New Brews News - 12/09/2019

DuClaw/Wolf's Ridge “Bygone Snowfall”

Style: Oak Aged American Lager w/ Juniper Berries

ABV: 4.9%

Notes: "Bygone Snowfall" ages a crisp and clean American craft lager on oak chips with juniper berries. These flavors impart a resinous pine and woody oak note for an elevated take on a simple classic.

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DuClaw “For Pete's Sake”

Style: Imperial Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter

ABV: 9%

Notes: A blissful, full-bodied follow up to the almighty Sweet Baby Jesus chocolate peanut butter porter with peanut butter cup flavors so heavenly, you'll exclaim the name...again!

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DuClaw “Southern Carbs”

Style: Norwegian-Style Pale Ale w/ Sage & Kumquats 

ABV: 6%

Notes: A sophisticated Norwegian pale ale made with kumquat, sage and Kviek yeast. No, this beer won't taste like Grandma Mary Helen's pie; it's two carb-loving brewers and Instagram pals, @SouthernBeerGirl and @IsBeerACarb, making their friendship official with a collaboration beer. Cheers!

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Flying Dog “Mint Condition”

Style: Mint Chocolate Stout

ABV: 7.2%

Notes: A long time ago, a wise man said, "Perfection is an unattainable goal." Then someone else put mint and chocolate together, and boy did he feel stupid. We don't know if Flying Dog attained perfection with Mint Condition, but this pitch-black stout is brimming with vibrant mint, dark chocolate, and roasted malt flavors. Which is pretty flawless to us. So suck it, wise man. 

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Flying Dog “Shotgun Bang”

Style: Salt & Pepper Tripel

ABV: 9%

Notes: You know how it goes, one second you're drinking a 9% tripel, and next thing you know, you're out on the porch yelling at strangers, THIS IS MY BOOMSTICK. This salt 'n pepper tripel masquerades as a well-behaved Belgian table beer, then cleans your clock with a blast of spicy peppercorn and pink Himalayan sea salt. Surprise! You just got shotgun banged. NOW GET OFF MY PROPERTY.

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Heavy Seas “24”

Style: Quadruple IPA

ABV: 14%

Notes: What better way to celebrate 24 years of brewing what they love than with x4 the hops? This quadruple IPA is their really big way of saying thank you. Bursting with notes of grapefruit, orange and ripe stone fruit, it brings a juiciness to every celebration. Without the support of your crew, Heavy Seas wouldn't be here today. They love you almost as much as they love good beer. Cheers to you, and cheers to 24!

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Terrapin “So Fresh and So Green, Green”

Style: Wet-hopped Czech Pilsner

ABV: 5.2%

Notes: Terrapin has been brewing So Fresh with a different hop ever since 2010. To keep things fresh for this wet hopped beer, they're excited to announce that this year's rendition will be a pilsner! Using Zuper Saazer hops from Hop Head Farms, this crisp and clean take on So Fresh might be their best iteration yet.

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Terrapin “Wake-n-Bake”

Style: Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout

ABV: 9.4%

Notes: Two Athens, GA Companies, Terrapin and Jittery Joes, have teamed up to create a unique blend of coffee, Wake-n-Bake. Artisanal coffee and brewing artistry go in tandem with this killer imperial stout as decadent dark chocolate, sharp espresso, and robust malt flavors warm the soul.

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New Brews News - 11/05/2019

Introducing two new brands stemmed from the unique, different, and mildly psychotic minds of BrewDog, Hawkes Cider and Overworks. 

Hawkes

Hawkes was born in the UK's capital and woven into the streets of London as the city's first-ever urban cidery. Over the course of their thrilling cider-expedition, it became apparent their next step on this juicy journey was to make-way over to the States. This meant combining British traditions with American methodology. Here's to the humble apple and to its power to change the world of cider. We're excited to launch this brand with three flavors for our entire 10 county footprint.

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Overworks

Dedicated to exploring and pushing the boundaries of what is possible with fermentation, they're on a quest to redefine wild and sour beers, forever. With a purpose-built facility where craft and nature find harmony, they utilize wild yeast and microbes from their environment and ingredients sourced from all around the world.

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NEW BREWS NEWS

Atlas “Rowdy Rye Ale”

Style: Rye Beer

ABV: 6.2%

Notes: Made with three varieties of hops and a generous amount of specialty malts, Rowdy offers a complex flavor and aroma that is both aggressive and fun. The addition of malted rye to the grain bill lends a peppery and distinct character to the beer which compliments the bitterness and floral notes of brewhouse hop additions. Finally, this copper-hued ale receives a liberal addition of dry hops in the fermenting vessel, imparting citrus aromas and a crisp, clean finish.

