Tag Archives: Fruity & Spicy
Artequeso
Buenalba Vino Blanco
Semicured Sheep Cheese with White Wine
Tembleque, Spain
Artequeso
Buenalba Al Pimentón
October Beer Club: Iowa
Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.
Pumpkin Patch Kittens
New England IPA
North Haven, Connecticut
New England IPA with pumpkin, spices and vanilla.
ABV: 7% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: IPA – New England / Hazy
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter
ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. is a small, seasonal homestead brewery, that opened for tastings and growler sales/fills out of their barn in August of 2016. They now have the ability to produce small and large batch beers under their name, with the help of Twelve Percent Beer Project. Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. specialize in extremely high quality small batch recipes, and are making every effort to support and promote local agriculture. Follow them on Untappd
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Little House Brewing Company
Collaborated with Great Falls Brewing Company
Apple Cider Donuts Ale
Chester, Connecticut
Throw on that flannel, breathe in the crisp air, and get ready to go Apple Cider Donut picking because this year’s crop is finally ready for harvest! This rich and malty scotch ale was brewed with the perfect ratio of one, freshly baked apple cider donut from Bishop’s Orchards in every pint. Warm cinnamon notes, cakey doughnut flavor, decadent vanilla, and just a hint of snappy cidery-goodness make this the perfect autumn sipper. Drink it! It’s liquid donut magic and made with love, just for you, fresh from Little House, Great Falls, and Bishop’s.
ABV: 7% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Spiced / Herbed Beer
Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy
ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Little House Brewing Company is a cozy, community-driven brewery nestled in the heart of Chester, Connecticut. Housed in a charming, (almost 200 year-old) historic building, they craft small-batch beers that highlight local ingredients and timeless brewing traditions. Known for their approachable yet creative brews, Little House Brewing Company offers a welcoming space where both craft beer enthusiasts and newcomers alike can enjoy fresh, thoughtfully crafted beer. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.
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Evil Twin Brewing NYC
TGIF (Thank God It’s Fall)
IPA
Ridgewood, New York
Double dry-hopped with Mosaic and Motueka.
ABV: 6.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: IPA – England / Hazy
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter
ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Evil Twin Brewing NYC crafts exquisite beers for crispy beer geeks, discerning gourmands, and everyone in between. Fueled by a deep love for good taste, each beer is carefully brewed at their first brick-and-mortar brewery in Ridgewood, Queens. Their beers are hand-selected to delight with delicate, funky, extreme, and undeniably rare flavors. While not always the easiest approach, it’s certainly the most fun. As one clever man once said, “Stay thirsty… stay foolish,” which perfectly captures Evil Twin Brewing NYC’s vision—just with a bit less attitude. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.
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September Beer Club: Iowa
Tired Hands Brewing Company
Freigeist Bierkultur
Alien Kirche
West Coast IPA
Ardmore, PA and Stolberg, Germany
Made in collaboration with Freigeist Bierkultur and Tired Hands Brewing, this beer is a West Coast IPA with a heavy amount of Columbus, Cascade, Citra, Mosaic, and Chinook hops.
ABV: 6% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: West Coast IPA
Beer Style: Crisp & Clean
ABOUT TIRED HANDS BREWING COMPANY:
Tired Hands Brewing Company is a craft brewery based in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, known for its innovative and artfully crafted beers. Since its founding in 2011, Tired Hands has gained a devoted following for its commitment to quality and creativity, producing a diverse range of brews that push the boundaries of traditional styles. With a focus on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, Tired Hands has become a staple in the craft beer community, celebrated for its distinct flavors, experimental brewing techniques, and inviting atmosphere. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.
ABOUT FREIGEIST BIERKULTUR:
Freigeist Bierkultur is a pioneering German craft brewery dedicated to reviving and reinventing traditional beer styles with a modern twist. Brewers, Peter Esser and Sebastian Sauer, embrace creativity and innovation, challenging conventions while staying true to the rich heritage of German brewing. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.
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Fonta Flora Brewery
Freigeist Bierkultur
Märzen
Nebo, NC and Stolberg, Germany
This beautiful malt forward Märzen is brewed in collaboration with Freigeist Bierkultur.
