Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Swamp Ape DIPA

10% alcohol. 85 IBU. Brewed in Florida, by Florida Beer Company.

"The fresh and lively hop character is derived from using 4 hop varieties: Cascade, Centennial, Chinook and Columbus. This beer has an intense hop bitterness, flavor and aroma balanced by complex alcohol flavors, moderate fruity esters and a medium malt character. Suggested pairings include robust steak, spiced grilled cedar plank salmon, spicy chili or stew and a juicy burger with sharp cheddar. This award-winning beer earned the 2011 and 2010 Bronze Medal in the Imperial IPA U.S. Open Beer Championships."

https://www.floridabeer.com/our-beers/swamp-ape/

Friday, July 27, 2018

Hevelius Kaper

8.7% alcohol. Brewed by Heineken Poland (Grupa Żywiec) 

"Light, bottom-fermented beer with a characteristic aroma of grains and bread; full, sugary flavour, dark amber colour and high alcohol content – the strongest light beer produced in Poland."

http://en.grupazywiec.pl/marki/kaper/

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Dark Swan

8.5% alcohol. 22.6 IBU.

"It’s a sour ale fermented with dark red wine grapes, giving it its uniquely deep and rich purple hue. Then it received the signature Lagunitas treatment with a healthy dose of experimental dry hops. This might just shock your taste buds! There just really isn't anything else like the Dark Swan... it's a dark purple hybrid ale the takes our house yeast and feeds it some Petite Sirah grapes to munch on. It's smooth, slightly sour, and superbly strange. Give it a taste, if you dare!"

https://lagunitas.com/beer/dark-swan

Unholy Trippel

9.25% alcohol. Introduced in 2014. Brewed, in Florida, by Coppertail Brewing.

"Unholy. Our take on a traditional Belgian Style Trippel, but with American hops. Big, bold and dangerously drinkable."

http://coppertailbrewing.com/unholy/#unholyoverview

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Bicycle Kick

5.1% alcohol. 12 IBU. Brewed, in 2018, by New Belgium.

"This Kölsch-style beer is brewed with chamomile—the national flower of Russia, where soccer fans will turn their attention this summer—and lemongrass, representative of playing turf. It also perks up the palate with effervescent carbonation, subtly-sweet malts and a kiss of spicy hops. Now available in 40 countries, score some near you."

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/bicycle-kick/

Urban South Lime Cucumber Gose

4% alcohol. 10 IBU. Spring-Summer Seasonal. Brewed, in Louisiana.

"An unfiltered wheat beer with kosher salt that is kettle soured. This refreshing beer is made even more thirst quenching with the addition of key lime and juice from locally grown cucumbers. Originally a Pilot Series beer in 2017, the popularity of this beer pushed us to brew it for distribution in 2018."

http://urbansouthbrewery.com/the-beer/

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Mixed Media

7.5% alcohol. 15 IBU. Introduced in 2018. Produced in Delaware.

"The closest an ale can legally be to wine! With 51% of the fermentable sugars coming from grain and 49% coming from grapes, Mixed Media is a complex saison-esque ale brewed with a distinct Belgian yeast strain. Using a late-harvest Viognier grape must from our friends at Alexandria Nicole Cellars in Washington, you'll find notes of white grape and melon in the aroma, and greeted with a spicy white wine body in every sip.



As our newest spin in the beer-wine world, Mixed Media appeals to both the Pinot Gris and beer drinker alike with a crisp, dry and tart ale that will leave you 'puckering' for more."

https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/mixed-media

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Detour Double IPA

9.5% alcohol. 96 IBU. Brewed in Utah, by Uinta Brewing.

"Detour blazes the trail for fresh and bold Double IPAs. Four varieties of hops combine to step up the flavor profile. A hoppy adventure that finishes dry. Big in alcohol and character. Venture to pair with other spirited flavors such as those found in spicy ethnic foods."

http://www.uintabrewing.com/products/detour
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Thursday, July 12, 2018

Osiris Gulf IPA

6% alcohol. Brewed in Mississippi, by Chandeleur Brewing.

"This IPA is soft and hazy. Entirely late hopped, we showcase the tropical and juicy flavors of American hops. These unique and intense flavors are created using a healthy dose of lupulin powder, a hop product that separates the resins and oils out from the hops. With this powder, we are able to create the wonderful hop aromas while leaving the astringent green flavors behind that are often associated with over hopped beers. Enjoy this beer as fresh as possible, just like the catch of the day."

https://chandeleurbrew.com/p/beers

Sunday, July 8, 2018

The Hemperor

7% alcohol. 55 IBU. Introduced, in 2018. A New Belgium brand.

"Get ready: an exciting new offering that’ll change the way you think about hoppy beers is coming your way. The brewers at New Belgium have created a new style of IPA: The Hemperor HPA. With the popularity of hoppy beers, our brewers are always on the lookout for different hop varieties and the complexities and flavors new strains can bring. That’s where hemp comes into the picture. Without getting too nerdy, we found a unique way to recreate hemp terpene flavors in a beer, which complement the inclusion of hop flavors and hemp hearts (seeds) in a brand new, delicious way—not to mention this beer is extremely dank! The flavors and aromas are so unique that it’s a style unto itself, hence HPA®."

https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/the-hemperor-hpa/

Friday, July 6, 2018

Livingston Cellars White Zinfandel

7.5% alcohol. Brand founded in 1980. An E&J Gallo product, from California.

"The light fruit and strawberry notes of our White Zinfandel make it one of our most popular wines. Served chilled, it can fit any occasion."

http://www.livingstoncellars.com/our-wines/blush/white-zinfandel.php

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Abita Watermelon Lemon Shandy

3.5% alcohol. 8 IBU. Introduced in 2018. Brewed in Louisiana.

"Inspired by the taste and aromas of summertime, this crisp, golden lager is brewed with pilsner and wheat malts and blended with refreshing watermelon and zesty lemon juices for a sweet, freshly squeezed flavor. All of our Harvest Series brews are made with the finest Louisiana-grown ingredients, keeping us Louisiana True®."

https://abita.com/brews/watermelon-lemon-shandy#