Oak Aged

Heavy Seas Announces “Plank”


Update on Heavy Seas Brewing’s announcement.

Heavy Seas Beer announces Plank — a series of beers showcasing unique wood ageing treatments to add flavor and nuance. Our first, Plank I, features an Olde Style English Ale.

Lost Abbey’s Framboise de Amorosa

Raspberry fiends, here’s one for you. Lost Abbey (San Marcos, CA) is releasing Framboise de Amorosa again in 2011.  LA touts this beer as “their first foray into the world of raspberry beers.”

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Bridgeport Highland Ambush

Bridgeport Brewing (Portland, OR) has brought back a beer they brewed 20 years ago – Highland Ambush.  It’s a scotch ale with a barrel twist -and brewed by a Ramsay.  I’m on board with that.  Read Bridgeport’s history for the Continue Reading →

Lost Abbey Red Poppy 2011

As we traverse deeper into 2011, the release dates of breweries bigger/popular releases announced.  The Lost Abbey’s beers are all quite notable for sure, but this one is a stand out.  It’s Red Poppy, a Flanders-style Red Ale brewed with Continue Reading →

SEASONAL RETURN: Great Divide Espresso Yeti

This coffee laden, oaky, bottle of goodness is Great Divide Brewing’s Espresso Oak Aged Yeti making it’s seasonal appearance.  This is 1 of 4 yeti siblings, all imperial stouts.  Coffee is best when paired with beer.

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Southern Tier Cuvee #3 Hits Shelves

This is the 3rd release in the “Cuvee” series from Southern Tier Brewing (Lakewood, NY).   It is a blend of Cuvee #1 & #2.  Cuvee #3 is a strong ale, with a deep flavor complexity.

From the brewery:

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