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August Beer Club: Iowa

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crane-brewing-hibiscus-saisonCrane Brewing
Hibiscus Lemon Saison
Raytown, MO

Belgian-style ale with hibiscus and lemon. Aroma of floral notes, lemon and caramel. Light bodied, flavors of tart lemon, spices and caramel. 

ABV: 5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Farmhouse Ale – Saison
Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy

crane-brewing-tidal-streamsCrane Brewing
Tidal Streams
Raytown, MO

Sour Saison with blueberries, toasted coconut, and pineapples. This tart, tropical farmhouse beer will take you away!

ABV: 6.2% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Sour – Other
Beer Style: Sour

crane-brewing-flock-flamingosCrane Brewing
Flock of Flamingos
Raytown, MO

Berliner Weiss with rich mangoes and floral hibiscus makes this a tropical treat.

ABV: 4.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Sour – Fruited Berliner Weisse
Beer Style: Sour

crane-brewing-tiki-weissCrane Brewing
Tiki Weiss
Raytown, MO

Cinnamon, grapefruit and lime zest. Nothing beats a tropical drink to cool off in the summer heat. Refreshingly tart Berliner with citrusy zest.

ABV: 4.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Sour – Fruited Berliner Weisse
Beer Style: Sour

crane-brewing-pineappleCrane Brewing
Pineapple Weiss
Raytown, MO

Pineapple Weiss! Their base, Berliner Weiss, has amazing pineapple notes from blends of lactobacillus they use. So, they decided to then load it up with pineapples to bring you this fruity, tropical beer.

ABV: 4.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Sour – Fruited Berliner Weisse
Beer Style: Sour

crane-brewing-orange-goseCrane Brewing
Dry Hopped Orange Gose
Raytown, MO

The team at Crane Brewing added an extra dose of orange zest and a generous dry hop of Citra, Mosaic and Lotus hops to their already juicy Orange Gose to create an especially OJ-like experience!

ABV: 4.2% alcohol / volume
IBU: 4
Style: Sour – Fruited Gose
Beer Style: Sour

ABOUT CRANE BREWING:
An American micro-brewery inspired equally by both the bold craft beers of home and the rustic ales of Europe. They strive to build on this grand tradition that never stays the same for too long. Crane Brewing Company specializes in Sour Ales and Farmhouse Style Ales and love having fun and sharing their passion for making great beer. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.

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July Beer Club: Iowa

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Abomination-Lil-Foggy-12oz-canAbomination Brewing Company
Lil’ Foggy, 12 oz.
North Haven, Connecticut

A ridiculously crushable double dry hopped India Pale Ale with Mosaic, Citra, Pacific Jade, Summit and Nelson Hops. Pours hazy color of orange, nice white thick head. Aromas of orange, caramel, toffee and some pine.

ABV: 4.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 2
Style: IPA – New England / Hazy
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter

wandering-into-the-fog-citra-canAbomination Brewing Company
Wandering Into The Fog (Citra), 16 oz.
North Haven, Connecticut

This juicy DIPA was brewed with golden promise, a heavy wheat and oat malt bill, then hopped and double dry hopped aggressively with 7+lbs per bbl of Mosaic, Pacific Jade, Summit and an irresponsible amount of Citra! Golden, silky and hazy, tasting notes of tropical citrus fruits and ripe peach!

ABV: 8.6% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: IPA – Imperial/Double New England/Hazy
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter
Brewed at Twelve Percent Beer Project

Abomination-Wandering-Into-The-Fog-galazy-canAbomination Brewing Company
Wandering Into The Fog (Galaxy), 16 oz.
North Haven, Connecticut

Brewed with a heavy wheat and oat malt bill, hopped and double dry hopped aggressively with 7+lbs per bbl of Mosaic, Pacific Jade, Citra, Summit and a ton of Galaxy! Fluffy, pillowy, juicy, hazy, dank, DDH goodness.

