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Mexican lagers do seem to be riding a high and I expect to see more in 2025 including Horas Del Sol from Radiant Beer Co. “…the deep straw pour of our first Mexican-style Lager. Highly carbed and immensely drinkable, so you can enjoy every sip of crackery malt, light florals, and slight corn sweetness just as much as the last refreshing sip.”
Even April is not immune to SoCal heat so it is good to hear news of a new Stone Brewing lager brewed with hibiscus and orange peel. Garden Crusher crashes in at a low 4.9% ABV and should chill a craft beer fan down.
We will probably need to learn to Walk Like Zombies considering who is in charge of health and undead human services now but for now we can enjoy a new IPA from Institution Ales, Walk like Zombies which showcases Mosaic DynaBoost hops, which, according to the brewery gives off “fruity and piney qualities.”
I am kinda surprised that Smog City Brewing had not leaned automotive before now, but glad that their recently released lager is here…
We only seem to have foreign diplomacy with dictators here in the ol’ U.S.A. in 2025 but at least craft beer has our better interests at heart, like El Segundo Brewing’s Foreign Affairs a new Belgian-Inspired IPA.
Haven’t mentioned Eureka Brewing in a bit but they have a new coffee beer out in collaboration with The Boy and the Bear Coffee….
The Bruery has another real big beer on the way aged in an uncommon barrel. The Madeira Affair is exactly that, a “Madeira barrel-aged imperial stout that will float in at the way high 18.1% ABV.”
“This imperial stout, imbued with the spirit of the Madeira Islands, erupts with aromas of dark red berries, oak, and chocolate.Embark on a flavor expedition with notes of jammy fruit, dark chocolate, and vanilla, leading to a robust, bold, and dry finish.”
Offshoot Beer Co. is heading up the ABV dial to 8% for their 8th anniversary beer….
…we might need to get two 4-packs of this one.
One of my favorite charities along with World Central Kitchen is Habitat for Humanity. Both have been and will be integral to recovering from the devastating wildfires here in Los Angeles.
The latter will be getting a boost from a new beer coming at the end of the month from Los Angeles Ale Works…
Earlier today, I gave out three suggested beers to buy but now let me get even more specific with West Specific a new hoppy Pilsner from Stone Brewing with a low 4.7% ABV that uses Simcoe, Peacharine, Vista and El Dorado hops. Stone fans may remember that it was previously brewed at their Liberty Station location last year.
