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My latest article for The Bulletin covers one of those stylistic quirks that seem to be more gimmick than style: white (or golden) stout. It was prompted by just such a beer from Worthy Brewing, Icarus Blonde Stout, a golden ale brewed with coffee, chocolate, vanilla, and lactose to emulate … Continue reading
Non-alcoholic CBD seltzers might be the next thing to watch in the lifestyle beverage market for those looking for beer alternatives, an assertion I’m making loosely based on the samples I’ve tried lately. The latest are from Oh Hi, a Colorado-based company producing a lineup of sparkling CBD seltzers that … Continue reading
Crux Fermentation Project is expanding its non-alcoholic beer lineup, recently adding NØ MØ Hazy IPA which joins its original NØ MØ IPA. This new hazy is brewed with BRU-1 and Sabro hops, which should give the tropical, juicy flavors drinkers look for in the style (without the alcohol). Details from … Continue reading
Oregon’s Rogue Ales recently added a new beer to the lineup with Gumberoo West Coast IPA, which joins the brewery’s other “monster” or cryptid-themed IPAs in the year-round catalog. Press release: In 2019 beer lovers met and fell in love with the hazy and mysterious Batsquatch. In 2021 the big … Continue reading
James & James, based out of Longmont, Colorado, is a relatively new beverage company that focuses exclusively on CBD-infused non-alcoholic seltzers; the company launched last summer with two products, Cherry Vanilla and Cucumber Mint craft hemp seltzers. J&J sent me a four-pack to review a little while back. The parent … Continue reading
It’s Monkey Time: I received a six-pack of Berry Monkey, the fruited sour Belgian-style tripel from Victory Brewing this weekend. I’d posted the press release about the new beer a couple of week ago, and the brewery offered to send samples, which I accepted. Berry Monkey is 9.5% ABV and … Continue reading
Another specialty brew released with Mardi Gras in mind, this one from Indeed Brewing Company: a fruited ale inspired by the Hurricane cocktail, aptly named Hurricane. It’s a big beer, clocking in at 9.5% ABV, and besides fruit it has “Hurricane flavored essence” added—I have no real idea what this … Continue reading
Today is Mardi Gras, so it’s fitting to post this news from New Orleans’ Urban South Brewery about three specialty beers released in time for the holiday—two IPAs and a milkshake sour. Details: Are you sidewalk side or neutral ground side? Urban South Brewery won’t make you choose – you … Continue reading
The Bruery’s fruited wild ale Frucht series returns for 2022, with the latest release taking it in a tropical direction with Frucht: Passion Fruit. Part of the Terreux lineup that focuses on wild and sour ales, Passion Fruit was fermented in oak foeders to develop its distinctive characteristics. Details from … Continue reading
New Holland Brewing Company announced the 2022 release of the behemoth in its Dragon’s Milk beer line—Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash, a bourbon barrel aged imperial stout that weighs in at 17.3% alcohol by volume. The brewery hosted its online presale the past weekend, with the beer itself releasing in March. … Continue reading