Wheat Ale

Pretty Things Second Collab Ever Arrives

Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project ( Somerville, MA) has just released their second ever collaboration Our Turn, Your Turn. This new beer is brewed with New Zealand based Yeastie Boys. Sam “The Grandmaster” Possenniskie from Yeastie (smuggled, legally imported, drug muled) Continue Reading →

Bayou Teche Boucanèe

Bayou Teche Brewing (Arnaudville, LA) Boucanèe is a year round offering. The smoked wheat beer is inspired by cherrywood smoked meats of Louisiana.

LA-31 Boucanèe is our acknowledgment of the importance of the wild cherry tree to south Louisiana. Using cherry-wood smoked wheat we Continue Reading →

More Fancy Blue Moon: Ruby Tango

Blue Moon Brewing is further expanding their Vintage Ale Collection with the addition of Ruby Tango. The infamous base wheat beer that makes Blue Moon is brewed bigger, stronger, and uses various wine grapes. Tango has Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in it, which wreaks Continue Reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Headlines, New Belgium

This is New Belgium’s New Year Round Offering

New Belgium Brewing will be debuting a new year round offering, Snapshot, in February 2014.

This new wheat beer offering is actually a blend of two beers. The first is traditionally fermented with an ale yeast. The second is actually fermented with lactobacillus, which gives the beer slightly tart undertone.

Flavor:

…The beer opens with a citrus note from Target hops, coriander and grains of paradise, then gives way to malty smoothness and a refreshing tart snap at the finish.

Snapshot will debut in both 12oz bottles, 12oz cans, and draft. Look for a multi-city beer tour surrounding the launch to be announced soon.

Style: Wheat Ale (w/ Grains of Paradise, Coriander)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, 22oz Bottles, 12oz Cans, Draft
Arrival: February, 2014

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project, Yeastie Boys

Pretty Things Second Collab Ever Arrives

Pretty Things Our Turn Your Turn

Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project ( Somerville, MA) has just released their second ever collaboration Our Turn, Your Turn. This new beer is brewed with New Zealand based Yeastie Boys. Sam “The Grandmaster” Possenniskie from Yeastie (smuggled, legally imported, drug muled) a suitcase full of New Zealand grown Southern Cross hops to create a transcontinental take on a wheat beer. .

For a fun twist, the brewers added Linden flower tea, which adds a little honey/jasmine touch to the brew. The name Our Turn, Your Turn symbolizes the transfer of summer from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere. Available now if you are in Pretty Things distribution reach.

Style: Wheat Beer (w/ Linden Flower Tea)
Hops: Southern Cross, Brambling Cross

Availability: 22oz bombers. One time brew

7% ABV, 25 IBUs 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Victory Brewing Company

Victory Celebrates Winter with Spicy Wheat

Victory Winter Cheers

It may not feel like it yet, but winter is coming. (Not a Game of Thrones reference.) At least in the beer world it is. Pumpkin beers are already on shelves and by the time you are in the mindset to drink them, winter brews will be on tap. Whenever this happens, Victory Brewing Co (Downington, PA) looks to have a way for you to celebrate the season – Winter Cheers. Subtitled “A celebratory wheat ale,” Cheer boasts fruity and spicy notes bound together by wheat.

Winter weather may drive us indoors but cannot dampen our spirits, when hearth, home and hops meet in jubilation. Hoisted high in its golden glory, Winter Cheers lives up to its name, fueling festive times and chasing winter’s chill. Glowing and glimmering, frothy and shimmering, ou celebratory winter wheat features luscious fruity an spicy notes, making it a perfect brew to brighten spirits even on the deepest’ of winter nights. Cheers!

Style: Wheat Ale
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: TBA

6.7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, JailHouse Brewing

Jailhouse’s Slammer Wheat Headed for 12oz Bottles

Jailhouse Brewing Company (Hampton, GA) is transitioning some of their lineup to 12oz bottles. New artwork has been created too for the change. Slammer Wheat, the brewery’s best selling beer is among the first.

Bright and fruity with a touch of tartness. Lightly hopped for balanced flavor, hints of green banana and pineapple are signature elements of this unfiltered wheat.

Style: American Wheat Ale
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft. 12 oz Bottles. Year round

5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bayou Teche Biere, New Beers

Bayou Teche Boucanèe

Bayou Teche Brewing (Arnaudville, LA) Boucanèe is a year round offering. The smoked wheat beer is inspired by cherrywood smoked meats of Louisiana.

LA-31 Boucanèe is our acknowledgment of the importance of the wild cherry tree to south Louisiana. Using cherry-wood smoked wheat we craft a surprisingly delicious and unique ale. A cold glass of Boucanèe enhances the taste of many local dishes, whether smoked or not. At our brewery, we enjoy pairing it with chicken and sausage gumbo, barbeque, sausage po-boys, and grilled hamburgers. We can no longer even look at a link of boudin without instinctively opening a cold bottle. 

Bayou Teche Boucanèe is available in 12oz bottles and draft.

Style: Smoked Wheat Ale
Hops: Spalt
Malts: Pilsner, Wheat, Vienna, Smoked

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Year round.

5.7% ABV, 27 IBUs

Read more: Bayou Teche Brewing

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Blue Moon Brewing

More Fancy Blue Moon: Ruby Tango

Blue Moon Ruby Tango Front

Blue Moon Brewing is further expanding their Vintage Ale Collection with the addition of Ruby Tango. The infamous base wheat beer that makes Blue Moon is brewed bigger, stronger, and uses various wine grapes. Tango has Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in it, which wreaks a good bit of Impulse, that is already available. Other new addition on the way – White Steps with Pinot Grigio grapes.

Inspired by the Vine. Perfected in the Brew Kettle.’RUBY TANGO. At Blue Moon Brewing Company, everything we do flows from our artistic approach to brewing. Our brewmaster created the Vintage Ale Collection to combine his passion for beer with his love for winemaking. Ruby Tango”‘ is crafted with the juice of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and wheat, partnering notes of dark berries with a smooth, silky finish. Pour a glass for you and a partner and give it a twirl.

Style: Wheat Ale (w/ Cabernet Sauvignon Grapes)
Availability: 25.4oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Blue Moon Brewing, Coming Soon

Blue Moon Expands Fancy “Vintage” Collection

Blue Moon White Steps Front

Blue Moon Brewing has never stopped at just brewing the flagship offering. The Vintage Ale Collection features a wheat beer base with various wine grapes added to the brew. White Steps follows suit with the addition of Pinot Grigio grapes.

Vintage Ale Collection Inspired by the Vine. Perfected in the Brew Kettle.'” WHITE STEPS”, At Blue Moon Brewing Company*, everything we do flows from our artistic approach to brewing. Our brewmaster created the Vintage Ale Collection to combine his passion for beer with his love for winemaltimg. White Steps is crafted with the juice of Pinot Grigio grapes and wheat for a fruity taste that flows into notes of apple and pear. Pour a glass and find your way to the perfect evening.

Style: Wheat Ale (w/ Pinot Grigio Grapes)
Availability: 25.4oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay