Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Willett Pot Still Reserve

94 proof. Produced, in Kentucky, by Wilett Distillery.

"Nose is "vanilla lemon cake." The palate is a balance of caramel, vanilla, spices and citrus. I'm not sure if they made the opulent bottle to match the Whiskey or vice versa."

https://www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com/the-whiskeys/willett-pot-still-reserve/

Saturday, December 22, 2018

Bell's Christmas Ale 2018

7.5% alcohol. Brewed, in Michigan, by Bell's Brewing.

"This traditional Scotch Ale is rich and malty with notes of caramel and a warm finish. Certain to make any occasion festive, or at least a bit more bearable. Enjoy with the company of friends and family."

https://www.bellsbeer.com/beer/specialty/christmas-ale

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Manchado

7.5% alcohol. 12 IBU. Introduced in 2018. Brewed, in Louisiana, by Tin Roof Brewing.

"This inky, viscous stout was inspired by chocolatl, which is an ancient Aztec spiced chocolate drink. We added cinnamon, orange peel, chocolate and kilned coffee malt to replicate this beverage."

https://www.tinroofbeer.com/brew/manchado/

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Brut IPA

6.7% alcohol. 55 IBU. Introduced in 2018, by New Belgium Brewing.

"Bubbly, dry, crisp, and refreshing, Brut IPA is inspired by our favorite sparkling wines. With hints of tropical fruits and champagne, this effervescent brew is the perfect cheers to the New Year."

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/brut-ipa/

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Juicy Goodness

5.5% alcohol. 29 IBU. Brewed, in Colorado, by Left Hand Brewing. Introduced in 2017.

"Hoppy and light with a tingly mouthfeel and fruity hop characteristics—perfect for the hophead and hop-averse. Delve into the complexity of the hops and delight in its golden drinkability. Juicy Goodness­—it’s always in season."

http://lefthandbrewing.com/beers/juicy-goodness/

Saturday, December 8, 2018

Sugartown Simcoe

7% alcohol. Brewed, in Pennsylvania, by Locust Lane Craft Brewery.

"This West Coast Style IPA is generously hopped with Simcoe resulting in a refreshing, earthy beer with pine and citrusy notes."

https://www.locustlanecraftbrewery.com/beer

Moritz

5.4% alcohol. Introduced in 1897. Product of Spain.

"Pilsner beer is light golden in colour with lots of fluffy white foam. Its taste is smooth and pleasant, with sweet notes of extra pale malt and grain. Scented with an infusion of Saaz hop flowers, it is renowned for its quality and use of low-altitude tanks in the fermentation process to obtain a product of excellent quality."

https://moritz.com/en/moritz/

Sugar Coated Pony Kisses [IPA]

5.8% alcohol. 55 IBU. Introduced in 2017. Brewed, in Pennsylvania, by Stable 12 Brewing Company.

"
  • We all love the high octane IPA's, but how many pints at 8-9% can you actually have? Sugar Coated Pony Kisses was created in order to satisfy your lupulin jones without sacrificing flavor for a lower a.b.v. This 5.8% a.b.v. ale was made with Pale Malt, Munich Malt, Flaked Oats, Lactose Sugar and Falconer's Flight, Mosaic, and Madarina Bavaria hops. The culmination is a gentle, yet firm, Sugar Coated Pony Kiss at 55 IBU's!


https://stable12.com/https://stable12.com/beers/beers/

Victory Java Cask

14.3% alcohol. Introduced in 2015. Brewed, in Pennsylvania, by Victory Brewing Company.

"A complex fusion of dark chocolate, roasted barley and vanilla is rounded out by robust coffee and a warming heat in this unique, barrel aged stout. As 2016’s Dark Wednesday release, Java Cask was so popular that we’re putting it into 12 oz. bottles!"

https://www.victorybeer.com/beers/java-cask/

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Sierra Nevada Coffee Stout

6.2% alcohol. 53 IBU. Introduced in 2014.

