Saturday, March 29, 2025

KBS Hazelnut Fudge

12% alcohol. 45 IBU. 2025 limited release. Barrel aged stout, brewed in Michigan by Founders Brewing. "Discover a new level of indulgence with KBS Hazelnut Fudge. Crafted for the discerning palate, this KBS variant offers a robust and decadent drinking experience. The aromas of hazelnut coffee intertwine with the velvety smooth embrace of fudge coffee and chocolate. Immerse yourself in layers of flavor notes from the bourbon barrel aging process in every sip for your moments of relaxation or celebration." https://foundersbrewing.com/our-beer/kbs-hazelnut-fudge/

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Juice City

7% alcohol. Introduced in 2024. Brewed in Louisiana by The Seventh Tap Brewing Project. "Welcome to Juice City. We are super excited to share our tropical paradise with you and your friends. This 7% hazy IPA was brewed exclusively for our Bossier City Eastbank location. We dry hopped this beauty with two of our favorite hops, Citra and Superdelic. Notes of Ripe Peach, Mango, Orange Zest, and Candied Pear shine on every sip. Cheers to you!" https://theseventhtap.com/index.php/beer/

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Rogue Double Chocolate Stout

9% alcohol. 68 IBU. Introduced in 2010. Sold, seasonally, in pint cans or on draft. Brewed in Oregon by Rouge Brewing. "We doubled down on our Chocolate Stout recipe to create this imperial version of the classic. It’s just two good two deny, so share this with a special friend or treat yourself and enjoy this luxuriously creamy stout featuring intense notes of chocolate and dark roasted malts." https://www.rogue.com/shop/beer/seasonal/double-chocolate-stout/

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Huge Arker

15.5% alcohol. 88 IBU. Introduced in 2014. Brewed in California by Anderson Valley. "Actually illegal in seven states, the Huge Arker is a rich and complex beer. Aged in bourbon barrels for a minimum of 12 months until it fully matures, this extended barrel aging technique allows us to create a nuanced, smooth and surprisingly very drinkable beverage. Its aroma that conveys a deep roasted malt backbone, burnished oak, candi sugar, bourbon and hearth-baked bread. On the palate the beer brings nuanced and integrated layers of honey, molasses and rich dark chocolate finishing with hints of coffee, vanilla and dark fruits. The Huge Arker is absolutely an experience that is something to take some time with and savor. For anyone who is into big, complex beers—this one shouldn’t be missed." https://avbc.com/beer/huge-arker/

Sunday, March 16, 2025

The Sixth Glass

10.2% alcohol. 22 IBU. Introduced in 2007. Brewed in Missouri by Boulevard Brewing. "”Do you know what dwells in a glass?” asks Ole, in Hans Christian Andersen’s The Watchman of the Tower. Better known for stories such as The Little Mermaid, Andersen wrote this short, cautionary tale for a somewhat older audience. Our quadrupel ale, also meant for the mature connoisseur, is a deep and mysterious libation, dark auburn and full-bodied, its sweetness deceptive. As Ole describes the glasses in turn, their contents become more ominous until, in the sixth glass…" https://www.boulevard.com/beverage/sixth-glass/

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Anderson Valley West Coast IPA

7.6% alcohol. 75 IBU. "For this beer we took a classic West Coast IPA and gave it a haze-free fresh and modern hop profile. A solid backbone of malt and core bitterness is balanced with lighter fruity hop aromas for an updated but unmistakably West Coast style IPA.The West Coast IPA is epic and legendary for good reasons and we should know – we helped put them on the map in the 90s. We know West Coast because we ARE West Coast and we’re leaning into our history with this updated take on the style that kicked off IPA’s domination of the beer aisle. This is everything a West Coast IPA should be." https://avbc.com/beer/west-coast-ipa/

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Brooklyn Pilsner Crisp Lager

5% alcohol. Introduced in 2022. Brewed in New York state by and for Brooklyn Brewing. "Out looking for good times and good people? You’re going to find Brooklyn Pilsner. Bright, golden, and strikingly refreshing, this is a Pilsner inspired by Brooklyn and brewed for all. So come along and take a sip of the bright side." https://brooklynbrewery.com/brooklyn-beers/year-round/brooklyn-pilsner/

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Death on Two Legs

9.5% alcohol. Introduced in 2020. Brewed in Mississippi by Key City. "Our infamous, dangerously drinkable IIPA is an unforgettable voyage of dank hoptastic goodness, ripe pineapple juice, sweet orange marmalade, and blood orange with a pithy stone fruit finish." https://keycitybeer.com/portfolio-item/death-on-two-legs/

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Yeti Imperial Stout

9.5% alcohol. 75 IBU. Introduced in 2003. Brewed in Colorado by Great Divide. "YETI IMPERIAL STOUT is an onslaught of the senses. It starts with big, roasty malt flavor that gives way to rich caramel and toffee notes. YETI gets its bold hop character from an enormous quantity of American hops. It weighs in at a hefty 75 IBUs." https://greatdivide.com/products/yeti/

