Spanish Fly to debut outside at Swann Terrace on Wednesday, September 26, 2012.
Philadelphia, U.S.A. – September 10, 2012 Dock Street Brewing Co. and Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia announce the release of the fourth collaboration beer in A Beer Four All Seasons series. Spanish Fly is one of the first beers in the world brewed with aphrodisiacs laced in the recipe. The beer debuts outside at the Swann Terrace on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Like all other Beer Four All Seasons releases, Spanish Fly is limited and available exclusively at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia.
“When we met to brainstorm about the fall collaboration beer we were in agreement that we would make a beer that would inspire love through the power of herbs,” says Dock Street’s Rosemarie Certo. “It was a natural progression that as we looked and smelled all of the beautiful herbs from Four Seasons garden, we chose the herbal aphrodisiacs that would lend potency and flavour to the beer.”
At the base, Spanish Fly is a biere de garde style, a traditional French farmhouse ale and a specialty of Brewer Scott Morrison. Spanish Flywas brewed with three herbal aphrodisiacs – wormwood, yarrow and ginger- harvested from the rooftop garden at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia.
“When we first began our collaboration with Dock Street, we were looking for ways to push the envelope with flavour, starting with our Old Truffled Ale last winter,” says Director of Marketing Ann Armstrong. “Spanish Fly pushes the envelope in a whole new way, giving us a beer that is sure to arouse one’s senses.”
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia and Dock Street Brewing Co. officially unveil Spanish Fly on Wednesday, September 26 at the Swann Terrace at 6:00 pm. For that night only, Spanish Fly is available on draft and in bottle. The beer will remain available in Champagne style-bottles in the Swann Lounge as quantities allow.
About Dock Street Brewing Co.
Founded in 1985, Dock Street Brewing Co. was the first microbrewery in Philadelphia and one of the first in the country. Dock Street Brewery & Restaurant’s first location was at 18th and Cherry Streets next to Four Seasons Philadelphia. Today, Dock Street artisanal brewery finds its home in a magnificent old firehouse on the corner of 50th and Baltimore Avenue, in a progressive, eclectic and counter-culture neighbourhood that reflects Dock Street’s philosophy. Dock Street has a rich brewing history, a reputation for exceptional quality and innovation. With owner Rosemarie Certo leading the way and Head Brewer Scott Morrison manning the kettles, Dock Street continues to experiment and to brew distinctive beers.
Hotel Press Contact
Ann Armstrong
Director of Marketing
One Logan Square
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. 19103-6933
Email Ann Armstrong
T. 1 (215) 963-2720
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