ABV: 8.6% alcohol / volume
IBU: 12
Style: IPA – Imperial/Double New England/Hazy
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter
Brewed at Twelve Percent Beer Project

wandering-into-the-fog-riwaka-canAbomination Brewing Company
Wandering Into the Fog (Riwaka), 16 oz.
North Haven, Connecticut

Double New England IPA Imperial is Double Dry Hopped with Riwaka hops. Full of creamy, pours hazy. Aromas of citrus, tropical, pulpy peach and perfume.

ABV: 8.6% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: IPA – Imperial/Double New England/Hazy
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter

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June Beer Club: Iowa

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Hubbards-Cave-Milk-Of-The-Murder-Hornet-IPA-Blueberry-canHubbard’s Cave
Milk of the Murder Hornet
Blueberry
Milkshake IPA
Niles, Illinois

Hubbard’s Cave has artfully crafted this brew with Mosaic hops, bursting with berry flavors, real blueberries, smooth vanilla, and creamy lactose. When pouring, it reveals a rich, hazy purple hue, topped with a dense, creamy head. The nose is an aromatic bouquet of freshly picked blackberries with subtle hints of citrus and floral notes from the hops. Overall, this Imperial Pale Ale showcases the creativity of the craft experts at Hubbard’s Cave.

ABV: 8.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: IPA – Imperial/Double Milkshake
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter

Hubbards-Cave-Milk-Of-The-Murder-Hornet-Orange-Milkshake-IPA-canHubbard’s Cave
Milk of the Murder Hornet
Orange
Milkshake IPA
Niles, Illinois

This Milkshake Imperial Pale Ale with lactose vanilla and orange is a treat for those who love orange creamsicles! It pours hazy with lemony, orange-yellow tones. The aroma is reminiscent of an orange creamsicle, with prominent sugary notes and hints of lemon. The flavor follows suit, blending sweet orange cream with sweetness that finishes with a medium bitterness. It has a creamy, smooth, medium body.  Overall, this beer is much like a slightly bitter creamsicle.

ABV: 8.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: IPA – Imperial/Double Milkshake
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter

Une-Annee-Peche-American-Wild-Ale-canUne Année Brewery
Pêche
American Wild Ale
Niles, Illinois

This American Wild Ale with peaches pours an opaque yellow-gold with no head. The aroma blends notes of sweet peaches with creamy vanilla, tart lemon and a hint of pepper. The taste is funky, featuring tart peach and lemon with malt and vanilla. Sharp oak, white pepper, tart peach and light bitter notes emerge on the finish. Medium-bodied with mild carbonation, it has a refreshing and tart mouthfeel. Overall, it’s clean, nicely sour and very enjoyable.

ABV: 6.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Wild Ale – American
Beer Style: Sour, Tart, and Funky

Une-Annee-No-canUne Année Brewery
No Regrets
American Wile Ale
Niles, Illinois

American Wild Ale is fermented with limes and dry-hopped with Mosaic hops. The aroma is intensely sour and filled with citrus notes, dominated by lime, with hints of yeast and orange sherbet. The taste is very tart, similar to a sour beer. On the palate, lime is the predominant flavor, complemented by notes of orange sherbet and grape. There are subtle oak undertones with a touch of yeast and a hint of salt that appear on the finish. The mouthfeel is exceptionally smooth, slightly acidic, and dry on the finish. Overall, this is a delicious beer with a balanced tartness and sweetness that ebb and flow beautifully. 

ABV: 5.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Wild Ale – American
Beer Style: Sour, Tart, and Funky

Hubbard's Cave + Une Année

Photo by Hubbard’s Cave: Une Année and Hubbard’s Cave Brewery

ABOUT THE BREWERIES:

Une Année:
Une Année is an independent craft brewery, born in 2013 near the west side of Chicago, with the quest of making fine Belgian inspired ales for all beer lovers.

Founded by architect, former Marine, and Chicago native, Jerry Nelson, the brewery has since become a family operation when Jerry’s brother, Dave joined in. The name was inspired by Jerry’s architecture abroad program in Versailles, France. Une Année, meaning “One Year” in French, began with a seasonal rotation of annual Belgian beers, which have since become weekly and bi-weekly releases. 

Une Année has expanded its offerings over the years with an emphasis on fruited and unfruited American Wild Ales (read: Sour Beers) and Barrel Aged Stouts. In 2017, the brewery moved to a neighboring Chicago suburb, Niles, IL, and expanded to include a taproom. The new brewery allows everyone to get home more frequently for quality time with the kids. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.

Hubbard’s Cave:
In 2015, Hubbard’s Cave was developed as an alternative to Une Année’s Belgian style ales. Producing American style ales, primarily imperial stouts and Hubbard’s Cave signature Fresh IPAs, Hubbard’s Cave is a refreshing addition to the Une Année family. Named after the Chicago Hubbard Street traffic tunnel on Interstate 90/94, next to where the brewery was born, Hubbard’s Cave has quickly grown to produce some of their most popular offerings. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd. 

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May Beer Club: Iowa

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Zombie-KillerB. Nektar Meadery
Blood Orange Zombie Killer
Hard Cider
Ferndale, Michigan

Hard cider with blood orange juice and honey. Aromas of oranges, apples, and honey. Very fruity and flavorful, medium sweetness, and light tartness.  100% Gluten Free.

ABV: 5.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Cider – Sweet
Beer Style: Fruity

orangecreamdelightB. Nektar Meadery
Orange Cream Delight
Mead
Ferndale, Michigan

Are you ready for a summertime treat with an adult spin? This orange creamsicle is for you! Enjoy the gentle nostalgia of hot summer days and sticky popsicles with this one. 100% Gluten Free.

ABV: 5.9% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Mead – Session / Short
Beer Style: Fruity

tropical_cream_delightB. Nektar Meadery
Tropical Cream Delight
Mead
Ferndale, Michigan

Aromas of coconut, honey, pineapple, orange, mango and vanilla. Creamy sweet honey flavor with light mango. Enjoy this mead with tropical flavors and vanilla on a hot tropical night. 100% Gluten Free.

ABV: 5.9% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Mead – Other
Beer Style: Fruity

strawberry_cream_delightB. Nektar Meadery
Strawberry Cream Delight
Mead
Ferndale, Michigan

A refreshing strawberry and vanilla beverage with added lactose for a creamy texture. It’s the adult version of a popsicle!

ABV: 5.9% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Mead – Other
Beer Style: Fruity

ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Known for the most amazing and creative alcoholic beverages made from honey, B. Nektar makes meads, ciders, and beers that extend beyond the traditional – they let their imaginations guide them. B. Nektar was the first meadery to join the ranks on the Top 100 Best Breweries in the World by Ratebeer.com.

THE B.NEKTAR STORY:
B. Nektar Meadery was founded in 2006 by Brad and Kerri Dahlhofer. Brad has been an avid homebrewer since 1998, making beers, meads, ciders, and wine for his own enjoyment. When Brad and Kerri got married in 2005, he made a mead to toast with at their wedding and received great reviews from the guests. Jokingly, he said that he’d someday open a meadery. They soon began making meads in their basement and those meads quickly began winning awards at homebrewing competitions.
In the summer of 2006, Kerri was laid-off from her job. While sipping a glass of vanilla cinnamon mead made by Brad, she thought, “Why not try to sell this?” It was then that they decided to take their mead making to the next level. In the spring of 2008, Brad too fell victim to layoffs, and the they worked night and day to prepare for their opening. After nearly two years since its inception, B. Nektar finally opened its doors on August 2, 2008 (National Mead Day).

B. Nektar’s session meads and hard ciders are now shaping the craft revolution.  To say it’s been a long road from the home-brewing days would be a tremendous understatement, but B. Nektar continues to increase their production capacity and is currently the largest meadery in the U.S.A.  Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.

