Beer Alert: New Imperial Coffee Stouts And American Lagers

Beer Alert: New Imperial Coffee Stouts And American Lagers

|March 14th, 2026|

Three 16oz cans and a glass of AleSmith Speedway Salted Caramel Stout rest on a wooden bar top in a taproom setting,

Winter’s waning, and American craft brewers are looking to spring with a smart roster of new beers you’re gonna want to check out.

Stout Stuff (San Diego, CA) – Forged in 1995, AleSmith Brewing has been recognized as one of the world’s foremost craft brewing companies. Their beers are always worth chasing down, and the Speedway Stout variations never disappoint. And now the award-winning brewery is releasing

An intoxicating combination of smooth coffee with buttery caramel and sea salt, AleSmith Speedway Stout: Salted Caramel Edition is a robust 12% ABV Coffee Imperial Stout with roasty aromas, bold espresso flavors, rich caramel notes and a wisp salty sweetness. Smooth and full-bodied, this unique stout variation evokes the flavors of a decadent caramel coffee treat, layered and warming with every sip.

“Speedway Stout has been a staple for us for decades and with this beer we wanted to take it to the next level,” said Ryan Crisp, Director of Brewing Operations at AleSmith Brewing Company. “We decided to go with salted caramel because we knew our fans would enjoy its unique flavor profile while still being able to recognize the classic Speedway Stout taste.”

A person smiling and holding up a glass of bright orange Rtio Beerworks "King of Carrot Flowers" Saison beer next to a bunch of fresh carrots

(Courtesy Ratio Beerworks)

Saison Season (Denver, CO) – Headquartered in the heart of Denver’s RiNo Art District, Ratio Beerworks has been an inclusive hub for the city’s arts and culture scene since its inception in 2015. And to say they’ve brewing cred, in a city renowned for its beer, is an understatement. And Ratio’s core beer lineup line up boasts one beer in particular that you absolutely need to try next time you’re in town.

Earning a gold medal at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival, King of Carrot Flowers Saison is 5.9% ABV carrot juice and elderflower-infused Saison  with a luminous, semi-cloudy, ripe cantaloupe-orange hue. Originally brewed in 2017 in honor of EatDenver’s Harvest Week, the “King of Carrot Flowers” this Saison is a one-of-a-kind, a unique culinary collaboration, that marries farm-grown ingredients with the craft brewing world.

Easy Does It  (Waitsfield, VT) – Lawson’s Finest Liquids has a new limited release that’s an easygoing departure from al the remarkable IPAs that helped build their considerable reputation. Brewed for kicking back and relaxing, for woodland hikes and weekend afternoons, Lawson’s Finest Lager is a 5% ABV refresher that is light in body yet big on flavor.

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