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Terrapin and Persimmon Hollow collaborate on Holler Hopper

Press Release:

Persimmon Hollow Brewing welcomed Terrapin Beer Company’s President and Co-Founder into
their facility for a collaborative brew on December 29, 2014. Holler Hopper starts with the base of a traditional Belgian Golden Ale but also adds the typical Terrapin twist by using more flavorful American Hop varieties. This beer is brewed with Candi Sugar to help increase alcohol content while still having a dry finish and lighter body to let the hops shine through.

“It’s an honor for Robbie (Carelli) and I to brew with Terrapin,” said Persimmon Hollow’s Andy Sistrunk. “We originally had our homebrew being served at the 2012 Deland Beer Fest, and it was the Terrapin people who convinced us our beers were good enough to go pro. When John was down for the fest last year, we really hit it off and knew we had to do a collaboration at some point.”

Holler Hopper will be released during Volusia Beer Week January 30 – February 8, 2015. The highlight of the week is the Deland Craft Beer Festival on February 7th, the very place where Andy, Robbie, and John met a year ago.

“I’m excited to be heading back to the Deland Beer Fest,” stated Terrapin Beer’s John
Cochran. “For me it was a highlight of the year in 2014 and having the chance to brew with Andy and Robbie is going to be fun. I started my first job in a craft brewery in early 1995, so this brew is one way I can celebrate 20 years in this crazy and wonderful industry.”

Malts: Pilsner Malt, Crystal 10, Wheat Flakes
Hops: Apollo, Cascade, Chinook, Ahtanum, Simcoe, Zythos
Other: Light Belgian Candi Sugar
ABV: 9.2% IBU: 65

Holler Hopper will be packaged in 22 oz. bottles for sale only in Persimmon Hollow’s tasting room while 1/6 BBL kegs will be released in February 2015, with availability throughout Persimmon Hollow’s distribution network.

Persimmon Hollow Brewing to open grandly

Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company has been a whisper on the name of thirsty DeLand beer drinkers for months now. In early August, the whisper will become a shout as Persimmon Hollow has just announced their grand opening via a YouTube video.

Persimmon Hollow Brewing will open on October 11th, 2014 at 111 West Georgia Avenue in DeLand. More details to follow.

About Persimmon Hollow Brewing:

Persimmon Hollow Brewing’s mission is to make and sell interesting, great-tasting craft beers and ciders, using as many locally-sourced ingredients as possible, and creating a community gathering place centered around locally made beer and fresh homemade food.

Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company is the dream of two great friends and award-winning home brewers who are ready to turn a hobby and passion into a career by turning a former parking garage into a brewery and tap room. We make craft beer accessible to all walks of life, from craft beer beginners to the most discerning palates.

Three new Orlando breweries aim for 2014 opening

The Orlando area is always on the mind of sunshine-loving tourists. While Orlando’s stalwart breweries are keeping the flame of good beer burning, the area is about to get three new additions. According to an article in the Orlando Sentinel, the eastern side of central Florida has several citizens building their sudsy dreams.

Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company: Robbie Carelli and Andy Sistrunk are working to build Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company in the DeLand area of the east coast. These partners christened their brewery for the historic name of DeLand and have a building on Georgia Avenue. The brewery duo were homebrewers before beer dreams lead them to entrepreneurship and have perfected 14-20 recipes to serve to thirsty patrons.

Ten 10 Brewing Company: Owner Mike Wallace has plans to open a brewery and tasting room on Virginia Drive in Orlando, but plans can change. Ten 10 Brewing Company has leased the space that was once scheduled to be home to Orange Blossom Brewing in Orlando, and would like to be open by September. Wallace, a former employee of Terrapin Brewing Company, wants to have twelve taps of craft beer on draft in a 2,800 square-foot space.

Wop’s Hops: Owner Greg Piecora has used a term that many deem offensive and tried to turn it on its head, since it is the term his wife uses for his brewing hobby. Piecora and co-owner Peter Minelga have bought the old Stokes Fish Market building on Sanford Avenue. The duo plan to open a brewery and 1,000 square-foot tasting room to accommodate locals and drivers passing through Sanford, complete with a patio for drinking in the sunshine. Until the brewery opens, Piecora’s beers can be sampled in the small batches that he makes for Marco Dino’s Italian Ristorante in Sanford.