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These are the beers that I wish I could taste for the first time.
Now I have never been a huge fan of the radler or shandy even though my gateway beer to craft world was a raspberry wheat. But I do like the idea of grapefruit juice added. And if I remember, there have been some grapefruit IPA’s as well and with summer here, the low abv of 2.5%would make a good and alternative lawnmower beer.
Real fruit juice gives the new Stiegl Radler a distinct, tart aroma and natural cloudiness.
A great video about the collaboration between The Bruery and TAPS for A Stein’s Throw part of the Provisions Series of beers. The Bruery just this year has gotten together with Eagle Rock, Bootlegger’s and now TAPS.
Brewing in Minnesota for awhile now, Summit Brewing Company’s 25th anniversary beer is named after Odin’s drinking companion, Sága. And according to their website is not for smelling impaired.
A blend of Citra, Amarillo, Centennial and a New Zealand hop by the name of Rakau. It might be leaning more West coast than east. I have been fortunate enough to have a couple Summit beers and this one sounds great.
MOA Brewing from Marlborough in New Zealand brings us a beer for the AM.
“Moa Breakfast Beer is a blend of premium wheat malt, floral Nelson hops and cherries. A very refreshing and fruity lager specifically designed as a European-style breakfast beer but more commonly enjoyed as a mid-afternoon beverage here in New Zealand. Although not always.”
Might be perfect with pancakes.
Genesee is one of those beers that is spoken of fondly and one of the few cream ales out there. (It is one of those neglected styles until someone makes an imperial brett version). I am glad to see that it is taking off again if only for me to get it out here on the west coast. And I do like the return to retro look as well. It works so much better when the product in the can is good too. Here is the scoop from Genesee….
“First introduced in 1960, Genesee Cream Ale was an overnight success among beer drinkers thirsty for something a little different. Now, more than 50 years later, Genesee Cream Ale is returning to the packaging that once made it famous.
According to Janine Schoos, brand manager for the Genesee Family of Beers, Genesee Cream Ale is experiencing a resurgence. The beer is taking off in cities like Brooklyn, Atlanta and Seattle. Better availability, along with growing interest in beers with heritage, have helped Genesee Cream Ale gain relevance among consumers.
The new packaging mirrors a move made last year with Genesee Beer. “The response to Genesee Beer’s vintage packaging, along with the release of a collection of heritage beers, has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Schoos. “We’re getting back to our roots and reintroducing the packaging that people knew and loved. And beer drinkers are responding – Genesee is rapidly growing.
“We know people have fond memories of Genesee Cream Ale,” said Schoos. Genesee was once a household name and we want to bring it back.” The new Genesee Cream Ale packaging began appearing on shelves in early May.
Along with 12 oz. cans and single serve offerings, Genesee Cream Ale is available in six pack 12 oz. “glass cans,” also known as stubby bottles that it donned in its glory days. First introduced in 1974, the iconic bottles, embossed with a signature letter “G” for Genesee, helped propel Genesee Cream Ale sales to 1.4 million barrels that year.”
Some interesting developments from Portland’s organic HUB, “Hopworks is introducing a new series of bottle conditioned beers featuring classic European styles through our own Northwest perspective. The first in this series is an Abbey Ale. The second in the series is a Belgian Pale Ale, launching in July.
Hopworks Organic Belgian-Style Abbey Ale is made with this year’s Portland’s Cheers to Belgian Beers yeast, Abbey is made with five different organic malts and organic dark brown sugar, resulting in a complex multi-layered aroma. The flavor is equally rich with a caramel malty sweet, fruity flavor finished with effervescent carbonation and a smooth, warming alcohol finish.”
I am a big fan of 10 Barrel beer and of Tonya Cornett. Heck, I am a big fan of beer from Bend. Of which, I can’t get much except for Deschutes. But a Brown ale forward ale with some hops sounds good to me.
Twisted Pine out of Boulder, Colorado has started a Farm to Foam project and in the process have created an IPA with carrots!
Yup, Bugs Bunny approved. I am not a big carrot juice fan, I miss the texture of the actual carrot but combined with hops. Who knows? At least worthy of a taster. And if nothing else, it puts a spotlight on Farmer’s Markets which is a good thing because they have much in common with the craft beer community.
Stone is not one to let an anniversary go by un-celebrated and the 10th year of Ruination is getting a special rendition of the popular BIG IPA.
A special label and amped up ABV along with what I assume will be plenty of hops will mark the occasion. I will be putting it on my to get list.
Two 5 Left is a new Double IPA from El Segundo Brewing. Release date and anniversary is on 5/20. And you will notice that this label has a LAX motif in the middle as opposed to the more bucolic house and dog normally seen. A nod to the large airport to the north of the brewery.
Below is the information you will need to know to get your first taste of this anniversary brew and others on 1st anniversary day….
