In 1861, the S/S NEVA crashed into another ship off the coast of Læsø. The crew was saved but the precious cargo was not. That cargo? Beer from more than 30 breweries. Now, Mikkeller, with the help of White Labs and the Ternen dive team, are letting you taste the beer that was lost over 150 years ago. Wreck Ale is made from yeast that was cloned from that found in the bottles recovered by the diving team. Not only that, it’s brewed to taste like the old ale did when it was fresh. White Labs analyzed the beer to help recreate the color and alcohol strength. They even determined the malts and hops used, so Wreck Ale is a spitting image of the stuff aboard the S/S NEVA. Something tells us it won’t taste like Heady Topper.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