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April Beer Club: Iowa

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Rio Reserva-Bottle ImageDe Struise Brouwers
Rio Reserva
St. Emilion Wine + Kentucky Bourbon B.A.
Quadrupel Belgian Ale
Oostvleteren, Belgium

First maturation took place in tanks. Second in St-Emilion Wine barrels, third took place in Bourbon barrels from Kentucky, of four years of barrel patience. The barrels were chosen due to their very special soft roast quality and noble vanilla flavors. First release in 2017. Cask Strength, limited to 3000 bottles.

ABV: 10.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 43
Style: Belgian Quadrupel
Beer Style: Malty
Glassware: Serve in Trappist glass

ABOUT THE BREWERY:
De Struise Brouwers is an independent and active microbrewery based in Oostvleteren, Belgium. De Struise Brouwers also incorporated barrel-aging since 2005 in their brewing process. De Struise Brouwers have an extended chart of collaboration ales made with global renowned breweries. The brewery gained positive reviews from the global beer community and has been considered one of the top brewers in the world. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.

35K-Bottle-ShotAgainst the Grain
35K
Stout
Louisville, Kentucky

Not your typical “Jelly of the Month Club” beer. Dark roasted malt and bittersweet cocoa, coffee flavor and aroma burst from this pitch black milk stout. The full body and sweetness are derived from the addition of lactose (aka milk sugar) which is not fermentable by beer yeast. A healthy dose of English Kent Goldings hops provide a counterpoint to this ale’s rich and complex maltiness.

ABV: 7.0% alcohol / volume
IBU: 26
Style: Stout – Milk / Sweet
Beer Style: Malty & Sweet

The Brown Note-Bottle ImageAgainst the Grain
The Brown Note
American Brown Ale
Louisville, Kentucky

The brown ale to end all brown ales. Enjoy it, because there is no longer any reason to drink another. You’ve reached the pinnacle. A healthy blend of traditional British malts give this popular style a semi-sweet, biscuity, slightly roasted flavor. Oats thicken the mouthfeel, and a handful of specialty malts add complex chocolate, toffee, and caramel notes. The hops are mostly traditional, earthy British hops, but they cocked it up a bit with some Cascade late in the boil, “just to show those snooty Brits that we don’t approve of that Constitutional Monarchy crap.” – Against the Grain team.

ABV: 5.0% alcohol / volume
IBU: 20
Style: Brown Ale – English
Beer Style: Malty & Sweet

retitled-pils-bottle-imageAgainst the Grain
Retitled Pils
Pilsner
Louisville, Kentucky

This babyface is a winner whatever it’s named. It’s everything you want, whether you’re a savage or a hulking maniac, this classic pilsner puts the power in power-bomb! Made with Lager Yeast and Munich, Pilsner malts.

ABV: 5.1% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Pilsner – German
Beer Style: Crisp & Clean

ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Against the Grain Brewery is Louisville’s first brewer-owned brewery and, like most worthwhile undertakings, the product of dissatisfaction with the status quo. They maintain a diverse array of beers covering all of the major categories of beer flavor while generating an endless stream of innovative new brews. Essentially, they are tired of the regular old ‘stuff.’ At Against The Grain, the team has thrown the traditional mode of thought (producing the same thing over and over, some may call it consistency) out the window and shifted their energy to producing amazing beer consistently, which can be any given style or twist on it. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.

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March Beer Club: Iowa

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omnipollo-even more biancaOmnipollo
Even More Bianca Raspberry Maple Pancake Royal Treatment
Sour – Smoothie / Pastry
Sweden

Made in collaboration with Evil Twin Brewing. This collab is perhaps the most expensive beer ever brewed. Imagine the super delicious Import Biancas from Omnipollo Sweden, touched up with some ETNYC magic. Raspberry Maple Pancake Lassi Gose brewed with raspberries, milk sugar, maple syrup and marshmallow.

