May 08, 2009    New Glarus Brewing Co. Adding a New Unplugged Kegging Line

New Glarus Brewing Co. Adding a New Unplugged Kegging Line

New Glarus, WI
May 11, 2009:

As the demand for the innovative Unplugged Series has grown, New Glarus Brewing Co. has found the need to expand the kegging in their Riverside brewhouse in order to keep up. Their most recent addition to the Riverside brewhouse is a new KHS/Till kegging line, which will allow for increased production, allowing them to let a larger number of New Glarus Brewing Co. fans share in the enjoyment of the Unplugged series.

Dan Carey (Master Diploma Brewmaster of New Glarus Brewing Co.) has always worked to expand appreciation for the traditional lesser known styles of brews and innovative new brewing styles, and never more so than with his Unplugged Series. The Unplugged Series is a limited edition, one-run only beer series that allows Dan to experiment with flavors in ways that are an exciting addition to any beer connoisseur's coveted collection. Since the first Unplugged beer Dan created, Eisbock, which was the first Eisbock brewed and bottled in the U.S., Dan has continued to surprise the brewing industry with innovative blends of flavors and new beer styles. While Dan's Unplugged beers may not always fit into a known style, like the appropriately named Enigma (2003 Silver Medal, Great American Beer Festival, 2004 Bronze Medal, World Beer Cup), they are sure to harmoniously blend flavors in an unexpected way.


While originally produced in small batches as an outlet for Dan Carey's creative talents, the demand for the Unplugged Series has grown quickly since the first Unplugged release of Enigma in 2000. Today, New Glarus Brewing Co. is brewing all of the Unplugged beers exclusively at the Riverside brewhouse, along with the R&D beers and New Glarus Brewing Co.'s other specialty brews, while using the new Hilltop brewhouse for the New Glarus Brewing Co.'s seasonal and year round offerings. Perhaps for sentimental reasons, this will allow Dan to pursue his passion of innovation in the building that housed New Glarus Brewing Co. from the outset.

Due to the increased demand for these brews, New Glarus Brewing Co. has found the need to expand their production at the Riverside brewhouse by adding a new KHS/Till kegging line, which will allow more fans of the Unplugged, R&D, and other specialty New Glarus beers to enjoy these limited edition brews.  This new kegging line is a 'state of the art' machine, not only is it the smallest one made, it uses the same technology as the 'big guys'. The addition will allow Dan to continue to providing all the fans of New Glarus beers with kegs of the highest quality, with minimal air pick up or flavor loss, ensuring the optimal New Glarus brew experience. The new KHS/Till kegging line is an exciting addition to the Riverside brewhouse which will expand on their ongoing pursuit of providing the best quality beers to their friends in Wisconsin. Look for the upcoming brews using this state of the art machine such as the Unplugged Imperial Saison, and the new line of R&D beers.



If you would like more information on New Glarus Brewing Co.'s Imperial Saison or to set up an interview, please call Deborah Carey at (608)527-5850 or contact Nicole Carey at ncarey@newglarusbrewing.com.

About New Glarus Brewing Co. : The brewery is run by an enthusiastic couple, Daniel and Deb Carey, who have successfully combined business management and brewing professionalism. Optimizing a philosophy based on individuality, cooperation and the employment of 100% natural ingredients to produce world-class, handcrafted beers for all their friends in Wisconsin, they offer a selection of year round, seasonal, and unplugged brews throughout the year.