E-Malt.com News article: USA & Belgium: Green Flash Brewing collaborates with Belgian brewery St. Feuillien

Mike and Lisa Hinkley, co-founders of Green Flash Brewing Co announced on August, 1 the Fall 2012 seasonal introduction of Friendship Brew – the innovative new result of the San Diego craft Brewery’s 2nd collaboration with historic Belgian brewery, St. Feuillien.

Brewmasters, Chuck Silva (Green Flash) and Alexis Briol (St. Feuillien) developed the recipe and test batch of Friendship Brew in May 2012 at the Green Flash Brewing Facility. They are pleased with the results of their teamwork, and have crafted a rare Black Saison.

The ongoing partnership between these cross-continental Brewmasters has become increasingly rewarding.

“The most exciting part of this collaboration is the way our friendship has developed,” proclaims Silva. “We’re very respectful, considerate and work together carefully. That has allowed us, as international counterparts, to find common ground.” The Black Saison style was an intentionally obscure choice and an experimental endeavor for both talented Brewmasters, as they wanted to learn as much from each other as possible during the process.

Friendship Brew was brewed on the new, state-of-the-art system at Green Flash Brewing Co. in San Diego – an exciting experience for Briol, who is more accustomed to using centuries old brewing equipment and is in the process of building a new brewing facility in Belgium.

Friendship Brew will be distributed in the US nationally as a fall seasonal release beginning in September 2012. It is available in 12oz 4-packs and 22oz bottles.


03 August, 2012