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WHITE LION BREWING COMPANYSpringfield, Massachusetts’ first craft brewery, White Lion Brewing Company embraces their local community with a selection of compelling, creatively crafted brews.

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Founded in 2014 by Raymond Berry, Jr. , White Lion Brewing Company is Springfield, Massachusetts’ first craft brewery. It is a relatively new establishment and owner Berry has big plans to put White Lion - and Springfield - on the craft beer map. The brewery already has all of the necessary ingredients for a successful, sustainable future and Berry hopes it will serve as a catalyst for the city’s revitalization.

In order to ensure his craft beers were of the highest quality, Berry sought out award winning brewer Mike Yates

who has an all-encompassing work history of craft brewing. His background includes full production and management of regional brewing companies and brew pubs and he is the former head brewer at Amherst Brewing Co. and Berkshire Brewing Co. Yates has received dozens of medals over the years for his superb craft beers, including awards at the Great British Beer Festival in London, the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, CO, and the Great International Beer Festival in Providence, RI. He has been an excellent addition to the White Lion family, and his impeccably crafted, unique beer recipes are quickly earning a respectable reputation for their top-notch quality.

The White Lion beers are currently crafted in Ipswich, but Berry is hoping to find a new brewing home in downtown Springfield in the near future. Over the summer, the brewery ran a successful ‘White Lion Wednesday,’ which offered pop-up outdoor beer gardens in downtown Springfield. In addition to offering a selection of White Lion beer, there were food vendors and live music to be enjoyed by all. The city is truly embracing their first craft brewery and everyone is looking forward to the upcoming taproom and brewery opening.

What about the name? The legend of the ‘White Lion’ has been shared for centuries. Folklore declares that White Lions are children of the Sun Gods and thus mythical creatures. They are portrayed as rare phenomenons and a sign of good found in all mankind. The ‘White Lion’ name gives this new brewery a majestic, sophisticated vibe that certainly holds true for the beer styles as well. We are proud to feature this up and coming brewery to our Craft Beer Club members, and hope you enjoy two of their most popular selections. Cheers!

The White Lion Pale Ale is a light to medium bodied American style Pale Ale - smooth and dry on the palate yet loaded with rich hop flavor. It utilizes three varieties of hops, all of which contribute to the complex citrus flavors. Not quite as bitter as an India Pale, Ale, the White Lion Pale Ale will be enjoyed by fans of both Pale and IPA styles alike. This crisp and refreshing ale will pair well with spicy foods, especially buffalo wings. Enjoy!

WHITE LION PALE ALEAmerican Pale Ale5.5% ABV 55 IBU’s

INSANE MANE RED ALE

An American Amber Ale with a hearty malt profile, the Insane Mane Red Ale is medium bodied with a full flavor experience. The generous use of select hops in the boil, as well as a dry hop create a wonderful hop aroma and flavor that offer a nice balance to the rich malt backbone. The 6.5% ABV will keep you roaring for more! Try pairing the Insane Mane Red Ale with your favorite beef dishes. Cheers!

American Amber Ale6.5% ABV 40 IBU’s

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FOOD FOR YOUR BREW

Pat the wings dry with paper towels. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Put one oven shelf in the lower quarter of the oven and one in the top quarter. Place the wings in a large zip lock bag. Add the baking powder and salt. Shake the bag to coat the wings evenly. Line the tray with foil. Spray the rack on the baking tray with oil. Place the wings skin side up on the rack (ok if snug, they shrink). Bake on the lower shelf in the oven for 30 minutes, then move the tray up to the higher shelf and turn the oven up to 425 degrees. Bake for a further 40 to 50 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through. The wings do not need to be turned over. The wings are ready when they are dark golden brown and the skin is very crispy. Toss with Hot Sauce and serve immediately with Blue Cheese Dip and celery sticks. They can be served plain, with a dipping sauce, or tossed in sauce. For the Sauce: Whisk together the ingredients and keep warm or reheat just prior to using. For the Blue Cheese Dip: Mash the blue cheese with sour cream until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix well until combined, using milk to get it to the consistency you want. Store in the fridge until required. Remove from the fridge 15 min. prior to serving. Recipe sourced from www.recipetineats.com.

Wings:4 lb chicken wings, wingettes & drumettes2 Tbs baking powder3/4 tsp saltSauce:4 Tbs unsalted butter, melted1/2 cup Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce1 Tbs brown sugar1/4 tsp salt

Blue Cheese Dip:1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup mayonnaise1 clove small garlic, minced1-3 Tbs milk2 Tbs lemon juice1/2 tsp saltBlack pepperCelery sticks - for serving

Crispy Oven Baked Buffalo Wings

TRIVIA TIME1. What is the difference between a stout and a porter?

The short answer: it’s complicated. Trying to understand the difference between a porter and a stout in today’s craft beer world can be a pretty dizzying experience. In fact, over the last few years, the names have been used interchangeably when categorizing darker beers and it’s pretty hard to find someone now who really knows the difference. These days, most would argue that the true difference is in the recipe (porters use standard malted barley, while stouts use mostly unmalted roasted barley, which gives them their characteristic dark coffee flavors). This still doesn’t always settle the debate, and some brewers believe there is really no difference at all.

2. What does ‘high gravity’ or ‘low gravity’ have to do with beer?

Beers described as ‘high gravity’ are typically stronger and higher in alcohol, while ‘low gravity’ beers are ‘session’ or lower alcohol beers.

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