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Posted in Troegs Brewing, New Beers

Troegs Orangerine

Troegs Orangerine

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Allagash Brewing, Seasonal Return

Allagash FV 13 (foudre aged wild ale) resurfaces this weekend

Allagash FV 13 returns to the brewery once again this weekend.

A Belgian-style golden ale is the base for Allagash FV 13. The beer is fermented in stainless steel with the brewery’s epic house yeast, then transferred to a 2,700-gallon French oak foudre (exactly like the one on the label).

What is even more unique about FV 13, is that a portion of the previous batch of this beer is used to inoculate (ferment) the new edition. A little bit of the old makes the new.

This year’s beer features an aroma with notes of graham cracker, lime zest, and vanilla. The flavor blends sweet and tart with notes of grapefruit and raspberry, and finishes with a cleansing bitterness.

Allagash FV 13 is a 375ml bottle release. Each release takes four years to brew, ferment and condition before public release.

Style: American Wild Ale (w/ White Cane Sugar. Oak Aged)
Hops: Tettnang, Hallertau

Availability: 12.7 oz bottles
Latest Return: September 2018

8.8% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Anheuser-Busch

635 days later, the Browns finally win a game & Bud Light unlocks the fridges

Weeks ago, Budweiser placed locked fridges of Bud Light in parts of Cleveland, Ohio. They were to remain locked until the Browns finally won a football game.

“The Bud Light Browns ‘Victory Fridge’ is a fun way to celebrate and reward a fanbase that has never wavered in enthusiasm or dedication for their team no matter what happens.” – Andy Goeler, Vice-President of Marketing, Bud Light

It’s been 635 days. Finally, the Browns did it. Over the jets in Thursday night football. The fridges are unlocked, and we are told this is where to find them:

  • Barley House, 1261 W. 6th St., Cleveland
  • Broadway Brewhouse, 3828, 127 S Broadway St., New Philadelphia
  • Offshore Bar and Grille, 130 Forest Dr, Willoughby
  • Bud’s Corner, 5750 Columbus Rd NE, Louisville
  • Grindstone Tap House, 826 Front St, Berea
  • Barley House, 222 S Main S.t #1B, Akron
  • Merry Arts Pub & Grille, 15607 1/2 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
  • Game On Lakewood, 17103 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
  • Portage Lakes Basement, 3420 Manchester Rd., Akron
  • Panini’s Westlake, 23800 Detroit Rd, Westlake
  • Grayton Road Tavern, 4760 Grayton Rd., Cleveland
  • The Galaxy Restaurant, 201 Park Center Dr., Wadsworth
  • Slim & Jumbo’s, 8101 Main St, Garrettsville
  • Loby’s Grille, 4736 Hills and Dales Rd NW, Canton

Even if it is with light beer, Cleveland can finally celebrate. Dilly Dilly.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Atlanta Brewing Company, Coming Soon

Nearly in a year in barrels, Atlanta Brewing Hype Whale Reserve debuts

Atlanta Brewing Hype Whale Reserve will be available at the brewery on September 22nd.

This release started in 2017 with Hype Whale, Atlanta Brewing’s imperial stout, being added to Buffalo Trace barrels. It’s been resting patiently until now.

22-ounce bottles of Atlanta Brewing Hype Whale will be available at the brewery on September 22nd at 12 noon.

Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 22oz Bottles
Debut: 9/22/18

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Atlanta Brewing Company, Coming Soon, Max Lagers

Atlanta Brewing barrel-aged their Max Lager’s collaboration

Atlanta Brewing Kentucky Beer Dad is the next can release coming to the newly re-named brewery’s lineup this weekend.

A few months ago, nearby Max Lager’s collaborated with Atlanta Brewing on ‘Dad Bod‘, a barleywine fermented with lager yeast. Kentucky Beer Dad has taken that collaboration a step further by aging it in Buffalo Trace barrels. Barleywine meets lager meets bourbon barrels.

Presales of 16-ounce 4-pack cans of Atlanta Brewing Kentucky Beer Dad start today and release at the brewery on September 21st.

Style: Strong Lager (Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft. Limited Release.
Debut: 9/21/18

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Maine Beer Co, Distribution Expansion

Maine Beer Company expands distribution to Georgia

Maine Beer Company is now available in Georgia starting September 13th. The brewery has signed a distribution deal with Savannah Distributing.

According to Savannah, Peeper (Pale Ale), MO (Pale Ale), Another One (India Pale Ale), Woods and Waters (India Pale Ale) and Lunch (India Pale Ale) are all now available in the state.

Maine Beer Company is based in Freeport, Maine.

Image: Beer Street Journal

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bell's Brewing, Coming Soon

Eccentric Cafe Exclusive: Bell’s Tessie’s Golden Ale

Bell’s Tessie’s Golden Ale will debut in the brewery’s Eccentric Cafe in late-October.

The golden ale is being brewed on Bell’s new pilot system and bottled on a new specialty packaging line. The artwork features brewery founder Larry Bell’s dog Tessie wearing an Oberon collar.

BELL’S SIDEYARD ALE DEBUTS IN OCTOBER

Look for it in 12-ounce bottles and draft in the Cafe before Halloween.

Style: Golden Ale
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Debut: Late October 2018

5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay