Fall is my favorite time of year. It’s a time for pumpkin, Oktoberfest ales, Halloween and zombies. I’m so glad I spent part of my Halloween night at Flat12’s ZomBrewery Tour & Halloween Party because of that.
Here’s the synopsis of what was going on at the brewery:
“The fearless mad scientists of Flat12 Bierwerks are always researching for their next creation. Pushing limits and laughing at the status quo, no idea is beyond pursuing. In an attempt to brew a new beer for Halloween, Dr. Hopenstein traveled to Transylvania in order to harvest yeast from a spooky castle. Upon his return, Brewer EZ Fox brewed a small batch of their Flat Jack Pumpkin Ale using the Transylvanian yeast with Head Brewer and barrel extraordinaire, Sean Lewis, aging the new brew in an oak coffin. The result was tart and delicious and all celebrated with a pint – Head Cellarman Will Green proposed a cheers to the success of yet another experiment.
A few days later, Assistant Brewer Kris Berger, began to complain about head and stomach pains. Bottling pro News and Kegger Broc also began to complain, but of losing hair and skin. But things got weird when New Guy Mike came into work with tattered clothes, a vacant stare, and cried out in angst and hunger, ‘brains…’
They took tours in groups of 10 people at a time. I was fortunate that they added extra tours and I was able to jump on. There was fog, strobe lights, blood, limbs, zombies, and bodies. We were lead all over the brewery inside and out. This was my first time seeing the inside of the brewery and I immediately made a mental note that I need to go back for a regular tour.
The beer naturally speaks for itself, You could even bring your pint with you on the zombie tour (they have their priorities in check). Of course I had to try the Flat Jack Pumpkin. This pumpkin spice seasonal made my inner basic white girl sing. I also had the Pogue’s Run Porter which was a delicious malty compliment to the previous brew I had.
The guys at Flat12 know how to have a good time. Everyone there had a smile (or a scream) on their face. You can tell they have a special team of people making both great beer and memories for all to enjoy. Can’t wait to see what else they come up with.
Cheers!