"A cup of joe and a bold beer are both cold-weather companions, so we blended them for the ultimate warmer. Our Coffee Stout is a fusion of dark roasted malts and rich, cold-brewed coffee for layers of bittersweet, fruity, dark chocolate and caramel-like flavors."

https://sierranevada.com/beer/variety-packs/coffee-stout


Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Abita Christmas Ale 2018

5.8% alcohol. 40 IBU. Brewed, in Louisiana, by Abita Brewing.

"Our Christmas Ale is a brown ale that is brewed with six types of malted barley and fermented with American Ale yeast. It is brewed with pale malt as well as a combination of Caramel, Biscuit, Munich, and chocolate malts. It is hopped and dry-hopped with Columbus, Cascade, Centennial, and Amarillo and has a nice piney and citrus hop flavor and aroma. The result is a flavorful brown ale that is sweet and malty with a pleasant hop aroma."

https://abita.com/brews/christmas-ale#

Sierra Nevada Winter Warmer Lager

6.7% alcohol. 29 IBU. Introduced in 2018.

"The cold nights are coming and you couldn’t care less-not with a Winter Warmer in your hand. Rich and malty with a touch of sweetness, this beer lives up to its name. Crack open a Winter Warmer and tell the weather to show you what it’s got."


https://sierranevada.com/beer/variety-packs/winter-warmer-lager

Saturday, December 1, 2018

Holiday Haze

6.5% alcohol. 40 IBU. Introduced in 2018, by Sierra Nevada.

"As the holiday season ramps up, we all get busy, so we’re bringing you this all-new IPA as a reminder to slow down and appreciate this special time. Heavy with intense fruit-forward hop flavor, mild bitterness and a smooth finish, this is the perfect beer for the lead-up to the holidays. Let’s all pause, relax, and snap out of that holiday haze."

https://sierranevada.com/beer/variety-packs/holiday-haze-ipa

Twenty Mile Farmhouse Ale

5.3% alcohol. 27 IBU. Brewed, in Canada, by Bench Brewing.

"Our Farmhouse Ale is named after the Twenty Mile Creek that winds its way throughout some of Ontario's finest vineyards, orchards, and farms in the Twenty Valley. Brewed in the saison style, our farmhouse ale has subtle notes of fruits and spice with a dry, crisp finish."

http://benchbrewing.com/our-beer/

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Saint of Circumstance

4.7% alcohol. 19 IBU. Brewed, in Canada, by Collective Arts.

"Saint of Circumstance is our go-to, easy drinking, any occasion brew. We started by creating this tasty blonde ale using wheat for its lemony flavour and added Citra, Centennial and Amarillo hops. We took it to a whole new level by adding the zest of seasonal citrus. The result, a remarkably refreshing and balanced citrus  blonde ale."

https://collectiveartsbrewing.com/beer/saint-of-circumstance/

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Creemore Springs Premium Lager

5% alcohol. 22 IBU. Introduced in 1987. Fire-brewed in Canada.

"Inspired by a Bohemian Pilsner but a style unto its own
Lager is made the world over, but our Premium Lager is a one-of-a-kind gem. In all our years, we still haven’t tasted anything like it. Probably because we fire-brew it to be unique and it’s only made with the best ingredients in a traditional way. So say cheers to a beer that’s as distinct as our town."

http://creemoresprings.com/en/index

Saturday, November 24, 2018

St.-Ambroise Oatmeal Stout

5% alcohol. 45 IBU. Brewed, in Canada, by McAuslan.

"St-Ambroise Oatmeal Stout’s expert blend of deeply roasted malts has made it an international medal winner, including one of the nine Platinum medals awarded at the 1994 World Beer Cup. You’ll fall in love with your first sip of this rich brew punctuated by espresso and chocolate notes, topped with a thick, creamy head with just a hint of mocha."

http://mcauslan.com/en/beer-facts/?brand=st-ambroise-en&id=447

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Bud Light Lime

4.2% alcohol. 116 calories. Reformulated in 2018.

