Porters

“Horchata” Flavored Beer Returns

One of the first commercially available “Horchata” beers is returning in January. Horchata is a Spanish/Latin American milky drink, made from crush almonds or rice. Poncha Springs, Colorado’s Elevation Beer Company mimics these flavors in Señorita.

If you are one of Continue Reading →

Troeg’s Scratch #125 Released

Troeg’s Brewing (Hershey, PA) releases Scratch #125 today.  This release is a Cranberry Porter.

Since the cranberry resonates with so many people during this time of year, we thought, “Why not brew a cranberry beer?” Typically, cranberries are viewed as too Continue Reading →

Cigar City Puppy’s Breath Porter

Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, FL) will put Puppy’s Breath Porter in cans in 2014.

The label is currently being designed ahead of the preparation for the release. Cigar City is looking for a “spokes dog” for the can. Think your dog Continue Reading →

Posted in Cigar City Brewing, Coming Soon, Headlines

Cigar City’s 5 Beers for 5 Years Release: Reps & Marketing

Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, FL) is making up for five missed birthday commemorative releases with a “Five Beers” series.

Each of the brewery’s five internal departments are creating their own unique Cigar City 5 Beers for 5 Years creation each of the missed years. Expect an offering from the brewery’s packaging, cellar, brewers, tasting room, and brewery reps/marketing team.

This, the third reveal in the series is an imperial oatmeal cream porter. This release comes from the brewery reps & marketing team. Expect more detail about each of these recipes closer to release.

Style: Imperial Porter
Availability: 22oz Bombers
Arrival: TBA

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, Elevation Beer Co, Seasonal Return

“Horchata” Flavored Beer Returns

One of the first commercially available “Horchata” beers is returning in January. Horchata is a Spanish/Latin American milky drink, made from crush almonds or rice. Poncha Springs, Colorado’s Elevation Beer Company mimics these flavors in Señorita.

If you are one of the lucky ones in Colorado or Texas that can get Señorita, expect flavors or vanilla, cinnamon, & sweet milk. The 2014 recipe was tweaked a little bit, increasing the spicing and milk sugar additions. Just like Elevation’s other releases, look for this in 750ml bottles

Style: Imperial Porter (Vanilla, Cinnamon)
Hops: Northern Brewer, Chinook
Malts:Two-Row, Crystal, Aromatic, Chocolate, Roasted Barley, Flaked Barley

Availability: 750ml bottles. Winter Seasonal.

8.4% ABV, 25 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Founders Brewing, Headlines

Founders Smoked Porter Headed to Backstage Series

Founders Brewing Co. will introduce Smoked Porter this winter in the Backstage Series in early 2014. The beer is brewed with a combination of beech wood smoked barley and oak smoked wheat. This will be Founders first ever smoke beer release.

In addition to the smokey flavor, the brewery added a generous helping of chocolate malt to balance out the beer.

“This is a style of beer that we’ve discussed brewing for a decade,” said Co-Founder and Vice President of Brand & Education Dave Engbers. “We weren’t able to fit it into our production schedule for years. Now, with our pilot system, our brewers have room for greater experimentation and aggressive recipe formulation. Brewing beers like this was the idea behind launching our Backstage Series and was a driving force in our investment in a pilot system this past summer.”

Look for Founders Smoked Porter in 750 ml bottles in February, 2014 in Michigan only. Draft will be available across the brewery’s distribution footprint.

Style: Porter (Smoke Beer)
Availability: 750ml Bottles (Michigan), Draft (All markets)
Arrival: February, 2014

Read more: Founders Backstage Series

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Headlines, JailHouse Brewing, Videos

Jailhouse Brewing Releases Restraining Order Porter [VIDEO]

Jailhouse Brewing Company (Hampton, GA) is releasing Restraining Order Porter, hopefully by the end of December.

Those astute folks that have seen the boxes for Jailhouse 22oz bottles have probably seen mention of the beer over the past couple of years. Glenn Golden and the brewing team have had planned to release this beer for quite sometime, but never could fit it into the schedule.

Restraining Order Porter is brewed with local figs, giving the beer a dark fruit note. This isn’t your average porter. RO is less dry then your standard porter, with a flavor developing through each sip.

Look for this beer to hit shelves in a few weeks, and again in November, 2014.

Style: Porter (w/ Figs)
Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft. Winter seasonal

6.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Troegs Brewing

Troeg’s Scratch #125 Released

Troeg’s Brewing (Hershey, PA) releases Scratch #125 today.  This release is a Cranberry Porter.

Since the cranberry resonates with so many people during this time of year, we thought, “Why not brew a cranberry beer?” Typically, cranberries are viewed as too bitter and sour to eat raw. However, this magic ingredient lends a pleasant tart, fruity finish and complements the roasty character of this robust porter, giving Scratch #125 a simple yet festive charm.

Style: Porter (w/ Cranberries)
Availability: Draft only. One time release

7.4% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in 5 Rabbit Cerveceria, New Releases

5 Rabbit Intros New Latin Meets American Series

5 Rabbit Cerveceria (Chicago) is adding two new beers and a new series to their lineup.  Gringolandia, an affectionate term for the United States will be home to Super Pils and Fabulosa Porter.

Super Pils mimics a traditional style pils, and boasts a 7.2% ABV. 65 IBUs

Fabulosa Porter is billed as a chocolately, cappuccino flavor, 5% ABV.

The series kicks off on December 19th, 2013.

If you go:

Gringolandia Launch Event
Thursday, December 19, 2013, 8 p.m.
Dusek’s Beer Cellar, 1227 W. 18th St., Chicago, IL, 60608 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Cigar City Brewing, Coming Soon

Cigar City Puppy’s Breath Porter

Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, FL) will put Puppy’s Breath Porter in cans in 2014.

The label is currently being designed ahead of the preparation for the release. Cigar City is looking for a “spokes dog” for the can. Think your dog is cute enough? Email them: puppy “AT” cigarcitybrewing.com

Puppy’s Breath Porter is currently available on draft.

Style: Porter

6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay