King Chestnut®

STYLE:  American Brown Ale

ABV: 5.60%, IBU: 28

DESCRIPTION: This celebrated seasonal is a silky-smooth brown ale, rich with chocolate and roasted nut aromas and flavors from the grains and real American chestnuts. It pairs wonderfully with braised or smoked meats, big pots of chili, and generous slices of pumpkin pie.

In the early 1900’s approximately 98% of the American chestnut trees were destroyed by a devastating blight. Prior to that, the American chestnut was considered the King of the Forest as it was the dominant tree in the Tennessee forest.  In the oak family, the wood looks like oak, but was soft and worked like pine. It was decay resistant and it was used to build cabins, barns, and fences.  As the mountains were settled, the tree became important for railroad ties, utility poles and furniture.  When it was cut, the tree replaced itself with dozens of sprouts, some which became trees again. Perhaps its most important role was producer of food for wildlife and humans, as it dropped tons of sweet, edible nuts every fall.  

Tree researchers and plant pathologists have worked for over 100 years to bring the chestnut back to the Appalachian Mountains area. Research groups including foundations, universities and government agencies have worked together to provide unique opportunities for the return of the tree to its rightful place in the forest. Battling the chestnut blight, The American Chestnut Foundation has developed chestnut trees ready for testing in the forest.

Join Tennessee Brew Works in supporting the goals of the American Chestnut Foundation by helping provide research funds to battle the chestnut blight. A taste of King Chestnut Ale will serve as a reminder to help bring back the King of the Forest. 

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS: Braised or smoked meats, big pots of chili, along with generous slices of pumpkin pie.

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