Vegetable/Fruit Beer

Flying Dog Supertramp Arrives in March

Flying Dog Supertramp Tart Cherry Ale joins the Frederick, Maryland brewery’s lineup in March.

The beer is actually inspired by two Flying Dog releases from the past, Sour Cherry Ale, and Black Lager with Cherries. Both offerings were a part of Continue Reading →

Epic Lil’ Brainless Raspberries Hits Cans

Epic Brewing (Salt Lake City, UT) is releasing their fourth canned beer, Lil’ Brainless Raspberries.

Lil’ Brainless Raspberries marks the first time that the brewery has canned an offering from their Exponential Series. (Other series offerings include Brainless on Cherries, Big Continue Reading →

Abita Strawberry Harvest Now Available in Cans

Anita Brewing’s Strawberry Harvest is now officially available in cans. The lager is brewed with copious amounts of Louisiana strawberries. With cans growing exponentially among craft breweries, and Abita already canning, 2015 is time

Strawberry Harvest Lager is a wheat beer made with real 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 →

Another Addition to the Redd’s Lineup

Redd’s – a fruit infused lineup by Miller Coors is getting another addition – Redd’s Cranberry Ale.

By our estimates, Redd’s Cranberry Ale would be the fourth offering, after Apple Ale, Apple Ale Iced Tea, and Apple Ale Strawberry. (Yeah, all of that was Continue Reading →

Posted in Headlines, New Belgium, New Releases

New Belgium Pear Ginger Beer debuts in Lips of Faith

New Belgium Pear Ginger Beer has debuted in the brewery’s Lips of Faith Series. The “Lips” series allows the brewery to get even more creative, with styles, flavors and collaborations.

New Belgium Pear Ginger Beer echoes a fizzy craft cocktail, with lemon, pear juices, and ginger. Additionally, the brewery wants you to perhaps even mix Pear Ginger Beer into your favorite cocktail.

Add fizz and flavor to the mix with this spicy ginger meets citrusy pear concoction. A tantalizing beer on its own, pear ginger is also eager to bring a crisp tartness to your cocktail creations. Recipes and Mixology at newbelgium.com

New Belgium Pear Ginger Beer is available in 22oz bottles.

Style: Fruit/Vegetable Beer (w/ Pears, Ginger, Lemon.)
Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft.
Release: Summer, 2015

7% ABV

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

Flying Dog Supertramp Arrives in March

Flying Dog Supertramp Tart Cherry Ale joins the Frederick, Maryland brewery’s lineup in March.

The beer is actually inspired by two Flying Dog releases from the past, Sour Cherry Ale, and Black Lager with Cherries. Both offerings were a part of the Brewhouse Rarities Series.

Supertramp is brewed with both sweet and sour cherries, which are added at the beginning of fermentation. The beer begins with a clean, sweet cherry notes followed by crisp light malt character and a tart finish.

Flying Dog Supertramp will be available in 12oz bottles everywhere the brewery distributes.

Style: Fruit/Vegetable Beer (w/ Cherries)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Release: March, 2015

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in EPIC Brewing Company, Headlines

Epic Lil’ Brainless Raspberries Hits Cans

Epic Brewing (Salt Lake City, UT) is releasing their fourth canned beer, Lil’ Brainless Raspberries.

Lil’ Brainless Raspberries marks the first time that the brewery has canned an offering from their Exponential Series. (Other series offerings include Brainless on Cherries, Big Bad Baptist, and Elder Brett)

We brew exclusively with natural raspberry puree, which give this beer its unique pink color as well as hints of raspberry bubble-gum, sweet fruit jam, and a pleasant dryness that makes this beer perfect for easy going affairs, indoors or out.

Epic Lil’ Brainless Raspberries will be available in both 12oz cans and draft.

Style: Fruit Beer (w/ Raspberries)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Release: January, 2015

9.7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Abita Brewing

Abita Strawberry Harvest Now Available in Cans

Anita Brewing’s Strawberry Harvest is now officially available in cans. The lager is brewed with copious amounts of Louisiana strawberries. With cans growing exponentially among craft breweries, and Abita already canning, 2015 is time

Strawberry Harvest Lager is a wheat beer made with real Louisiana strawberries, picked late in the season when they’re at their swee This brew has earned quite a reputation in a short time, causing the brewery to up their production year after year. When this brew is found, emails and phone calls fly to friends informing them of the store’s location. Strawberry Harvest is a crisp, light lager with just a hint of strawberry sweetness. It is wonderful with desserts or lighter fares such as salads and pastas. Fresh cheeses such as Burrata, chevre, Creszenza, mozzarella or Teleme pair well with Strawberry Harvest.

Abita Strawberry Harvest is available in 12oz bottles, draft, and now 12oz cans.

Style: Fruit Beer (w/ Strawberries.)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft, Cans. Seasonal release.

4.2% ABV 13 IBUs

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 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 Coming Soon, Redd's Brewing Company

Another Addition to the Redd’s Lineup

Redd’s – a fruit infused lineup by Miller Coors is getting another addition – Redd’s Cranberry Ale.

By our estimates, Redd’s Cranberry Ale would be the fourth offering, after Apple Ale, Apple Ale Iced Tea, and Apple Ale Strawberry. (Yeah, all of that was a mouthful.)

Redd’s Apple Ale lineup is beer infused with fruit flavors (and caramel coloring) and is NOT gluten free.

While Redd’s is packaged in 12oz bottles, and 12/16oz cans, only the original Apple Ale is available in cans.

There’s your Redd’s rundown….

by Reid Ramsay