ABV: 7% alcohol / volume
Style: Sour – Smoothie / Pastry
Beer Style: Sour, Tart & Funky

Omnipollo_can_Ice_Creamy_White_Chocolate_Strawberry_1_1160xOmnipollo
Ice Creamy White Chocolate Strawberry
Double IPA – Imperial / Milkshake
Sweden

Triple India Pale Ale with cocoa nibs, white chocolate, strawberry and lactose sugar.

ABV: 10% alcohol / volume
Style: Double IPA – Imperial / Milkshake
Beer Style: Hoppy
Brewed: At 12 Percent Beer Project in the USA
Artwork By: Tobias Lund

ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Omnipollo® is a beer production company founded by brewer Henok Fentie and artist Karl Grandin in 2010 with a shared vision of changing the perception of beer — forever. They brew a plethora of styles to explore what beer has and can become. As a joint and equal partnership between a brewer and a graphic artist, their creative process has come to resemble the workshop of other pop cultural expressions such as music. Omnipollo® beers are always a collaborative effort and are brewed at breweries in all corners of the world. This approach means they stay curious, grounded and tuned in. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.

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February Beer Club: Iowa

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BeerClubLogostillwater_bourgeois-brunch-beer-canStillwater Artisanal
Bourgeois Brunch
Sour Ale
Grand Mound, WA

This Chardonnay Sour Ale has a sour saison base that is co-fermented with Chardonnay grapes then back sweetened with milk sugar, tangerine juice and vanilla for a proper Sunday brunch. Brewed in collaboration with Omnipollo.

ABV: 7% alcohol / volume
Style: Sour – Fruited
Beer Style: Sour, Tart & Funky

Stillwater-Hot-Pink-Hard-SeltzerStillwater Artisanal
Hot Pink
Sour Ale
Grand Mound, WA

Rosé Sour Ale spritzer with Grenache grape, raspberry and lemon.

ABV: 4.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Sour – Fruited
Beer Style: Sour, Tart & Funky

Stillwater-Artisanal-Dry-White-Sour-Ale-Spritzer-beer-canStillwater Artisanal
Dry White
Sour Ale
Grand Mound, WA

Blanc Sour Ale spritzer with Sauvignon Blanc grape, lime, and sea salt.

ABV: 4.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Sour – Fruited
Beer Style: Sour, Tart & Funky

stillwater_premium-canStillwater Artisanal
Premium Postmodern Beer
Farmhouse Ale – Saison
Grand Mound, WA

Quality malts, choice hops and wild yeast. This is Stillwater’s deconstruction of their post prohibition industrial lager. Fermented with Brettanomyces – heavy dose of Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Blanc, accent of Galaxy. Rustic beer for the future.

ABV: 4.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Farmhouse Ale – Saison
Beer Style: Fruity and Spicy

stillwater_business-beer-canStillwater Artisanal
Business
Imperial Stout
Grand Mound, WA

Dark chocolate, roasty with notes of coffee and a wisp of smoke. Brewed with molasses and muscovado sugar.

ABV: 13% alcohol / volume
Style: Stout – Imperial / Double
Beer Style: Dark & Roasty

ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Stillwater Artisanal is the nomadic ‘gypsy’ brewing venture headed by Baltimore native, Brian “Stillwater” Strumke. A former internationally renowned techno DJ and producer who rather quickly made his mark in the home-brewing community for his often odd concoctions and unconventional brewing methods. Competitions often yielded wins in the more esoteric categories and his intricate use of herbs, spices, wild yeasts, and anything else he could get his hands on often came to judges with both intrigue and enjoyment. In 2010, after about 5 years of backyard brewing, Brian has taken Stillwater Artisanal Ales to the public. Traveling the world to collaborate with various breweries hand-crafting small-batch, authentic ales. Learn more about the their story here, and follow them on Untappd.

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January Beer Club: Iowa

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BeerClubLogoWapsie-Valley-milk-stout-beer-canAllerton Brewing Company
Wapsie Valley Milk Stout
Independence, Iowa

This sweet Stout showcases lactose from Independence’s own Wapsie Valley Creamery. It has a prominent roast character from the malt and smooth mouthfeel from the addition of lactose.

