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Posted in Victory Brewing Company, Coming Soon, Don't Miss This

Victory Blood Orange IPA is on deck, with agave syrup

Victory Blood Orange IPA is on deck for the Pennsylvania based brewery.

Blood Orange and touch of agave syrup are the stars of this forthcoming India pale ale. The brewery previously released an IPA brewed with agave in their Blackboard Series.

This rose-colored IPA explodes with citrus aromas, flavors of blood orange, and smooth maltiness.

Victory Blood Orange IPA will be available in 12-ounce bottles and draft. The brewery has not yet announced this release.

Style: IPA (w/ Blood Orange. Agave.)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Debut: TBA

7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Great Lakes Brewing Company, Coming Soon

Great Lakes Barrel Aged Imperial Smoked Porter debuts in bottles this month

Great Lakes Barrel Aged Imperial Smoked Porter will be available in bottles for the first time ever this month.

The beer is pretty self-explanatory by name – a smoked porter that has been aged in bourbon barrels. The finished beer boasts notes of smoke, chocolate, and coffee.

Bold and robust with rich chocolate and coffee aromas, a subtle smoky flavor, and a sweet finish

Each 22-ounce bottle of Great Lakes Barrel Aged Imperial Smoked Porter is hand numbered and only available at the brewery’s gift shop in Cleveland, Ohio. $17.95 per bottle.

A limited run of draft will be available in select markets shortly after September 23rd.

Style: Smoked Porter (Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft. Limited release.
Debut: 9/23/17

8.5% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Founders Brewing, Coming Soon

Founders Tank Bender, a barrel-aged anniversary beer debuts in October

Founders Tank Bender debuts in October, celebrating the brewery crossing the 20-year mark.

A barrel-aged eisbock has been chosen to mark the double decade milestone, a first for the brewery. The style is created by freezing water off the beer, leaving behind a much stronger beer. Apparently, the brewery bent one of their fermentation tanks in the process, thanks to collapsing ice.

A liberal addition of Munich malt highlights the toasty and dark fruit notes while a stay in bourbon barrels tames those intense flavors.

Those looking to get their hands on Founders Tank Bender will have to make a trip to the 20th-anniversary party on October 14th. Founders is only offering this special release at the brewery to the fans that been active since the beginning, “…to illustrate the importance of our home base”.

750-milliliter bottles will be available on October 14th, both individually, and in special gift sets with glassware.

Style: Eisbock (Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 750ml Bottles. Brewery only.
Debut: 10/14/17

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Creature Comforts, Coming Soon

Creature Comforts Athena Paradiso with Passionfruit and Guava returns September 1st

Creature Comforts Athena Paradiso with Passionfruit and Guava will return to the brewery’s seasonal lineup again this month.

The brewery opened with Athena, a kettle soured wheat beer, aka berliner weisse a few years ago. In February, 2016 the Athens, Georgia based brewery released the first canned Athena Paradiso, brewed with tart cherry, raspberry, and cranberry. Creature Comforts tells Beer Street Journal that it was the most expensive recipe they’ve ever made.

In late August, Creature Comforts Athena Paradiso with Passionfruit and Guava will return to the seasonal lineup again in late August.

“Athena Paradiso is a beautifully refreshing beer. The passion fruit and guava flavors transport you to a tropical paradise during these hot summer months.” – David Stein, Co-founder & head brewer

Creature Comforts Athena Paradiso with Passionfruit and Guava will be an extremely limited release in 12 ounce cans and draft. Note, the can will sport the same red Paradiso branding as the February release.

The brewery will host a can release tour at the brewery in Athens on September 1st . Cans hit the market in both Athens and Atlanta shortly after.

Style: Berliner Weisse (w/ Guava, Passionfruit.)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Limited seasonal.
Debut: August, 2016
Latest Return: August 2017

4.5% ABV

Ed Note: The brewery has shifted the release date from August 26th to September 1st, 2017

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Burial Beer Co, Coming Soon

Lactose IPA: Burial Allegory of Gluttony & Lust

Burial Allegory of Gluttony & Lust debuts in cans this Saturday in Asheville, North Carolina.

Mosaic, Styrian Wolf, Motueka, and Ella hops highlight was is sure to be a dank imperial IPA, but don’t miss the lactose (milk sugar) addition. All in all, this IPA sounds both tropical and creamy smooth.

Welcome to your subconscious.

Burial The Allegory of Gluttony and Lust will be available at the brewery starting Saturday, August 26th.

Style: Imperial IPA (w/ Lactose.)
Hops: Mosaic, Styrian Wolf, Motueka, Ella
Availability: 16oz Cans.
Distribution: No

Debut: 8/26/17

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Three Taverns Brewery, Coming Soon

Coconut, Espresso & Sherry barrels: Three Taverns German Chocolate Helm’s Deep

This beer was a massive hit at the 2017 Shelton Brothers Festival in Atlanta. On September 1st, Three Taverns German Chocolate Helm’s Deep will be found in bottles for the first time.

Another strong entry in Beer Street Journal’s highly unofficial “dessert beer” category, Three Taverns German Chocolate Helm’s Deep definitely delivers. The 13% alcohol by volume imperial stout has been aging in Sherry barrels and infused with coconut and espresso coffee. Calories don’t count here.

Infused with espresso and toasted coconut before aging in Sherry barrels, this variant of Helm’s Deep produces flavors of German chocolate cake drizzled with coffee and rich Sherry sweetness.

Three Taverns German Chocolate Helm’s Deep will be available in 750-milliliter bottles at the brewery on September 1st.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee. Coconut. Barrel Aged. Sherry.)
Availability: 750ml Bottles, Draft. Limited release.
Debut (Bottles): 9/1/17

13% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Saint Arnold Brewing, Coming Soon, Headlines

A fan favorite gets barrel-aged. Saint Arnold Bourbon Pumpkinator is coming this fall

A great seasonal is about get a little better, thanks to some time spent in oak. Saint Arnold Bourbon Pumpkinator is coming this fall.

The brewery’s seasonal, single batch, pumpkin beer has a cult following among their fan base. It got its start as the ninth release the brewery’s Divine Reserve Series. The brewing team’s pumpkin beer approach is an imperial pumpkin stout, brewed with black and caramel malts, plus pumpkin, molasses, brown sugar, and spices. This “pie in a bottle” offering is the most expensive beer Saint Arnold has brewed.

In 2017, the Houston, Texas brewery is kicking the seasonal up a notch, with Saint Arnold Bourbon Pumpkinator.

As Bishop of Metz, Saint Arnold spent his life warning of the dangers of drinking water and extolling the virtues of beer. During his funeral, his pallbearers stopped to quench their thirst, but they only had one mug to share among them. Then a miracle happened. The mug never ran dry, and all the mourners we satisfied.

Saint Arnold has begun teasing the release of this barrel-aged offering, but no debut date has been set.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Pumpkin. Molasses. Brown Sugar. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 12oz Bottles
Debut: TBA

12.9% ABV

Ed note: Bottle size has been changed to 12oz, instead of 22oz as previously reported.

by Reid Ramsay