New Warm Weather Seasonals And Special Craft Beers

American Craft Beer|March 9th, 2017|

Things are definitely warming up across the country…And we’ve all the right beers for this time of year. Plus we’ve the first from a new Firestone Walker limited release project that’s uber-exciting.

A 100% Chance Of Rain (Orange County, CO) – The Bruery is finally releasing a legendary barrel-aged Imperial from 2009 that up until now has only been made available to Bruery Reserve Society members. Chocolate Rain is a decadent 19.6% (!) bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stout, featuring cacao nibs from TCHO and fresh vanilla beans.

Sweet, Sour And Juicy (Ft Collins, CO) – New Belgium Brewing is looking to warmer weather with their newest spring/summer seasonal release. Upping the ante on fruit-forward refreshment. New Belgium Juicy Watermelon Lime Ale is 5% ABV sweet and slightly sour celebration that’s brewed with both watermelon and lime peel.

Strong Stuff (Paso Robles, CA) – Leo v. Ursus is Firestone Walker’s new series of more experimental limited release brews, that was borne in their Venice, California-based Propagator small-batch brewery. Fortem, the first in this new chronology (Latin or strong), is an aromatic 8.2% ABV India Pale Ale crafted with newer hops from the Pacific Northwest and Hallertau, Germany.

She Brewed (Lyons, CO) – On the heels of yesterday’s International Women’s Day, Oskar Blues has announced a new release that was crafted by a special “all-female” brewing crew, to celebrate the occasion. Available at Colorado taproom and restaurant locations starting March 13^th, Oskar Blues SHE’Boogie Bop, is a limited-edition 5.5% ABV lavender and vanilla Cream Ale, brewed by women but with everybody in mind.

Mint Conditioned (Boulder, CO) – Upslope Brewing has just released latest addition to their Tap Room Series and they’re always a good time. A unique blend of peppermint, spring strawberries and (of course) hops, Upslope Strawberry Mint IPA is a big 7.5% India Pale Ale that’s available now in welcome 19.2oz cans.