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Low Cal And High Haze (Longmont, CO) – Oskar Blues, the creators of the recently introduced Can-O-Bliss IPA Series and Steep Coast Mountain Double IPA Series, as well as craft beer classics like Deviant Dale’s and Gubna, are no strangers to brewing big, flavorful IPA. And now they’ve a new year-round IPA that delivers BIG on flavor with only 100 calories. Described by the brewery as a “100 calorie wonder” Oscar Blues One-y 100 Calorie Hazy IPA is a 4% ABV Hazy IPA that delivers citrusy flavors of orange peel, tangerine and lemon zest, all balanced with biscuity malt.
Vlad The Imp Aler Returns (Portland, OR) – Cascade Brewing is returning one of the most iconic projects in its 20-year history of brewing and blending sour beer. A combination of quad and blond ales aged in bourbon and wine barrels for up to two years with orange peel and coriander, Vlad the Imp Aler delivers a fresh acidity and light malt sweetness with notes of bourbon, citrus and spice.
Get Smoked (Alexandria, VA) – Port City Brewing has a new draft-only Lager Series release that’s smokin’. A showcase of traditional Beachwood-smoked malts and nuanced smoked flavors, Port City Rauch Märzen is a 5.5% ABV Bamberg-style Rauchbier with a brilliant copper color and a subtle smoky ambience.
Hail To The Redskins (Lexington, VA) – Hail to the Redskins is the fight song of the Washington Redskins which was first performed in 1938. And in spite of the sobering reality of a so far winless season, Devils Backbone has released a special beer that pays homage to the team’s glory years. Devils Backbone #ATTR (Ale to the Redskins) is a 5.6% ABV uber-balanced Golden Ale with wine-like aromas and a delicate hop flavor.
Hey Pumpkin (Holland, MI) – New Holland Brewing is returning a classic for the fall. An approachable blend of malted barley, fresh pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg, New Holland Ichabod Pumpkin Ale is a sessionable 4.5% ABV limited release that’s both flavorful and balanced.