"Bud Light Lime is a refreshing twist on America's favorite light lager. Our new brewing process uses real lime peels to ensure a clean, crisp and refreshing taste with a hint of real lime flavor in every sip. Pick some up and try the summery goodness today!

Ingredients: Water; Barley Malt; Corn or Rice; Hop Extract; High Fructose Corn Syrup; Citric Acid; Natural Flavor; Lime Peel"

https://www.budlight.com/en/our-beers/realcitruspeels.html

http://www.tapintoyourbeer.com/index.cfm?id=42


Saturday, November 3, 2018

Harpoon Dunkin' Coffee Porter

6% alcohol. 28 IBU. Introduced in 2018. Limited release. Brewed in New England.

"Beloved Dunkin' coffee brings robust, roasty notes to this balanced and smooth coffee porter. This porter is our tribute to all the days that Dunkin' has helped us fire up the brew kettle."

https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/beers/harpoon-dunkin-coffee-porter-210805

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Wicked Juicy IPA

5.7% alcohol. 60 IBU. Introduced in 2018. Brewed, in Texas, by Spoetzl Brewing.

"Tropical hops with a bright, juicy kick."

https://www.shiner.com/beer/wicked-juicy-ipa

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Pennsylvania Tuxedo

8.5% alcohol. 50 IBU. Introduced in 2014. Brewed, in Delaware, by Dogfish Head Brewing Company.

"A dry yet doughy malt backbone lets the hops and spruce shine while still balancing out the bitterness, making this one an easy sipper."

https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/pennsylvania-tuxedo

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Office Party

6.8% alcohol. 35 IBU. Introduced in 2018. Sold from October to December. Brewed, in Louisiana, by Abita Brewing Company.

"Spice up your holiday mix and mingle with this "best dressed" brew. Office Party is a holiday stout brewed with oats, pale, caramel, and chocolate malts, and is hopped with Willamette hops. Generous amounts of cocoa nibs, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg are added to infuse the spirit of the holidays into this limited release."

https://abita.com/brews/office-party






Saturday, October 13, 2018

Punkin Ale

7% alcohol. 28 IBU. Introduced in 1994. Brewed, in Delaware, by Dogfish Head Brewing. Sold from August to November.

"A full-bodied brown ale with smooth hints of pumpkin, brown sugar & spice."

https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/punkin-ale

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Curmudgeon's Better Half

12.7% alcohol. 35 IBU. Sold from September to October, by Founders Brewing.

"What tames an old ale like Curmudgeon? The tender embrace of oak and sweet maple, that’s what. The result is Curmudgeon’s Better Half, a harmonious matrimony of our deceptively smooth old ale brewed with molasses and time spent aging in bourbon barrels that have previously held maple syrup. Because all counterparts should be sweet, rich and utterly delicious."

https://foundersbrewing.com/our-beer/curmudgeons-better-half/

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Dragon's Milk

11% alcohol. Introduced in 2001. Brewed in Michigan.

"Dragon’s Milk is a 17th century term used to describe the strong beer usually reserved for royalty. This strong ale was aged in oak for over 120 days. The aging process extracts flavors from the wood, which contribute to its complex character. Hints of bourbon flavor perfectly compliment its roasted malts to produce a beer fit for a King."

https://dragonsmilk.com/about-dragons-milk

Sunday, September 30, 2018

RĂªve

7.2% alcohol. Introduced in 2016. Brewed in Louisiana, by Parish Brewing.

"This silky smooth coffee stout is created with a carefully selected blend of specialty grade estate beans from Columbia and Java. Our friends and coffee gods at RĂªve have finished them to a city/full city roast to highlight the true character of the beans and their origin prior to addition to our export strength milk stout. Enjoy any time of day, this beer will drink like a delicious cold-brewed coffee."

http://www.parishbeer.com/parish-beer-1/reve

Sunday, September 23, 2018

H90 Surfside Pineapple Wheat Ale

4.8% ABV 15 IBU

Brewed in Mississippi, by Chandeleur Island Brewing Company. 

