Foley Brothers’ Pieces of Eight

When Pirates of the Caribbean first came out, I remember everyone trying to put on their best imitation of pirate verbiage. “Avast! Raise the anchor and set the course for buried treasure.” It was a bit dodgy. But there is an actual Talk Like A Pirate Day. It is annually on September 19 and was first created in 1995 by two blokes from Albany, Oregon. I guess if you’re going to be famous for something, it might as well be unique. But today we will discover two other guys who created a very special place for beer lovers. The Foley Brothers.
Patrick and Daniel Foley along with sister Christine, began Foley Brothers Brewing in Brandon, VT in 2012. Their hard work and dedication paid off as their beer became locally popular. The Foley’s practice the Pirate’s Code of Ethics while creating their magic. Their motto, “do it the hard way” testifies to their brewing excellence. Using only the freshest ingredients and as much locally sourced products helps to define them and their beer. Their 15 barrel brewhouse is where art (the creative side of brewing) meets science (the technical elements). Foley is almost exclusively focused on IPA’s except for their Irish Stout. They make four standard IPA’s and three double IPA’s. The Foley’s had tasting room with pub food for guests but currently support a take-out menu as well as growlers and 16 oz cans for sale. Visit their website at FoleyBrothersBrewing.com
Pieces of Eight Double IPA gets its name for the number of different hops used to make this delicious beer. As you know through past reviews, I am attracted to double IPA’s just because they are definitely more tasty with generous malt flavor so this 8% ABV choice was perfect. Golden hue with a fairly dense unfiltered nature and white frothy head makes this one very attractive. And a ‘dense’ mouthfeel comes from double dry hopping according to their website. The varied and complex flavor profile comes from the 8 different hop choices selected. Obviously, pine, citrus, orange peel, peppery as well as earthy notes shine through. But the extra awareness of grains and even hay are noticed. Like I said, really complex, but sooooo smooth.
BeerAdvocate.com has officially rated Pieces of Eight Double IPA as ‘World Class’ and awards it a 96 out of 100. Obviously, everyone is excited about this remarkable beer.
You can buy 16 oz four packs of Foley Brothers Pieces of Eight at Case-n-Keg in Meredith as well as other fine beer providers. Each of their beers are highly revered in social media and by beer snobs alike. Get your pirate hat on and go find this beer… aaaaaaaaaarrrrrrgggggg, me hearty!