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BrewDog “Jack Hammer”

Style: American IPA

ABV: 7.2%

Notes: Get ready to hammer it. Press the button. Take the ride. Hop overload awaits. Kick-start with massive grapefruit aroma. Then accelerate hard into mind bending bitterness. Ride the spike of caramel craziness until the end of the line. And let the bitterness of bitter finishes nail your taste buds to the floor. Don't say we didn't warn you. Jack Hammer, if bitterness is a place, you have reached your destination.

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Hawkes “Dead & Berried Cider”

Style: Mixed Berry Cider

ABV: 6%

Notes: Hawkes' game plan? Juice it up. They blended a classic medium-dry cider with a selection of mixed berries. Strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry fuse in juicy layers. Smooth bodied with a textured palate and natural, delicate sweetness. Dead & Berried, juiced up and ready to roll.

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Hawkes “Doom & Bloom Rose Cider”

Style: Hard Rose Cider

ABV: Spark your taste buds with a rose cider that's pressed to impress. Mix it up with the bold flavors of rhubarb and delicate aromas of strawberry, surging into a symphony of subtle sweetness. Simple, clean, and refreshing, this showcases a fruity palate and dry body, with a devotion to the classic outfit that is a blush cider.

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Hawkes “Slam Funk Hard Apple Cider”

Style: Hard Apple Cider

ABV: 6.5%

Notes: This is their ode to the funk within the fruit. This high scoring blend uses classic apples picked from the orchard and applies both traditional and innovative reuses to amplify the funk quotient. Sparkling and dry, complex and full-bodied with a sweet start and tannic finish. Slam Funk, get ready for the rebound.

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Heavy Seas “Coconut Siren Noire”

Style: Bourbon-Barrel Aged Imperial Chocolate Stout w/ Coconut

ABV: 9.5%

Notes: Coconut Siren Noire, a tweaked version of the famous barrel-aged chocolate stout. Heavy Seas decided to forgo the vanilla bean addition that the regular version has and add a healthy dose of fresh coconut as well as toasted coconut. Then, they add dark chocolate to accentuate the flavors further. This beer is like a Mounds Bar in a glass.

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Overworks “Cosmic Crush Apricot Sour”

Style: American Wild Ale

ABV: 6%

Notes: A shimmering golden orb. Juicy, freshly cut apricots hit the nose and take center stage on the palate. Dry as space dust, the tart body is deftly balanced with mouthwatering juiciness. All resting on a brett funk baseline, and a lingering fruity finish.

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Overworks “Cosmic Crush Boysenberry Sour”

Style: American Wild Ale

ABV: 6%

Notes: Redder than the red planet. Aromas of citric, malic and lactic acidity. Juiced to the outer limits with funky barnyard undertones. Lightly dry on the palate with a crisp, refreshing finale.

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Overworks “Cosmic Crush Cherry Sour”

Style: American Wild Ale

ABV: 6%

Notes: A ruby red cosmonaut. Aromas of fresh and wild, stoned cherries, stewed fruit and sweet pie unite and orbit into underlying funky tartness. Delivered hayloft dry with juicy acidity and a sour cherry kirsch-like finish.

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Port City “Ways & Means”

Style: Session IPA

ABV: 4.5%

Notes: Ways & Means is a session IPA brewed with rye and just the right amount of Citra and Centennial hops for bitterness. It boasts complex aromatics of citrus and tropical fruits, finishing with the typical clean, refreshing character for which their beers are known for.

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Reckless “Morning Grind Coffee Blonde”

Style: American Coffee Blonde Ale

ABV: 5.5%

Notes: A collaboration with their friends and neighbors at Chesapeake Roasting Company. This is brewed for the morning drinker. Light and easy, this blonde ale has over one pound of coffee per barrel of whole bean boaters blend to stay true to the blonde color.

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Reckless “Oatmeal Raisin Cookie”

Style: American Brown Ale

ABV: 5.5%

Notes: Reckless' limited release American Brown Ale, brewed with traditional brown malt, a touch of brown sugar and milk sugar. After fermentation they added 10 pounds of raisins, cinnamon sticks, a touch of vanilla, nutmeg, and chocolate. Take a sip and you'll feel like you're eating at Grandma's.

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Terrapin “Moo-Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout”

Style: Milk Stout

ABV: 6%

Notes: Dark brown to black in color. Aromas of dark chocolate. Dark roasted malt flavor with hints of caramel and chocolate, rounded out by a sweet, creamy finish. Yoo-Hoo for grown ups.

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New Brews News - 10/29/2019

DuClaw “Apri-Caught Stealing”

Style: Fruited Sour IPA

ABV: 7.1%

Notes: Tantalize your taste buds with this tart IPA brewed with fresh apricots and lactose. Named for Jane’s Addiction single, “Been Caught Stealing,” you won’t be left with regret.

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 Heavy Seas “Siren Noire”

Style: Bourbon-Barrel Aged Imperial Chocolate Stout

ABV: 9.5%

Notes: Heavy Seas Siren Noire isn’t your father’s chocolate stout. They use almost 3 pounds of Belgian cocoa nibs per barrel. They age it for five weeks in bourbon barrels with vanilla beans added. A mix of dark malts give Siren Noire a well-rounded body that is decidedly chocolatey – but without being extraordinarily sweet. Brewers Gold hops contribute an earthy spiciness, with notes of black currant.

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Jailbreak “Lil’ Punisher”

Style: Hazy Pale Ale

ABV: 5.3%

Notes: The younger sibling of their Double IPA, Big Punisher, this thirst-quenching Hazy Pale Ale, aptly named Lil’ Punisher, has lots of mango and lemon-lime like aroma and flavors from Citra and Motueka hops while remaining balanced and soft on the palate.

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New Brews News - 10/22/2019

Yuengling Hershey’s “Chocolate Porter”

Style: Chocolate Porter

ABV: 4.7%

Notes: Yuengling, America’s Oldest Brewery, and Hershey, America’s most iconic chocolate, are collaborating, for the first time in their history, to provide a once in a lifetime creation for their loyal fans to enjoy. America loves beer and America loves chocolate, so Yuengling and Hershey joined forces to bring the best of both worlds to their fans with a limited-edition Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter.  This collaboration gives consumers the opportunity to savor and indulge in the unique beer from America’s Oldest Brewery and America’s most beloved chocolate brand.

Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter is a fresh take on Yuengling’s 200-year-old Dark Brewed Porter.  Don’t miss your chance to enjoy, for a limited time only, America’s #1 craft brewery, Yuengling, come together with America’s most iconic chocolate brand, Hershey’s, for their first-ever collaboration — Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter.

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Bell’s “Arabicadabra”

Style: Coffee Milk Stout

ABV: 5.5%

Notes: A little brewer’s magic transforms locally roasted Arabica beans and a variety of specialty malts into a creamy, intense coffee stout. Arabicadabra is brewed with a cold coffee extract made at the brewery using a combination of fair trade, organic Nicaraguan coffee beans and Sumatra coffee beans. Lactose is also used for a complex, layered creamy mouthfeel. Enjoy this one before it disappears.

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Bell’s “Christmas Ale”

Style: Scotch Ale

ABV: 7.5%

Notes: An alternative to traditional spiced winter warmers, this Scotch Ale features Michigan grown malt from the Bell’s Farm in Shepherd, Michigan. This imparts a dry, toasted character that brings forth subtle caramel and toffee-like flavors. A blend of hops from the Pacific Northwest and locally grown varietals from Michigan lend an earthy, herbal aroma to compliment the holidays, not overpower it. Certain to make any occasion festive, or at least a bit more bearable.

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Bell’s “Expedition Stout”

Style: Russian Imperial Stout

ABV: 10.5%

Notes: One of the earliest examples of a Russian Imperial Stout brewed in America, this style of beer is inspired from brewers back in the 1800’s to win over the Russian Czar. This colossal malt body is matched with a hefty blend of dark chocolate, espresso, dark fruit, and smoke. Drink it now, or age it and allow all of the beer’s complexity to grow in depth.

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Boulevard/Modern Times “Restless Nights”

Style: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Coffee Porter

ABV: 7.5%

Notes: A collaboration with Modern Times Beer + Coffee, this beguiling blend of fresh porter and barrel-aged porter was brewed with ten varieties of malted barley, wheat and oats. Following fermentation, this inky brew rested on bourbon barrel-aged coffee for two days, infusing trace notes of ripe fruit, citrus and rich vanilla.  

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Boulevard “Nutcracker Ale”

Style: Winter Warmer

ABV: 7.8%

Notes: Nutcracker Ale is Boulevard’s holiday gift for real beer lovers. This hearty, warming brew is a classic winter ale, deep amber in color, with hints of molasses balanced by the spiciness of Chinook hops.  

