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A Pumpkin Shandy?

Burlington, Vermont’s Traveler Beer Company focuses on one thing- pushing the envelope on a style that’s on fire right now – shandy.  Much like the many craft brewers pushing old world styles into new territories, Traveler is changing the game Continue Reading →

Abita Creates Lemon Wheat For Summer

Abita Brewing Company (Abita Springs, LA) is introducing Lemon Wheat this summer. Wheat is brewed with a touch of  lemon peel for a fresh citrus taste.

“Abita Lemon Wheat is a cool citrus brew created to beat the summer heat,” said Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Traveler Beer Company

A Pumpkin Shandy?

Burlington, Vermont’s Traveler Beer Company focuses on one thing- pushing the envelope on a style that’s on fire right now – shandy.  Much like the many craft brewers pushing old world styles into new territories, Traveler is changing the game when lemonade meets craft beer.

The young company touts three different shandys currently – The Curious Traveler (w/ Lemon & Lime), The Tenacious Traveler (w/ Ginger & Honey), and the Time Traveler (w/ Strawberry). This fall, we will meet the first (perhaps) pumpkin shandy – Jack-o Traveler. A beer with lemon peel and pumpkin. We can’t think of another like it.

Style: Shandy (w/ Lemon Peel, Pumpkin)
Availability: 12oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

4.4% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, Surf Brewery

Surf Brewery Wahine Lemon Wheat Ale

Surf Brewery Wahine Lemon Wheat Ale

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Mikkeller

Mikkeller’s Citrus Dream (Brewed with Orange & Lemon Peel)

Mikkeller Citrus Dream

A pilsner is just a pilsner unless there is lemon and orange peel in it. That’s Mikkeller Citrus Dream, headed stateside in 2013.

Style: Pilsner (w/ Orange & Lemon Peel)
Availability: 11.2oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Abita Brewing, New Releases

Abita Creates Lemon Wheat For Summer

Abita Lemongrass Wheat

Abita Brewing Company (Abita Springs, LA) is introducing Lemon Wheat this summer. Wheat is brewed with a touch of  lemon peel for a fresh citrus taste.

“Abita Lemon Wheat is a cool citrus brew created to beat the summer heat,” said David Blossman, President of the Abita Brewing Company. “Lemon Wheat is so refreshing because it’s brewed with lemon peel for a fresh citrus taste and aroma. It’s an unfiltered brew with a hazy golden color and is made with lager and wheat malts, Centennial hops and Biere de Garde yeast.”

Style: American Wheat Beer (w/ Lemon)
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Summer Seasonal
Arrival: Late April/May, 2013

4.4% ABV, 18 IBUS

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Cigar City Brewing, Coming Soon, Widmer Brothers Brewing

Widmer Brothers/ Cigar City Collab: Gentleman’s Club

Widmer Brothers Gentleman's Club

Meet newbie creation from Widmer Brothers (Portland, OR) Gentleman’s Club – a collaboration with Cigar City Brewing. True to form with both breweries, the beer boasts an interesting list of additions. Look for cherries, lemons, and oranges in this brew, aged on oak spirals. (Little spiral oak pieces used to enhance the flavor.)

You’ll note the “old fashioned style ale” is an homage to the “Old Fashioned” cocktail made with orange & lemon dating back to the late 1800’s, invented in a gentleman’s club. The brewers of Cigar City (Tampa) road tripped

out to Widmer in Oregon for this collaboration, who will package this brew.

Style: American Strong Ale (w/ Cherries, Oranges, Lemons, Oak Aged)
Availability: 22oz bombers
Arrival: TBA

9.5% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Beers, Widmer Brothers Brewing

Widmer Brothers Gentleman’s Club

Widmer Brothers Gentleman's Club

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Ommegang

Closer Look: Ommegang’s First Game Of Thrones Release

A closer look at Brewery Ommegang’s first Game Of Thrones inspired beer – Iron Thrones Blonde Ale. Iron is the first in a series of brews stemming from the hit HBO show. The blonde ale features additions of grains of paradise, and lemon peel.

Blonde Ale with malty sweetness and a touch of fruity spiciness, noble hop aromas, and notes of citrus. Suitable to serve to kings, or the pretenders to the iron throne. 

Style: Blonde Ale (w/ Lemon Peel, Grains Of Paradise)
Availability: 750ml bottles, Draft
Arrival: Mid to Late March 2013

6.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay