Thursday, December 28, 2017

Einstok Icelandic Winter Ale

8% alcohol. Brewed in Iceland.

"Smoked Icelandic barley, pale ale malt, crystal malt, chocolate malt, Bavarian hops, Icelandic spruce tips. In Iceland, winter is not something we fear, it is something we embrace. We celebrate this with our super limited-edition Winter Ale, brewed with hand-cut and cured spruce tips. It is the perfect ale to inspire you to face the elements."

https://einstokbeer.com/our-ales/icelandic-winter-ale/

Monday, December 25, 2017

Brooklyn Winter Lager

5.6% alcohol. Introduced in 2017. Brewed in New York. Sold November to January.

"Brooklyn Winter Lager is our answer to the heavy ales and stouts that emerge in wintertime. Though dark in color with a sturdy presence, our Schwarzbier-inspired lager layers notes of chocolate, roasted barley, and dark bread into a 5.6% ABV frame that finishes surprisingly light and pleasantly dry. Winter means different things depending where you live, but Brooklyn Winter Lager is ready for any chill."

http://brooklynbrewery.com/brooklyn-beers/seasonal-brews/brooklyn-winter-lager

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Abita Christmas Ale 2017

5.5% alcohol. 34 IBU. Brewed in Louisiana.

"Abita Christmas Ale (November - December) rounds out our calendar. Each year at the Abita Brewery we craft a special dark ale for the holiday season. The recipe changes each year so that Abita Christmas Ale is always the perfect gift. Its spicy character is excellent with traditional holiday foods such as gingerbread or spiced nuts. Try some blue cheese or a creamy Camembert with a Christmas Ale. 

Peanut Butter Korova Milk Porter

6.2% alcohol. 20 IBU. Brewed in Louisiana, by Gnarly Barley Brewing Company.

"A chocolatey baltic oatmeal milk porter with a smooth peanut butter finish."


http://gnarlybeer.com/brews.html

    Thursday, December 14, 2017

    S.P.B. Red IPA

    7.2% alcohol. Introduced in 2017. Brewed in Mississippi, by Southern Prohibition Brewing Company.

    "Revel in the contrast of resinous hops and caramel malt with our Red IPA. The year's final addition to our Rotator series fuses brisly Simcoe and fruity Ekuanot hops to a toasty malt backbone. A fistful of pine and earth greets the nose, along with an echo of spun sugar. Anchored by a balancing dose of malt, this copper-colored brew helps you stay bitter as the temperatures turn."

     http://soprobrewing.com/rotator-series

    Wild Turkey Bourbon

    81 proof. From Kentucky. A Campari Group brand.

    "OriOriginally crafted by Kentucky Bourbon Hall-of-Famer Eddie Russell as “Wild Turkey 81”, Wild Turkey Bourbon is aged in American White Oak barrels with the deepest, No. 4 “alligator” char. With notes of sweet vanilla, pear, and hints of spice, this bourbon finishes with a flavor that is full and rich, whether enjoyed straight or with ginally crafted by Kentucky Bourbon Hall-of-Famer Eddie Russell as “Wild Turkey 81”, Wild Turkey Bourbon is aged in American White Oak barrels with the deepest, No. 4 “alligator” char. With notes of sweet vanilla, pear, and hints of spice, this bourbon finishes with a flavor that is full and rich, whether enjhttp://wildturkeybourbon.com/product/wild-turkey-bourbon/oyed straight or with a mixer.

    Livingston Cellars Chianti

    "Our California Chianti is a light-bodied, fruity, smooth red wine that has recently grown tremendously in popularity. It offers a pleasant change of pace from other red wines."

    http://www.livingstoncellars.com/our-wines/red/chianti.php

    Tuesday, December 12, 2017

    Fathom IPA

    6% alcohol. 50 IBU. Introduced in 2017. Brewed in California, by Ballast Point (Constellation Brands). 

