Month: April 2023

Valor — The roots with this brew run deep, and we intend to grow them deeper, locally driven.

This Hoppy Amber Ale holds a special place in our hearts as a key player in the early days of the foundation that was built down at our humble beginnings on Lower Newton Street. Our trifecta of heritage offerings are still brewed and celebrated today, Valor, Maple Breakfast Stout, and Tribute.

“I never take Valor for granted, it’s a beer that I come back to here on a regular basis. I started my beer career alongside some classic brands and breweries that are also still here, and relevant today. Meeting Steve and Matt, and Dan at the time also on Lower Newton was a fun field trip, and it resulted in a fun journey here that started with Valor for me also. Our crew here has taken the ask of incorporating local where, and when we can with real purpose and passion, something that means a lot to all of us” – Ryan Chaffin, 14th Star General Manager

Valor Hoppy Amber Ale is as relevant today as it was back in 2012, and recently got a little evolution with the addition of locally grown Centennial Hops from Champlain Valley Hops. The beer market has evolved, and this update reinforces our commitment to try and support local Vermont agriculture when, and where we can.

“To Matt and I, Valor embodies the reasons we founded 14th Star. Being one of our original homebrew recipes, Valor ties our past to our present. By adding the locally-sourced ingredients, it demonstrates our commitment to improving our local economy. As a delicious beer, it reminds us of our vehicle for doing all these great local and philanthropist things: world-class beer! We love the direction Valor has taken – as well as the direction it has taken us.” – Steve Gagner, 14th Star Founder

Our brewers respect the techniques of the past while finding new and innovative ways to brew. This balance of history, innovation, and flavors can be found in every batch of 14th Star beer. So while we keep innovating, releasing pilot batches, and building our new core lineup, Valor will be along for the ride as our trusted friend.

Valor’s evolution is constant, and we are proud to continue to offer this original flagship beer at our Taproom with draft and cans, and across the state on tap only, as a Vermont-exclusive offering.

 

14th Star Brewing’s Mexican Style Lager is HERE!

Our entire team here has played numerous roles within the Vermont Craft Beer industry over the last two decades, with us all seeing firsthand how Vermonters and beyond respect those who roll up their sleeves every day, trying to find just the right combination of malts and hops in hopes of achieving the perfect brew to appease their faithful followers. That’s certainly something here at 14th Star that drives us, and will keep us motivated as we roll through 2023 and beyond.

We have a few “House Beers”, or “Go-To’s” depending on the season when we gather as a group to do some “quality control”, and our Mexican Style Lager is always on the top of mind around here. We have offered this Mexican-style Lager featuring hints of corn sweetness balanced by a pinch of sea salt and a squeeze of lime for years at our Taproom for portions of the summer while it lasts. But the time has come to take this delicious beer out for a full-time ride across the entire state and region, so everybody has access to one of our house favorites!

This beer will be on tap at the 14th Star Brewery full-time, and across Vermont, along with 16oz. Cans. The brewhouse under Prescott, Andrew, Kendall, and Sam have worked hard to hone this beer to where we are today, and at our good friends over at El Gato in Essex and Burlington our original partners to help us build this brand. Food-friendly, thirst-quenching, sessionable ABV coming in at 4.75, and built for mass appeal and any occasion, we are ready to go!

This is a style and category that has rich origins, and Mexico’s lager beer roots are deep. Our entire portfolio is built on balance, and the sessionable, crisp, and flavorful profile with our take on this style is a perfect fit to welcome into the core offerings we produce.

We are honored to have a local offering available to compliment those legendary Mexican beers across the state of Vermont, We are all proud to offer our twist on the Mexican Style Lager Beer, brewed right here in St. Albans, Vermont!