ABV: 5.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Märzen
Beer Style: Malty & Sweet
ABOUT FONTA FLORA:
Fonta Flora Brewery fuses the essence of agriculture with the craft of brewing to create a diverse array of rustic and flavorful beers. Emphasizing the use of seasonal flora, Fonta Flora brings English tradition and Belgian inspiration to the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.
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Hoof Hearted Brewing
Everybody Wants Some!!
Double IPA Galaxy
Marengo, OH
Double IPA with galaxy hops.
ABV: 8% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Double IPA
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter
ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Hoof Hearted Brewing has been turning tanks like cassette tapes since late 2011. Known throughout the industry for their expert hop-wrangling and flair for air guitar, they do everything possible to provide fresh, high-quality (and sometimes hi-test) brews to get the party started. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.
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Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.
Kittens Summer
American Pale Wheat Ale
North Haven, CT
American Pale Wheat Ale w/ Citrus and Spices.
ABV: 5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: American Pale Wheat
Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy
ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. is a small, seasonal homestead brewery, that opened for tastings and growler sales/fills out of their barn in August of 2016. They now have the ability to produce small and large batch beers under their name, with the help of Twelve Percent Beer Project. Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. specialize in extremely high quality small batch recipes, and are making every effort to support and promote local agriculture. Follow them on Untappd.
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August Beer Club: Iowa
Crane 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 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 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 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
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
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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September Beer Club: Iowa
Empyrean Brewing Co.
Split Stave
Barrel Aged Weizenbock
Lincoln, Nebraska
Split Stave is a bourbon-barrel-aged Weizenbock flavored with cacao, then blended with a strong Vanilla Cream Ale and brewed with pineapple and cherries. This ice cream-themed treat is meant to be enjoyed year-round. No spoon required.
ABV: 8.6% alcohol / volume
IBU: 18
Style: Bock – Weizenbock
Beer Style at WineStyles: Malty
ABOUT EMPYREAN BREWING CO.:
Empyrean Brewing Co., established in 1990, is a Nebraska-based craft brewery with a rich history of crafting high-quality, innovative beers. With a commitment to community and creativity, they offer a diverse range of flavors, constantly pushing the boundaries of brewing. Their passion for exceptional beer and dedication to their local roots define their identity as a pioneering and dynamic brewery. Learn more about the their story here, and follow them on Untappd.
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Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple
Belgian Quad
Ertvelde, Belgium
An exceptional quadruple amber. The particular rich and complex taste palette and the full head are also found in the Gulden Graak 9000 Quadruple. The sweet notes of caramel are, however, reserved for the Gulden Draak Classic.
The brewery’s new recipe, based on 4 different mat varieties, gives the Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple a deep golden-amber color and a slightly fruity aroma. Together with the soft and slightly sweet taste, this provides a beautifully rounded bouquet with notes of dried fruit.
This beer is a high fermentation beer with secondary fermentation. For the secondary fermentation use is made of a wine yeast that not only contributes to the unparalleled taste, but also ensures a long-term shelf life with taste evolution.
The legend of the Gulden Draak (gilded dragon) is centuries old. The odyssey of this mystic beast begins in northern Scandinavia on the prow of a Viking ship, and after a long and winding journey, ends at the top of the Ghent Belfry. It has watched over the city for almost 700 years now and is an inextricable part of the Ghent identity: headstrong, unconventional, resolute, powerful and independent. Learn more >
ABV: 10.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 25
Style: Belgian Quad
Beer Style at WineStyles: Fruity & Spicy
ABOUT BROUWERIJ VAN STEENBERGE:
Brouwerij Van Steenberge, founded in 1784, is a Belgian brewery deeply rooted in tradition and quality. Known for their diverse range of ales, including the renowned “Augustijn” and “Gulden Draak,” they combine centuries-old expertise with modern techniques. Committed to sustainability, the brewery continues to produce exceptional beers while respecting its heritage and the environment. Learn more about the their story here, and follow them on Untappd.
