Vanilla Beans

Alpine Willy Vanilly debuts year-round

Alpine Willy Vanilly has started hitting shelves nationally. The beer was previously only available on draft.

The base of Alpine Willy Vanilly is a lightly hopped wheat ale, that has been nuanced with a touch of vanilla bean. Originally designed to Continue Reading →

Avery Xolotl, Barrel Aged Series #37

Avery Xolotl looks to the 37th entry in the brewery’s on going Barrel-Aged Series.

Many of the releases prior to Avery Xolotl are barrel-aged wild ales. This edition is a bourbon aged imperial stout with a spicy twist. The 11.4% imperial stout Continue Reading →

Dogfish Head Beer to Drink Music To debuts

Dogfish Head Beer to Drink Music To is a new seasonal joining the Delaware based brewery’s today. A special party is planning at the Milton, Delaware brewery.

Dogfish Head is no stranger to beer and music collaborations – (see Positive Contact, American Continue Reading →

Avery Callipygian, Barrel-Aged #35

Avery Callipygian Barrel-Aged Stout looks to be the 35th entry in the brewery’s on-going Barrel-Aged Series.

Bottling to occur in April, Avery Callipygian Barrel-Aged Stout features vanilla beans, cocoa nibs, cocoa, coffee, and bourbon barrel-aging.

No 35. She was twerking well before the Continue Reading →

Posted in Alpine Beer Company, Don't Miss This

Alpine Willy Vanilly debuts year-round

Alpine Willy Vanilly has started hitting shelves nationally. The beer was previously only available on draft.

The base of Alpine Willy Vanilly is a lightly hopped wheat ale, that has been nuanced with a touch of vanilla bean. Originally designed to be a gateway beer into a world for new flavors, it turns out it was a winner for the brewery’s fans.

“After primary fermentation and maturation we add a touch of vanilla extract to compliment the sweet nuttiness of the wheat malt. The result is a very appetizing, aromatic vanilla infused American Wheat Ale.  Amarillo hops add just a hint of fruitiness through the beer.” –  Alpine Beer Company’s Head Brewer, Shawn McIllhenney

Alpine Willy Vanilly is a year-round offering, in 12 ounce bottles and draft.

Style: American Wheat Ale (w/ Vanilla Beans)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Year-round

Release: June, 2016

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

Avery Xolotl, Barrel Aged Series #37

Avery Xolotl looks to the 37th entry in the brewery’s on going Barrel-Aged Series.

Many of the releases prior to Avery Xolotl are barrel-aged wild ales. This edition is a bourbon aged imperial stout with a spicy twist. The 11.4% imperial stout is brewed with cacao nibs, vanilla beans and cinnamon, plus Pasilla, Ancho, and Chipotle chilies (including red, brown, and black.)

No 37. Clocks and spelling may not be your forte Thoma, but fortunately for everyone, blending a menagerie of wonderfully wacky ingredients is! Who cares about time or first name spellings anyhow?

Avery Xolotl will be a 12 ounce bottle offering. According to the label, bottling will occur in May, 2016.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Cacao Nibs, Vanilla Beans, Cinnamon, Chilies. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 12oz Bottles
Release: TBA

11.4% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in 5 Rabbit Cerveceria, New Releases

5 Rabbit Cacao Mexican Hot Chocolate Stout hits bottles

5 Rabbit Cacao Mexican Hot Chocolate Stout is not available in bottles and draft.

Inspired by one of the Chicago, Illinois based brewery’s favorite hot drink – Mexican hot chocolate, the beer is brewed with cacao nibs, cinnamon, pumpkin seeds, chilies and other spices.

If you grew up in Latin America or a Latino household you know that “chocolate caliente” is a huge part of our culture and a hot cup is one of our most comforting foods.

5 Rabbit Cacao Mexican Hot Chocolate Stout is a 750 milliliter bottles and draft offering.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Chilies, Pumpkin Seeds, Vanilla Beans, Cinnamon, Mamey Pit)
Availability: 750ml  Bottles, Draft.
Release: March, 2016

9.7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Martin House Brewing Company

Martin House Counter Clockwise Swirl now in can

Martin House Counter Clockwise Swirl is now in cans. A perfect beer for dessert lovers.

Martin House Counter Clockwise Swirl is a blonde ale brewed with oats, as well as cacao nibs and vanilla beans. It’s a bit bigger than your average blonde ale, finishing at 8.4% ABV.

We at Martin House think there is no reason a blonde ale can’t be elevated to an alluring and enchanted treat. In true Martin House style, we’ve taken a silky smooth oatmeal blonde ale and added flavors usually found only in a dark beer. s

Martin House Counter Clockwise Swirl is available on draft and 12 ounce cans, in March only.

Style: Blonde Ale (w/ Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla Beans)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Release: March, 2016

8.4% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, Small Town Brewery

Not Your Father’s Vanilla Cream Ale, 3rd in the series

Not Your Father’s Vanilla Cream Ale looks to expand Small Town Brewery’s lineup in the near future.

The brewery is best known for Not Your Father’s Root Beer, an alcoholic root beer. Sales in 2015 of just the root beer closed in on $104 million.The next brand extension was Not Your Father’s Ginger Ale, expected to be national in bottles in cans by February, 2016. Sales of the ginger beer have been very strong.

Not Your Father’s Vanilla Cream Ale could be the third entry into Small Town’s lineup. The alcoholic cream ale boast 4.1% alcohol by volume.

This is beer brewed with spices. We like to think of it as a refreshing creamy ale with Madagascar vanilla.

Not Your Father’s Vanilla Cream Ale is expected to be a 12 ounce bottle and can offering.

Style: Cream Ale (w/ Vanilla Beans)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Cans
Release: TBA

4.1% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Headlines, Dogfish Head, New Releases

Dogfish Head Beer to Drink Music To debuts

Dogfish Head Beer to Drink Music To is a new seasonal joining the Delaware based brewery’s today. A special party is planning at the Milton, Delaware brewery.

Dogfish Head is no stranger to beer and music collaborations – (see Positive Contact, American Beauty, Beer Thousand, etc.) This time, the beer be will be for whatever you want to listen to. Meet the official beer of Record Store Day – Dogfish Head Beer to Drink Music To.

In case you vinyl isn’t your thing, Record Store Day is the third Saturday in April, that celebrates independently owned record stores worldwide.

As for Dogfish Head Beer to Drink Music To, the base beer is a Belgian-style tripel, brewed with Sweet Orange Peel, Green Cardamon, Peppercorns, Vanilla.

While the beer debuts today at the brewery, markets should see 12 ounce bottles and draft in the weeks to come.

Style: Belgian-style Tripel (w/ Sweet Orange Peel, Green Cardamon, Peppercorns, Vanilla Beans)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Released: February, 2016

9% ABV

Image: Beer Street Journal

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

Avery Callipygian, Barrel-Aged #35

Avery Callipygian Barrel-Aged Stout looks to be the 35th entry in the brewery’s on-going Barrel-Aged Series.

Bottling to occur in April, Avery Callipygian Barrel-Aged Stout features vanilla beans, cocoa nibs, cocoa, coffee, and bourbon barrel-aging.

No 35. She was twerking well before the word was in our vernacular. A true trailblazer. A mover and a shaker of monumental proportions. Our muse and inspiration for this full-bodied, bodacious , and well-rounded stout. You know we love big stouts and we cannot lie!

Avery Callipygian Barrel-Aged Stout will be a 12 ounce bottle offering. Limited as every release in the series.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Cocoa Nibs, Coffee, Vanilla Beans. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 12oz Bottles
Release: Spring, 2016

17.1% ABV

by Reid Ramsay