Saturday, August 31, 2019

Birra Italia 1906

4.8% alcohol. Introduced in 1906. Product of Italy.

"Birra Italia, with its unique taste, is a premium beer that will win the hearts and palates and accompany the most beautiful and exciting moments, like the pleasure of being together, united by the greatest Italian passions."


http://www.birraitalia.it/EN/home.asp

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Wernesgrüner Pilsner

4.9% alcohol. Brewed, in Germany.

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https://www.aldi.us/en/grocery-goods/wine-beer/import-beers/import-detail/ps/p/wernesgruener-pilsner/ 

Wernesgrüner 

Wernesgrüner 


Smirnoff Ice Smash Cherry Lime

8% alcohol. Produced, in Illinois, by Smirnoff (Diageo).

"BOLD FUSION OF CHERRY AND LIME FLAVORS THAT BRINGS YOU A SMASH HIT FOR WHEREVER YOU GO. 8% Alcohol Conveniently in a Can."

https://www.smirnoff.com/en-us/smirnoff-ice/smirnoff-ice-smash-cherry-lime/

Steel Reserve Spiked Tropic Storm

8% alcohol. 287 calories, per 12 ounces. MillerCoors. Natural flavors and artificial coloring.

"Tropical and citrus flavors blend together for a bold sweet and sour taste creating the perfect storm.
Ingredients: Water, corn syrup (dextrose - not high fructose corn syrup), barley malt, yeast, hop extract, sucrose, citric acid, malic acid, sodium citrate, natural  flavors, certified color, FD&C Yellow# 5, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (added for freshness)."

https://www.millercoors.com/beers/great-beers/steel-reserve

https://www.steelreservealloyseries.com/##pineapple

3-Day Weekend

4.5% alcohol. Introduced in 2019. Brewed, in Louisiana, by Port Orleans.

"Call in sick and head out for a 3-Day Weekend. This clean, refreshing summer ale is made with hibiscus and lime for a lightly tart and fruity flavor. We strategically combined 1/3 sour base with 2/3 traditional ale to bring a light tart and even more refreshing blend. It’s perfect for beaches, BBQs, backyards, and bonfires. You know what, it’s perfect for whatever the Summer brings."

https://portorleansbrewingco.com/on-tap/

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest 2019

6% alcohol. 20 IBU. Brewed, in the USA, by Sierra Nevada, in collaboration with Bitburger.

"It’s the ultimate season of revelry, so we teamed up with Germany’s Bitburger Brewery for an Oktoberfest that turns backyards into beer gardens. Rally your friends and celebrate with a festbier whose rich amber color and smooth malty flavor bring the Munich tents to you. We brewed Oktoberfest with Bitburger’s custom yeast and secret hop blend called Siegelhopfen, meaning “Sealed Hops”—two house ingredients never shared outside their walls until now.
https://sierranevada.com/beer/oktoberfest/

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Corona Refresca Coconut Lime



Coconut Lime: Alcohol by volume: 4.5%; Calories: 191; Carbohydrates: 25.7g; Fat: 0g; Protein: 0.1g

"Corona Refresca brings the flavor and the feeling of the tropics to you.

It’s a premium, alcohol-spiked refresher available in Passionfruit Lime, Guava Lime, and Coconut Lime. Three delicious flavors with the authentic taste of the Mexican tropics."
https://www.coronausa.com/refresca


Wolters Weizen

5.3% alcohol. Brewed, in Germany, by Wolters.

"Wolters Weizen - has a special brewing composition : More than 50% wheat malt, other valuable special malts and white beer yeast. Everyone loves it for its fruity taste."

http://www.international.hofbrauhauswolters.de/brands/wolters/wolters-weizen

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Soft J

6.8% alcohol. Brewed, in Georgia, by Red Hare.

"Soft J IPA starts off with a super fruity nose, which is matched with a hazy pour. It hits your tongue with blasts of orange and tangerine, while a delicate bitterness carries through to the finish.  This soft, creamy, y-uicy IPA is proof that words, beer, anything can start with a Soft J…and by way, no fruit was harmed in the making of this beer."

http://www.redharebrewing.com/beers/#year-round

Edinburgh Christmas Gin

43% alcohol. Produced for the Christmas season, by Ian MacCleod Distilling.

"Our Christmas Gin promises perfumed and warming aroma from frankincense, sweet flavour from myrrh followed by lingering spice from cinnamon and nutmeg."

https://www.edinburghgin.com/our-gins/christmas-gin

Good People Pale Ale

5.8% alcohol. 37.8 IBU. Brewed, in Alabama, by Good People Brewing.

"Our pale ale balances the subtle caramel tones of 2-row & 5 specialty malts with just the right amount of hops.  Complex and versatile, it's good anytime, anywhere for any occasion."

http://goodpeoplebrewing.com/our-beer/pale-ale

    Trimtab Blood Orange Margarita

    5% alcohol. 7 IBU. Brewed, in Alabama, by Trimtab Brewing.