    "Fathom IPA highlights our favorite characteristics of the west-coast IPA style. This crisp and clean brew features a touch of malt on the surface with an ocean of zesty orange and piney hops below. The result is a refreshing, easy drinking IPA with just the right amount of depth."

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

    Rusted Rye IPA

    "Rusted Rye is a clean, citrusy IPA featuring rye to add a complex spiciness. At a modest 55 IBU, 6.5% ABV, and with flaked rye to add body, this beer retains the perception of balance. Classic Centennial, Cascade and Columbus hops provide citrus, pine, and subtle spicy notes to accent. Tin Roof Rusted Rye IPA is a beer with multilayered flavors and a payload of hops. Rye adds a spicy, black pepper bite that is subtlety nested in a warm biscuit flavor. The aromas of orange, lemon, grapefruit, pine, and hint of melon create a mix of an American classic and new age hops."

    https://www.tinroofbeer.com/brew/rusted-rye/

    Saturday, December 9, 2017

    Blue Moon Mango Wheat

    5.4% alcohol. 19 IBU.

    "Our head brewmaster, Keith Villa, got the idea for this refreshing, summer beer from spending time on the beaches in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cancun and wanting a beer that was refreshing with a taste of ripe mangos. The fruit vendors would bring freshly cut mangos and put them on a stick to enjoy in the sunshine. This beer is created with mango and a hint of honey for a mild sweetness with a bright yellow-orange color and cloudy wheat haze."

    https://www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com/our-beers/mango-wheat-beer

    Friday, December 8, 2017

    Bourbon County Stout 2017

    14.1% alcohol. 60 IBU.

    "Brewed in honor of the 1000th batch at our original Clybourn brewpub. A liquid as dark and dense as a black hole with thick foam the color of a bourbon barrel. The nose is an intense mix of charred oak, chocolate, vanilla, caramel and smoke. One sip has more flavor than your average case of beer."

    http://www.gooseisland.com/our-beers/bourbon-county/bourbon-county-brand-stout-2017

    Thursday, December 7, 2017

    Ticket to Rye

    7.1% alcohol. 80 IBU. Introduced in 2013. Brewed in New England and New York.

    "A Rye I.P.A. that offers the imbiber an opening act of rye spice, nicely woven into a hearty, bitter backup from an entire band of Nugget hops. The harmony created by these ingredients is just what any epic show calls for."

    https://www.magichat.net/elixirs/tickettorye/

    Tuesday, December 5, 2017

    Hell Hath No Fury

    7.5% alcohol. Brewed in Michigan.

    "Originally conceived along the lines of a Belgian Dubbel, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale morphed during development into something entirely different. Brewed with Belgian abbey-style yeast, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale is more akin to a roasty stout, offering warm, roasted notes of coffee & dark chocolate with fruity and clove-like aromas."

    https://www.bellsbeer.com/beer/archive/hell-hath-no-fury-ale

    Louisiana Lager

    4.9% alcohol. Brewed in Louisiana, by Crying Eagle Brewing Company.

    "Craft brewed using Louisiana Rice from our local mill, this easy-drinking Lager is approved for Backyard BBQ's, Crawfish Boilin', Tailgating, Fishing, and all things Louisiana."http://www.cryingeagle.com/beer/louisianalager
    http://www.cryingeagle.com/beer/louisianalager

    Sunday, December 3, 2017

    Rogue Farms Honey Kolsch

    5% alcohol. 26 IBU. Brewed in Oregon.

    "We grow bees. Taste the difference."

    http://www.rogue.com/rogue_beer/rogue-farms-honey-kolsch/

    Saturday, December 2, 2017

    Leinenkugel's Pomegranate Shandy

    4.2% alcohol. 11 IBU. Introduced in 2017. Sold November to February. A Molson-Coors brand. Certified Kosher.

    "Leinenkugel’s® Pomegranate Shandy is a well-balanced mix of our traditional weiss beer and ripe pomegranate flavor.  Slightly citrus and definitely refreshing, this is the perfect beer for seasonal pairings."

    https://www.leinie.com/beer/pomegranate-shandy