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Avery Brewing
Tweak
Barrel Aged Coffee Stout
Boulder, Colorado
Sweet and boozy with caramel notes in the barrel aged goodness.
ABV: 13.1% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Stout – Imperial / Double Coffee
Beer Style at WineStyles: Dark
ABOUT AVERY BREWING:
Avery Brewing Co., established in 1993, is a Colorado-based craft brewery celebrated for its bold and innovative beers. With a fusion of artistry and science, they craft a diverse lineup, including the iconic “White Rascal” and barrel-aged creations. Embracing creativity, sustainability, and community, Avery Brewing continues to push boundaries while staying true to their passion for exceptional beer. Learn more about the their story here, and follow them on Untappd.
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Hoppin’ Frog
B.O.R.I.S. The Crusher
Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout
Akron, Ohio
This Bodacious Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout will crush you like no other! This is the grand-daddy of all stout styles, with an intensely deep roasted and full bodied flavor. A robust hop character adds a refreshing balance.
ABV: 9.4% alcohol / volume
IBU: 60
Style: Stout – Russian Imperial
Beer Style at WineStyles: Dark
ABOUT HOPPIN’ FROG:
Hoppin’ Frog Brewery, founded in 2006, is an Ohio-based brewery known for its commitment to crafting extraordinary beers with uncompromising quality. They offer a wide range of styles, including the popular “B.O.R.I.S. The Crusher” stout, using inventive techniques. Dedicated to flavor and innovation, the brewery has garnered numerous awards and a loyal following for its distinctive and flavorful brews.. Learn more about the team behind the beers here, and follow them on Untappd.
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August Beer Club: Iowa
Allerton Brewing
Marshall D’s
Hefeweizen
Independence, Iowa
This traditional German style beer is light, refreshing and perfect for warm weather. It has balanced banana and clove flavors with a grainy-sweet malt character. A little darker than your typical Hefeweizen, Marshall D’s is sure to please with its prominent esters typical of the German beer its named after.
ABV: 5.6% alcohol / volume
IBU: 12
SRM: 7
Fermentables: Pilsner Malt, Wheat Malt, Crystal 40L
Hops: Saaz
Style: Wheat Beer
Beer Style at WineStyles: Fruity & Spicy
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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NoCoast Beer Co. and Crawford Brew Works
Banana Seat Wheat
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Drink Bananas. NoCoast Beer Co. of Oskaloosa and Crawford Brew Works of Quad Cities have teamed up to bring you Banana Seat Wheat. American grown wheat and barley brewed with bananas. A refreshing golden yellow wheat beer to enjoy while cooling off from your ride.
ABV: 5.6% alcohol / volume
IBU: 19
Style: Wheat Beer
Beer Style at WineStyles: Fruity & Spicy
NoCoast Beer Co.
Crazy Beaches
Hazy Coconut IPA
Oskaloosa, Iowa
No one likes a shady beach. But a crazy one? At landlocked NoCoast, life’s a (proverbial) beach, they have been playing in the sand. Crazy Beaches is a Hazy IPA heavily hopped with dank tropical goodness and coconut flavor. It’s yellow and hazy like a high-humidity summer day.
ABV: 7.2% alcohol / volume
IBU: 36
Malt: Vienna, 2 Row, Oats, and Wheat
Hops: Amarillo, Azacca, and Mosaic
Style: Hazy IPA with Coconut
Beer Style at WineStyles: Hoppy
Serving: Serve at 41ºF
NoCoast Beer Co.
Fruit Patch Sour
Pineapple Mango
Oskaloosa, Iowa
New to the NoCoast Beer Co. lineup, this spritz-y sour elixir gives a little pucker and puts a fruity punch in your glass. Tropical fruit has taken root in the Fruit Patch. Pineapple and Mango come together with tart ale eccentricities to create a perfect pairing for a warm sunny day.
ABV: 5.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 5
Style: Sour with Pineapple and Mango added
Beer Style at WineStyles: Sour, Tart & Funky
NoCoast Beer Co.
