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

Two Hats Lime

4.2% alcohol. 112 calories. Certified Kosher.

"Two Hats is a new line of light beers brewed with a hint of all-natural fruit flavor. Available in lime flavor with 4.2 percent alcohol by volume, Two Hats merges the character of a light beer with a hint of all-natural fruit flavor that never overpowers.

Ingredients: Water, Barley Malt, Corn Syrup (Maltose, Dextrose), Yeast, Hops Citric Acid, Hop Extract, Natural Flavor"

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

https://www.twohatsbeer.com/##beers

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Two Hats Pineapple

4.2% alcohol. 112 calories. Introduced in 2018. A MillerCoors brand.

"Two Hats is a new line of light beers brewed with a hint of all-natural fruit flavor. Available in Pineapple flavor and with 4.2 percent alcohol by volume, Two Hats merges the character of a light beer with a hint of all-natural fruit flavor that never overpowers.

Ingredients: Water, Barley Malt, Corn Syrup (Maltose, Dextrose), Yeast, Hops Citric Acid, Hop Extract, Natural Flavor"
https://www.millercoors.com/beers/great-beers
https://www.twohatsbeer.com/##beers

Southern Grace

4.5% alcohol. Introduced in 2016. Brewed, in Mississippi, by Natchez Brewing Company.

"Light in color, crisp and moderately tart, this beer is very much an introduction to the world of sours."

http://www.natchezbrew.com/our-brews.html