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Posted in Firestone Walker Brewing, Don't Miss This, New Releases

Firestone Walker releases a toasted coconut edition Merlin Milk Stout

Firestone Walker Coconut Merlin, a variant of the brewery’s popular milk stout, debuts this week.

“Merlin” is Firestone Walker’s signature milk stout – which is simply sensational if you haven’t tried it yet. For this seasonal release, brewmaster Matt Brynildson decided to change up this release with shredded and toasted coconuts.

The coconut is added after the milk stout’s fermentation, allowing the new beer to circulate through the coconut shreds. “We did a trial run on this beer and it was unbelievable,” says Ali Razi, the brewery’s production director. Leading Firestone Walker to make sure this was the next iteration of Merlin.

“The toasting really brings out the best flavors from the coconut, much like toasted and roasted malts deliver rich, complex flavors.” – Matt Brynildson

Firestone Walker Coconut Merlin is available on draft and 12-ounce cans in full distribution as a limited seasonal release.

Style: Milk Stout (w/ Toasted Coconuts. Lactose.)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Seasonal Release.
Debut: Mid September 2019

5.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Three Taverns Brewery, Coming Soon

Three Taverns has canned Pometheus for the first time

Three Taverns Pometheus is being canned for the first time. The Decatur, Georgia based brewery will debut the new format this weekend. 

Pometheus is a part of the brewery’s ongoing Sour Asylum Series, which features an array of various kettle-soured beers. This particular release has been a draft-only favorite in the taproom, prompting the brewery to finally can this superfruit delight.

Pomegranate and blueberries plus a touch of lactose milk sugar is the brewing combination that makes Pometheus so popular. The pomegranate is slightly tart, the blueberries slightly sweet, and each sip finishes with a smooth creaminess from the milk sugar.

Three Taverns Pometheus will be available on Saturday, September 21st when the brewery opens.

Style: Sour Ale (w/ Pomegranate. Blueberries. Lactose.)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Limited Release.
Debut (Cans): 9/21/19

5% ABV

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

“High in Decadence” Wild Leap Vanilla Ice Cream Stout ships

Wild Leap Vanilla Ice Cream Stout, the brewery’s sixth new release in Summer 2019, debuts.

In keeping with the brewery’s line of ice cream themed beers (you shouldn’t have missed Bomb Pop Double IPA), LaGrange, Georgia based Wild Leap Brewing has released a new imperial milk stout, inspired by a big bowl of vanilla ice cream. According to the brewery, it’s the heaviest bodied beer Wild Leap has created to date.

The base is a boozy milk stout (brewed with lactose), and a heavy dose of vanilla. So much so, that the brewery’s CEO calls this release “high in decadence.” Wild Leap’s head brewer Chris Elliott used to work for Blue Bell Ice Cream, so the fusion of past and present jobs is sure to continue in future beers.

Wild Leap Vanilla Ice Cream Stout is available in 12-ounce cans and draft for a limited time.

Style: Imperial Milk Stout (w/ Vanilla Beans. Lactose.)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Limited Release.
Debut: Late August 2019

10.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Mother Earth Brew Co, New Releases

Mother Earth debuts vanilla ice cream inspired cream ale

A successful year-round cream ale now inspired by a frosty popsicle. Mother Earth Creamin’ Creamsicle debuts year-round. 

Mother Earth Brew Co. has a wildly successful cream ale – Cali Creamin’. It’s not often you find a brewery with a cream ale as their top seller. Building on that success, the brewery has launched a dessert-themed counterpart, Creamin’ Creamsicle.

The base is the familiar cream ale, with a dose of vanilla beans, and creamier thanks to lactose milk sugar.

Cali Creamsicle features hints of vanilla and a distinct citrus cream flavor that finishes slightly sweeter than it’s Cream Ale counterpart. Just as refreshing, just as iconic.

Mother Earth Creamin’ Creamsicle will be available in 12-ounce cans and draft year-round in late August 2019.

Style: Cream Ale (w/ Vanilla Beans. Lactose.)
Hops: Warrior
Malts: Pale 2-Row, Light Crystal, Flaked Corn, Dextrin, Honey Malt, Flaked Oats, Acidulated

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Year-Round

Debut: Late August 2019

5% ABV, 18 IBUs

Image: Beer Street Journal

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Pontoon Brewing, New Releases

Pontoon Brewing The Floor Is Lava reappears in August

Pontoon Brewing The Floor Is Lava makes another appearance in mid-August. 

This milkshake IPA packed with strawberries, guava, and kiwi, plus vanilla & lactose milk sugar.

This tropical beer is packed with TONS of fruit, making it dangerously good for those who dare to drink.

Pontoon Brewing The Floor Is Lava will be available in again in 16-ounce cans and draft again on August 17th.

Style: Imperial IPA / Milkshake IPA (w/ Guava. Strawberries. Vanilla. Lactose.)
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft.
Latest Return: 8/17/19

11+% ABV

PIC: Beer Street Journal 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in The Bruery, New Beers

The Bruery So Happens It’s Tuesday Mole

The Bruery So Happens It’s Tuesday Mole

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Three Taverns Brewery, Seasonal Return

Three Taverns creamy, fruity, ‘Tropical Luxure’ to sour series

Three Taverns Tropical Luxure joins the brewery’s Sour Asylum Series on June 8th.

This new release combines flavors of pineapple, passionfruit, and mango, with the creamy inspiration of another Sour Asylum Series – Cream Weaver. Together, they make a beer that the brewery says is the “perfect companion to help you battle that scorching Atlanta summer heat”.

MORE: THREE TAVERNS SOUR ASYLUM SERIES

Three Taverns Tropical Luxure is a brewery only release in 12-ounce cans and draft.

Style: American Sour/Wild Ale (w/ Mango. Pineapple. Passionfruit. Lactose.)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Limited Release.

Debut: 6/8/19

5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay