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Southbound Picture of Nectar debuts in cans

Southbound Picture of Nectar is now available in 12 ounce cans. The Savannah, Georgia based brewery debuts the new packaging this week.

Elderflower and peaches escalate the flavor of Southbound Picture of Nectar, which is already big on pine and citrus Continue Reading →

Burial Beer The Keepers Veil Honey Saison, 12/26

Burial Beer The Keepers Veil Honey Saison will be available at the brewery in Asheville, North Carolina on December 26th.

Wildflower honey is the key ingredient in Burial Beer The Keepers, plus dried herbs and flowers including lemongrass, hibiscus, chamomile, rose petals, passion Continue Reading →

Wicked Weed Horta-Glory Joins Terra Locale Series

Wicked Weed Horti-Glory is the first release in the Terra Locale Series this year. The series focuses on local ingredients.

Wicked Weed Horti-Glory is brewed with elderflowers, hyssop, honeysuckle, and fermented with the brewery’s house Brettanomyces.

On shelves now in 500ml bottles.

Style: Continue Reading →

Posted in Burial Beer Co, New Releases

Mixed Culture Saison: Burial The Veil Behind the Curtain welcomes Spring

Burial The Veil Behind the Curtain debuts today marking the first day of spring. 

The decay of Winter’s final demise has fallen, says Asheville’s Burial Beer. Today marks the first day of spring, and with it comes this fermented tribute. The brewery’s Keeper’s Veil Honey Saison has been aged in wood and refermented with a flower blend of chamomile, hibiscus, passionflower, elderflower, and lavender.

The beer is vibrantly botanical with notes of cranberry, lemon zest and rhubarb, and a quaffable acidity.

Each bottle is hand-dipped in beeswax and rolled in a blend of flowers. Limited to the brewery starting March 20th at a special brewery event. No distribution.

Style: Saison (w/ Honey. Chamomile, Hibiscus, Passionflower, Elderflower, Lavender. Oak Aged)
Availability: 750ml Bottles. Brewery only.
Debut: 3/20/18

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Southbound Brewing Co, New Releases

Southbound Picture of Nectar debuts in cans

Southbound Picture of Nectar is now available in 12 ounce cans. The Savannah, Georgia based brewery debuts the new packaging this week.

Elderflower and peaches escalate the flavor of Southbound Picture of Nectar, which is already big on pine and citrus flavors. Columbus, Magnum, Simcoe, Cascade and Centennial highlight the hop bill.

Before you slip into the night, you’ll want something to drink. Picture of Nectar is the perfect complex beer with a huge pine and citrus hop profile sure to satisfy your craving.

Southbound Picture of Nectar is a 12 ounce can and draft seasonal offering.

Style: Imperial IPA (w/ Elderflower, Peaches)
Hops: Columbus, Magnum, Simcoe, Cascade, Centennial
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Seasonal.
Latest Release: Mid-August, 2016

9.3% ABV, 22 IBUs

Image: Southbound Brews

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Victory Brewing Company, Don't Miss This

Victory Blackboard Series Berliner Weisse with Elderflower, release #3

Victory Blackboard Series Berliner Weisse with Elderflower is the latest entry in the brewery’s ongoing experimental series.

A blend of Victory’s love of beer and food join forces in a side project of innovation. (The brewery own it’s own beer inspired restaurants making beers like this a no-brainer.) This release features a base beer of berliner weisse, a tart wheat ale, nuanced with the flavor of elderflower.

Herbal and floral aromas emerge from the tart wheat ale as vanilla, wood, and spice impressions compliment a mildly sweet finish, inviting you to Taste Victory!

Victory Blackboard Series Berliner Weisse is the third entry in this new-for-2016 series. Victory Agave IPA with Grapefruit kicked off the line in January, followed by Victory Dry-Hopped Brett Pils. Available in 12 ounce bottles and draft starting in July until December, 2016.

Style: Berliner Weisse (w/ Elderflower)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. One-off release
Debut: July, 2016

5.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Burial Beer Co, New Releases

Burial The Keeper’s Veil Honey Saison cans debut

Burial The Keeper’s Veil Honey Saison will be the next can release by the Asheville, North Carolina brewery.

Previously available on draft, Burial The Keeper’s Veil Honey Saison features local honey and Riverbend Malt’s 6 Row and wheat. The crown jewel of this beer is the addition of seven flowers and herbs from Asheville’s wildflower population. Flowers include heather, elderflower, lavender, Passion Flower, hibiscus, rose and chamomile.

Those who favor a saison with strong herbal notes, this beer is for you.

Burial The Keeper’s Veil Honey Saison will be available in 16 ounce cans during the last week of June. Distribution to follow.

Style: Saison (w/ Heather, Elderflower, Lavender, Passion Flower, Hibiscus, Rose, Chamomile)
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft
Release (Cans): Late June, 2016

5.5% ABV

Image: Burial Beer Co.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Burial Beer Co, New Releases

Burial Beer The Keepers Veil Honey Saison, 12/26

Burial Beer The Keepers Veil Honey Saison will be available at the brewery in Asheville, North Carolina on December 26th.

Wildflower honey is the key ingredient in Burial Beer The Keepers, plus dried herbs and flowers including lemongrass, hibiscus, chamomile, rose petals, passion flower and elder flower.

The saison goes on sale at the brewery at 2 pm, $10 per bottle.

Style: Saison (w/ Honey, Lemongrass, Hibiscus, Chamomile, Rose Petals, Passion Flower and Elder Flower)
Availability: 750ml bottles, Draft.
Release: 12/26/15

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Image via Burial Beer Co.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Wicked Weed Brewing Co

Wicked Weed Horta-Glory Joins Terra Locale Series

Wicked Weed Horti-Glory is the first release in the Terra Locale Series this year. The series focuses on local ingredients.

Wicked Weed Horti-Glory is brewed with elderflowers, hyssop, honeysuckle, and fermented with the brewery’s house Brettanomyces.

On shelves now in 500ml bottles.

Style: American Wild Ale (w/ Hyssop, Honeysuckle, Elderflower)
Availability: 500ml Bottles
Release: Early July, 2015

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Image: Wicked Weed Brewing

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Innis & Gunn, New Releases

Innis & Gunn Rare Oak Pale Ale, Now Stateside

Innis & Gunn Rare Oak Pale Ale is the latest release to hit the United States. The

This new bottle offering makes use of Scottish oak’s unique flavor that Innis & Gunn says hasn’t been used in brewing for hundreds of years.  Additionally, the brewery uses elderflower during the maturation process, and air-dried sweet gale for added flavor depth.

According to Stephen Harrod Buhner, award-winning American author of more than 20 books on nature and herbal medicines, the ancient beer was fabled to have had mildly narcotic qualities that would ‘stimulate the mind, create euphoria and enhance sexual drive.’ (To note, Innis & Gunn does not purport that Rare Oak Pale Ale carries the same qualities today.)

Innis & Gunn Rare Oak Pale Ale is available for limited time in 12oz bottles, and draft.

Style: Pale Ale (w/ Sweet Gale, Elderflower. Oak Aged.)
Hops Super Styrian, Whitbread Golding
Malt I&G Ale Malt, Golden Promise Malt, Crystal Malt, Wheat

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Release: April/May, 2015

5.8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay