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Well, it’s still not over, but more states have lifted restrictions a little and people have begun to crawl out of their homes to toast the ‘new normal.’
And we’ve more fun new releases that should pair smartly with your weekend.
True Loopulus (Athens, GA) – In August Creature Comforts Brewing will be returning hop-forward fav, this time as an addition to its seasonal lineup. Striking a delicate balance between Citra hops’ citrus and tropical fruit flavors and the punchy, white-wine flavors of Nelson Sauvin hops, Creature Comforts Loopulus is an 8% ABV easy-drinking Double Hazy IPA with a full-bodied mouthfeel and uber-juicy ambience.
Nectarine Dreams (Portland, OR) – Cascade Brewing has a dreamy new release that starts and ends with the nectarine. Available now in 500ml bottles, Cascade Nectarine Dream 2019 is a blend of sour blond ales aged in oak barrels and foudres for up to 18 months, then naturally fermented with fresh, Northwest grown nectarines and aged on the fruit for an additional five months.
Crushin’ It! (Cape May, NJ) – Cape May Brewing has a new summer offering that’s fiercely fruit-friendly and available now at the brewery’s beer garden and Brewtique. Brewed with a reckless abundance of Mosaic and Lemondrop hops and dosed with fresh blueberry and lemon juices, Cape May Blueberry Lemon Crushin’ It is 8% ABV India Pale Ale that will not disappoint.
The Beach Is Back! (Frederick, MD) – Flying Dog Brewery’s newest season is taking its hottest trending beer in an unapologetically tropical direction. An almost perfect melding of true hop profile and tropical flavors, Flying Dog Tropical Truth an 8.7% ABV Imperial IPA brewed with mango and passionfruit added and a much-needed touch of “beachiness.”
“At Flying Dog, we like to have fun with our beers and continue evolving our recipes to surprise and delight our hardcore fans,” said James Maravetz, VP of Marketing at Flying Dog. “The Truth is a hugely popular beer for us year-round, so we gave it a tropical infusion perfect for the summertime.”
