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These are no longer normal times…So we have to ask, why drink something normal?
Chai Times (Portland, OR) – Cascade Brewing is returning a new variation of a popular sour, this time in new 250 ml slim cans, a new format that represents the brewery’s recommended individual serving size of its Northwest sour ales.
“Earlier this year we released our first barrel aged sour beer in a can and the response was overwhelmingly positive,” said Greg Laird, co-owner of Cascade Brewing. “We’re excited to offer our fans a modern alternative to the standard can, one which allows them to enjoy their favorite sour beer in smaller quantities.”
Cascade Roadside Chai is an 8.5% ABV Sour Red Ale aged in oak wine barrels and foudres for up to two years then infused with a house-made masala chai spice blend. Like the traditional spiced tea served from roadside stalls across India, this limited release offers flavors of black tea, cinnamon, clove, peppercorns, cardamom, ginger and vanilla complemented by the roasty, dark fruit notes of the base beer.
Get Goosed (Easton, MD) – Wild Goose Brewery is welcoming the holiday season with an award-winning classic. Crafted with Cascade, Willamette, Fuggles and Goldings hops, Snow Goose Winter Ale is a deep, rich mahogany 6.3% ABV Winter Warmer with an earthy complexity and uber-clean finish.
A Wintery Remix (Boston, MA) –Samuel Adams is returning a cold-weather classic with an updated recipe. Showcasing an enhanced crisp bock feel and amplified orange notes, Samuel Adams Winter Lager is a festive 5.6% ABV take on the European Bock spiced with fresh ground cinnamon, ginger and orange peel.
“As one of the first seasonal beers we brewed over 30 years ago, Winter Lager was inspired by the unique flavors and festivities of the holiday season that bring drinkers together,” said Jim Koch, Samuel Adams Founder and Brewer…
“Constantly optimizing our recipes in pursuit of better beer, Samuel Adams brewers revisited the complex profile of this long-loved beer to create a crisper and brighter Winter Lager that boasts the spice and citrus flavors of the season with a malty finish and greater drinkability.”