"Generous amounts of both White and Red Wheat lend a softness to the mouthfeel of this warm weather brew. Spicy German hops round off the sweetness gained from the additional of fresh pineapple juice added at packaging. Enjoy with some sunshine. The surfside is the part of Mississippi’s barrier islands that faces the Gulf of Mexico. Usually the South or East portion of the island."

https://chandeleurbrew.com/p/beers

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Kindred Spirits

6.1% alcohol. Brewed in Scotland, by Innis & Gunn.

"Our smooth Scottish stout meets Tullamore D.E.W. triple distilled Irish whiskey barrel staves in our unique ageing process to create a flavour packed beer with notes of dark chocolate and coffee alongside hints of vanilla and oak."

https://www.innisandgunn.com/us/beers/limited-edition

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Super Cluster

8% alcohol. 60 IBU. Introduced in 2018, by Lagunitas Brewing Company.

"Super Cluster is a Citra-Hopped Mega Ale of intergalactic proportions. Everything we've learned about making hop-forward beer: Pale, cold, alcoholic, and bitter."

https://lagunitas.com/beer/super-cluster

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Not Your Mom's Iced Tea

5.2% alcohol.

"There are some days that are just made for iced tea. And then there are days when you need a little something harder. We’ve answered your prayers with Not Your Mom’s Iced Tea, a thirst- and stress-quenching twist on the classic drink people everywhere turn to for good ol’ fashioned refreshment.

Don’t tell the Brits, but in America, we like our tea on ice. This classic flavor is made with real lemon juice, creating a perfectly balanced and refreshingly smooth brew."

herb/spiced beer (gruit)

https://smalltownbrewery.com/beers/?age-verified=4202158d7b


Sunday, September 9, 2018

Yuengling Golden Pilsner

4.7% alcohol. Introduced in 2018.

"Yuengling® Golden Pilsner is the newest beer from D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®. This highly sessionable beer is our interpretation of an outstanding, modern pilsner, born from six generations of brewing expertise. Golden in both name and color, Yuengling Golden Pilsner is the perfect balance of hop and malt character for crisp and smooth thirst quenching refreshment."

https://www.yuengling.com/our-beer/golden-pilsner/

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Samichlaus Classic

14% alcohol. Brewed in Austria, by Schloss-Eggenberg.

"Full of character - strong
Only once a year, on 6 December, brewed in a complex process, this strong beer is a rarity. It can age for many years in the bottle and gain in complexity. Shimmering reddish brown, complex flavors of prunes, malt and caramel."

http://www.schloss-eggenberg.at/de/unsere-biere/samichlaus-classic

Sunday, September 2, 2018

Orange Show

5.3% alcohol. 21 IBU. Introduced in 2018. Brewed in Texas, by Saint Arnold.

"A blonde ale with real blood oranges. A strong citrus aroma comes from blood orange purée added during fermentation and the choice of citrusy hops. The combination of sweet, bitter and slightly tart flavors make it a balanced, light bodied beer."

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

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Barrel Runner

11.1% alcohol. 55 IBU. Introduced in 2018. Sold, July-August.

"Inspiration for our barrel-aged beers can come from the most unexpected places and our latest release is proof of that. Sweet and hoppy, rich and bright – this rum barrel-aged imperial IPA brewed with Mosaic hops will make you believe you’re in the tropics."

https://foundersbrewing.com/our-beer/barrel-runner/

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Wood-Aged Bitches Brew

9% alcohol. 38 IBU. Introduced in 2018. Brewed in Delaware by Dogfish Head Brewing Company.