ABV: 4.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 17
Style: Stout – Milk/Sweet
Beer Style: Dark & Roasty

Allerton-One-RoomAllerton Brewing Company
One Room Imperial Stout
Independence, Iowa

This Imperial Stout, brewed with oatmeal and local maple syrup from Great River Maple, captures the essence of rustic charm. With a rich, roasted malt profile and a subtle maple sweetness, each sip is like stepping into a haven of history and heritage. It’s a brew that celebrates the simple joys and profound lessons found within the walls of a single room, where tradition and flavor come together.

ABV: 10% alcohol / volume
IBU: 50
Style: Stout – Imperial/Double
Beer Style: Dark & Roasty

ABOUT ALLERTON BREWING:
It all started as a hobby for Lucas in his college apartment at Iowa State University – little did Brenna (his now wife) know at the time, this hobby would grow into a full blown obsession. After graduating Iowa State, Lucas and Brenna moved to Oconomowoc, Wisconsin where Lucas attended Barley to Barrel – a program specifically catered to aspiring brewery owners. Lucas says his biggest takeaway was that he needed a partner. Shortly there after, the couple moved to Independence, Iowa where Lucas teamed up with Brandon Miken and Pete Gaumer to create Allerton Brewing Company. Today, the brewery is fully owned and operated by Pete and Lucas. Learn more about the their story here, and follow them on Untappd.

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BeerClubLogovery-bad-elf-bow-bottle-imageRidgeway Brewing
Very Bad Elf
Amber Ale
South Stoke, Oxfordshire, England

This Very Bad Elf is one fine ale – rich, hardy, and flavorful. It is made based on an original 1795 Thames Valley recipe, with the very special pale amber malt – that is rarely used nowadays – creating nutty and sweet-roasted flavors. It is also balanced by a modest addition of English Fuggle aroma hops. Now sold out for 2023, we are lucky to share this with our Beer Club Members!

ABV: 7.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 40
Style: Strong Amber Ale
Beer Style: Malty & Sweet
Size: 500ml

ABOUT RIDGEWAY BREWING:
Located in South Oxfordshire, Ridgeway Brewing was founded in 2002 by Peter Scholey, former head brewer at Brakspear and his wife, Vanda. The brewery takes its name from the ancient, long-distance footpath and trade route that passes just a few hundred yards from their front door in South Stoke. With their beers, they hope to create lasting experiences with “cutting edge tradition” – a match between heritage and modern tastes and technologies. Check them out on Untappd, or learn more about their company here.

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Snow-on-the-Maple-Tree-19OZ-bow-Can-Clown Shoes Beer
Snow on the Maple Tree
Imperial Stout
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

The Clown Shoes team takes their Undead Party Crasher American Imperial Stout and ages it in bourbon barrels (that are aged in premium maple syrup) to create Snow on the Maple Tree. This beer has a strong and sweet taste of maple that flows throughout, with dark malts providing a rich and full-bodied flavor.

ABV: 11% alcohol / volume
IBU: 45
Style: Stout – Imperial / Double
Beer Style: Dark & Roasty
Size: 19 oz.

ABOUT CLOWN SHOES BEER:
Founded in 2009, Clown Shoes was a result of a joke, some spite and a deep passion for craft beer. While they find clowns a bit questionable, everyone can agree their shoes are quite hilarious – a reminder of humility and to find humor in life. The team’s mission is to produce beer without pretension, while being free and a little crazy. Check them out on Untappd, or learn more about their company here.

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November Beer Club: Iowa

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BeerClubLogoSamuel Smith’s
Gift Box
Yorkshire, UK

This month, our Beer Club members will enjoy a Samuel Smith Gift Box featuring a Victorian pint (18.7 oz.) of each of three classics from Samuel Smith, plus an authentic Samuel Smith pint glass, a brewery brochure, and two coasters.