    "We took our Gose base and added Himalayan pink sea salt for the perfect amount of salinity, then overflowed the tank with citrusy tangerine, pungent blood orange puree, and bright lime peel.
    The finishing mark of this beer is a game changer for warmer weather. Notes of blood orange popsicles, fresh pressed OJ and happy hour margaritas, all accompany the just right amount of acidity and salinity to make this a truly thirst quenching Summer staple."

    https://www.trimtabbrewing.com/blood-orange-margarita

    Paradise Now

    5.2% alcohol. 7 IBU. Brewed, in Alabama, by Trimtab Brewing.

    "Our award-winning Paradise Now Raspberry Berliner Weisse is a tart, refreshing wheat ale that is brewed with raspberry and tart cherry puree. Bready wheat notes provide a soft background and delicate mouthfeel, while the fruit and acidic flavors contrast to create a very refreshing, but undeniably unique Summer style. 

    Whether you are a seasoned fan of sour beers, or a novice craft beer drinker, TrimTab Paradise Now is complex, yet light and accessible enough to be a rewarding beer for all."

    https://www.trimtabbrewing.com/paradise-now

    Honeysuckle Saison

    5.5% alcohol. 25 IBU. Introduced in 2019. Brewed, in Louisiana, by Abita Brewing.

    "A taste of summer! With a light body and cloudy appearance Honeysuckle Saison is ideal for quenching your thirst on a hot summer day. The sweet taste and aroma are reminiscent of long summer days spent plucking honeysuckle flowers."

    https://abita.com/brews/honeysuckle-saison1#

    Thursday, August 15, 2019

    Gekkeikan Traditional

    15.6% alcohol. Junmai-shu class. Produced, in California, by Gekkeikan USA.

    "Gekkeikan Traditional is the world’s most popular Junmai-shu! It embodies the signature Gekkeikan style and represents over 370 years and 14 generations of sake brewing experience."

    http://www.gekkeikan-sake.com/product/Traditional

    Sunday, August 11, 2019

    Hop Rising Tropical

    9% alcohol. 72 IBU. Introduced in 2018. Brewed, in Utah, by Squatters.

    "Our brewers don't get out much, but when they do, they come home with more than a sunburn. Our much-loved Double IPA is testing the tropical waters with notes of mango and citrus-derived entirely from exotic hops. Pass the conch, hold the fruit."

    https://www.squatters.com/our-brew/

    Saturday, August 10, 2019

    First Crush

    6.3% alcohol. 36 IBU. Brewed, in Georgia, by Line Creek.

    "If you can't think about it without smiling, then it must be your first crush."

    https://linecreekbrewing.com/beer/

    Thursday, August 8, 2019

    Liberty Creek Pinot Noir

    12.5% alcohol. From California. An E&J Gallo brand.

    "A sweet and fruity Pinot Noir is typically fruit driven with notes of raspberries, cherries, and strawberries. It carries delicate and light floral flavors with a feel of silk and contains supple tannins. It is full-bodied, weighty and has hints of incense, sandalwood, and spice in the nose. It feels like satin or brushed cotton, as you taste it and contains a moderate amount of tannins.

    Our Pinot Noir is medium-bodied with hints of red plum and cherries and notes of brown spice. It pairs perfectly with grilled salmon, spicy chicken and creamy pasta dishes."

    http://www.libertycreekwine.com/Our-Wines/Pinot-Noir.php


    Line Creek Maverick

    4.5% alcohol. 18 IBU. Brewed, in Georgia, by Line Creek.

    "A traditional Lager that boasts a clean, light and refreshing flavor. A moderate dose of Hallertau Mittelfruh hops provide subtle addition of floral aromas."

    https://linecreekbrewing.com/beer/

    Sunday, August 4, 2019

    Citrodos

    6.1% alcohol. 32 IBU. Introduced in 2019. Brewed, in Texas, by Saint Arnold Brewing.

    "Citrodos IPA is an American IPA with lower ABV and IBU than typical of the style. It has a glowing golden hue with off-white head that lingers through the glass. The aroma has pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes. The hop flavor from the Citra and Centennial hops begins with orange and grapefruit character, with a honeydew finish balanced by a graham cracker malt sweetness. Citrodos IPA finishes clean and dry."

    https://www.saintarnold.com/year-round-beers/

    Thursday, August 1, 2019

    Chivas Regal 12

    40% alcohol. Produced, in Scotland, by Diageo. Introduced in 1938.

    "Chivas 12 is smooth, rich and generous. It’s a blend of the finest malt and grain whiskies matured for at least 12 years, that deliver luxurious honey, vanilla and ripe apple notes. 
    Because blended is better, in life and in Scotch. 
    "
    https://www.chivas.com/our-collection/chivas-12

    Lime-A-Rita

    8% alcohol, from Anheuser-Busch. 330 calories.

    "Line up for Lime-A-Rita! Take a classic margarita, add some fun, and a refreshing finish and you´ll end up with Lime-A-Rita. The recipe is open the can. Or if you´re feeling fancy, pour it over ice in a margarita glass."

    https://www.theritas.com

    Ingredients: Water; Corn Syrup; High Fructose Corn Syrup; Barley Malt; Citric Acid; Sodium Citrate; Natural and Artificial Flavors; Caramel Color; Hop Extract.
    https://www.tapintoyourbeer.com/index.cfm?id=49