Raspberries

Martin House Kafkaesque, An Ambitious Beer

Martin House Brewing Co. is releasing a new seasonal that they have dubbed the “most ambitious and confounding beer” they’ve ever produced. This is Martin House Kafkaesque.

To make sense of the beer, you need to understand Franz Kafka. Most well known for Continue Reading →

Dogfish Head Fort Returns in 2015

By our best estimates, Dogfish Head Fort made its last appearance in 2011. Now, the (very) imperial fruit beer will return in 2015.

Fort uses raspberry juice, and is fermented the same way as 120 Minute, Raison D’Extra (just released again)  and Continue Reading →

New Holland Dragon’s Milk Raspberries Bottled

New Holland Brewing has bottled the newest variation of their barreled beer – Dragon’s Milk. The imperial stout is aged in house bourbon barrels has undergone some raspberry treatment to create Dragon’s Milk Reserve with Raspberries.

New Holland Dragon’s Milk Reserve with Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Don't Miss This, Elysian Brewing

Elysian Omen Belgian Raspberry Stout, A Re-Release Potential

Elysian Brewing released Omen Belgian Raspberry Stout as a part of the 12 Beers of the Apocalypse back in 2012. (Thy Mayans said we were all going to  die. It was a thing. Look it up.)

In a still existing 2015 world, the brewery looks to re-release this stout again. For the survivors.

Omen’s heavy body flutters at the window, combining the dark richness of a stout, the brightness and tang of Washington raspberries and the heady flavors and aromas of a classic Belgian yeast.

Elysian Omen Belgian Raspberry Stout could return in 22oz bottles.

Style: Stout (w/ Raspberries)
Availability: 22oz Bottles
Release: TBA

7.9% ABV

Note: This is a “first look” preview. Details are subject to change at anytime by the brewery. 
by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, Martin House Brewing Company, New Releases

Martin House Kafkaesque, An Ambitious Beer

Martin House Brewing Co. is releasing a new seasonal that they have dubbed the “most ambitious and confounding beer” they’ve ever produced. This is Martin House Kafkaesque.

To make sense of the beer, you need to understand Franz Kafka. Most well known for works like Metamorphosis, and The Trial, a lot of his works carry themes of alienation, and psychological brutality. The existential writer’s stories are chaotic, and sometimes takes a few readings to really understand his approach. Makes a bit of sense when you under Martin House’s new beer.

Kafkaesque is Imperial, Smoked, Black, Rye, Oaked, Raspberry IPA. Surreal, detached, confusing. Franz wouldn’t have had it any other way.

Martin House Kafkaesque will be available on January 15th, at The Pour House in Fort Worth, Texas. First tasters get the unique glass below.

Martin House Kafka Glasses

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Dogfish Head, Don't Miss This

Dogfish Head Fort Returns in 2015

By our best estimates, Dogfish Head Fort made its last appearance in 2011. Now, the (very) imperial fruit beer will return in 2015.

Fort uses raspberry juice, and is fermented the same way as 120 Minute, Raison D’Extra (just released again)  and World Wide Stout (all 15%+).

New in 2015 – 12oz bottles for Dogfish Head Fort. Look for bottles in November, 2015 in states that allow for higher alcohol by volume beer.

Style: Fruit Beer (w/ Raspberry Juice)
Availability: 12oz Bottles
Arrival: November, 2015

15%+ ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Holland Brewing, New Releases

New Holland Dragon’s Milk Raspberries Bottled

New Holland Brewing has bottled the newest variation of their barreled beer – Dragon’s Milk. The imperial stout is aged in house bourbon barrels has undergone some raspberry treatment to create Dragon’s Milk Reserve with Raspberries.

New Holland Dragon’s Milk Reserve with Raspberries ships this month.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Raspberries. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 22oz Bombers. Limited release.
Arrival: Late December, 2014

10% ABV

Image via the brewery

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Belgium, Seasonal Return

New Belgium Frambozen Returns Ahead of Cold Front

America is about to get it’s first big arctic blast of the winter fall, and ahead of it, is New Belgium Frambozen.

Frambozen is a brown ale, featuring the juice of fresh picked raspberries added to fermentation.

Every year, New Belgium sends a delegate to the Pacific Northwest to oversee the process of turning freshly picked berries into a pure juice to be added in fermentation. The coming of Thanksgiving at New Belgium is ushered in with the first sighting of our cellar operators scuttling about, covered head to tow in a festive crimson berry wash.

New Belgium Frambozen is available in 12oz bottles and draft for a limited time. Editors note: Fantastic with turkey…

Style: Fruit Beer (w/ Raspberries)
Hops: Target
Malts: Pale, Munich, C-80, Carapils, Chocolate

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Late fall seasonal.

6.5% ABV, 16 IBUs

Image via New Belgium

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Straight To Ale

Straight To Ale Velvet Evil. Boozy Dessert Is Served

How about a little devil Elvis? Straight to Ale Velvet Evil takes aim at bottles.

The base beer is an old ale, same as used in Unobtanium and Illudium. Velvet Evil, reaches its full potential with the addition of coffee, raspberry and chocolate. Evil dessert is served, momma.

Straight to Ale Velvet Evil will be available in 22oz bombers.

Style: Old Ale (w/ Coffee, Chocolate, Raspberries.)
Availability: 22oz Bombers
Released: January, 2015

13% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, New Releases, Woodchuck Cider

Woodchuck Introduces “Out on a Limb” Rotating 6 Pack

Woodchuck Hard Cider (Middlebury, VT) is introducing a new rotating six pack, Out on a Limb.

The package art will remain the same through the year, but the liquid will change every couple of months. The first release is Woodchuck Chocolate Raspberry, a cider infused with cacao nibs and raspberries that offset the apple notes.

“As the leading craft cider in the country we take pride in pushing the boundaries of what is being done in the category and living ‘out on a limb’,” said Woodchuck Communications Manager, Nate Formalarie. “Truly unique ciders are crafted at Woodchuck’s cidery each day.  All of these ciders are handcrafted with creative artistry.  Out on a Limb represents those that we think the world is ready for.”

Woodchuck Out on a Limb six packs will have an estimated retail price of $10.99. Look for them to launch in October, 2014.

Style: Cider (w/ Cocoa Nibs, Raspberries)
Availability: 12oz bottles. Rotating release

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay