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Leinenkugel Watermelon Shandy to join extensive lineup

Leinenkugel Watermelon Shandy will join the brewery’s shandy lineup in the near future.

The beer/lemonade hybrid lineup already includes Summer, Harvest Patch, Grapefruit, and Cranberry Ginger. The shandy line has been very successful for the Leine’s family, prompting all the brand extensions Continue Reading →

Duclaw Hop Continuum 3, November 25th

Duclaw Hop Continuum 3 debuts on November 25th, 2015.

The Hop Continuum series is inspired by the Baltimore, Maryland brewery’s imperial iPA, Serum. Each edition is a hoppier spin off the original.

Duclaw Hop Continuum 3 will be available in 12 ounce Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Southern Tier Brewing

Southern Tier Backburner Barleywine to return in 12oz bottles

Southern Tier Backburner, the brewery’s barleywine will make a seasonal return in January, 2016. This release will feature 12 ounce bottles for the first time.

In 2015, the brewery added 12 ounce 4 packs to the lineup – with additions of Unearthly IPA, Choklat, and Pumking.

Long ago, British farmhouse brewers made special ales using the first runnings of the mash. These beers, now called barley wine, are brewed in the tradition of days past. At Southern Tier this long awaited brew is placed on the back burner until the start of the new year. Back Burner Barley Wine is a celebration of things to come and things remembered. It’s conceived in three small batches, using voluminous amounts of barley and hops. The process starts early in the morning and ends late into the night. We hope this rare brew reignites your spirit for another trip around the sun.

Southern Tier Backburner is a seasonal offering in 22 and 12 ounce bottles and draft.

Style: Barleywine
Hops: Kettle – Chinook.  Aroma – Willamette.  Dry Hop – Amarillo, Centennial.
Malts: 2 Row Pale. Light & Dark Caramel

Availability: 22oz Bottles, 12oz Bottles (NEW). Draft Offerings.  January seasonal

10% ABV

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

Leinenkugel Watermelon Shandy to join extensive lineup

Leinenkugel Watermelon Shandy will join the brewery’s shandy lineup in the near future.

The beer/lemonade hybrid lineup already includes Summer, Harvest Patch, Grapefruit, and Cranberry Ginger. The shandy line has been very successful for the Leine’s family, prompting all the brand extensions over the past few years.

One unique take on the style is our Watermelon Shandy, a mix of traditional Weiss beer balanced with a hint of watermelon flavor fora taste made for summer.

Leinenkugel Watermelon Shandy will be a 12 ounce can offering. The brewery has not yet announced this release.

Style: Shandy (w/ Watermelon Juice)
Availability: 12oz Cans
Release: TBA

4.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Green Flash Brewing, Headlines

Green Flash Passion Fruit Kicker, a future bottle potential

Green Flash Passion Fruit Kicker, a new wheat ale brewed, is on the horizon from the San Diego, California based brewery.

The soft wheat base for Green Flash Passion Fruit Kicker sets the stage for the passionfruit tea, and juice that will headline this beer’s flavor. (and ultimately, ratings.)

We’ve kicked it up a notch by adding a tropical twist to this refreshing ale. Get amped on Passion Fruit Kicker – a jaw-dropping, mouth-watering, smooth brew with sweet, tart, fruity flavor. We layer passion fruit tea and passion fruit juice with wheat malt and 2-row malted barley to bring you this exhilarating crowd pleaser. Your palate will do a 360 for more of this luscious wheat ale.

Green Flash Passion Fruit Kicker will be a 12 ounce bottle and draft offering. The brewery has not yet announced this offering.

Style: Wheat Ale (w/ Passionfruit Tea, Passionfruit Juice)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Release: TBA

5.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Don't Miss This, Small Town Brewery

Not Your Fathers Ginger Ale is now second in the series

Not Your Fathers Ginger Ale is now available from Small Town Brewery.

Small Town Brewery is owned and operated by Tim Kovac, and made national headlines with the launch of Not Your Fathers Root Beer. The booze meets dessert brand has made millions this year as it has been rolling out nationally.

The next innovation is a ginger ale/addition is now available – Not Your Fathers Ginger Ale. A 5.9% alcohol by volume ginger beer meant to be served over ice. (Or with bourbon if it were us.) This new brand extension – described as “gruit-inspired botanical beer brewed with ginger”, is suggested for use Dark & Stormy & Moscow Mule cocktails.

We like to think of it as a refreshing ale brewed with ginger.

Not Your Fathers Ginger Ale is rolling out in 40 states through Pabst distributors, and nationally by February, 2016. ERP is $10.99/6 pack.

Style: Ginger Beer
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Cans
Release: November, 2015

5.9% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Anderson Valley Brewing Company, Coming Soon, Don't Miss This

Anderson Valley Hobneelch’n arrives in January

Anderson Valley Hobneelch’n Hoppy Wheat Ale is headed your way in January, 2016.

The wheat based ale features Columbus, Citra, and Simcoe hops.

Just like hobneelch’n means “dancing” in Boontling, this hoppy wheat ale waltzes in with big hop flavors and aromas without being overly bitter. A symphony of Citra and Simcoe hops create citrus, pine, and fruit aromas while subtle notes of wheat and biscuit-like malts play quietly in the background. Perfectly balanced, this light and highly drinkable ale is like a tango for your taste buds.

Anderson Valley Hobneelch’n Hoppy Wheat Ale will be available in 22 ounce bottles and draft.

Style: American Wheat Ale
Hops: Columbus, Citra, Simcoe
Malts: Pale 2-Row, Wheat

Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft
Release: TBA

5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Duclaw Brewing

Duclaw Hop Continuum 3, November 25th

Duclaw Hop Continuum 3 debuts on November 25th, 2015.

The Hop Continuum series is inspired by the Baltimore, Maryland brewery’s imperial iPA, Serum. Each edition is a hoppier spin off the original.

Duclaw Hop Continuum 3 will be available in 12 ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft
Release: 11/25/15

9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Don't Miss This, Heavy Seas

Heavy Seas 20 Year Storm celebrates the double decade mark

Heavy Seas 20 Year Storm will mark the two decade mark for the Baltimore brewery.

The story of Heavy Seas is one of building a brewery that we personally love. Brewery founder Hugh Sisson wanted to build a brewpub so badly, he lobbied the Maryland legislature in 1987. That success allowed him to build Sisson’s Tavern. In 1994, he left there to form Clipper City Brewing. For years you saw beers released under the Clipper City brand, the first beer using the Heavy Seas name was Winter Storm. A few years ago, Heavy Seas became the unified brewery name.

As for Heavy Seas 20 Year Storm, the base beer is an imperial extra special bitter, aged in bourbon barrels for 75 days.

“When I started brewing at Sisson’s in 1989, I had no idea the industry would ever get so big,” says Hugh Sisson. “Back then, we just wanted to produce beers with flavor – and recreate the concept of small scale, artisanal beer.  I am grateful for the opportunities we have had to nurture the growth of our industry in Maryland, and hope that this 20th anniversary for Heavy Seas is seen for what it really is – a milestone for Maryland beer as a whole.”

Heavy Seas 20 Year Storm debuts on December 7th, 2015. (Their birthday is December 8th).

Style: Imperial ESB (w/ Brown Sugar. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 
Release: 12/8/15

10%  ABV

by Reid Ramsay