Hop Botany
Hazy IPA Willamette
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Let the plants shine! Hop Botany single hop hazy IPA is brewed with 100% Willamette hops grown by Willamette Valley Hops – these hops are one of the most iconic North American hop varietals that put the Pacific Northwest on the map as one of the best hop growing regions worldwide.
“NoCoast would like to take a little time to let the plants shine. The great beer we brew could never be brought to you without a little help from our friends. Beginning in 2023 we will be working with our hop supplier to showcase the unique character of individual hop varietals. Throughout 2023 we will create a series of single batch single hop hazy IPA’s. The Hop Botany Hazy IPA series will give you the chance to try, taste and admire the qualities each unique hop varietal brings to brewing great beer.” – NoCoast Beer Co. Team
ABV: 6.3% alcohol / volume
Hops: Willamette
Style: IPA – New England / Hazy
Beer Style at WineStyles: Hoppy
ABOUT NOCOAST BEER CO.:
Rooted in Midwest pride, NoCoast Beer Co. lives off the motto, “Friends over trends, land over sand, and beer over everything!”. In 2016, Head Brewer, Chuck Crabtree put together a crew of like-minded, passionate, beer enthusiasts and raised their glasses to the official launch of the brewery. Today, the NoCoast facility houses brewing, cold brewed coffee, and mobile canning operations. Learn more about the team behind the beers here, and follow them on Untappd.
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July Beer Club: Iowa
Mikerphone Brewing
Check 1, 2
Double IPA
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA with Citra hops.
ABV: 8% alcohol / volume
Style: IPA – Imperial / Double
Beer Style at WineStyles: Hoppy
ABOUT MIKERPHONE BREWING:
Mikerphone Brewing is a family-owned small craft brewery located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Founded by a passion for home-brewing, Mike and Lisa Pallen started the concept of the brewery inspired by music out of their basement. In 2015, Mikerphone Brewing brewed the release of it’s first commercial beer. In that same year, they were awarded Best New Brewery in Illinois by Ratebeer, as well as One of the Best New Breweries in the World by Beer Advocate Magazine. Learn more about the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.
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Phase Three Brewing
P3 Mexican Lager
Lager
Lake Zurich, Illinois
Light and refreshing, brewed with premium malts and topped up with a dash of Noble hop spice.
ABV: 5.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Lager – Mexican
Beer Style at WineStyles: Crisp & Clean
ABOUT PHASE THREE BREWING:
Phase Three Brewing is a brewery focusing on marrying hop flavors together – big imperial stouts and heavily fruited ales. Starting as a passion project between three friends – Brittany, Shaun and Evan – who all met when working with each other at a restaurant and brewery in Schaumburg, Illinois; (Brittany and Shaun ended up getting married and having two kids). The trio strive to constantly provide beer that is hand-crafted with quality ingredients by honest people. Learn more about the three phases of the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.
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Hop Butcher For the World
Meet the Motuekas
IPA
Chicago, Illinois
Motueka-hopped India Pale Ale.
ABV: 6.5% alcohol / volume
Hops: Motueka
Style: IPA – New England / Hazy
Beer Style at WineStyles: Hoppy
Label Artwork: Dan Grzeca
ABOUT HOP BUTCHER BREWERY:
Inspired by Carl Sandburg’s poem “Chicago”, Carl refers to the great city as “Hog Butcher for the World”, and while the literal meaning has faded since the closing of the Union Stock Yards in 1971, it embodies and inspires who the Hop Butcher team is and the beers they brew in three meaningful ways. Learn more about the brewery and their inspiration here; and follow them on Untappd.
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Pontoon Brewing
Otter Palm
Shandy
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Refreshing blend of beer, black tea, and lemonade, this cocktail inspired beer is a refreshing addition to the golf course, lawn mowing, or just sitting in a comfy chair in the A/C.
ABV: 4.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Shandy / Radler
Beer Style at WineStyles: Fruity & Spicy
ABOUT PONTOON BREWING:
Pontoon Brewing was founded by a group of longtime pals and home brewers who were passionate about developing scrumptious beer for the pontoon lifestyle – an idea of escaping the daily stresses and relaxing on a pontoon boat – “a slow moving party platform; it can’t go far and can’t go fast so might as well drink”. Opening their doors in December 2017, they became the first microbrewery in Sandy Springs. Learn more about the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.
