Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout

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Full body; roasted barley flavor; fruity notes from the Samuel Smith yeast strain support lush chocolate aroma, taste & finish.

 

Innovators in Certified Organic beers, Samuel Smith began to ship the first organic beers to the US in the mid-1990s. Organic Cider and Organic fruit beers followed starting in 2007, and after many months of test brews & intensive tasting Organic Chocolate Stout was released in September, 2012. UK Soil Association and USDA Certified Organic.

 

A note about the label: the term “Theobroma cacao” that appears on the label is the scientific name for the cacao tree, and the illustration is of the pod from this tree, source of chocolate.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Great with a bowl of mixed nuts, with sharp cheeses, or with a classic molé sauce entrée. For dessert, try with complementary white, milk or dark chocolate; hazelnut biscotti; or chocolate mousse. Contrast with citrus crème caramel or vanilla ice cream. A glass of Organic Chocolate Stout is a treat with an addition of 10% Lindemans Framboise lambic. Serve at 50 °F.

Samuel Smith's Pure Brewed Organic Lager

821649

 

Bright straw-gold color; medium body. Pure barley malt flavor and herbal hops in perfect balance. Clean and crisp, with brilliant conditioning.

 

Lightly kilned organic lager malt grown in the UK is the main ingredient, with a substantial addition of organic UK Vienna malt. Samuel Smith’s has begun to source organic hops in England; some of the organic hops used in the recipe come from New Zealand. Certified Organic by the USDA-accredited UK Soil Association.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

As an aperitif, or with Quiche Lorraine, Crab Louis, poached salmon, or grilled halibut. Serve in traditional Samuel Smith tulip glass.

Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout

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Deep black color; rich, deep flavors of chocolate, roasted barley, and ale fruitiness with hop bitterness in balance: a big yet still elegant ale. Beautiful, long finish – a complex blend of malt, hops, alcohol and yeast.

 

Russian imperial stout was originally brewed in Great Britain to satisfy the Czarist courts, who were great connoisseurs of Champagne, caviar and the art of the table. Because it was transported across the freezing Baltic, Russian imperial stout was brewed with a high level of alcohol.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Espresso, Stilton and walnuts, New York cheesecake, steak au poivre, caviar, Oysters Rockefeller, chocolate Baked Alaska. Easily hold its own in the company of cigars. Serve in a brandy snifter at 60 °F.

 

Samuel Smith's India Ale

772502

 

A restrained maltiness and an emphasis on the aroma and flavor of hops from England’s finest farms: floral, herbal hops show in the aroma and finish, but bitterness is balanced, refined and elegant.

 

In the late 18th and early 19th centuries there was a considerable trade in beer to India. Leaving the India Docks in London, ships would sail around the Cape of Good Hope through the Indian Ocean to Bombay and beyond, a three-to four-month trip. Highly hopped pale beers brewed to withstand the trip became known as “IPA,” India Pale Ale.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Green chili and lime pickle, mulligatawny soup, pork with vinegar and garlic, chicken with a roasted coconut sauce, fish on a bed of potatoes, onions and tomato masala, prawns curry and duck risotto. Serve in nonik pint glasses.

Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale

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The walnut or hazelnut notes in Nut Brown Ale come from dark malts and from fermentation in Yorkshire Squares – no nuts are used in the recipe! Dry, medium-bodied; the Sam Smith ale yeast strain gives a fruity note to the finish.

 

Brown ale is a specialty of the North of England, and a very early beer style – it is mentioned in literature in the 16th century. Judicious amounts of dark malt give brown ales brilliant dark-amber color and deep flavors that stop short of roastiness.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Stilton cheese, grouse and roasted game hen, barbecued duck, pepper steak; spicy food, paella, stir-fry, teriyaki, Thai food, Chinese food, creamy chicken and pineapple curry. Serve at 50-55 °F.

 

 

 

Oatmeal Stout

106905

 

Almost opaque deep brown color, with an unusually silky texture and complex, medium-dry velvet palate with enticing fruitiness. Finish is, perhaps, bittersweet.

 

At one time promoted as a drink for lactating mothers, oatmeal stout was described as nutritional on early labels. Oats are in the same family as barley, and a small addition yields great flavor and adds smooth body. Popular in the late 1800’s, the last oatmeal stout was brewed before the Second World War until Samuel Smith reintroduced this style in 1980.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Pizza and salad, Italian foods, steamed clams, grilled ahi tuna, lobster with drawn butter, steak, ploughman’s lunch, crumpets, shish kebabs, vegetable ragout and eggs Florentine, dark flavorful bread and aged Stilton. Serve at 55 °F.

Samuel Smith's Organic Apple Cider

828460

 

Bright straw-gold with excellent clarity, Samuel Smith’s Organic Cider has a light body with brilliant conditioning, a crisp clean flavor, and a dry finish. The bouquet is fresh apples, with a soft floral note.

 

Cider has a long tradition in the UK. Ciders are refreshing, clean, and festive; they are also high in natural antioxidants. Samuel Smith’s Organic Cider is UK Soils Association & USDA Certified Organic and naturally gluten-free.

 

Cider fits in well with beer culture. It has an alcohol content similar to many beers, like beer it’s carbonated for a sparkle, and it can be found at most every good beer store or beer bar.

 

Apple juice used to produce cider contains a mix of apple varieties selected to balance fresh apple flavor with tartness, acidity, and sweetness. Samuel Smith’s uses a wine yeast strain to ferment their cider, providing a clean finish and allowing pure apple flavor to shine through.

Certified Organic by the USDA-accredited UK Soil Association.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Cream soups, rich dishes, or salad with vinaigrette dressing. Wonderful to clear the palate when served with concentrated or spicy foods; a classic companion to pork dishes.

 

 

Samuel Smith's Organic Apricot Ale

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Apricots contribute to a stunning fruit beer: the ripe, aromatic bouquet supports a sweet, summery flavor with just a suggestion of stone-fruit tartness. Samuel Smith’s Organic Apricot Ale is rich and full-bodied; the color is a glowing hazy orange.

 

Samuel Smith’s Organic Fruit Beers are brewed and fermented at Melbourn Bros. Brewery in Stamford; then blended, conditioned and packaged at Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery in Tadcaster; they are Certified Organic by the USDA-accredited UK Soil Association.

 

While there are older breweries in England, it would be safe to say that few are so little changed as this gem at Stamford, which has stood in the center of this beautifully preserved market community since 1825. From the antique grist mill to the ancient copper vessels, Melbourn Bros. remains today, a working brewery which blends the traditions of the ancient craft with that of the early industrial revolution. Closed in the 1970s, restoration with respect for the historical brewing equipment was begun by Samuel Smith’s in the 1990s.

 

Before Samuel Smith’s earned organic certification for Melbourn Bros. Brewery in 2008, Apricot Ale was their top-selling beer. The search to find Certified Organic apricots took some time, but Samuel Smith’s Organic Apricot Ale was finally introduced to the US in February 2012.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Try with curries or Moroccan chicken; rice pilaf; or couscous. A wonderful pairing with fruit salad – whether it contains apricots or not. Try with vanilla ice cream or custard for dessert.

 

 

Samuel Smith's Organic Cherry Ale

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High natural acidity makes sour cherries a great choice for creating an ultimate fruit beer. The vibrant cherry character of this beer is perfectly underpinned by deliciously complex beer notes which result from the multiple yeast strains used for fermentation

 

Samuel Smith’s Organic Fruit Beers are brewed and fermented at Melbourn Bros. Brewery in Stamford; then blended, conditioned and packaged at Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery in Tadcaster. Certified Organic by the USDA-accredited UK Soil Association.

While there are older breweries in England, it would be safe to say that few breweries are so little changed as this gem at Stamford, which has stood in the center of the beautifully preserved market community since 1825. From the antique grist mill to the ancient copper vessels, Melbourn Bros. remains today, a working brewery which blends the traditions of the ancient craft with that of the early industrial revolution. Closed in the 1970s, restoration with respect for the historical brewing equipment was begun by Samuel Smith’s in the 1990s.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Crackers and soft cheese before dinner; hearty beef barley soup; quiche Lorraine; fennel potatoes; glazed ham; chicken pot pie.

Samuel Smith's Organic Pale Ale

772500

 

A classic malt-accented, copper-colored pale ale in which subtle fruity esters from the Samuel Smith yeast strain interact with caramel flavors – from organic crystal malt – and fresh hops.

 

Wider availability of organic malts has made it possible for Samuel Smith’s to produce a classic pale ale from all-organic ingredients. Developed in 2011 and 2012 after many test batches and tasting sessions; replaced Sam Smith’s Organic Ale.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Dungeness crab salad, free range herbed chicken, hummus, smoked salmon and masala. Serve in traditional Samuel Smith nonik.

 

 

 

Samuel Smith's Organic Perry

792569

 

Dry, sparkling pear cider with clear pale straw colour, smooth body, crisp but rich flavour of ripe pears, and the appealing aroma of a summer pear orchard. The cold fermentation with a wine yeast allows for the delicate pear aroma to shine, in this refreshing, thirst-quenching pear cider. Samuel Smith’s Organic Perry is naturally gluten-free and USDA Certified Organic.

 

Cider has a long tradition in the UK.  While apple ciders are the most popular variety, ciders made from pears – sometimes called perry or poivre – are the second-most popular category.

 

Samuel Smith’s Organic Perry is UK Soils Association & USDA Certified Organic. Made from gluten-free ingredients.

 

Pear juice used to produce Samuel Smith’s Perry contains a mix of varieties selected to balance fresh pear flavor with tartness, acidity, and sweetness. Samuel Smith’s uses a wine yeast strain to ferment Perry, providing a clean finish and highlighting pure pear flavor and aroma all the way through to the finish.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Blue cheese or Gorgonzola; arugula or Waldorf salad; sweet potatoes; pancetta or prosciutto; pear tart. Very nice with dishes featuring ginger.

Serve in the classic Samuel Smith tulip glass.

Samuel Smith's Organic Raspberry Ale

742706

 

A dramatic fruit beer with an intense, mouth-watering fruit character derived from the natural acidity of organic raspberries. Slow, complex fermentation lends structure and depth to this special fruit beer. Smooth body, finishes dry, with a soft raspberry note.

 

Samuel Smith’s Organic Fruit Beers are brewed and fermented at Melbourn Bros. Brewery in Stamford; then blended, conditioned and packaged at Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery in Tadcaster. Raspberry Ale is Certified Organic by the USDA-accredited UK Soil Association.

 

While there are older breweries in England, it would be safe to say that few breweries are so little changed as this gem at Stamford, which has stood in the center of the beautifully preserved market community since 1825. From the antique grist mill to the ancient copper vessels, Melbourn Bros. remains today, a working brewery which blends the traditions of the ancient craft with that of the early industrial revolution. Closed in the 1970s, restoration with respect for the historical brewing equipment was begun by Samuel Smith’s in the 1990s.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Classic roast turkey and stuffing; chicken brochettes; meat or cheese fondue; or spinach salad. Try with fruit salad at brunch.

 

Samuel Smith's Organic Strawberry Ale

889344

 

Strawberries offer a soft and subtle flavor, making the character of this fruit beer extremely sophisticated and refined. The smooth malt and aromatic strawberry flavors merge together in an elegant fashion, with fresh, ripe strawberries shining through.

 

Samuel Smith’s Organic Fruit Beers are brewed and fermented at Melbourn Bros. Brewery in Stamford; then blended, conditioned and packaged at Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery in Tadcaster; they are Certified Organic by the USDA-accredited UK Soil Association.

