BrewDog Prototype Challenge 2012

Published - 09.12.2012 Comments (16)

Have a rocking Christmas with this fantastic set of awesome BrewDog Prototype beers. Introducing Nuns with Guns, Jackhammer and Cocoa Psycho, get your paws on 'em right here -http://www.brewdog.com/product/prototype-challenge-2012

Our annual prototype challenge sees 3 potential new beers go head to head and you guys vote as to which of the beers you would like to see us brew permanently in 2013.

Vote for your favourite right here and decide which prototype we feature most in our line up for 2013. Here are this year’s title contenders:

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Nuns with Guns

A hoppy, dry hopped low ABV reasonably malty pilsner. At 4.2% this amber hued little gem infuses wholesome BrewDog hoppiness with classic lager sharpness. Best enjoyed whilst whistling the European Union’s national anthem (does it have one), munching on a bratwurst and planning a weekend trip to Prague whilst listening to the Beastie Boys.

ABV: 4.2%

OG: 1044

IBU: 25

Hops: Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Amarillo

Malts: Extra-Pale, Cara and Munich

Jack Hammer

A beer which made a brief guest appearance in our bars this summer. Jack Hammer is loaded with so much hops that this 7.2% IPA will literally destroy your mouth with it's 200 theoretical IBUs. The most bitter beer we have ever brewed. This one is not for the feint hearted, elderly or French. If you like hops and bitterness then go ahead. But be warned.

jackham_620 ABV: 7.2%

OG: 1069

IBU: 100

Hops: Centennial and Columbus

Malts: Extra Pale Spring Blend

Cocoa Psycho

A 10% decadent and indulgent Imperial Russian Stout. Brewed with a copious amount of dark malts, infused with coffee beans during the boil and after fermentation and aged on cacao nibs, vanilla pods and toasted oak chips.

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This opulent whirl of chocolate, coffee, dark malts and hops even rivals the most colourful of imperial Faberge eggs. Originally created to celebrate the Russian Royal Family, this is a fitting tribute with which to toast your own empire.

ABV: 10%

OG: 1095

IBU: 85

Hops: Cascade, Fuggles and Goldings

Malts: Extra Pale Spring Blend, Wheat, Cara, Smoked, Black and Roasted Barley

Grab the set right here - http://www.brewdog.com/product/prototype-challenge-2012

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We still also have some of our Christmas Paradox 2012, our Imperial
Stout matured for twelve months in rum casks, this is all the delicious flavours
of Christmas in a bottle and is the perfect after Christmas dinner drink.
Grab it here- www.brewdog.com/product/paradox-christmas

We’ve also got our Christmas special on Punk Cans running at the moment, grab 12 x
330ml Cans for a steal at £12 right here: http://www.brewdog.com/product/punk-ipa-can-12-pack-offer

Don’t forget to take a look at our awesome guest beer range, we’ve got some brand spanking new beers from Mikkeller and Evil Twin. Grab them before they go http://www.brewdog.com/shop/guest-beer

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Comments (16)

Bob 13.12.2012 @ 12:24am

Thanks for the update on the 2011 prototypes, James. Sounds like they are all still available, in one way or another! Glad the raspberries live on in Raspberry Revolver - had some recently in BrewDog Manchester and it was a nice refreshing pint. Have just ordered this years bunch!

Pete 12.12.2012 @ 10:13pm

I thought jackhammer was suppose to be really bitter. It's nice but my tongue isn't confused enough. 1000IBU all the way sorry. On the other hand cocoa psycho is damn good. Cocoa psycho all the way

Pete H, Nottm 12.12.2012 @ 1:50pm

I tried Nuns With Guns, Hoppy Christmas, Jack Hammer & Cocoa Psycho at Brewdog Nottingham last night (Thanks James !)Jack Hammer was easily my favourite, but I am keen to try Cocoa Psycho again.P.S. The brew sheet shows Jack Hammer as 7.2%, but the bottle label says 7.4%. Is the bottle a different strength, or is it a typo ??-

Jamie B 11.12.2012 @ 11:04pm

Prototype 17.6 also became Raspberry Revolver (trashy blonde base infused with raspberries for a nice tartness).Seems to be stocked in the bars on tap at presentJet to try any of these but looking forward to trying the stout and nuns with guns.

BrewDog James 11.12.2012 @ 9:49pm

The Scotch Ale became the new Dogma and was the winner from 2011.Dead Pony Club was also based on the low ABV hoppy beer from the 2011 prototypes.

Pete H, Nottm 11.12.2012 @ 1:08pm

I really liked Jack Hammer last time you made it. The Cocoa Psycho sounds awesome aswell. Keep up the great work.

Bob 11.12.2012 @ 11:06am

Which beer won the 2011 challenge? I voted for prototype 17...!

Jonathan C 10.12.2012 @ 4:51pm

Could you give a shout out when you are running low?

penginpunk 10.12.2012 @ 4:29pm

Jackhammer sounds awesome, but since I'm in the States and can never be sure how fresh the IPAs from across the pond are after arriving here, I'm gonna have to say Cocoa Psycho.

gdpreston 10.12.2012 @ 3:51pm

Loved the Jackhammer - the flavour (and bitterness) really builds as you drink more of it. Had the Cocoa Psycho the other week before it got it's name - also rather lovely.Had hopes for the Nuns With Guns but didn't really have enough going to elevate it from being a just a lager. Would have preferred more malt & the hops didn't really come through either.

Johnny B 10.12.2012 @ 3:15pm

Tried Jackhammer in the bar in aberdeen and it was great... Can't wait to try the others when they arrive!

wigg135 10.12.2012 @ 2:14pm

Need a trip to Edinburgh

Javier25 10.12.2012 @ 1:35pm

I will never see these in the U.S.! Boooooooo

the french ;-) 10.12.2012 @ 11:28am

jack Hammer 4 sure

Mr Jack 10.12.2012 @ 10:54am

Excited about Jack Hammer

Mr T 10.12.2012 @ 10:53am

Had these last night in camden.they rock.especially the imperial stout