Dogfish Head recently released a brewpub exclusive: Beard de Garde. A biere de garde brewed with peppercorn, and apples.
Sam Calagione recently teamed up with renowned West Coast chef Adam Dulye to brew a beer that celebrates James Beard and his Continue Reading →
A new Corsendonk has arrived stateside. Corsendonk Apple White is a witbier, brewed with spices and apple juice. and at a low 3.2%, it is a true session beer. Corsendonk is brewed in Oud-Turnhout, Belgium.
Corsendonk Apple White Beer is a Continue Reading →
The above are bottles of Positive Contact on the line at Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware. The beer infusion is a collaboration between Deltron 3030′s Dan the Automator and Dogfish Head. Deltron 3030 is a hip-hop collaboration between Dan and Del the Funkee Homosapien.
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You’ve seen a lot of these new flavors of Blue Moon popping up on Beer Street Journal. Specifically Caramel Continue Reading →
Blue Moon Caramel Apple-Spice Ale. Brewed with apple juice.
Style: Witbier /Fruit beer
Availability: Draft only, as of 2/10/12
5.7% ABV
Blue Moon Variants now include the following:
Belgian-Style Pale Ale
Agave Blonde Ale
Valencia Amber Ale,
Peanut Butter
Farmhouse Red
Raspberry Cream Ale
Picked up this little nugget yesterday at Troeg’s Brewing (Hershey, PA), the next Scratch Series beer will feature pressed apples. That’s all you get to know for now, lol. Just days ago, Scratch #55 was released – instantly topping one Continue Reading →
Shipyard Brewing’s newest – Applehead will be available by the end of December. A sister beer to Pumpkinhead, the brewery’s fall offering.
“We asked Pumpkinhead fans what other flavors would they like to see and their answer was apple,” Continue Reading →
Dogfish Head recently released a brewpub exclusive: Beard de Garde. A biere de garde brewed with peppercorn, and apples.
Sam Calagione recently teamed up with renowned West Coast chef Adam Dulye to brew a beer that celebrates James Beard and his passion for using local ingredients. As Sam says, Beard was a “locavore before locavore was cool.” This beer will be served on draft at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach, Del. It’ll be available until it’s gone.
A new Corsendonk has arrived stateside. Corsendonk Apple White is a witbier, brewed with spices and apple juice. and at a low 3.2%, it is a true session beer. Corsendonk is brewed in Oud-Turnhout, Belgium.
Corsendonk Apple White Beer is a compact, creay beer with a lingering froth. With aromas of yeast and apple, it is mild on the palate with well-balanced bitterness and hints of apple. It is excellent as an aspertif or as a thirst-quencher.
Style: Witbier (w/ Apple Juice, Licorice, Coriander, Orange Zest
Availability: 750 ml bottles, Draft
3.2% ABV
The above are bottles of Positive Contact on the line at Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware. The beer infusion is a collaboration between Deltron 3030′s Dan the Automator and Dogfish Head. Deltron 3030 is a hip-hop collaboration between Dan and Del the Funkee Homosapien.
Positive Contact is a 9% ABV hybrid of beer and cider brewed with wood-pressed Fuji apples, roasted farro, a handful of cayenne peppers and fresh cilantro. Described as a “sweet-and-sour Belgian-ish brew”, light straw color with fruity, cider-like notes. Cayenne and alcohol give it a warming finish.
Positive Contact’s expected street date is 6/18/12
You’ve seen a lot of these new flavors of Blue Moon popping up on Beer Street Journal. Specifically Caramel Apple Spice, Blackberry Tart, and Dark Chocolate Bacon Porter. These flavors are a part of the brewery’s Pick The Next Blue Moon con
Blue Moon is hosting a series of tasting events around the United States for consumers to taste and choose for themselves. More about the three choices:
Caramel Apple Spice: A blend of cinnamon and nutmeg combine with roasted caramel malts and fresh apple juice for a warming, spiced taste.
Blackberry Tart Ale: The aroma of rich blackberries sets up the slightly sweet yet tart taste that’s balanced be the subtle malt character.
Dark Chocolate Bacon Porter: The deep-mahogany colored ale is brewed with hickory-smoked bacon and dark chocolate for a slight sweet yet savory taste.
The nest Blue Moon launches on August 31st.
The Nationwide Events where you can taste them for yourself:
FEB 26, 2012
Blue Moon Caramel Apple-Spice Ale. Brewed with apple juice.
Style: Witbier /Fruit beer
Availability: Draft only, as of 2/10/12
5.7% ABV
Blue Moon Variants now include the following:
Belgian-Style Pale Ale
Agave Blonde Ale
Valencia Amber Ale,
Peanut Butter
Farmhouse Red
Raspberry Cream Ale
Picked up this little nugget yesterday at Troeg’s Brewing (Hershey, PA), the next Scratch Series beer will feature pressed apples. That’s all you get to know for now, lol. Just days ago, Scratch #55 was released – instantly topping one of my favorite IPA’s of 2011.
Tentative release on the next Scratch – Late January 2012
Shipyard Brewing’s newest – Applehead will be available by the end of December. A sister beer to Pumpkinhead, the brewery’s fall offering.
“We asked Pumpkinhead fans what other flavors would they like to see and their answer was apple,” said director of sales and marketing, Bruce Forsley. “We listened to what our fans asked for and created Shipyard Applehead. Master brewer Alan Pugsley has combined the subtle sweetness of cinnamon and apple with a clean, refreshing wheat ale to create a whole new beer experience.”
New England will receive the beer first, starting in December. Other Shipyard markets will have it starting in January, 2012. It is already on tap in NH, & MA.
Style: Fruit Beer
Hops: Willamette, Hallertau
Malt: 2-Row British Pale Ale, Light Munich, Malted Wheat
Yeast: Top-Fermenting English
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Dec-March.
Food Pairings: Pork Chops, Sausage, Squash and Apple Pie
4.5% ABV
