New Releases

Offshoot Beer Cart IPA debuts

Offshoot Beer Cart IPA is one of two IPAs joining Offshoot Beer Co.’s (aka The Bruery’s) hop focused lineup.

In sneaky fashion, The Bruery launched what most thought was an April’s Fool’s Joke – Offshoot Beer Co. As it turns out, Continue Reading →

Offshoot Beer’s Horse, before the Cart?

Offshoot Beer Horse IPA, is the fourth release from the hoppy, IPA extension of The Bruery.

RELATED: The Bruery Launches Offshoot Beer Co.

April saw the launch of the brand, as well as the first two releases, Fashionably Late IPA, and Better Continue Reading →

Catawba HOPness IPA up next in cans

Catawba HOPness IPA debuts on Saturday May 20th.

This new year-round IPA features Citra and Cascade hops in the boil, and is dry hopped with Amarillo.

This IPA boasts a big biting hop profile layered with ripe tropical fruit, juicy citrus, and Continue Reading →

Tin Roof Brewing releases Voodoo Pale Ale

Tin Roof Brewing releases Voodoo Pale Ale just in time for their new Baton Rouge Funk Fest. Tin Roof, based in Baton Rouge, dubs Voodoo Pale Ale as “their new flagship,” and describes this new release as:

“…A heavily dry-hopped American Continue Reading →

Posted in Offshoot Beer Co., New Releases

Offshoot Beer Cart IPA debuts

Offshoot Beer Cart IPA is one of two IPAs joining Offshoot Beer Co.’s (aka The Bruery’s) hop focused lineup.

In sneaky fashion, The Bruery launched what most thought was an April’s Fool’s Joke – Offshoot Beer Co. As it turns out, they weren’t joking. The Bruery has said for years they were not going to make an IPA. Never say never.

The first two releases were Fashionably Late IPA, and Better Late Than Never. The names were definitely on point.

May brings Offshoot Beer Cart IPA, described as a hazy, juicy India pale ale featuring African Queen, Simcoe, and El Dorado hops and a touch of naked oats.

Those on Offshoot Beer Co.’s email least can purchase up to one 6-pack, for pick up at The Bruery’s fulfillment center.

Style: IPA
Hops: African Queen, El Dorado, Simcoe.
Malts: 2 Row, Vienna, Wheat, Golden Naked Oats

Availability: 16oz Cans. Limited
Debut: 5/24/17

6.7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Offshoot Beer Co.

Offshoot Beer’s Horse, before the Cart?

Offshoot Beer Horse IPA, is the fourth release from the hoppy, IPA extension of The Bruery.

RELATED: The Bruery Launches Offshoot Beer Co.

April saw the launch of the brand, as well as the first two releases, Fashionably Late IPA, and Better Late Than Never IPA. Offshoot is releasing these cans at the rate of two offerings per month, sold only at the brewery.

For May, Offshoot Beer Co. is putting the “Horse” before the “Cart”, or vice versa. If you aren’t getting what we’re saying – May’s IPAs are Cart IPA and Horse IPA. The order just depends on how drink them?

Offshoot Beer Horse IPA is actually juicy, hazy imperial IPA (the first imperial in the lineup), brewed with Citra, Huell Melon and Simcoe hops.

The only way to get any of Offshoot’s lineup is to be on their exclusive mailing list, buy online, and have the beer picked up within 7 seven days at the brewery (or shipped within California).

Style: Imperial IPA
Hops: Citra, Huell Melon, Simcoe
Malts: 2 Row, Pilsner, Rolled Oats

Availability: 16oz Cans, Limtied
Debut: 5/24/17

8.2% ABV

PIC: Beer Street Journal 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Catawba Brewing, New Releases

Catawba HOPness IPA up next in cans

Catawba HOPness IPA debuts on Saturday May 20th.

This new year-round IPA features Citra and Cascade hops in the boil, and is dry hopped with Amarillo.

This IPA boasts a big biting hop profile layered with ripe tropical fruit, juicy citrus, and pine. At 6.5 percent ABV and 60 IBUs, it strikes the perfect balance of everyday drinkability with intensely aromatic and flavorful hop character.

Catawba HOPness IPA will be available in 12 ounce cans and draft in all 5 states currently apart for he brewery’s distigubiotn.

Style: IPA
Hops: Citra, Cascade, Amarillo

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Distribution: NC, SC, TN, AL, GA
Debut: Late May, 2017

6.5% ABV, 60 IBUS

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Jester King Brewery, New Releases

It’s all about the bees. Jester King Queen’s Order

Jester King Queen’s Order debuts at the brewery in Austin, Texas on May 19th.

