Happy to announce that this February we are releasing in draft and cans a beer dedicated to my grandfather! This was my first beer official brewed for Mankato Brewery and at the time it was named, Hoppy Red Nano. It is cool to see the popularity of this style grow enough to support a seasonal release. Being able to get him the beer made for him before his death was really heart warming. It is a shame he didn’t get to see this large increase in production of his brand, but I’m sure the old man would be proud.
My dad insisted on the description of this beer be of this one and not of him drinking a 24 pack of beer on vacation while his 5 kids fought over a 6 pack of soda. The description reads:
“Death Valley Johnnie, a World War II veteran, was station in a forward field hospital supporting Navy & Marine wounded in the Pacific theatre. When asked about his experience he replied, “Other than the war… I hated the bugs and humidity.” This is why he would bring his family on vacation to the hot, arid desert in California- Death Valley. Crafted with Red-X malt to capture the desert hues, hopped with Falconer’s Flight and Pacifica hops to commemorate the island hopping boys he spent his time helping. Death Valley Johnnie Red Ale is brewed in their memory.”
Here is the sell sheet displaying our can art:
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For those of you who missed it: Here is my original recipe and post about the old man.
Cheers!
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