 

While there are older breweries in England, it would be safe to say that few breweries are so little changed as this gem at Stamford, which has stood in the center of the beautifully preserved market community since 1825. From the antique grist mill to the ancient copper vessels, Melbourn Bros. remains today, a working brewery which blends the traditions of the ancient craft with that of the early industrial revolution. Closed in the 1970s, restoration with respect for the historical brewing equipment was begun by Samuel Smith’s in the 1990s.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Roast spring lamb with orange-horseradish cream; Waldorf salad; scones or fresh plump strawberries and cream.

Samuel Smith's Taddy Porter

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Very dark, fairly full in body and packed with flavor. Intense, dry tangy character of roasted barley.

 

Porter was the first commercially brewed beer. It was named for the train porters who were its original servers and consumers, and became hugely popular in 18th & 19th century Britain. Popularity declined in the 20th century, but Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery, Yorkshire’s oldest, reintroduced authentic porter to the British beer scene in 1979. Since then, Taddy Porter has helped inspire the rebirth of the porter style.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Oysters on the half shell, Rockefeller or Cajun style; clams, mussels, crab cocktail, lobster bisque and other shellfish, smoked mackerel pâté, veal with green peppercorns, porterhouse steak and of course chocolate. Traditionally served in a nonik glass or tumbler at 55 °F.

Samuel Smith Gift Box

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The Gift Box Contains:

 

Organic Chocolate Stout – Full body; roasted barley flavor; fruity notes from the Samuel Smith yeast strain support lush chocolate aroma, taste & finish

 

Nut Brown Ale – Dry, medium-bodied; the Sam Smith ale yeast strain gives a fruity note to the finish.

 

Organic Pale Ale – A classic, copper-colored pale ale with fruity notes, and caramel from the crystal malt infusion.

 

This year’s Samuel Smith Gift Box features a Victorian pint (18.7 oz. or 550 ml) of each of three classics from Samuel Smith: Organic Chocolate Stout, Oatmeal Stout, and Pure Brewed Organic Lager. It also includes an authentic Samuel Smith pint glass, a brewery brochure, and two  coasters. The Samuel Smith Gift Box is available as a winter seasonal.

Samuel Smith Variety Pack

879003

 

Three ales and three stouts: Organic Pale Ale, Taddy Porter, Nut Brown Ale, Oatmeal Stout, Imperial Stout, and Organic Chocolate Stout.

 

Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome Ale

860384

 

Honey-amber colored, creamy head of small bubbles, floral aroma and delicious caramel malt flavor with great finesse. Fine hop aroma finish and a fruity note from fermentation in open-topped stone “Yorkshire Squares.”

 

Throughout history, beer of somewhat higher alcohol and richness has been enjoyed for the winter holidays, when old friends get together to enjoy the season. Wassail is a festival to celebrate winter and the beer that goes with it. Winter Welcome is vintage-dated with a special label each year, and was first shipped to the US in 1990 – it was the first imported winter seasonal beer. Serve in a traditional Sam Smith tulip or nonik glass for the holidays.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Roast goose, smoked turkey with oyster dressing, rack of lamb, candied yams, Smithfield hams, fresh pears and apples, Christmas cake. Serve in crystal tumblers, or traditional Yorkshire tulip or nonik pint glasses. Serve at 51°F.

 

Yorkshire Stingo - Special Order

 

Rich, superb flavors of toffee, raisin, dried fruit, and caramel. Waves of flavor ascend and ebb leaving soft oak notes and satisfying fruitiness from bottle-conditioning. A rare and amazing first-class beverage.

 

Some of the oak casks at Samuel Smith’s date back more than a century with the individual oak staves being replaced by the Old Brewery coopers over the years. Gradually the casks soak in more & more of the character of the ale fermented in stone Yorkshire squares. Yorkshire Stingo is aged for at least a year, matured in these well-used oak casks in the brewery’s underground cellars before being further naturally conditioned in bottle.

 

Serving Suggestion:

 

Stingo is beautiful served alone as a digestif, and also tastes great with beef, wild game, or demanding, deeply flavored foods like pickled fish or strong aromatic cheeses. Try with cured meats, Kalamata or Nicoise olives, or mackerel sushi.

 

Serve at 51 °F