Cur-8

Blend of pilsner and barrel-aged tripel

Cur-8 blends the crisp flavor of Crowns & Hops 8 Trill Pils with notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak from Allagash Curieux. Born from a mutual desire for progress, this collaboration between Crowns & Hops and Allagash is a celebration of shared passion for brewing, innovation, and creating more opportunities for the Black community in and around the craft beer industry.

Proceeds from the sale of this beer go to the 8 Trill Initiative, a development fund with the goal of achieving racial equity in craft beer.

6.5% ABV

16oz cans

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Beer Details

INGREDIENTS (Curieux)
Grains: Allagash 2-Row Malted Barley Blend, Local Pale Malt
Hops: Nugget, Hallertau
Spices/Other: Aged in Bourbon Barrels for seven weeks
Yeast: House

INGREDIENTS (8 Trill Pils)
Grains: Special Base Malt Blend, Bohemian Pilsner Malt, Munich Malt
Hops: Hallertau, Chinook
Yeast: Bohemian Lager

Cur-8
Blend Ratio: 80% 8 Trill Pils, 20% Curieux
Ideal Within: Nine Months
Suggested Pour Size: 16 oz. Chalice
Package Size: 16 fl. oz. Cans, 5.17 gal. Kegs
ABV: 6.5%