Game of Thrones themed beer coming soon! But where is Milk of the Poppy?

TV News | Dec 17th, 2012

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HBO and Brewery Ommegang are releasing a series of themed beers based on the critically-acclaimed drama, Game of Thrones. Wonder what the names of the beer will be? Winter Ale is Coming? Casterly Rock Brew? Night’s Watch Castle Black & Tan? Daenarys Draft Beer? Littlefinger Lite Beer? All I want to know is when are they releasing Milk Of The Poppy?

HBO Global Licensing is constantly raising the bar on brand extensions for their hit shows, and they’re showing their creativity once again through a new partnership with Brewery Ommegang to release a series of themed beers based on the critically-acclaimed drama, Game of Thrones.

Unlike previous efforts by brewers, which were typically executed as ‘brewed under license’ arrangements or straightforward product placement pushes, the collaboration between Ommegang and HBO is focused on developing truly unique beers that directly tie into themes, characters and nuances of the series of the medieval-like fantasy realm of Westeros and surrounding kingdoms.

The inaugural beer, Iron Throne Blonde Ale, will launch nationally timed to the season 3 premiere of the show on March 31st. It will be available on draft and in 750ml bottles for the suggested retail price of $8.50 per bottle beginning mid to late March. This will be followed by the launch of another Game of Thrones-inspired beer in the Fall and two additional beers in subsequent seasons.

Ommegang beers, which are created by Brewmaster Phil Leinhart, have gained a national following by connoisseurs of fine beer and are distributed in 45 states and internationally. The Belgian-style brewery is located on a 136-acre farmstead in Cooperstown, New York.

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