{"id":798798,"date":"2019-08-22T17:36:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T23:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/summit-suds-reviewing-angry-james-brewings-citra-lager-and-oktoberfest-featured-at-mug-club-party\/"},"modified":"2019-08-22T17:36:00","modified_gmt":"2019-08-22T23:36:00","slug":"summit-suds-reviewing-angry-james-brewings-citra-lager-and-oktoberfest-featured-at-mug-club-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/local-news\/summit-suds-reviewing-angry-james-brewings-citra-lager-and-oktoberfest-featured-at-mug-club-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Summit Suds: Reviewing Angry James Brewing\u2019s Citra Lager and Oktoberfest featured at mug club party"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"swift-gallery p402_hide\" readability=\"6.6566037735849\">\n<ul id=\"imageGallery-370406-768\" class=\"gallery list-unstyled\">\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-1024x683.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Liz Copan \/ ecopan@summitdaily.com | Angry James Brewing in Silverthorne is introducing their Mug Club on Aug. 31.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>Angry James Brewing in Silverthorne is introducing their Mug Club on Aug. 31.<\/strong><br \/>Liz Copan \/ ecopan@summitdaily.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Angry James Brewing in Silverthorne is introducing their Mug Club on Aug. 31.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-1-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-1.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Liz Copan \/ ecopan@summitdaily.com | Glassware with a fresh look at Angry James Brewing in Silverthorne.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>Glassware with a fresh look at Angry James Brewing in Silverthorne.<\/strong><br \/>Liz Copan \/ ecopan@summitdaily.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Glassware with a fresh look at Angry James Brewing in Silverthorne.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-2-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-2.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Liz Copan \/ ecopan@summitdaily.com | Angry James Brewery has a full line of new merchandise featuring a new version of their logo.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>Angry James Brewery has a full line of new merchandise featuring a new version of their logo.<\/strong><br \/>Liz Copan \/ ecopan@summitdaily.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Angry James Brewery has a full line of new merchandise featuring a new version of their logo.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-3-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-3.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Liz Copan \/ ecopan@summitdaily.com | Chaz serves up an Alpen Weisse at Angry James Brewery in Silverthorne.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.5\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8\">\n<p><strong>Chaz serves up an Alpen Weisse at Angry James Brewery in Silverthorne.<\/strong><br \/>Liz Copan \/ ecopan@summitdaily.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-3.jpg\" alt=\"Chaz serves up an Alpen Weisse at Angry James Brewery in Silverthorne.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-4-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-4.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Hugh Carey \/ hcarey@summitdaily.com | Jefferson Geiger\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-2\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7\">\n<p><strong>Jefferson Geiger<\/strong><br \/>Hugh Carey \/ hcarey@summitdaily.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/SummitSuds-ESW-082319-1-4.jpg\" alt=\"Jefferson Geiger\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"caption-toggle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/summit-suds-reviewing-angry-james-brewings-citra-lager-and-oktoberfest-featured-at-mug-club-party\/#\" class=\"show-captions\">Show Captions<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/summit-suds-reviewing-angry-james-brewings-citra-lager-and-oktoberfest-featured-at-mug-club-party\/#\" class=\"hide-captions\">Hide Captions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">With Labor Day right around the corner, locals know two things are for certain: ski season isn\u2019t that far behind, and it\u2019s time to line up to nab a spot for Angry James Brewing Company\u2019s annual mug club. Happening at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, the brewery is having a daylong celebration that leads to yearlong fun with music, food and beer releases.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The brewery will have 150 new mugs for sale for those who wish to join the club, up from 100 last year. The $45 price tag includes one free 20-ounce fill and then discounted beers afterward until the next Labor Day weekend party. Additionally, $10 will be donated to Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, and club members can keep their collectible mug once the year is over.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Returning for the season is Angry James\u2019 Oktoberfest. The orangey-colored beer is well-balanced and a solid transitional drink as we begin to enter the colder months. Made with German Saphir hops and German malt, the aroma alone transported me to Munich.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">The American-style m\u00e4rzen isn\u2019t cloyingly sweet like some malt-forward beers. Rather, I could see the bready malt flavors pairing perfectly with Cultivate Kitchen\u2019s pretzels and bratwurst that will be available for the hungry masses Saturday. And at roughly 5.4% alcohol by volume, it also isn\u2019t a heavy beer that will knock you out at the start of the day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Making another comeback is the popular Citra Lager. Technically classified as an India pale lager, the golden beer is made 100% with Citra hops and smoothed out with German Pilsner malt and American two-row malt. On first sip, I didn\u2019t notice the citrus flavors from the hops immediately, save for a little bitter bite at the end.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Then, as the beer warmed and I returned to the glass after sampling others, I was greeted with the pleasant notes of orange and grapefruit. Being only about 5.7% ABV, lager lovers wanting something a smidge extra or hop heads looking for a mellow break will find something to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Along with the Oktoberfest, Angry James submitted Citra Lager to the judges at the Great American Beer Festival in addition to their Tricentric IPA, Jake\u2019s Pils and Two Tone Footer Stout.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Though not new releases tied to the mug club event, two other seasonal offerings worth trying while at the brewery are the Orphan Boy Amber and White Woolly IPA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">One could almost confuse <a id=\"N0x281a020N0x2754170:N0x281a020N0x2767b20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/explore-summit\/summit-suds-boulder-lake-trail-and-orphan-boy-amber\/\">Orphan Boy Amber<\/a> with a stout when held side-by-side with Oktoberfest. My nose instantly smelled the roasted malt, and the taste follows the aroma with an almost coffee-like bitterness. However, it\u2019s still extremely drinkable in the summer at 5.5% ABV, and the ale yeast brings forth a sweet, dark fruit characteristic reminiscent of raisins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">Those who blindly order IPAs in search West Coast-style earthiness are going to be in for a surprise with White Woolly IPA. It has 68 International Bitterness Units, more than the 40 of the amber, but don\u2019t expect grass in a glass. Brewed with Dr. Rudi and Wakatu hops, the yellow IPA is light, effervescent and clean on the palate with no lingering flavors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">It has a floral lemongrass scent with a similar spicy taste yet remains mild. Evocative of lemonade or a shandy, the 5.5% ABV beer is easily quaffable and great for enjoying on a porch or patio in the summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText\">I\u2019d go with the Citra Lager if I had to choose a favorite. But no matter which you pick, Labor Day weekend is sure to be a good time. Cheers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND BodyText Tagline\">Jefferson Geiger is the arts &amp; entertainment editor for the Summit Daily News and managing editor for Everything Summit. Have a question about beer? Send him an email at <a href=\"mailto:jgeiger@summitdaily.com\">jgeiger@summitdaily.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitdaily.com\/news\/summit-suds-reviewing-angry-james-brewings-citra-lager-and-oktoberfest-featured-at-mug-club-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: Summit Daily<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Angry James Brewing in Silverthorne is introducing their Mug Club on Aug. 31.Liz Copan \/ ecopan@summitdaily.com Glassware with a fresh look at Angry James Brewing in Silverthorne.Liz Copan \/ ecopan@summitdaily.com Angry James Brewery has a full line of new merchandise featuring a new version of their logo.Liz Copan \/ ecopan@summitdaily.com Chaz serves up an Alpen [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-798798","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-local-news"},"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-19 12:53:27","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"distributor_meta":false,"distributor_terms":false,"distributor_media":false,"distributor_original_site_name":"KSMT The Mountain","distributor_original_site_url":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt","push-errors":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/798798","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=798798"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/798798\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=798798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=798798"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=798798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}