Game of Thrones, the popular HBO series based on A Song of Ice and Fire (George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy series), intoxicates viewers and readers alike with a new line of themed beers created by Brewery Ommegang, a New York-based Belgian brewery.
Belgian Beer and Westeros
The Brewery Ommegang’s partnership with HBO (first reported by the New York Times) is “focused on developing unique beers that directly tie into themes, characters and nuances of the medieval-like fantasy realm of Westeros and the surrounding kingdoms, where the competition to sit on the Iron Throne is fierce and deadly, ” according to the press release on the brewery’s official website.
Season 3 of Game of Thrones is scheduled to premiere on March 31, which is when the first beer from the Game of Thrones line will be launched. Named the Iron Throne Blonde Ale, it will be sold at the suggested retail price of $8.50 for every 750 ml bottle.
Production Updates from Game of Thrones
Season 3 of Game of Thrones will introduce new characters, namely Anguy, Daario Naharis, Beric Dondarrion, Bryndon Tully, Edmure Tully, Grey Worm, Jojen Reed, Kraznys mo Naklaz, Lady Olenna Tyrell, Mance Rayder, Meera Reed, Missandei, Orell, Prendahl ze Ghezn, Qyburn, Shireen Baratheon, Selyse Baratheon, Thoros of Myr, and Tormund Giantsbane. The latest production video released by HBO includes glimpses of new locations filmed for Season 3 such as Iceland and Morocco.
About Brewery Ommegang
Located near Cooperstown, New York, the Belgian Brewery Ommegang produces six Belgian-style ales full-time, including Ommegang Abbey Ale, Hennepin Farmhouse Saison, Rare Vos Amber Ale, Ommegang Witte Ale, Three Philosophers, and Belgian Pale Ale. They have won several awards, including the 2004 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal, Gold Award for Belgian Abbey Ales at the 2010 World Beer Cup, and the Gold Award for Belgian Pale Ales at the 2012 World Beer Cup.
(Featured Image Credit: HBO via Art of the Title)
