including bourbon-barrel-aged 2002 and 2008 Top Sail Imperial Porter, and 2009 Black Gold Imperial Stout. The special tapping will take place at 5 p.m., Monday, February 2nd, at Full Sail’s Riverplace Brewery in Portland, Oregon and Thursday, February 5th at the Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River. For more information call the Full Sail Riverplace brewery at 503-222-5343 or the Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub at 541-386-2247.
For a listing of upcoming Full Sail events click here
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Brewmaster Dinner February 12th
Got a passion for beer and food? Swing by for our next Brewmaster dinner and explore a menu of great beer paired with great food. Our Brewmaster Jamie Emmerson and Chef Ron Penrose are busy concocting a four course Cuban menu with a special beer pairing for each course.
The cost of the dinner including beer is $25 per person. We will begin serving the menu at 5:00PM until we run out! (Quantities are limited, and our regular menu will also be available.) For more information about the dinners call the Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub at 541-386-2247.
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Zwickelmania hits Full Sail February 14th
This President’s Day weekend, dozens of Oregon breweries and brewpubs will open their doors to visitors for the state’s first annual Zwikelmania. Hosted by the Oregon Brewers Guild (OBG), it's a free statewide event that offers visitors a chance to tour Oregon breweries.
Yes, we know this is Valentine's Day, so for this special day we will be tapping a keg of Old Boilermaker and pairing it with dark chocolate. Tours will be from 1 - 4 pm on the hour.
If you can't make if for Zwickelmania, swing by next time you are in our neck of the woods, we offer tours every day of the week at 1,2,3 and 4PM (free of charge).
Our Tasting Room and Pub is open seven days a week from 11:30 - 9PM. Stop by for a pint, grab a bite, tour the brewery, or just soak up the view.
For more information on Zwickelmania and to find out what a Zwickel is click here
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