Collaborations are all about mutual beliefs and interests. Willow Rock has had the luck to make two such connections recently.
Made with Stout Beard Brewing Company, we’re happy to announce our first ever bottle release, Yozakura. A highly fruited Belgian Quad fermented with sake yeast, this 11% behemoth is packaged in 22oz bombers and represents the celebration spring and the bounty it brings. Willow Rock and Stout Beard drew inspiration from the accord between Tokyo and Washington, DC that is celebrated today with the blossoming of the spring cherry trees.
With over 42 pounds of tart cherries and plums, this Belgian Quad will age gracefully for years to come, just like a great friendship.
We estimated Yozakura will be ready for sale Thursday, May 4th; where we’ll have a Bottle Release Party at Willow Rock (yes, a Thursday event). See our event calendar for exact date and times come April.
We are also excited to release in the Willow Rock Tap Room Bitter Bineyard. Chad Meigs of Bineyard hops in Cazenovia had a wonderful idea to showcase the top notch hops he grows and Willow Rock was lucky enough to align with his vision. This IPA uses both bittering and aroma hops from Bineyard Hop Farm to create an excellent, locally sourced IPA. The best things are close to home! A release date is not set yet, but we hope to have it on tap mid to late April.