The base beer is a farmhouse ale brewed with Texas-grown Eureka and Ujukitsu lemons, along with Texas Guajillo honey.Brewed back in February of the year, Jester King Queen’s Order was fermented in stainless steel with a blend of native yeast and bacteria.

“Queen’s Order” is a nod to the 1,000s of little workers that make the sticky, delicious nectar both in Texas and beyond. Austin is home to the National Honey Beer Summit taking place later this month.

Look at them crank. These are the tiny, well-oiled gears of an industry. They are paragons of fealty; each of their lifespans represents the durability of a replaceable component in a machine built for another’s purpose. It is fascinating to watch them buzz along endlessly like characters in their own dystopian novel, unaware of their audience and unable to afford a single thought beyond the Queen’s Order.

Jester King Queen’s Order will be available in 750 milliliter bottles and draft when the brewery opens on May 19th.

Style: American Wild Ale (w/ Honey. Lemons.)
Hops: Perle
Malts: Pilsner, Spelt, Rolled Oats

Availability: 750ml Bottles
Debut: 5/19/17

4% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Full Sail Brewing, New Releases

Summer Session: Full Sail Session Watermelon Wheat

There’s a new “Session” beer hitting shelves for the summer – Full Sail Session Watermelon Wheat Ale.

Lighter beers, warm weather, and watermelons just scream summertime. The brewers in Hood River, Oregon how found a a way to capture that essence in a bottle. The newest Session Series release features a base wheat beer brewed with Hallertau and Crystal hops, and aged in watermelons.

“Spring is here, with summer soon to follow. While the availability of beer knows no season, watermelon of course is another thing. Beer and watermelon, two quintessential summer pleasures, are paired here in Session Watermelon Wheat.” – Full Sail Brewmaster Jim Kelter.

Full Sail Session Watermelon Wheat will be available 11 ounce bottles through August, 2017.

Style: Wheat Ale (w/ Watermelon)
Hops: Hallertau, Crystal
Malts: 2-row Northwest Pale, Malted Wheat, Unmalted Wheat

Availability: 11oz Bottles, Draft. May-August
Debut: May, 2017

5.4% ABV, 23 IBUs

Image: Full Sail Brewing

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Good People Brewing, Don't Miss This, New Releases

Good People Juco Southern IPA is big on hops & low on ABV

Good People Juco Southern IPA is the latest summer seasonal from the Birmingham, Alabama brewery.

If you aren’t familiar with the term, “Juco” is short for junior college. The hop-forward offering is a quite sessionable 4.2% alcohol by volume. (Translation: Good for all-day drinking.)  This beer rocks flavors of pine and lemon zest thanks to generous doses of Columbus, Mosaic, Simcoe, and Equinox.

Taste

Talk about a rush of hop flavor. This beer is as hoppy and dank as the 6% to 7% IPAs that folks are standing in line for. The “session IPA” season hits full swing when the temperature rises. Great news for your liver. There have been some really good ones, but we haven’t been floored until this beer. Don’t look for a thin or watery beer in this can. JUCO is that bold hop flavor you need in an IPA that won’t leave you floating facedown in the pool after an afternoon of drinking. Think of it as adding a little “class” to your summer.

Scoring high grades in flavor and hoppy taste, JUCO isn’t worried about achieving a lower ABV than our flagship IPA. In fact that’s what a chill summer class is all about. This may be the best 6 beers of your life.

Good People Juco Southern IPA debuts on May 1st on draft, and 12 ounce cans in mid-May.

Style: IPA
Hops: Columbus, Mosaic, Simcoe, Equinox
Malts: 2-Row, Vienna, and Crystal 40
Yeast: California Ale

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Debut: May, 2017

4.2% ABV

PIC: Beer Street Journal

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Tin Roof Brewing, New Releases

Tin Roof Brewing releases Voodoo Pale Ale

Tin Roof Brewing releases Voodoo Pale Ale just in time for their new Baton Rouge Funk Fest. Tin Roof, based in Baton Rouge, dubs Voodoo Pale Ale as “their new flagship,” and describes this new release as:

“…A heavily dry-hopped American Pale Ale, which relies on malted and flaked oats to enhance the tropical and fruit flavors provided by the hops.”

Expect a fruit and pine forward flavor and aroma from the inclusion of Citra, Simcoe, and Waimea hops. The heavy dry-hopping as well as use of oats and wheat give the beer a naturally hazy appearance.

The first time you will be able to try Voodoo Pale Ale is at The Baton Rouge Funk Fest, an all day free concert from 1:30 to 7:30 on May 13th at the brewery.

Voodoo Pale Ale will be available in 12oz cans within Tin Roof distribution following its release.

Style: Pale Ale
Hops: Citra, Simcoe, Waimea
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Debut: May, 2017

5% ABV

Image: @thealerunner

by Reid Ramsay