Ancient City Brewing has been crafting beers in St. Augustine since 2015, and this week the brewery cemented its regional status as the Craft Beer Partner for Jacksonville’s home football team, the Jaguars.
“To say we’re excited would be an understatement,” says founder and president Greg Tuttle. “I’m a rare born and bred St. Augustinian and, of course, a Jaguars fan from the very beginning – we bleed teal and gold around here! To be able to create something that represents the team and the 904 and have it served at EverBank Stadium is pretty cool. We love the beer, love the can design, and we can’t wait to see them in the hands of the fans. My team and I have been working on this for a while, so it’s really great to finally be able to put it out there.”
Greg Tuttle and his team at Ancient City Brewing (ACB) have been secretly creating a new brew just for the Jags at their Brewhouse – 1st & Gold Golden Ale. This limited-edition golden ale is powerful and robust, just like a Jags roar, and proudly recognizes the team’s 30th season in the National Football League.
ACB still brews and cans its own beers at its Brewhouse, located in an industrial warehouse complex just off SR 16 and I-95. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy a freshly poured beer at the flagship Brewhouse or the Downtown Taproom on Cathedral Place in St. Augustine.
1st & Gold Golden Ale’s rookie season begins August 10 at the Jacksonville Jaguars’ first pre-season game against the reigning Super Bowl Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, and it will be offered in a custom-designed 19.2 fl oz tall can. The beer will eventually be available for purchase at various retailers in a standard 12 fl oz can.
1st & Gold Golden Ale profile
Golden ales are a traditional brew featuring a pale color and cereal-like malt sweetness with very little bitterness. 1st & Gold Golden Ale has a crisp, clean aroma with a refreshing yet subtle hop note. Its delicate fruitiness offers a slight malty sweetness to round out the finish. It is an approachable and fresh brew with craft sensibilities, perfect for enjoying in the Northeast Florida heat while cheering on the home team.
In addition to 1st & Gold Golden Ale, ACB creates seasonal varieties and its core brews: Augustine’s Orange Amber Ale, Galleon’s Golden Ale, Castillo Coconut Porter, Matanzas River Red Ale, and Ponce’s Pale Ale.
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