New Milkshake Beers And Japanese Lagers

American Craft Beer|May 26th, 2022|

(Courtesy Land-Grant Brewing)

May’s flying by and American craft brewers are addressing things with a full slate of new beers you’re gonna want to chase down.

Milk Shaking Things Up (Columbus, OH) – Land-Grant Brewing Company and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams have teamed up again on their fifth collaboration beer, to be released ahead of their two-day celebration of Ohio’s Strawberry season on Memorial Day Weekend.

Brewed with berry-forward Belma and Barbe Rouge hops that enhance the beer’s fresh strawberry notes, Land-Grant Splendid Strawberry Oat Milkshake IPA is a 7.75% ABV India Pale Ale, with bright vanilla bean aromatics that deliver a sweeter taste up front and a slightly bitter finish.

“We don’t often do the full-on ‘Milkshake’ treatment – vanilla, fruit, lactose,” said Land-Grant Head Brewer Dan Shaffer. “The opportunity to achieve this creamy texture utilizing coconut flour as a nod to Jeni’s masterful ‘Dairy-Free’ collection gives Splendid a nice nutty backbeat and a full body that complements the oats and perceived sweetness from the vanilla.”

Only Slightly Hazy (Saint Louis, MO) – Schlafly Beer has a very interesting year-round that’s built on the brewery’s seasoned relationship with hop farmers from across the country which has given them access to a selection of hops that’s second to none.Crafted with a complex hop blend that supports a delicate balance, Schlafly Just A Bit Hazy IPA is an approachable 5% ABV s Hazy India Pale Ale with exceptional juicy flavors and just a bit of haze.

Japan’s Oldest Beer Brand (Tokyo, Japan) – We only cover imported beer brands that we think can hold their own up against America’s best craft beers and this beer is the #1 bestselling Asian beer brand in the US for good reason. Lushly aromatic and ultra-balanced, Sapporo Premium Beer is a 4.9% ABV Lager with a refined ambience and a crisp, clean finish. Plus it also comes in an uber-cool 22oz can that fits perfectly in the hand.

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