New Releases

Coronado Leisure Lagoon Hazy Pale Ale

Coronado Leisure Lagoon Hazy Pale Ale hits the brewery’s distribution network this week.

This hazy new pale ale is a blend of the best aspects of East Coast and West Coast pale ales and brewed with West coast hops. Using London Continue Reading →

Wild Leap Creamsicle Double IPA

Wild Leap Creamsicle Double IPA.

Truck Chaser is the first release of our newest series, featuring a delicious combination of ripe oranges and vanilla bean.

Style: Imperial IPA (Milkshake IPA) w/ Oranges. Vanilla. Lactose.)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Limited Release.
Latest Return: 

8.1% ABV

 

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Posted in Wild Leap Brew Co., New Releases

We shouldn’t have wait until the 5th release to try Wild Leap Alpha Abstraction

It took us until the fifth edition of the beer to finally find out what all the excitement is surrounding LaGrange, Georgia’s Alpha Abstraction Series. What this long means we waited too long.

Wild Leap Brewing’s reputation in the beer world is made by Alpha Abstraction aka “AA”. The double India pale ale is one of the best juicy/hazy style IPAs in Georgia right now. While each release uses a different hop bill, the response from fans is clear- they love it.

Wild Leap Alpha Extraction #5 is double dry-hopped with Nelson Sauvin hops, finishing with just a hint of bitterness. This 12-ounce can of juicy goodness is velvety smooth to the point of being creamy, lingering with tropical fruit hop flavors that linger with every sip. In our opinion, this a great example of why the hazy IPA is popular.

AA #5 is a limited release in 12-ounce cans and draft. Wild Leaps states the 6th edition is coming in mid-March.

Style: Imperial IPA
Hops: Nelson Sauvin

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Limited Release.
Debut: Early February 2019

8% ABV

PIC: Beer Street Journal

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Harpoon Brewing, New Releases

Designed like a sports drink: Harpoon Rec League

2019 looks to be the year craft breweries focus on few calories, few carbohydrates, and lower alcohol by volume. Harpoon Rec League is another example of this growing field of healthier options.

This new health-conscious beer is brewed with buckwheat kasha for B vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, and Omega 3 heavy chia seeds and sea salt for electrolytes. It already sounds like a sports drink instead of a beer.

Rec League is just 120 calories per 12-ounce serving and 3.8% alcohol by volume is designed for folks with active lifestyles.

“Fans of Harpoon do more than drink beer – they’re running road races, working out with friends, and hitting the slopes. We wanted to make a beer that celebrates and complements this active lifestyle.” Tom Graham, Innovation Brewer

Harpoon Rec League is available nationally in both 16-ounce cans and 15-pack 12-ounce cans starting in February 2019.

Style: Pale Ale (w/ Buckwheat. Chia Seeds. Sea Salt.)
Availability: 12oz Cans. 16oz Cans.
Debut: February 2019

3.8% ABV 

Image: Harpoon Brewery

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coronado Brewing Company, New Releases

Coronado Leisure Lagoon Hazy Pale Ale

Coronado Leisure Lagoon Hazy Pale Ale hits the brewery’s distribution network this week.

This hazy new pale ale is a blend of the best aspects of East Coast and West Coast pale ales and brewed with West coast hops. Using London III yeast, Coronado touts Leisure Lagoon pale ale as a brighter and juicier than a typical west coast pale ale.

“We spent a lot of time experimenting with different hop profiles and alcohol percentages,” says Steele. “At the end of the day, this is the beer that we all want to drink. It’s got the classic piney, dank, citrus hop character, with more fruitiness and softer mouthfeel from the yeast. We’re stoked with how it turned out and we think our fans will love it, too. It’s perfectly crushable.”

16-ounce cans of Coronado Leisure Lagoon debuted February 15th all brewery locations, hitting full distribution this week.

Style: Hazy Pale Ale
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft.
Debut: 2/15/19

5.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Second Self Brewing Company, New Releases

Reinvented: Second Self Bleeding Heart (now with strawberries)

Heartbroken? Just love chocolate? Beer drinker?  Second Self Bleeding Heart Red Ale has you covered either way.

Cocoa and vanilla are the stars in Second Self Bleeding Heart, plus strawberries – new for 2019. A beer inspired by southern-style red velvet cake.

Red malts and cocoa lend the beer a festive pink color, and the vanilla is the icing on top, rounding out each sip at the end of the taste. Co-founders Jason and Chris have been developing the recipe for over eight years.

Bleeding Heart is actually part of a series of “Hearts”. Other releases have included:

  • Bitter Heart – Red Ale, extensively dry hopped. Extra hoppy, extra bitter. The real Valentine’s Day beer.
  • Wild Heart – Red Ale, gone sour.

Second Self Bleeding Heart Strawberry is available in 12-ounce cans and draft until March 2018.

Style: Amber Ale (w/ Cocoa, Vanilla. Strawberries.)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Latest Return: Early 2019

6.9% ABV, 27 IBUs

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Victory Brewing Company, New Releases

There’s a new monkey in the Victory family, and it’s Twisted

Victory Twisted Monkey joins the brewery’s year-round lineup, just in time to celebrate their 23rd birthday.

Here at Beer Street Journal, we consider Victory Golden Monkey to be a craft beer classic. Actually, we use the term “Cadillac of craft beer” when talking of this famous, tasty beer primate. This month Golden Monkey has a new sibling – Twisted Monkey.

Incorporating the yeast that made Golden Monkey so popular, Victory Twisted Monkey is a Belgian-style blonde ale brewed with mango. According to the brewery, the fruity esters from the yeast are enhanced by the mango fruit addition.

Twisted Monkey heads to shelves year-round in 12-ounce cans, 12-ounce bottles, and draft.

Style: Belgian-style Blonde Ale (w/ Mango.)
Hops: Tettnang
Malts: Pilsner

Availability: 12oz Cans, Bottles. Draft. Year-round
Debut: February 2019

5.8% ABV, 15 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases

Stepbrothers fan? You need Pontoon Brewing Boats & Gose

Pontoon Brewing Boats & Gose debuted this week, bringing the fruit and the puns.

Strawberries, lime, and coconut take the lead in this new gose, plus coriander and Fleur de Sel (a French sea salt). As far as the puns go? Anyone who’s seen the movie Stepbrothers, you know what song they are talking about.

12-ounce cans of Pontoon Brewing Boats & Gose are available in the brewery’s taproom, with distribution to follow soon.

Style: Gose (w/ Strawberries. Limes. Coconuts. Sea Salt. Coriander.)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Seasonal Release.
Debut: Early February 2019

5.1% ABV

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Wild Leap Brew Co., New Releases

Wild Leap Creamsicle Double IPA

Wild Leap Creamsicle Double IPA.

Truck Chaser is the first release of our newest series, featuring a delicious combination of ripe oranges and vanilla bean.

Style: Imperial IPA (Milkshake IPA) w/ Oranges. Vanilla. Lactose.)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Limited Release.
Latest Return: 

8.1% ABV

 

SEE ALSO: Wild Leap Bomb Pop Imperial IPA

by Reid Ramsay