Wheat Ale

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 →

Duclaw Funk makes seasonal appearance

Duclaw Funk, the brewery’s blueberry citrus wheat ale is back on shelves again in 2016.

The traditional American Wheat Ale serves as a solid baseline, but we couldn’t be content until we tore the roof off this sucker! Funk, our Blueberry Continue Reading →

4 Hands Contact High seasonally returns

4 Hands Contact High has made spring 2016 return.

This spring and summer seasonal is brewed with orange zest, and Pacific Northwest hops. The brewery touts it as bit like a beermosa.

Contact High pours a bright orange hue with a big citrus aroma.

4 Continue Reading →

Posted in Asheville Brewing Company, New Releases

Asheville Lemon Space Dog, for a zesty summer

Asheville Lemon Space Dog is available in cans for the first time. The Asheville, North Carolina based brewery is kicking off their summer in a space-y way.

The base beer in Asheville Lemon Space Dog is a wheat beer, featuring newer strains of hops like Lemondrop. The result is a beer with a strong citrusy and zesty aroma.

“Lemon Space Dog’s smooth lemon flavor makes this a welcome and crushable summer brew,” – Pete Langheinrich, Asheville Brewing Company head brewer.

Asheville Lemon Space Dog is available in 12 ounce cans and draft wherever the brewery is sold, until September. (or it sells out.)

Style: Wheat Beer
Hops: Lemondrop

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft
Debut: June, 2016

5.3% ABV, 13 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
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 Birdsong Brewing Co.

Birdsong Brewing Fake Plastic Trees hits cans

Birdsong Brewing Fake Plastic Trees is now available in cans as of this week. Perfect for Radiohead fans everywhere. (Seriously, Fake Plastic Trees is a top five song for this guy.)

The wheat based seasonal features Sorachi Ace, Columbus, and Cascade hops.

This tasty, happy wheat beer is bursting with citrus and lemongrass aromas, supported by a complementary malt backbone and a clean bitterness. A blend of Columbus, Cascade and Sorachi Ace hops bring the party to your mouth while the mellow wheat base quenches your thirst. Enjoy this delightfully distinctive ale at your cookout, your day at the lake or wherever your next adventure takes you

Birdsong Brewing Fake Plastic Trees is a draft and 16 ounce can offering.

Style: Wheat Beer
Hops: Sorachi Ace, Columbus, Cascade
Malts: 2 Row, Munich, Raw Wheat, Red Wheat

Availability: 16oz Cans

Debut: 6/2/16

6.4% ABV, 40 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Ommegang, Don't Miss This

Ommegang Seven Kingdoms is the latest Game of Thrones beer

Ommegang Seven Kingdoms Hoppy Wheat Ale has joined the brewery’s Game of Thrones series.

This edition is a hop-forward marriage of Belgian and American style wheat ales, that finishes strong at 6.9% alcohol by volume. Ommegang touts this beer as “refreshing” (like an episode where a main character doesn’t die some bloody horrible death?)

“With Seven Kingdoms, Ommegang has crafted another excellent brew which we know our fans will love,” said Josh Goodstadt, Vice President of Global Licensing at HBO. “The world of Westeros is varied and complex and this varietal embodies those characteristics while offering a new and unique taste to beer drinkers.”

Ommegang Seven Kingdoms features Bravo, Centennial, Citra, Cascade, and Columbus hops, plus white and red wheat. Available in 750 milliliter bottles in March, just ahead of the April season debut. You’ll have a fresh beer to drink when we hopefully figure out the fate of Jon Snow.

Ommegang recently re-released Iron Throne Blonde Ale and Take the Black Stout recently, along with Game of Thrones glassware. The series also features Valar Morghulis Three Eye Raven Saison, and Fire and Blood Red Ale.

Style: Wheat Ale
Hops: Bravo, Centennial, Citra, Cascade, and Columbus
Malts: White Wheat, Red Wheat, Oats

Availability: 750ml bottles, Draft
Release: March/Early April, 2016

6.9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Duclaw Brewing, Seasonal Return

Duclaw Funk makes seasonal appearance

Duclaw Funk, the brewery’s blueberry citrus wheat ale is back on shelves again in 2016.

The traditional American Wheat Ale serves as a solid baseline, but we couldn’t be content until we tore the roof off this sucker! Funk, our Blueberry Citrus Wheat Ale, sets the rhythm with a soulful fusion of American wheat and hops, before unleashing a stunning encore with big notes of blueberry and Meyer lemon. It’s no jive, you’ll just dig it!

Duclaw Funk is available in 12oz bottles and draft. The beer will be available at all Duclaw locations as of late March.

Style: Fruit Beer (w/ Blueberries, Lemons)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Latest Return: Late March, 2016

5% ABV, 16 IBUs

Image: DuClaw Brewing 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in 4 Hands Brewing, Seasonal Return

4 Hands Contact High seasonally returns

4 Hands Contact High has made spring 2016 return.

This spring and summer seasonal is brewed with orange zest, and Pacific Northwest hops. The brewery touts it as bit like a beermosa.

Contact High pours a bright orange hue with a big citrus aroma.

4 Hands Contact High is available in 12 ounce cans, and draft. Distribution starts March 15th.

Style: Wheat Ale (w/ Orange Zest)
Availability: 12oz cans, Draft. Seasonal.
Latest Return: Mid-March, 2016

5% ABV

Image via 4 Hands

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Tennessee Brew Works, New Releases

Tennesee Brew Works Walk the Lime, now in bottles

Tennesee Brew Works Walk the Lime has joined the Nashville, Tennessee’s 2016 spring seasonal lineup once again.

Now it’s Nashville, and the city is known for country. The musical allusions in this beer should be pretty clear. Walk the Lime was first released in 2014 on draft, and was an overnight hit.

This winter, the brewery launched bottles for the first time.

Tennesee Brew Works Walk the Lime is brewed with 100% wheat and fresh lime zest. Available in 12 ounce bottles and draft for the spring season.

Style: Wheat Beer (w/ Lime)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Spring Seasonal
Return: March, 2016

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by Reid Ramsay