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June Beer Club: Iowa
Freigeist Bierkultur
Ottekolong
Unfiltered Kölsch
Cologne, Germany
Ottekelong which in local parlance means, “water from Cologne,” is the basic beer from Freigeist. Based on the local Cologne specialty, Kölsch, Ottekolong is an unfiltered Kölsch-style beer, but with more IBUs than is typical for German Kölsch. Also, because it is unfiltered it isn’t technically legal to call in Kölsch in Germany.
ABV: 4.8% alcohol / volume
IBU: 20
Style: Unfiltered Kölsch
Beer Style at WineStyles: Crisp & Clean
Freigeist Bierkultur
Dortmunder
Lager
Cologne, Germany
This style of beer generally offers a malt forward flavor and aroma balanced by hop bitterness. Maltier than a pilsner and hoppier than Helles, modern-day Dortmund Exports expand on traditions with more complex malt variety and extra bitterness. Beers brewed to this style traditionally use Noble hops for bittering, which tend to give earthy, floral, spicy notes.
ABV: 5.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Lager – Dortmunder/Export
Beer Style at WineStyles: Malty
Freigeist Bierkultur
Geisterzug
Rhubarb Gose
Cologne, Germany
Based on Freigeist’s ancient spruced Gose recipe, Geisterzug Quince & Geisterzug Rhubarb feature all the complexity, funkiness, and body of the of the original but go one step further by adding tart and flavorful real fruit and vegetables during fermentation. The resulting brews are incredibly lively, characterful, and thirst-quenching.
ABV: 5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 12
Style: Rhubarb Gose
Beer Style at WineStyles: Sour, Tart & Funky
Freigeist Bierkultur
Das Fette
Shandy / Radler
Cologne, Germany
50% Das Fette Wiess, 50% Zitronenlimonade. Made for Die Fette Kuh, Köln.
ABV: 2.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Shandy / Radler
Beer Style at WineStyles: Fruity & Spicy
ABOUT FREIGEIST BIERKULTUR BREWERY:
Freigeist was founded in 2009 with a mission to revive Germany’s lost regional, artisanal ales. They now offer bold, American-influence, American-brewed twists on their homelands’s most popular beer styles. The special label of Braustelle, Freigeist Bierkultur is a tiny decade-old brewery in Cologne, Germany run by Peter Esser and Sebastian Sauer. The dual use this label to riff on traditional beer styles, creating interesting, unique, and unusual beers. The beers were brewed and canned in collaboration by Urban Chestnut Brewing in St. Louis for Ffreigeist Bierkultur. Learn more about the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.
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Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Zwickel
Bavarian-Style Lager
Saint Louis, MO
Pronounced ‘zv-ick-el’, the flagship lager of their Reverence Series (classically crafted, timeless, European-style biers) is an unfiltered, unpasteurized, German classic that finishes as a smooth-drinking, naturally cloudy beer. It is bready, lightly-hopped and smooth.
ABV: 5.1% alcohol / volume
IBU: 19
Hops: Hallertau Perle, Hallertau Mittelfrueh
Malt: Pilsner, Caramel
Yeast: UCBC Lager
Style: Bavarian Lager
Beer Style at WineStyles: Crisp & Clean
Awards:
- Gold Medal: 2019 Great International Beer & Cider Competition
- Gold Medal: 2017 LA International Beer Competition
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Dorfbier
Bavarian-Style Dunkle Lager
Saint Louis, MO
Some refer to the Dunkel style as the original beer of Munich and its surrounding villages (Dörfer). This everyday beer ranges in color and sweetness depending on the amount of Munich and roasted malts used. The sweetness of the malt is then balanced by the use of another Bavarian friend… the Hallertau hop… in this specific case, Hersbrucker, grown near Wolnzach, Hallertau. This beer is from Urban Chestnut Brewing Company’s Reverence series; it is deep amber in color and rich, smooth and tasty.
ABV: 5.2% alcohol / volume
IBU: 20
Hops: Herbrucker, Perle
Malt: Munich, Caramel, Chocolate
Yeast: UCBC Lager
Style: Munich Dunkle
Beer Style at WineStyles: Malty
Awards:
- Gold Medal: 2017 World Beer Championships
- Gold Medal – European Style Dunkel: 2016 Los Angeles International Beer Competition
ABOUT URBAN CHESTNUT BREWING COMPANY:
Urban Chestnut Brewing Co, with three locations in St. Louis, is an unconventional-minded, yet traditional-oriented brewer of craft beer. They take a ‘new world meets old world’ brewing approach wherein UCBC contributes to their ‘revolution’ of craft beer with artisanal creations of modern American beers; and ‘reverence’ to the heritage of beer with classically-crafted offerings of timeless European beer styles. Learn more about the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.
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May Beer Club: Iowa
This month, our Beer Club members will enjoy a six pack of Unibroue’s best ales and a Cherry Chouffe Belgium Ale from Brasserie D’Achouffe.
Unibroue Mix
Variety Six Pack
Chambly, Quebec, Canada
Included in Variety Pack:
- Blanche Chambly
- Maudite
- Don de Dieu
- Trois Pistoles
- La Fin du Monde
- Ce N’est Pas la Fin du Monde
Unibroue
Blanche Chambly
Quebec, Canada
Featuring a straw-colored body and thick head, with a nose that features a subtle bouquet of spices, citrus notes, yeast bread, coriander and cloves. The palate has notes of wheat, orange and spices. It has good sugar/acidity balance with a honey finish.
Brewery’s Notes: This highly awarded beer was named in honor of Fort Chambly, the proud emblem of the city where our beer is brewed.
ABV: 5% alcohol / volume
Style:Belgian-style Wheat Ale
Beer Style:Fruity & Spicy
IBU: 10
Fermentation: Top
SRM: 4
Color: Pale golden
Serving Temperature: 39ºF-43ºF
Food Pairings: White fish, salads, and goat cheese
International Awards: 25 Gold, 15 Silver and 6 Bronze
Unibroue
Maudite
Quebec, Canada
Wrapped in a red cloak, this aromatic and complex beer reveals a scent of malt, orange, and spices with additional aromas or coriander, cloves and hoppy floral notes. The palate is velvety with notes of caramelized sugar and marmalade, slight roasted with a spicy finish.
Brewery’s Notes: It evokes the Quebec legend of La Chasse-galerie – or flying canoe – which tells the tale of men who would risk anything for a night of fun, even making a pact with the devil.
ABV: 8% alcohol / volume
Style: Dubbel
Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy
IBU: 22
Fermentation: Top
SRM: 18
Color: Red amber
Serving Temperature: 54ºF-57ºF
Food Pairings: Spicy dishes, Crême brûlée, and strong-tasting soft washed-rind cheeses
International Awards: 23 Gold, 14 Silver and 4 Bronze
Unibroue
Don de Dieu
Quebec, Canada
This sweet and full-bodied white beer packs a serious punch with aromas of vanilla and fruitcake, beeswax, flowers and honey. The palate has a sweet alcohol flavor with notes of banana, hops and spices.
Brewery’s Notes: Every sip is a memorable moment, like the historic day when French explorers met with the First Nations people who came out to greet the Don de Dieu, the ship carrying Samuel de Champlain.
ABV: 9% alcohol / volume
Style: Belgian-Style Imperial Wheat Ale
Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy
IBU: 10.5
Fermentation: Top
SRM: 5
Color: Blonde
Serving Temperature: 46ºF-54ºF
Food Pairings: White meats, mild sausages, and goat cheese
International Awards: 23 Gold and 6 Silver
Unibroue
Trois Pistoles
Quebec, Canada
Crafted with four types of malt and just as many exotic spices, this deep brown ale has a strong malt flavor on the nose that is slightly roasted with aromas of chocolate, brown rum, spices and herbs. It has a full-bodied palate with notes of lightly smoked rum, grains, herbs and spices.
Brewery’s Notes: Who can tame this powerful beast, the proud descendant of Trois-Pistoles’ legendary Black Horse?
ABV: 9% alcohol / volume
Style: Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale
Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy
IBU: 15.5
Fermentation: Haute
SRM: 32.2
Color: Brown with burgundy hues
Serving Temperature: 54ºF-57ºF
Food Pairings: Braised beef, game, and triple-cream cheeses
International Awards: 1 Platinum, 22 Gold, 15 Silver and 2 Bronze
Unibroue
La Fin du Monde
Quebec, Canada
This rich and sophisticated golden tripel has earned several international titles thanks to its refined taste marked by notes of grains, fruit and spice, supported by a slight bitterness. It has a floral bouquet and fresh baguette with aromas of honey, spices, coriander, malt and alcohol. It features a mildly hoppy palate with notes of grains, fruit and spice followed by a smooth, dry finish. The perfect balance of sugar, acidity, bitterness, spices and alcohol.
Brewery’s Notes: It is a tribute to Quebec, the land encountered by 16th-century French explorers who thought they’d reached the end of the world.
ABV: 9% alcohol / volume
Style: Tripel
Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy
IBU: 19
Fermentation: Top
SRM: 5.5
Color: Blonde
Serving Temperature: 46ºF-54ºF
Food Pairings: Seafood, sausages, and blue cheese
International Awards: 13 Platinum, 35 Gold, 8 Silver and 5 Bronze
Unibroue
Ce N’est Pas La Fin Du Monde
Quebec, Canada
This golden ale has notes of barley candy, cloves, yeast, peaches and tropical fruit, resinous and spicy hops on the nose. The palate highlights flavors of cereal, tropical and stone fruit, cloves, sweet pepper, and boreal. It’s herbaceous and bitter with a warmth from the alcohol.
Brewery’s Notes: This deliciously hoppy golden ale combines the complexity of a Belgian tripel with the power of New World IPAs. It’s cultural fusion at its best. Just like the French voyageurs who explored the interior of the continent in search of new horizons, now it’s your turn to embark on an adventure.
ABV: 9.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Triple du Nouveau Monde
Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy
IBU: 50
Fermentation: Top
SRM: 5.5
Hops: Galaxy, Willamette, Cascade and Simcoe
Color: Golden
Serving Temperature: 46ºF-50ºF
Food Pairings: Spicy fish tacos, pineapple upside-down cake, and old cheddar cheeses
International Awards: 1 Silver
ABOUT UNIBROUE BREWERY:
Founded in 1992, Unibroue is a team of pioneers of craft beer in Quebec, Canada. From their first brew of Blanche de Chambly, Unibroue is now a team of a hundred artisans with a shared passion for distinctive premium beers. Their ultra-modern site in Chambly, Quebec produces beers with unique flavor profiles through ancestral inspiration by Belgium traditions. To date, the brewery has accumulated more than 400 international awards and honors, making Unibroue the most-awarded brewery in Canada. Learn more here.
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Brasserie D’Achouffe
Cherry Chouffe
Achouffe, Wallonie, Belgium
The aroma of Cherry Chouffe reveals notes of cherry, strawberry, almond, spices and sweet Port. It is round-bodied, soft and delicate with a satisfying finish and a very slight bitterness.
ABV: 8% alcohol / volume
Style: Belgium Style Ale
Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy
Serving Recommendation: Serve at 39.2ºF-50ºF in a room temperature glass. When pouring your beer, tilt your glass to a 45º angle and pour in 2/3 of the beer. With the glass upright, pour in the rest to get a wonderfully thick and creamy head. Enjoy!
Food Pairings: Tomatoes, red peppers, red cabbage, cauliflower, fennel, oysters, duck breast, stewed game dishes, almonds, raspberries, cherries and strawberries
International Awards: 2019 World Beer Awards – Belgium Bronze; 2020 World Beer Awards – Gold
ABOUT BRASSERIE D’ACHOUFEE BREWERY:
Initially considered a hobby, the Achouffe Brewery developed when brother-in-laws decided to purchase the farm in which they had been brewing for 4 years. Then, one after the other, they embarked on their venture full time in 1986. As the brewery grew, so did its family of gnomes, each representing one of the beers in the range, and each having their own story and characteristics. Learn more about Marcel (La Chouffe) here & learn more about the brewery here.
