Grapefruit

Three Taverns Releases White Hops

Decatur, Georgia’s Three Taverns Craft Brewery is releasing their fifth beer this month – White Hops White IPA.

The name comes from a piece of Georgia’s brewing history, “White Hops” a beer sold under the nose of alcohol regulators. The beer Continue Reading →

Goose Island Sofie Paradisi

Goose Island’s (Chicago, IL) specialty series includes Sofie, a farmhouse ale aged in wine barrels with orange peel. A new spin on Sofie is now available, Sofie Paradisi, with a fruit change- grapefruit.

The change in fruit offers a brighter citrus Continue Reading →

Weyerbacher Seventeen, A Boozy Saison Ships

Weyerbacher Brewing has a little more info on Seventeen, now shipping.

Seventeen is a Saison Ale brewed with pink peppercorns, orange zest, lemon zest, and grapefruit zest.  Brewed to the classic “Weyerbacher anniversary requirement” of a strength of 10% abv or more, Continue Reading →

Funkwerks White Hits Bottles

Funkwerks (Ft. Collins, CO) released White in bottles today.   

The beer you are holding is a different take on a White beer. We use a saison yeast strain to create a beer with citrus aromas and flavor. Like our Saison Continue Reading →

Weyerbacher Celebrates “17”

Weyerbacher Brewing celebrates 17 years this year, with Seventeen.  Each milestone  is a different style, packed full of flavor.  (Sixteen was a braggot, Fifteen was a smoked imperial stout.) Weyerbacher was founded in Easton, Pennsylvania in 1995 by Dan Weirback.

2012’s Continue Reading →

Posted in Headlines, New Releases, Three Taverns Brewery

Three Taverns Releases White Hops

Decatur, Georgia’s Three Taverns Craft Brewery is releasing their fifth beer this month – White Hops White IPA.

The name comes from a piece of Georgia’s brewing history, “White Hops” a beer sold under the nose of alcohol regulators. The beer was brewed by the now defunct Atlanta City Brewery. Since no one is around now to recall what it tasted like,  Three Taverns is going to take a crack at it.

Three Taverns White Hops is brewed with citra hops, spices, grapefruit peel, and most importantly, wheat. Look for it on draft initially, and 12oz bottles in January, 2014.

Style: White IPA (w/ Spices, Grapefruit Peel)
Availability: Draft (December), 12oz Bottles (January)

6.5% ABV

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Abita Brewing

Abita to Add Grapefruit IPA to Harvest Brews

Abita-Grapefruit-Harvest-IPA-labelComing this December, Abita Brewing will be adding Grapefruit Harvest IPA to their Harvest line of brews. The Harvest lines features ingredients grown in Louisiana and harvested at the peak of their season in limited release in small quantities. This beer will feature Louisiana Ruby-Red grapefruit and cascade hops.

Style: IPA (w/grapefruit)
Availability: 12 oz bottles, limited release
Arrival: December 2013

6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Goose Island Brewing, New Releases

Goose Island Sofie Paradisi

Goose Island’s (Chicago, IL) specialty series includes Sofie, a farmhouse ale aged in wine barrels with orange peel. A new spin on Sofie is now available, Sofie Paradisi, with a fruit change- grapefruit.

The change in fruit offers a brighter citrus nose and a distinctly tart finish along with the slight bittersweet characteristics common to grapefruit.

Style: Farmhouse Ale (w/ Grapefruit, Barrel Aged. Wine )
Hops: Amarillo
Malts:  Torrified Wheat, Pilsner
Availability: Draft only

6.7% ABV 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Seasonal Return, Spoetzl Brewery

Shiner Ruby Redbird is Back. Now in Cans

With the hot summer looming, the makers of Shiner are bringing Ruby Redbird back to cool you off. For the first time ever, Redbird will be available in cans. Now this bird can fly anywhere you find yourself in need of a Texas brew. The crips fruit beer is brewed with red grapefruit, and a hint of ginger. Now shipping.

This crisp, refreshing summer seasonal is brewed with Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit, the signature citrus of the Rio Grande Valley. Tartness from the grapefruit and a delightful kick from ginger combine for a taste that’s perfect for hot summer days. 

Style: Fruit Beer (w/ Grapefruit, Ginger)
Availability: 12oz bottles, 24oz bottles, 12oz cans (new). Summer Seasonal

4.2% ABV, 13 IBUs 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Weyerbacher

Weyerbacher Seventeen, A Boozy Saison Ships

Weyerbacher Brewing has a little more info on Seventeen, now shipping.

Seventeen is a Saison Ale brewed with pink peppercorns, orange zest, lemon zest, and grapefruit zest.  Brewed to the classic “Weyerbacher anniversary requirement” of a strength of 10% abv or more, Seventeen weighs in at a style-obliterating 10.5% abv.  Seventeen releases subtle notes of fruit, berry and pepper upon pouring. You’ll notice a balanced sweetness with a touch of citrus and spice with a dry and peppery finish.

Seventeen is a once-and-done release only and will not be here for long!  This style of beer should age very, very well.  Be sure to get some before it’s gone!

Style: Saison

Availability: 12 oz bottles, Draft. One time brew.
Arrival: June, 2012

10.5% ABV  (quite high for a saison)

 

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Funkwerks, New Releases

Funkwerks White Hits Bottles

Funkwerks (Ft. Collins, CO) released White in bottles today.   

The beer you are holding is a different take on a White beer. We use a saison yeast strain to create a beer with citrus aromas and flavor. Like our Saison we use an extended secondary maturation and bottle conditioning to ensure all these unique qualities are preserved and evolve over time. Serve at 45°F in a tulip glass.

Style: Witbier
Availability: 750ml bottles, Draft.

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Weyerbacher

Weyerbacher Celebrates “17”

Weyerbacher Seventeen Saison AleWeyerbacher Brewing celebrates 17 years this year, with Seventeen.  Each milestone  is a different style, packed full of flavor.  (Sixteen was a braggot, Fifteen was a smoked imperial stout.) Weyerbacher was founded in Easton, Pennsylvania in 1995 by Dan Weirback.

2012’s ale is a saison, brewed with orange peel, lemon peel, grapefruit peel, and pink peppercorns.

Availability: 12 oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: TBA

10.5% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay