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April Beer Club: Iowa

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Mikerphone-WhenYouSayWisconsin-canMikerphone Brewing When You Say Wisconsin…
Berliner Weisse
Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Wisconsin Kringle-Inspired Berliner Weisse with cherries, cranberries, Bavarian cream, and cream cheese flavoring.

ABV: 6% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Sour – Fruited Berliner Weisse
BeerStyles: Sour, Tart and Funky

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Gigi’s Playhouse Tri 21 Project
Pilsner
Elk Grove Village, Illinois

West Coast-Style Pilsner.

ABV: 5.3% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Pilsner
BeerStyles: Crisp and Clean

Mikerphone-brewing-Thirsty-canMikerphone Brewing
Thirsty
DDIPA
Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA with nelson sauvin, mosaic, and citra hops.

ABV: 8% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: IPA – Imperial / Double New England / Hazy
BeerStyles: Hoppy and Bitter

Mikerphone-Wring-It-Out-canMikerphone Brewing
Wring It Out
DDIPA West Coast Style
Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Double dry-hopped west coast-style Double IPA with mosaic, mosaic cryo, mosaic incognito, Idaho 7 & nectaron hops.

ABV: 8.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: IPA – American
BeerStyles: Hoppy and Bitter

About Mikerphone Brewing:
Mikerphone Brewing is a family-owned craft brewery in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Founded by Mike and Lisa Pallen, the brewery began as a passion project inspired by music. In 2015, Mikerphone Brewing released its first commercial beer and was awarded Best New Brewery in Illinois by RateBeer, as well as One of the Best New Breweries in the World by Beer Advocate Magazine.

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March Beer Club: Iowa

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Wildberry-Muffin-Lite_beer-can450 North Brewing Co. Wildberry Muffin Slushy Lite Columbus, Indiana

Wildberry Muffin is part of the Slushy Lite series. Is a lighter slushy combined with blueberry, strawberry, wildberry medley, vanilla, and yellow cake flavoring. Gluten free. ABV: 4.5-5.8% alcohol / volume IBU: N/A Style: Fruited – Sour Beer Style: Fruity

Frosted-Nuggets_can450 North Brewing Co. Frosted Nuggets DIPA Columbus, Indiana

Double Dry-Hopped DIPA with Galaxy, Simcoe, Strata and Azacca Hops. ABV: 7.2% alcohol / volume IBU: N/A Style: IPA – Imperial / Double New England / Hazy Beer Style: Hoppy

Yabba-Dabba-Mallow-XXXL-beer-can450 North Brewing Co. Yabba Dabba Mallow Slushy XXXL Fruited Sour Columbus, Indiana

Fruited Sour – mango, orange, lime, raspberry, cherry, marshmallow, fruity flake cereal. ABV: 5.3% alcohol / volume IBU: N/A Style: Sour – Smoothie / Pastry Beer Style: Sour ABOUT THE BREWERY: Nestled in the heartland of south central Indiana, 450 North Brewing Co. is crafting exciting beers with a Midwestern flourish. They strive to produce the best beers in the land. Their brewery features brick oven pizza and is also home to Simmons Winery and Gnarly Grove Hard Cider. Check them out on Untappd. Photos and Information © 450 North Brewing Co. – All Rights Reserved.
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October Beer Club: Iowa

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fat-orange-cat-pumpkin-patchFat 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-brew-house-cider-donuts-beerLittle 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-nyc-TGIF-thank-goodness-its-fall-beerEvil 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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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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March Beer Club: Iowa

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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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August Beer Club: Iowa

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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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Banana Seat Wheat-Beer-CanNoCoast 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

crazybeachesIPANoCoast 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

Fruit Patch-Pineapple-Mango-SourNoCoast 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

Hop-Botany-Willamette-BeerNoCoast 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

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Mikerphone-Check-1-2-beer-canMikerphone 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-Mexican-LagerPhase 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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meet-the-motuekas-canHop 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-Otter_Palmer_RadlerPontoon 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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Weekends-at-bronziesThe Veil Brewing Co.
Weekend at Broznies
Richmond, VA

Citra DIPA with a bunch of pineapple purée added.

