Riot of 1900 Imperial Pastry Hefeweizen
A decadent twist on the classic wheat beer, bursting with coconut, marshmallow, banana, and vanilla. Smooth, rich, and dangerously drinkable, this imperial pastry hefeweizen is a true riot of flavor.
- SEASONAL BEER
- Type: Imperial Pastry Hefeweizen
- ABV: 11%
- IBU: 25
- SRM: 3.6
ABOUT THE NAME
In August 1900, Akron experienced one of the worst riots in Ohio’s history. The unrest began after the arrest of Louis Peck, a Black man accused of a serious crime, whose case was sensationalized by local newspapers. Crowds gathered outside the new City Building, demanding Peck be turned over, and the situation quickly grew violent. In the chaos, two children were tragically killed, and rioters used dynamite to damage the City Building, courthouse, and fire station. Martial law was declared to restore order. Peck was hastily convicted, but in 1913 he was freed after being found wrongfully imprisoned.