Try pairing your Cherry CHOUFFE with a Chouffe-Style Cauliflower!
© Brasserie D’Achouffe
CHOUFFE-STYLE CAULIFLOWER:
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 pinch chili powder
- 2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
- 1 drop of chili sauce
- 1 cauliflower
- salt
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 oz. of gorgonzola
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF degrees.
- Combine the water, flour, paprika, cumin, cilantro and chili into a smooth paste.
- Melt the butter with the drop of chili sauce and a little salt. Add to the paste.
- Cut the cauliflower into florets. Dip them into paste and place them on a sheet of baking paper on a baking tray.
- Roast the cauliflower in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the ketchup, the honey, and the hot sauce. Brush the florets with the spicy sauce and return them to the oven for 3 more minutes.
- Mix the mayonnaise with the sour cream, the tarragon, and the gorgonzola.
- Before serving, top the cauliflower with the cheese sauce.
- Finish by sprinkling the whole thing with sesame seeds.
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Brouwerij Kerkom
(Bink de) Reuss
Belgium
Reuss was the name of the first beer brewed at Kerkom in 1878. It is produced for the Bink festival. It’s a Belgium style Blonde Ale blended with Lambic. Marc Limet blends the lambic with a less bitter version of Bink Blonde (which has 38 IBUs versus 52 IBUs).
ABV: 6.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Lambic – Gueuze
Beer Style at WineStyles: Fruity & Spicy
ABOUT BROUWERIJ KERKOM BREWERY:
Founded by Evarist Clerinx in 1878, the brewery has been passed down to trusting hands since it’s birth (with some time away when they were forced to close the brewery in 1968, like so many others). In 1988, the Jean Clerinx opened the brewery again, and it didn’t take long for the town and its surrounding areas to fall in love with their beers all over again. The farmhouse has become the road house of dreams from walkers, cyclists, beers lovers and more. Kerkom Brewery is 100% traditional and proud of it! From the hops to the Bink Beer, every step of the process is still done manually, one by one, made with love. Learn more about the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.
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Brasserie Trois Dames
Exaltée
Switzerland
In this bière de coupage, the brewery used a blend composed of 75% fresh saison and 25% foudre aged mature sour beer. This allows the acidity, funkiness, and tropical flavors found in the aged portion to cut through the dry, bitter, young saison. The result is a bitter, dry, sour, and funky beer that is an instant classic.
ABV: 5.2% alcohol / volume
Style: Farmhouse Ale – Brett Saison
Beer Style at WineStyles: Fruity & Spicy
Brasserie Trois Dames
Fiancée Chasselas
Switzerland
This beer is a marriage between dry saison and the Chasselas grapes found in the heart of Romandy (French-speaking area in Switzerland). For this hybrid beer, we used grapes from their friends, the 4th generation winemakers of Domaine de Boulaz in Bonvillars on the southwestern shore of Lake Neuchâtel. This beer is an invitation to gather with friends and family to share a good bottle. Naturally bottle conditioned, unfiltered, and unpasteurized.
ABV: 5.9% alcohol / volume
Style: Dry Saison with Chasselas Grapes
Beer Style at WineStyles: Fruity & Spicy
ABOUT BRASSERIE TROIS DAMES:
Founded in 2003, by Raphël Mettler, the brewery is named after three ladies at home, his wife and two daughters, thus the name “Trois Dames”. Raphaël and his team crafted beers made to surprise their consumers – both in terms of their audacity in taste and their appearance. This is a limited item beer club, as Brasserie Trois Dames decided to close their doors in September 2020. The brand is still linked to the family and will not be sold, so it can continue to be at the disposal of the three ladies for future collaborations or other projects that may come to life. Learn more about the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.
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