Draft release of NABC VIII ... and the last of V, too.

Heads up: The draft release of NABC VIII - Eighth Anniversary Ale at the Pizzeria & Public House is this coming Monday, October 25.

NABC VIII - Eighth Anniversary Ale specs

But there's even more of a commemorative nature, because the last remaining kegs of NABC V - Fifth Anniversary Ale (do the math) also will be tapped very soon. You'll see V at the Pizzeria & Public House on Monday, alongside VIII. Later, both V and VIII will be tapped at Bank Street Brewhouse.

Tony's NABC V (Fifth Anniversary Ale) artwork.

NABC's V is now on tap.

With event fatigue setting in, NABC decided not to hold special ceremonies celebrating the brewery's fifth anniversary, but there was a special beer created for the occasion, and it's a powerhouse.

Brewed in honor of the New Albanian Brewing Company's past (Community Dark first rolled off the line in late October, 2002), V (fifth anniversary) is Jesse's and Jared's latest contemporary contribution to NABC myth and legend.

Here are the specs:

ABV: Circa 10%
IBUs: 80
5 MALTS: Maris Otter, 2-row, Caramalt, special B, aromatic
5 HOPS, 5 HOP ADDITIONS: Simcoe, Saaz, Nugget, Galena, Centennial
YEAST: House London
NOTES: 5,555 second boil (92 minutes, 35 seconds)

We'll dispense some now, then cellar the rest for future enjoyment, including a few kegs with oak chips.

(Artwork to follow)