SEPTEMBER ALE

Take care, and drink responsibly.

HOP HARVEST RYE

In a never-ending quest to stretch the beer minds of our patrons, I have embarked on a bold path to create a special seasonal for everyones enjoyment. Prepare your taste buds for another stimulating beer experience here at the Power Plant. The month of September comes in as the last gasp of summer and the beginnings of the fall season. Many a harvest festival will be occurring throughout the Northern Hemisphere in celebration of the bounty and the fading summer. Along these lines, I have created the Hop Harvest Rye for your pleasure.

A unique beer produced by the use of malted rye to compose one-fifth the total grain bill. The use of rye has ancient roots, but has declined over time because of problems it poses to the brewer. It is not the easiest grain to utilize during the brewing process, leading in most cases to very long days. However, the fruity, spicy, rich grain character that this malt adds to the finished brew is well worth the extra effort.

Almost everyone has experienced rye in one of its many bread manifestations. With these thoughts in mind, please have no fear. Hop Harvest Rye will not be like drinking liquid pumpernickel. It will demonstrate a different malt character that will rejuvenate your taste for beer. Abundent flavorful American hops and Carmel malt will accompany the lingering faint hints of rye.

Color - rich amber
Aroma - lots of pungent citrus and floral American hops with a grain, malty undertone.
Flavor - fruity, spicy, hearty grain, with Carmel edges
Body - medium

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FROM THE CHEFS CORNER:

I love the month of September, because with it brings the Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs. Which happens to be one of my all time favorite times of the year to see great entertainment and sample some fabulous food. One of the incredible "eats" you can sample is soup in bread "Boule". Here is my recipe for our Steak Barley Soup. This is a wonderful recipe for hearty soup that goes great in a bread "Boule". Remember, when you're at the festival this year enjoying a hearty Boule of soup, toast your favorite chef with a Black-n-Tan.

STOUT BARBEQUE SAUCE

SAUTE VEGGIES TIL TENDER, ADD STOCK AND BRING TO A BOIL, MIX IN PEARLED BARLEY, SPICES AND MEAT. SIMMER FOR 1 HOUR, MIX IN TOMATOES, COOL DOWN, EAT AND ENJOY.