ABV: 9% alcohol / volume
Beer Style: Hoppy

Veil_Brewing_Co_Dirt_Nap_Bottle_ShotThe Veil Brewing Co.
Dirt Nap³
Richmond, VA

Dirt Nap³ is a triple dry-hopped DIPA with Mosaic, Citra, Nelson, and Galaxy hops. Incredible depth of flavor showcasing the best hops from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. There are concentrated notes of Melon, grapes, passionfruit and pineapple.

ABV: 8.8% alcohol / volume
Beer Style: Hoppy

Veil_Brewing_Co_Sunshine_Sorbet_Tastee_Bottle_ShotThe Veil Brewing Co.
Sunshine Sorbet Tastee
Richmond, VA

Sunshine Sorbet Tastee returns! This smoothie-style, sour ale is a brewed with milk sugar and conditioned with peach, pineapple, and passionfruit. It tastes like a summer cocktail slushy, tropicana fruit juice and sunshine in a glass.

ABV: 5.5% alcohol / volume
Beer Style: Sour, Tart & Funky

ABOUT THE VEIL BREWING COMPANY:
Founded in April 2016, The Veil Brewing Co. focuses on hop forward beers, high gravity and barrel aging, lagers, wild ales and spontaneous fermentation. They are dedicated to quality and strive to provide a unique drinking experience through all of their beers. Check them out on Untappd, or learn more about their company here.

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August Beer Club: Iowa

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BeerClubLogoBlack-stack-Trust-the-processBlackstack Brewing
Trust the Process
Double Dry Hopped Double IPA
St. Paul, Minnesota

Made in collaboration with Yakima Chief’s Hops, the Blackstack team says, “the team that runs Yakima Chief’s Hops were instrumental in the creation of CRYO concentrated hops product, which we used with reckless abandon to help us get as much of that oil saturation we know and love into the beer. We based the hop bill off what they were most excited about from the last harvest: Idaho7, Idaho7 CRYO, Simcoe, Simcoe American Noble & just a dash of Sabro. Sometimes you don’t ask why… just trust the process.”

Beer Style: Hoppy
Style: Double Dry Hopped Double IPA (DDH DIPA)
ABV: 8.4% alcohol / volume

Blackstack-DDH-755_beer-canBlackstack Brewing
DDH 775: HBC586
Double Dry Hopped IPA
St. Paul, Minnesota

Local 755 is one of Blackstack’s flagship beers… this is a souped up version of that NEIPA. Blackstack’s favorite Fog Dog gets some extra love with an extra dry hop of new experimental varietal that they’ve become rather obsessed with as of late, HBC 586. In addition to the first two of their hand selected Azacca, Amarillo & Citra, they send a “saturated salutation” from their house to yours.

Beer Style: Hoppy
Style: Double Dry Hopped IPA
ABV: 6.8% alcohol / volume

ABOUT BLACKSTACK BREWERY:
A family owned and operated brewery, the Johnston family have had a long love affair with great beer. In the 1990’s, Scott Johnson, the patriarch of the family, owned of All Saints Brands, Inc., a distribution company bringing European classic beers into Minnesota. Finally, in 2017, the entire family was able to launch BlackStack Brewing. Learn more about the their brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.

Tynt_MeadowTynt Meadow
English Trappist Ale
England, United Kingdom

This English Trappist Ale is mahogany in color with a subtle warm red hue and a lasting beige head. The nose carries hints of dark chocolate, licorice and rich fruit flavors. The beer is full-bodied, while gently balancing the taste of dark chocolate, pepper, and fig. The palate is left with a warm and dry finish.

Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy
Style: Dark Trappist Ale
ABV: 7.4% alcohol / volume
OG: 1.078
IBU: 34.8
Serving Recommendation: Steak, chocolate cake 

ABOUT TYNT MEADOW:
Around 2013, the monks of the Saint Bernard Abbey realized farming was no longer a viable or sustainable option for their monastery due to modern mechanized farming and low dairy prices. After researching other monastic communities, they decided to build their own brewery in 2018. One of 10 brewing Trappist monasteries in the world, Tynt Meadow is the only Trappist brewery in England.

Trappist beers tend to be named after the place in which the monastery is situated, so Tynt Meadow honors the link with their plot of land. The monastery has records that beer was brewed before 1900, and while the historic recipe has been lost, the current Tynt Meadow is just as delicious and nurturing as the original. Learn more here.

 

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