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Posted in Crux Fermentation Project, New Releases

Crux Fermentation Project’s newest seasonal: Mountain Traffic

The latest seasonal from Crux Fermentation Project, Mountain Traffic is now available.

Traffic truly sucks, but we are going to assume this hoppy red ale doesn’t. Per Crux:

After a fun day in the mountains, nothing sounds more satisfying than sharing a refreshing pint. And while that long line of brake lights heading back into town may slow your journey towards fulfillment, this hoppy and malt-forward red ale is well worth the wait – robust and bursting with rich, hop flavors and a balanced malt body this easy-drinking, apres-whatever winter refresher will have you seeing a different shade of red.

Crux Fermentation Project Mountain Traffic is available as a seasonal release in 16-ounce cans and draft.

Style: Red Ale
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft. Seasonal Release.

Debut: October 2019

7.8% ABV, 50 IBUs

Image: Crux Fermentation Project

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, Great Divide, Seasonal Return

Great Divide Barrel Aged Yeti Imperial Stout cans expected in November

Great Divide Barrel Aged Yeti Imperial Stout is another one of the “old guard” in American barrel-aged imperial stouts. Additionally, it is among the most revered in the industry.

The year-round “Yeti” imperial stout spends at least 12 months aging whiskey barrels before it sees the light of day every November. The resulting beer is a big, bold 12.5% alcohol by volume beast of a stout.

The spirited aging process produces a hugely complex but mellowed Yeti, with its signature roasted flavors, hints of vanilla and oak, and a whiskeyed finish.

Other recent Yeti Imperial Stout releases include S’ mores Yeti and Mexican Chocolate Yeti.

Great Divide Barrel Aged Yeti Imperial Stout is slated for 16-ounce cans for the first time in November 2019.

Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel-Aged. Whiskey.)
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft. Seasonal Release.
Latest Return: November 2019

12.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Arches Brewing, Seasonal Return

Arches Brewing Winter’s Night releases in cans for the first time

Arches Brewing Winter’s Night is back for a second time this year. The brewery first debut this beer as a winter seasonal back in February. 

This dark German-style lager dates back centuries. From Arches: A traditional lager that is best characterized by its striking dark color and a strong malt flavor. It is complemented by an elusive, light mouthfeel which offers a clean, crisp finish.

The brewery uses light and dark Munich malt from Riverbend Malt House, giving this beer rich notes of chocolate, nuts and, caramel with a spicy finish.

12-ounce cans of Arches Brewing Winter’s Night are now available at the brewery and in distribution as a seasonal release.

Style: Dunkel
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Debut: 2/8/19
Latest Return: October 2019

5.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Martin House Brewing Company, New Releases

Martin House Sour Pickle Beer is now in cans

Martin House Sour Pickle Beer is back in action at the Texas brewery. This time for good.

Back in August, the Fort Worth-based brewery partnered with nearby Best Maid Pickles on a pickle/pickle collaboration. Martin House used their Salty Lady Sour Gose and incorporated Best Maid’s dill pickle brine in the brewing process. Additionally, Best Maid created a craft beer pickle modeled after Martin House’s gose.

The end result is a refreshing and pickle-y sour/salty combination that will certainly hit the spot during these hot summer days.

The brewery also has limited variants of this pickle beer, which include Bloody Mary, Xtreme Hot, Xtreme Sour.

Martin House Sour Pickle Beer is available in 12-ounce cans and draft.

Style: Gose (w/ Dill Pickle Brine)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Year-round Release.
Debut (Draft): August 2019

5.5% ABV

Image: Martin House

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Sixpoint Craft Ales, Coming Soon

Sixpoint is releasing the last cans in their current taproom on October 26th

Sixpoint Brewery will be releasing the last cans in their current taproom this weekend. After that, the brewery is taking a release hiatus until they move into their new brewery and taproom in Gowanus in Brooklyn, New York.

That taproom has seen 26 can releases. 65 new beer releases. This weekend, Sixpoint wraps it all up with three special releases.

On October 26th, Mega Raspy, The Mayor, and Double Oaked Master Blend will be available

  • Mega Raspy – A “mega” edition inspired by the previous Raspy releases. Mega Raspy is described as an “insane” berry medley that is a big 10% ABV
  • The Mayor – Imperial IPA, brewed in honor of Mark Speigel, the “Mayor of Sixpoint” that has been to nearly every Sixpoint release. Mark passed away last year. A hazy IPA with Idaho 7, Galaxy, Mandarina, Simcoe, and Centennial.
  • Double Oaked Master Blend – Brewed in collaboration with Jameson and the Caskmates Program. A 14.5% double aged imperial stout.

All three releases will be available in 12-ounce cans on Saturday, October 26th started at 11 am.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in American Spirit Works, Don't Miss This

ASW adds Maris Otter to their growing Single Malt Whiskey Series

Maris Otter malt has a deep history in the beer brewing industry. This month, Atlanta based American Spirit Works highlighted it a little different way – in their latest whiskey.

The United Kingdom originating two-row barley was first introduced in 1966 by Dr. G. D. H. Bell, who created it as a cross between two older barley varieties, Proctor and Pioneer. Its low nitrogen content and desirable “malty” pale taste thrust it into great prominence among English brewers and has often called the “holy grail” of homebrewer malts.

American Spirit Works chose Maris Otter in their latest Ameireaganach Single Malt Whiskey Series. Each release is brewed in Scottish double copper pot distillation, with a “twist” of southern innovation- aging in American oak casks.

As the name suggests, this edition is distilled solely from Maris Otter malt. ASW’s Head Distiller Justin Manglitz spent more than a decade owning an working in his homebrew shop in Athens, Georgia. Post distillation, the whiskey was aged in Char 3 and Char 4 American White Oak casks.

This second entry in the young distillery’s Single Malt Series shows increasing flavor depth as the series grows. It’s fruit-forward, slightly sweet without being cloying, with hints of vanilla in a warming finish. If you find yourself intimidated by Scotch-style whiskey, you’ll find love in this glass that is distilled like Scotch but has a heart of bourbon. Drinkers of both beer and whiskey can appreciate everything that is ASW Maris Otter.

750-Milliliter bottles of ASW Maris Otter can be found at both of the distillery’s Atlanta locations, as well and local bottle shops in limited quantities this October.

Image: Beer Street Journal

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Orpheus Brewing, New Beers

Orpheus Brewing Royal’s Lager

Orpheus Brewing Royal’s Lager

by Reid Ramsay