Vegetable/Fruit Beer

Abita’s Strawberry Doppelbock To Be Bottled

Abita Brewing’s Strawberry Harvest Lager is a hit each spring when it is released. The ale is flavored with fresh Louisiana strawberries.

In addition to Strawberry Harvest, the brewery has released in small batches, a rendition of their Andygator Doppelbock infused Continue Reading →

Harpoon Grateful Harvest Returns

Harpoon Brewery is proud to bring back Grateful Harvest Ale, a New England cranberry ale brewed in the Thanksgiving spirit of giving back to the community.  For every 6-pack of Grateful Ale sold, the Harpoon Brewery will make a $1 Continue Reading →

Widmer Brothers Releases New Pear Offering

Widmer Brothers Brewing (Portlandia) has just released a new offering featuring fresh pears.

It’s craft beer beer, so you know those are local pears. Oregon based USA Pears provided the fruits Widmer needed to celebrate the fall Oregon bounty. Interestingly, this Continue Reading →

Posted in Abita Brewing, Coming Soon, Headlines

Abita’s Strawberry Doppelbock To Be Bottled

Abita Brewing’s Strawberry Harvest Lager is a hit each spring when it is released. The ale is flavored with fresh Louisiana strawberries.

In addition to Strawberry Harvest, the brewery has released in small batches, a rendition of their Andygator Doppelbock infused with strawberries, dubbed Strawator. A sweet, boozy, dessert offering.

Abita is gearing up to bottle Strawator as Strawgator in 22oz bombers.

Abita Strawgator is the fusion of Strawberry Harvest Lager sweetness with the bite of Andygator. This golden lager is made with malted barley and wheat. It is hopped with German Perle hops for a delicate hop flavor. After filtration, generous amounts of fresh Louisiana strawberry juice are added, giving the beer a pleasant sweet taste and aroma, as well as a rich golden color and slight cloudiness. 

Style: Doppelbock (w/ Strawberries)
Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft.
Arrival: TBA

8% ABV

 

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

Bridgeport Stumptown 2014: Cranberries, Blueberries

When Bridgeport Brewing’s Stumptown Tart hits shelves, you know warmer weather is on the way. The beer uses fresh fruits to give you a crisp, beer that helps you leave the winter blues behind.

A sneek peek before the official brewery announcement – the year’s edition uses Oregon grown cranberries and blueberries.

She’s back and bringing a brand new flavor. Crisp and always refreshing, this year’s Stumptown Tart combines the perfect balance of Oregon blueberries and cranberries with a big Belgian-style brew.

Bridgeport Stumptown Tart is available seasonally, in 22oz bombers.

Style: Fruit Beer (w/ Cranberries, Blueberries)
Availability: 22oz Bombers
Arrival: TBA

7.9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Coney Island Brewing Co, Don't Miss This

Coney Island Boasts New Watermelon Wheat Offering

Shmaltz Brewing Company separated and sold off the Coney Island brand in 2013. The brand was reformulated into a brewing company, by Alchemy and Science, a Boston Beer division. Distribution scaled back to the state of New York and the nearby area. In addition, the artwork has been overhauled, and new beers promised.

One of the first new offerings under the new Coney Island Brewing Co brand name will be Tunnel of Love Watermelon Wheat. The distribution will not be as wide as 21st Amendment’s Watermelon Wheat. That summer offering is still king.

Like a gentle summer breeze, the scent of watermelon cools your senses before a sweet first sip opens to a rich, full-bodied beer. A crisp, slightly fruity finish rounds out this lovely ride.

Look for this summer seasonal in 12oz bottles.

Style: Wheat Beer (w/ Watermelon)
Availability: 12oz Bottles
Arrival: TBA

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Harpoon Brewing, Seasonal Return

Harpoon Grateful Harvest Returns

Harpoon Brewery is proud to bring back Grateful Harvest Ale, a New England cranberry ale brewed in the Thanksgiving spirit of giving back to the community.  For every 6-pack of Grateful Ale sold, the Harpoon Brewery will make a $1 donation to the local food bank in the area in which the beer was purchased.

The cranberry flavor complements the malty character derived by the combination of Munich and Vienna malts. Additions of CaraMunich and Dehusked Carafa III malts enhances the beer’s reddish hue and adds a touch of sweetness, while Northern Brewer bittering hops complement the slight cranberry tartness.  A traditional top fermenting strain of ale yeast was used to showcase the malt profile and accent the fresh cranberry aroma.  The result is a medium-bodied, malty and mildly sweet amber ale with a bready aroma and a subtle cranberry flavor.

Style: Fruit Beer (w/ Cranberries)
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Oct-Dec

5.8% ABV, 30 IBUs

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, Widmer Brothers Brewing

Widmer Brothers Releases New Pear Offering

Widmer Brothers Brewing (Portlandia) has just released a new offering featuring fresh pears.

It’s craft beer beer, so you know those are local pears. Oregon based USA Pears provided the fruits Widmer needed to celebrate the fall Oregon bounty. Interestingly, this is the first time the brewery’s 10 barrel pilot facility has bottled a beer for commercial consumption.
Krystal Pear is the official beer of this year’s Bon Appétit presents Feast Portland: A Celebration of Oregon Bounty, a four-day festival celebrating Oregon’s culinary culture with top Oregon chefs, along with nationally recognized chefs and food influencers.

The beer is a limited to Portland, Oregon area only.

Style: Fruit Beer (w/ Pears)
Hops: Alchemy, Mosiac
Malts: Pale, Wheat
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Limited Oregon release

5.8% ABV, 12 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Founders Brewing

Founder’s Newest Backstage “Mango” Now Available

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Last week, those close to Founders Brewing Company (Grand Rapids, MI) had the first shot at the newest Backstage Release – Mango Magnifico Con Calor. [Magnificent Mango with Heat] is brewed with both mango fruit and habanero peppers. Trust me, the peppers very much there.  What starts as lightly tropical, will burn for a while when you are done. Tropical heat best describes this brew. Available in limited quantities in 750ml bottles.

Mango Magnifico con Calor [Magnificent Mango with Heat], will be the next beer introduced to Founders Brewing’s Backstage Series. This fruit beer is brewed with mango and habanero. This is the seventh addition to the series

Style: Fruit Beer (w/ Mango, Habanero Peppers)
Availability: 750 mL bottles
Arrival: August 5, 2013

10% ABV

Read more: Founder’s Backstage Series

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Evil Twin Brewing, Westbrook Brewing Co

One of the Most Disturbing Beer Labels You’ll See Today

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Probably the most disturbing beer label you’ll see today. Evil Twin’s newest collaboration with Westbrook Brewing Co (where it’s brewed), and the Charleston Beer Exchange.  The beer is chock full of blueberries. And Bieber references. Just bask in it’s Teenie Bopper glory.

OMG! It’s JUSTIN BLABAER!!! If you have “Blaeber fever,” then this is the only solution. We stuffed so many blueberries into this beer–it’s going to make you shout “Oh, Baby!” This is dedicated to AVSB, A&F YFFL – EW, MW, RWM, BE, SS, RC. A collaboration between Evil Twin Brewing, Westbrook Brewing Co, & The Charleston Beer Exchange. 

Style: Fruit Beer (w/ Blueberries)
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft
Arrival: TBA

4.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay