I know when I write about beer Brouwerij Lane is a place that I showcase often, but that is only because they consistently have interesting beers, and amazing events going on within their small shop.

A testament to this is tonight’s little gathering with Chris Trogner, one of the brothers that founded and runs Tröegs Independent Craft Brewery.  He will be present to talk about Tröegs’ beer, brewing, and enjoy beverages with the patrons of Brouwerij Lane.

Tröegs is a brewery that I’ve respected for a long time.  From those early days living in South Carolina before the cap was popped (when we couldn’t have beer over 6% abv)  driving six packs across the boarder (Tröegenator was one that we brought back several times), to eagerly awaiting the arrival of Mad Elf shortly after Tröegs hit NYC.

But tonight brings two very different Tröegs’ brews to Greenpoint.

First up is a variation on a Tröegs classic: The Hopback Amber, which may appear to be common, but this is a cask of it and it has been dry hopped. While many breweries do IPAs, Tröegs has focused on a slightly darker beer creating a well hopped amber ale that is extremely refreshing, and this particular cask is sure to pack an extra punch because it’s been stuffed with additional hops.  This is a very special Wednesday tapping of a cask at Brouwerij Lane.

Many people know the big brother of the Hopback Amber….the Tröegs Nugget Nectar.  Nugget Nectar is an imperial amber ale, but Tröegs now has an even bigger version of this beer called the Flying Mouflan.  Flying Mouflan is technically a barleywine, but it’s been said to be the biggest brother of these other two delicious amber ales.  There will be a keg available of the Flying Mouflan tonight…a beer I have only read about until now.

If you are looking for a drink tonight stop by Brouwerij Lane, order a Tröegs and chat it up with one of it’s founders.  With any luck Chris will bring his brother John as well as some of their Scratch series beers…my fingers are crossed.

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The Tröegs event is from 6-8pm tonight, and

Brouwerij Lane is located at
78 Greenpoint Avenue (at the corner of Franklin Ave.)
Greenpoint, Brooklyn

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• this is part of my series called What Ales You.
  • read more of these posts here.
• more on Brouwerij Lane here.