"Much like Jazz fusion, which blends different musical styles, our Wood-Aged Bitches Brew is a fusion of three threads of Imperial stout aged on oak and one thread of Tej - a native African honey beer - aged on Palo."

https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/wood-aged-bitches-brew

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Moscow Mule Ale

10% alcohol. 10 IBU. Brewed in California, by Ballast Point.

"Our Moscow Mule Ale is a tart and refreshing beer version of the classic cocktail. Loaded with lime zest and ginger over a kettle-soured base beer, Moscow Mule Ale tantalizes your tastebuds with tangy and effervescent flavors, finishing with a slight hint of spice from the ginger. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a Moscow Mule without the shaker or copper mug."

https://www.ballastpoint.com/beer/moscow-mule-ale/

420 Strain G13 IPA

6% alcohol. 48 IBU. Introduced in 2018. Brewed in Georgia, by Sweetwater Brewing.

"This aromatic super-hybrid sticky IPA is first and foremost a phenomenally delicious and drinkable beer, with the added bonus of an olfactory experience that mimics that of the legendary G13 cannabis strain. The IPA base brew has a great body, good head and nice amount of haze at a pleasurable 6% ABV. To work with the malt bill, the brewers added some of their dankest hops, Columbus and Simcoe, plus two dry hop additions. To achieve the aroma, our brewers found the perfect botanically-sourced, strain specific terpenes and married them with propriety natural hemp flavor, both perfectly complementing the hops in the IPA."

http://sweetwaterbrew.com/brews/420-strain-g13-ipa/

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

The Oracle Ale

10% alcohol. Brewed in Michigan by Bell's Brewing.

"Our take on the West Coast-style Double India Pale Ale, The Oracle places hop intensity first and foremost, making only the slightest concession to malt and balance.
The fireworks start with the aromatic punch of dry-hop sessions with hop varieties from the Pacific Northwest. Resinous, citrusy hop flavors mixed with aggressive bitterness from a massive kettle addition deliver on that aromatic promise."

https://www.bellsbeer.com/beer/library/oracle-ale

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest 2018

6% alcohol. 20 IBU. Brewed in collaboration with Weihenstephan.

"We’ve partnered with Bavaria’s Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, for this American take on the classic German Oktoberfest. A malt backbone is balanced by subtle hop character in this crisp, clean, and drinkable crowd-pleaser. Nothing captures the spirit of celebration like a beer among friends."

https://sierranevada.com/beer/seasonal/oktoberfest

Uinta Mango Lime Pilsner

5% alcohol. 14 IBU. Introduced in 2018. Sold from May to September. Brewed in Utah.

"Crisp and immensly refreshing, this small batch pilsner features a mild malt flavor herbal hop character, with hints of fresh mango and lime."

http://www.uintabrewing.com/products/mango-lime

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Innis & Gunn Bourbon Barrel Porter

7.4% alcohol. Brewed in Scotland.

"BOURBON BARREL PORTER is the coming together of Kentucky and Tennessee bourbon barrels and Scottish craft beer. Complex and dark, this beer is matured using our unique barrel ageing process to give it a depth of flavor with notes of chocolate, vanilla and orange."

http://www.unitedstatesbeverage.com/brands/innis-gunn/

Sunday, August 12, 2018

At Arm's Length (2018 version)

6% alcohol. 50 IBU. Brewed in Louisiana, by Great Raft Brewing Company.

"At Arm’s Length India Pale Lager makes its 16oz can debut with a slightly tweaked dry hop treatment from the most previous release in 2016.
We doubled down on the dry hop and incorporated New Zealand Motueka and German Mandarina Bavaria hops. For good measure we hit it with some Citra. We knew you wouldn’t mind. Soft and citrus-saturated hazy lager that’s an absolute crusher. $12 / 4-pack."
http://www.greatraftbrewing.com/news/arms-length-now-available

Blood Red Sky

6.8% alcohol.

