Strawberries

Jester King’s 2nd Sour. A Unique Process

Jester King Brewery (Texas) is soon to release their second barrel aged sour- Omniscience & Proselytism. Let’s tackle the big words first. Omniscience means “knowing it all” and Proselytism “is the act of converting one to another religion or opinion.” Perhaps this Continue Reading →

RJ Rockers Readies Strawberry Wheat

Are you a fan of RJ Rocker’s Son of a Peach? For that matter fruit beers? RJ Rockers (Spartanburg, SC) is prepping a new Strawberry Wheat beer, coming this summer. Above are bags of fresh picked strawberries ready for their Continue Reading →

Avondale Bottles: Strawberry Kolsch

Avondale Brewing (Birmingham, AL) is gearing up for bottles. Here is another that lies ahead – Strawberry Kolsch, a tap room favorite.

This Kolsch Style Ale is brewed with delicious strawberries. It is a German style ale that has flavor and Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Headlines, Jester King Brewery

Jester King’s 2nd Sour. A Unique Process

Jester King Brewery (Texas) is soon to release their second barrel aged sour- Omniscience & Proselytism. Let’s tackle the big words first. Omniscience means “knowing it all” and Proselytism “is the act of converting one to another religion or opinion.” Perhaps this all knowing beer is meant to convert those unknowing to the sour/wild side.

O & P has all Texas fruit, namely strawberries from Fredericksburg, Texas. The fruit was added in April, then refermented in oak ever since. This is important. Jester King wants the strawberries to come in contact with the microorganisms to break down sugars and create new flavors and compounds. These Texas organisms are unique to the brewery and surrounding area. You can’t recreate this beer anywhere else.

Only about 500 bottles of this beer will be made available.

Style: American Wild Ale (w/ Strawberries)
Availability: 500 ml bottles
Arrival: 10/27/13

5% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Don't Miss This, Smuttynose Brewing

Smutty’s Next Short Batch Drops Sept 20th

Look out Smutty fans for a new addition to the Short Batch Series, Straw-Barb Short Weisse. The brewery took a berliner weisse and added strawberries and rhubarb. Starting to sound a bit like pie? The B-weisse is good at taking on fruity and herbal flavors. The Short Batch Series features creative, one-off offerings.

Smuttynose will release bottles of Straw-Barb on September 20th. Leftovers will shop on September 23rd. Retail $12

Style: Berliner Weisse (w/ Strawberries, Rhubarb)
Availability: 750 ml bottles, Draft
Arrival: 9/20/13

3.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Goose Island Brewing

Goose Island’s “Gillian” Set To Return

Goose Island Gillian

By all best estimates, 2010 was the last time the world saw Goose Island Gillian. This farmhouse ale is brewed with strawberries, white pepper, and honey, then aged in wine barrels. You might know Gillian by another name – Scully. Inspired by amuse bouche, and created to be a “harmonious blend of mouth amusement.” We’re told we should see this mouth pleaser in late 2013.

Belgian Style Farmhouse Ale with White Pepper, Strawberry, and Honey. Inspired by an amuse bouche often prepared by the wife of one of our brewers, Scully brings white pepper, strawberry, and honey to a harmonious blend of “mouth amusement”. The ingredients are added at different stages to a Saison, and fermented with a normal Belgian yeast as well as a Champagne yeast. One of our favorite brews of the past year with many levels of complexity and character.

Style: Saison (w/ Strawberries, White Pepper, Honey. Wine Barrel Aged)
Availability: 765 ml bottles
Arrival: Late 2013

9.1% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in RJ Rockers

RJ Rockers Readies Strawberry Wheat

Are you a fan of RJ Rocker’s Son of a Peach? For that matter fruit beers? RJ Rockers (Spartanburg, SC) is prepping a new Strawberry Wheat beer, coming this summer. Above are bags of fresh picked strawberries ready for their time to shine. (Or soak.)

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Blue Pants Brewery, New Beers

Blue Pants Slip Rose

Blue Pants Slip Rose

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Avondale Brewing Co, Coming Soon

Avondale Bottles: Strawberry Kolsch

Avondale Strawberry Kolsch

Avondale Brewing (Birmingham, AL) is gearing up for bottles. Here is another that lies ahead – Strawberry Kolsch, a tap room favorite.

This Kolsch Style Ale is brewed with delicious strawberries. It is a German style ale that has flavor and aroma profiles much like a lager or a pilsner. The Strawberry Kolsch Ale is our most refreshing and sessionable brew, nicely balanced with low hop bitterness and a subtle malt backbone with fruity undertones. This beer has a medium body, a fizzy head and a slightly cloudy straw yellow hue. The Strawberry Kolsch Ale is low in alcohol, bursting with flavor and extremely refreshing which makes this brew perfect for summer. 

Style: Kolsch (w/ Strawberries)
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft
Arrival: TBA (Bottles)

4.6% ABV

Read more: Avondale Brewing

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Redd's Brewing Company

Seemingly Popular Redd’s Apple Ale Goes Strawberry

Redd’s Apple Ale went nationwide almost overnight at the close of 2012. The fruit beer incorporates the flavor of apples into what many have confused with cider.

Redd’s is brewed of of Albany, Georgia, now available in 12oz bottles, 16 oz cans, and draft. A second offering in now being prepped for release – Redd’s Apple Ale Strawberry. Release dates and details announced soon.

by Reid Ramsay