Victory Royale IPA

6% alcohol. 55 IBU. Introduced in 2025. Brewed in Pennsylvania by Victory Brewing Company. "Congratulations. You have good taste. With Victory Royale, you've chosen a very fine 6.0% ABV IPA crafted to the highest standard. All-American Simcoe and Centennial Hops meet the mastery of our brewers, making this clean and crisp IPA an easy winner. Welcome to the good life. hops: Simcoe, Centennial, Cascade; malts: Canadian Pils, Briess C30, CaraPils; notes: Pine, grapefruit, earthy spice, stone fruit, light malt character" https://victorybeer.com/beers/victory-royale-ipa/

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Krewe of Pieland

8.5% alcohol. Introduced in 2025. Brewed in Louisiana by The Seventh Tap Brewing Project. "Raise a glass and join the parade with Krewe of Pieland, a festive collaboration brewed with the spirited Krewe of Highland! This Mardi Gras-inspired stout, clocking in at 8.5% ABV, captures the joy of the season in every sip. Crafted to pay homage to the iconic Moon Pie, this brew boasts rich, velvety layers of roasted malt, decadent chocolate, and fluffy marshmallow. Its full-bodied mouthfeel and smooth, dessert-like finish make it the ultimate indulgence for Fat Tuesday, or any day that calls for celebration." https://theseventhtap.com/index.php/beer/

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Kentucky Tangerine Cream Ale

5.5% alcohol. Natural flavors. Aged in bourbon barrels. Introduced in 2022. Brewed in Kentucky by Lexington Brewing & Distilling. "Kentucky Tangerine Cream Ale has a refreshing white head with a slight hop body with a luxurious mouthfeel. Moderate balance of maltiness and pleasantly sweet with notes of both vanilla and tangerine coming through clearly without being overpowering, allowing the vanilla and tangerine to shine." https://shop.lexingtonbrewingco.com/product.aspx?item=1057-B4612&groupid=19

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Arizona Hard Cowboy Cocktail Fruit Punch

5% alcohol. Introduced in 2024. Malt beverage with natural flavors. Contains real brewed tea and real fruit juice. Produced in America for Hornel Brewing. "AriZona Hard Fruit Punch is the big, flavorful punch your tastebuds crave as a boozy, elevated, grown-up classic." https://arizonahard.com/products/hard-juices?variant=48519236124956

Dark Truth

9.7% alcohol. 60 IBU. Introduced in 2010. Brewed in Missouri by Boulevard Brewing. "Throughout the ages, man has been fascinated by the quest for hidden knowledge, the search for the secret to transforming the elemental into the extraordinary, the simple into the sublime. Ladies and gentlemen, we present for your consideration this exotic, inky concoction, the almost magical creation of our modern day alchemists who have turned humble grains—barley, wheat, rye, and oats—into black, liquid gold. Layers of complex flavors slowly emerge from the glass: espresso, roasted fig, crème brulée. Belgian yeast provides a plum-like fruitiness, noble German hops reveal spicy, herbal notes, while the rich, velvety mouthfeel mellows to a dry, smoky finish." https://www.boulevard.com/beverage/dark-truth-stout/

Slamzees Fruity Cereal

15% alcohol. Wine specialty, with natural flavors and food coloring. Concocted in Texas by Beverage Ranch. "If the cereal milk was your favorite part of breakfast, you will love this nostalgic treat. Welcome to the all-grown-up version!" https://slamzees.com/flavors/

Legend Brown Ale

5.8% alcohol. Introduced in 1994. Brewed in Virginia by Legend Brewing. "Our most popular beer. Legend Brown Ale is full-bodied and rich. This malt forward brew delivers a beautiful mahogany tone with flavors of caramel, toasted nuts, coffee and molasses." https://www.legendbrewing.com/beer_info.asp?beer=2

Pražačka

Introduced in 2011. Brewed in the Czech Republic by Tradiční pivovar v Rakovníku. "A lighter beer of nicely bitter, well-balanced taste and golden colour. Alcohol content 4% vol. Energy value of 100 ml of beer - 155/37 kJ/kcal. Bitterness 26 EBU." https://www.pivobakalar.cz/?i=1&lang=EN

Samuel Adams OVP (Oaked Vanilla Porter)

5.8% alcohol. 35 IBU. Introduced in 2018. Limited release. Certified kosher. Brewed in America by Boston Beer Company. "Oaked Vanilla Porter is complex and malty with a hearty, warming character, this Porter features notes of vanilla and oak, hints of coffee, and a touch of sweetness. O.V.P just might be your holiday party’s new M.V.P." https://www.samueladams.com/our-beers/limited-release/oaked-vanilla-porter

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Rothaus Tannenzäpfle

5.3% alcohol. 31 IBU. Introduced in 1956. Brewed in Germany by Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus. "The combination of hop bitterness and malt sweetness creates a real whirlpool of aromas. The connection only gradually dissolves and ultimately reveals a new taste experience with every sip. A real Black Forest original." https://www.rothaus.de/biere/tannenzaepfle

Hop Tropical IPA

6.5% alcohol. 54 IBU. Introduced in 2024. Sold January to March. Brewed in America by Sierra Nevada Brewing. "Escape to flavor paradise with Hop Tropical IPA. Featuring hops grown in the Southern Hemisphere, the lush aromas of mango and passion fruit beckon you to bold, fruity bliss — but only for a limited time." Two-row Pale barley malt. Motueka & Riwaka hops. https://sierranevada.com/brews/hop-tropical-ipa