.6 Ommegang Iron Throne
Ommegang is a craft brewery in Coopertown, NY. Their beer is good. Their beer is kind of expensive. And in March, they teamed up with HBO to release the first in four specialty beers inspired by the series. Iron Throne (featured above) came first followed by Take the Black. Two more have to be released, my guess is that they'll emerge around the premier of season 4. Since it is sponsored by HBO, theoretically it could contradict the 'fan made' aspect. Ommegang Brewmaster Phil Leinhart is no hack when it comes to his beer and is keen to stay true to the shows essence. When talking about the Iron Throne Brew (a Blonde Ale you might note) Leinhart says, "with a Lannister currently on the throne, it made sense to do a delicate, but piercing Golden Blonde Ale with Noble hops. Iron Throne is certainly fair in color and soft in appearance, yet it still possesses a complexity and bite to be on guard for." What constitutes a 'Noble hop', I'm not sure.