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Flying Dog “Ain’t Nothing But A G Thing”

Style: Hazy Pale Ale

ABV: 5.4%

Notes: Gerald “G” Bigelow was so much more than a coworker. He always laughed at everyone’s jokes, and he spent hours of his free time patiently teaching a rowdy, inebriated bunch of mutts how to play D&D. He was a friend, a brother, and Flying Dog’s Dungeon Master, and they miss him more than any words written here can convey. The Flying Dog family has decided to pay tribute to their fallen friend the best way they know how: By brewing a beer that’s almost as amazing as he was. Ain’t Nothing But A G Thing has a juicy-fruity yeast strain that G himself had been experimenting with in his own homebrewing escapades. The end result is a deliciously tropical haze pale ale that reminds us of a mystery Dum Dum sucker. All proceeds of this beer go to the Bigelow family. Cheers to you, G. This one’s for you, buddy.

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Flying Dog “Family Drama”

Style: Imperial Pilsner

ABV: 8.4%

Notes: I’ll be home for Christmas, but let Mom know I’ll definitely need a beer that’s higher in ABV. Flying Dog didn’t just brew an imperial pilsner, they brewed an 8.4% holiday coping mechanism. Light malt notes with slightly-floral hop character, this beer tastes like good tidings of comfort and joy. Which is good because Uncle Frank is here, ready to give his annual update on body parts that hurt. Family Drama pairs perfectly with roasted meats, holiday-spiced desserts, and staring off into space while pretending you’re invisible.  

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Flying Dog “K-9 Winter Warmer”

Style: Winter Warmer

ABV: 7.4%

Notes: Put on your parka. Lace up those snow boots. Walk outside and soak up that 27 minutes of sunlight. It’s winter! After a long day of sliding across icy parking lots on your face, there’s no better way to beat back the cold than with K-9 Winter Warmer, a strong English ale teeming with deep malty flavor and nutty spiciness. Pull up a seat by the fireplace with a slice of spice cake or a bowl of hearty stew, and let K-9 thaw your soul in ways a Snuggie never could. Tis the season for sibling rivalries, shopping malls, stretch pants, and a rich winter warmer to make it all go away.

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 Monument City/Whitey’s/Goetze’s “Bulls-Eye Caramel Cream Milk Stout”

Style: Milk Stout

ABV: 4.5%

Notes: Shout out to the Bahston Beah Guy, Rob Goss, for quarterbacking this amazing beer. What started as a few text messages exchanged between Rob from Whitey’s and Monument City’s co-founder, Ken Praay, joking how good Goetze’s Bulls-Eye candies would be in a beer, turned into a reality when all three teams aligned. Highlandtown’s Goetze’s Candy Co. and Monument City realized Rob Goss had the right idea, which then lead to MCB’s first milk stout. Made with lactose for sweetness, MCB added actual caramel candies to the brewing process, along with the same sugars and vanilla Goetze’s uses in making the candy. How’s the beer you ask? It’s wicked fahckin’ good.

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New Brews News 10/17/2019

DuClaw Brewing Co., Key Brewing, & Charm City Meadworks - 2 Stars Not My Style

Style: American Sour Ale

ABV: 7.1%

Notes: This day and age the public has the power. A simple rating on Ratebeer, Untappd or Beer Advocate can virtually make or break a brew. That said, sometimes…well, actually more often than we’d like to admit, the system can be abused. In a playful response to online beer review culture, Baltimore’s DuClaw Brewing Company, Key Brewing, Charm City Meadworks, and World of Beer Baltimore have come together to collaborate on “2 Stars Not My Style”, a hazy sour IPA with peaches, pretzels, paw paws, honey, and lactose. Specifically, the label is calling out those who rate styles they don’t like in the first place. Captain Neckbeard Redditor Beersnob shouldn’t take offense, it’s all in good fun. Right?

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Monument City Brewing Co. - Lamp Lighter Imperial Porter

Style: Imperial Porter

ABV: 9.2%

Notes: Highlandtown’s own is welcoming the chilly temperatures with this new Imperial Porter. Featuring robust notes of chocolate, roasted coffee, and a hint of vanilla, this 9.2% malt bomb is ideal for sweater weather.

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Monument City Brewing Co. - Waterways Double IPA

Style: Imperial IPA

ABV: 8.5%

Notes: Brilliantly golden in color, this Double IPA drinks smooth with a woodsy and earthy pine flavor, with hints of lemon zest shining through. In today’s India Pale Ale culture clouded with haze, it’s nice to have a straightforward hop bomb that goes back to its roots.