"Blood Red Sky sets a scene. Warm Caribbean sand, flickering candles, cold beer and anticipation of the night to come. From this place came the inspiration for this brew. Jamaican rum barrels meet Scottish red beer in an explosion of cool, spicy rum notes, vanilla and rich fruit.

We brew Blood Red Sky using our unique barrel into beer method, turning the traditional beer into barrel process on its head without losing any of the wonderful flavours and aromas from the barrel."
https://www.innisandgunn.com/item/46/InnisGunn/Blood-Red-Sky.html

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Carlo Rossie Rhine

9.5% alcohol. Vinted in California, by E&J Winery.

"With the sweet, crisp taste of green apples, Carlo Rossi Rhine is perfect for summertime but can be enjoyed year-round with barbeque, salads and fresh vegetables.
Did you Know?
Carlo borrowed this style from our friends in Germany. The name comes from the style of wine that was produced along the Rhine River. A light-bodied and sweeter style, Rhine is often a blend of a number of white grape varieties, each imparting certain crisp distinct characteristics."
http://www.carlorossi.com/Our-Wines/Rhine

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Lederer Pils

5.1% alcohol. Brewed in Germany.

http://tucher-usa.com/Lederer_Pils.html

Black Velvet

Introduced in 1951. Distilled in Canada. Aged 3 years. A Constellation Brands whisky.

Aged in once-used bourbon barrels. Flavored with rye hi-wine & corn hi-wine and "blended at birth", before aging.

https://globalbrandcenter.cbrands.com/media/?mediaId=67D67C7F-29AA-4EB8-A38F81AFFC5AD96D
HOW IT’S MADE AND HOW LONG IT’S AGED
Aged natural flavorings are added to the base whisky before the
whisky starts aging in a process known as “blending at birth.” This
process allows the flavors to marry with the spirit and take full
advantage of aging in wood. This ultimately results in a smooth texture
in the finished product.
The process begins by creating natural flavorings called “rye hi-wines”
and “corn hi-wines.” Fermented rye mash is distilled through a special
process to create rye hi-wine. Corn hi-wines are also distilled from a
fermented corn mash and aged in once-used bourbon barrels. These
barrel-aged hi-wines are then mixed with fresh, base-whisky-distillate
grain-neutral spirit and the whisky returns to an oak barrel for a
maturation period of at least three years.
WHAT ARE HI-WINES?
Hi-wines are generally regarded as flavoring whiskies and are taken off
the still between 50% and 70% alc/vol, so they have lots of congeners
(flavor components). Hi-wines are usually distilled to be used in small
amounts, as compared to rye-base whisky, which is usually distilled
between 80% and 95% alc/vol and is a lot smoother.
MASH BILL
Rye malt, barley malt, and corn
CASK INFORMATION
Once-used bourbon barrels
FORMATION
HOW IT’S MADE AND HOW LONG IT’S AGED
Aged natural flavorings are added to the base whisky before the
whisky starts aging in a process known as “blending at birth.” This
process allows the flavors to marry with the spirit and take full
advantage of aging in wood. This ultimately results in a smooth texture
in the finished product.
The process begins by creating natural flavorings called “rye hi-wines”
and “corn hi-wines.” Fermented rye mash is distilled through a special
process to create rye hi-wine. Corn hi-wines are also distilled from a
fermented corn mash and aged in once-used bourbon barrels. These
barrel-aged hi-wines are then mixed with fresh, base-whisky-distillate
grain-neutral spirit and the whisky returns to an oak barrel for a
maturation period of at least three years.
WHAT ARE HI-WINES?
Hi-wines are generally regarded as flavoring whiskies and are taken off
the still between 50% and 70% alc/vol, so they have lots of congeners
(flavor components). Hi-wines are usually distilled to be used in small
amounts, as compared to rye-base whisky, which is usually distilled
between 80% and 95% alc/vol and is a lot smoother.
MASH BILL
Rye malt, barley malt, and corn
CASK INFORMATION
Once-used bourbon barrels