Beer/Wine Hybrid is a Love Story to Founder’s Daughter

If you didnt know before that Von Ebert Brewing is making world-class mixed culture wild ales than the Gold and Silver they captured in the Fruited Mixed Culture category at last weeks Oregon Beer Awards should be a clue. Not only did Portland, OR’s Von Ebert be named Medium Size Brewery of the Year but the next day released the latest from their mixed culture beer program, a beer/wine hybrid called To Ellie, With Love.

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Part of the Von Ebert Heritage beer program, which was recognized with several medals at the Oregon Beer Awards and as one of the top 20 beers of the year by Craft Beer & Brewing, To Ellie, With Love is a beer dedicated to the two year old daughter of founder Tom S. Cook. It will become an annual offering, with a different recipe each year.

“I saw this beer as a way to connect two of the biggest priorities and loves in my life - my family and the brewery,” explained Tom S. Cook, owner, Von Ebert Brewing. “In a way, the beer is part of a generational tale. The name Von Ebert is an ode to my great-grandmother. As the brewery continues to build its presence in the world, naming this beer after my daughter is a way to connect three generations of my family very directly to the brewery. Someday, when my daughter is old enough, I can show her this series of beers and better explain what it is we do on the brewing side of Von Ebert and what it means to our family. It’s a way to convey that I do this not just because I love beer, but because I love her.”

Furthering the familial nature of the beer, the handwriting on its label was transcribed from a note in a book given to Cook’s daughter from her maternal great-grandmother.

To Ellie, With Love is a blend of foudre-aged mixed-culture beers with Gewurztraminer and Riesling grapes. The 6.8% ABV beer contains flavors of pear, lychee, and honeycomb.

“For this beer/wine hybrid, we used white wine grapes,” stated Jason Hansen, Lead Brewer & Blender, Von Ebert Glendoveer. “Northwest-grown German wine varietals were paired with a blend of mixed-culture Heritage beer to create an intriguing mash-up of complex aged beer and easy-drinking summer wine. This will be a perfect beer to enjoy on the patio on warm summer nights while taking in a beautiful sunset.”

To Ellie, With Love is available at both Von Ebert pub locations, Glendoveer and the Pearl, in bottles for on-site consumption or to-go.

Find Von Ebert on social media: @vebrewing and facebook.com/VonEbertBrewing.

About Von Ebert Brewing

Von Ebert Brewing sits at the crossroads where storied traditions meet bold new ideas in brewing. Independently owned and operated, Portland, OR, based Von Ebert produces award-winning beers in a variety of styles. In addition to modern IPAs and crisp lagers, the oak-aged, bottle-conditioned heritage beer program sets the brewery apart. All of the beers pair perfectly with the elevated American pub cuisine served at both brewpub locations. For more information, please visit www.vonebertbrewing.com.