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(Courtesy AleSmith Brewing)
The Winter Holidays are nearing and American craft brewers are addressing the season with an intriguing roster of new beers you’re gonna want to have on hand.
AleSmith Debuts Buzz-Free Speedway Stout (San Diego, CA) – Responding to changing consumer tastes and drinking habits, AleSmith Brewing introduced its first buzz-free offering, AleSmith Non-Alcoholic IPA, last January and the response was phenomenal. And now AleSmith has a new addition to its non-alcoholic line based on their iconic stout.
Available throughout California, Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, and other states where AleSmith is distributed, AleSmith Non-Alcoholic Speedway is a buzz-free dark brew with coffee, less than 0.5% ABV, that offers the same bold flavor and complexity as the classic stout with rich notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and roasted malts.
And AleSmith has committed to developing even more non-alcoholic options. Test batches are currently underway at the brewery, with plans to introduce a seasonal non-alcoholic beer in the second half of 2024.
(Courtesy Left Hand Brewing)
A Never-Before Nitro Belgian (Longmont, CA) – Left Hand Brewing Company, one of the pioneers in craft brewing, continues its history of innovation in the nitro space with something exciting that’s been in development for more than 18 months. Super smooth, yet crisp, Left Hand Belgian White Nitro is a 4.8% ABV limited release that combines zesty notes of orange peel and coriander with the silky, drinkability of nitro.
“Belgian White Nitro is a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation, flavor, and quality,” said Eric Wallace, Left Hand Brewing Co-founder and CEO. “It combines the timeless Belgian White Ale tradition with the smooth, velvety creaminess of nitro, resulting in an entirely new drinking experience. It will redefine your expectations of nitrogenated beers as the majority of nitro beers in the market are stouts or porters.
“At Left Hand we’ve always been on the forefront of nitro innovation and regularly explore new recipes and flavors to pilot,” Head Brewer and former American Homebrewers Association Director, Gary Glass added. “Belgian White Nitro offers people the refreshing and familiar flavors of a Belgian-style wheat beer enhanced with the addition of nitrogen. The result is a beer that pours with a cascading effect, creating a silky mouthfeel like no other
‘Tis The Season (San Francisco, CA) – 21st Amendment has returned what many consider to be the perfect winter beer. 21st Amendment’s Fireside Chat is a 7.9% English-style Strong Ale with a rich, dark color and bold flavor that’s perfect as the weather cools.
“Fireside Chat has a wonderful warming amber color, bright toffee foam head, soft spice profile, and a rich chocolate layer on the finish that’s quite elegant,” said Shaun O’Sullivan, Co-Founder and Brewmaster at 21st Amendment Brewery. We made some slight tweaks to the recipe in 2022 that I think our fans will enjoy.”
Fireside Chat is now available through December in all 34 states where 21st Amendment distributes. Get it while supplies last, because like Santa, this beer only come around once a year.
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