I know that the Sierra Nevada fandom are chomping at the bit for the way too early release of Celebration IPA but I am way more interested in …
…I hope it will make distribution to SoCal.
Chico Coffee
Spookee Coffee
I am a fan of seasonal flair added to rotational beers and Basic Witch from Lawless Brewing is just that. Taking their Latte Golden Coffee Stout and PSL’ing into a nitro Halloween treat.
Brisk
Karl Strauss calls their new collaboration with Harland Brewing Co. an “experimental Cold IPA”.
Brisky Business is described as “vibrant floral, citrus, and sweet fruit notes from this unique blend of Strata, Chinook, HBC 586, and 638 hops. The puffed jasmine rice lends to an extremely crisp mouthfeel and ultra-clean finish.”
I don’t know what ultra-clean is but leading with Strata hops has me intrigued.
Night Terrors
Got another spooky season release for you, “Nite Terrors, a sinister twist on our White Nite Golden Stout. This nocturnal version is an Imperial Golden Stout with heaps of cacao nibs and espresso coffee.”
Angel City will have you in the Halloween spirit after drinking since it is a tiny 10% ABV.
Twice the Cacao
I am a sucker for a bourbon barrel-aged beer and I am also a sucker for a great beer name, so The Bruery’s Strange Case Of Dr. Elijah And Mr. Cacao is on point. It is their Monster Stout base aged in 18-year Elijah Craig Bourbon barrels for 12-months with both powdered cacao and freeze-fried cacao.
Hop Right
AleSmith is not letting their foot off the new release gas pedal as they have a new DIPA out now, look for the pink labeled can and the name Hopwright.
Corpo Seco
I am not a spooky season guy but Wayfinder Beers Decocted Pumpkin Strong Ale aged on Westward Whiskey barrels could make me change my mind. L.A. gets a fair supply of their beer, so maybe I will see Corpo Seco on shelves. Plus Frank looks good on the can.
Hazyville
I am not a dress up in a costume and go to a Halloween party guy but a Halloween Hazy release with a fun, classic horror label? I am here for it. Claremont Craft Ales is the place in two days time…..
Rice Day – Brewyard Beer Co.
Glendale’s Brewyard Beer Co. has a new rice lager, La Prieta that has an addition of tamarind to add an extra flavor profile to the lager. Sounds like it could be an excellent food beer.
Rice Day – Maui Brewing
Us weirdo beer fans have probably had an IPA with the creaminess of lactose. We have probably had an IPA one with the island flavor of mangoes and / or coconut. But what about a mango-coconut milkshake IPA with jasmine rice? Well, Maui Brewing has mashed all four together in a new beer.