Samuel-Smith-Gift-BoxIncluded in Variety Pack:

  • India Ale
  • Winter Welcome Ale
  • Organic Chocolate Stout

sam_smith_india_ale_12z_2014Samuel Smith’s
India Ale
Yorkshire, UK

A restrained maltiness and an emphasis on the aroma and flavor of hops from England’s finest farms: floral, herbal hops show in the aroma and finish, but bitterness is balanced, refined and elegant.

ABV: 5% alcohol / volume
OG: 1.052
IBU: 46
Style: IPA – English
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter

History:
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries there was a considerable trade in beer to India. Leaving the India docks in London, ships would sail around the Cape of Good Hope through the Indian Ocean to Bombay and beyond, a three-to four-month trip. Highly hopped pale beers brewed to withstand the trip became known as “IPA,” India Pale Ale.

Serving Suggestion:
Green chili and lime pickle, mulligatawny soup, pork with vinegar and garlic, chicken with a roasted coconut sauce, fish on a bed of potatoes, onions and tomato masala, prawns curry and duck risotto. Serve in nonik pint glasses.

Samuel_Smiths_Winter_Welcome_18.7oz_no_bg_2023Samuel Smith’s
Winter Welcome Ale
Yorkshire, UK

Honey-amber colored, creamy head of small bubbles, floral aroma and delicious caramel malt flavor with great finesse. Fine hop aroma finish and a fruity note from fermentation in open-topped stone “Yorkshire Squares”.

ABV: 6% alcohol / volume
OG: 1.056
IBU: 32
Style: Winter Ale
Beer Style: Malty and Sweet

History:
Throughout history, beer of somewhat higher alcohol and richness has been enjoyed for the winter holidays, when old friends get together to enjoy the season. Wassail is a festival to celebrate winter and the beer that goes with it. Winter Welcome is vintage-dated with a special label each year, and was first shipped to the US in 1990 – it was the first imported winter seasonal beer.

Serving Suggestion:
Roast goose, smoked turkey with oyster dressing, rack of lamb, candied yams, Smithfield hams, fresh pears and apples, or Christmas cake. Serve in crystal tumblers, or traditional Yorkshire tulip or nonik pint glasses.

organic-chocolate-stout-2Samuel Smith’s
Organic Chocolate Stout
Yorkshire, UK

Full bodied; roasted barley flavor and fruity notes from the Samuel Smith yeast strain support lush chocolate aroma, taste & finish.

ABV: 5% alcohol / volume
OG: 1.059
IBU: 28
Style: Stout – English
Beer Style: Dark and Roasty

History:
Innovators in Certified Organic beers, Samuel Smith began to ship the first organic beers to the US in the mid-1990s. Organic cider and organic fruit beers followed starting in 2007, and after many months of test brews & intensive tasting Organic Chocolate Stout was released in September, 2012. UK Soil Association and USDA Certified Organic.

A note about the label: the term “Theobroma cacao” that appears on the label is the scientific name for the cacao tree, and the illustration is of the pod from this tree, source of chocolate.

Serving Suggestion:
Great with a bowl of mixed nuts, with sharp cheeses, or with a classic molé sauce entrée. For dessert, try with complementary white, milk or dark chocolate, hazelnut biscotti, or chocolate mousse. Contrast with citrus crème, caramel or vanilla ice cream. A glass of Organic Chocolate Stout is a treat with an addition of 10% Lindeman’s Framboise lambic. Serve at 50°F.

ABOUT SAMUEL SMITH’S BREWERY:
Yorkshire’s oldest brewery, established in 1758, Samuel Smith’s brews a wide range of high quality beer, solely from authentic natural ingredients. The brewery still uses ‘stone Yorkshire squares’ made of solid blocks of slate, to ferment all its ales and stouts and the same yeast strain since the 1800s. They also use oak casks for all their naturally conditioned ales. Innovators in Certified Organic beers, Samuel Smith’s began to ship the first organic beers to the United States in the mid-1990s. Check them out on Untappd, or learn more about their company here.

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