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/