Newbies – New Releases That You Want to Look Out For

American Craft Beer|January 20th, 2015|

So many beers, So little time… Abita has partnered with a true Louisiana coffee brewer and they’ve done something special together. We’ll have more on that for you – plus we’ve some interesting new releases from Westbrook and Sierra Nevada that you’ll want to check out.

High Noon (Chico, CA) – Sierra Nevada is releasing their first year-round Lager ever. Sierra Nevada Nooner Pilsner is an aromatic German-style Pils that’s approachable yet full of spicy and floral hop flavor from the use of whole-cone European hop varietals. The good news is that it’s available now on draft, in 6-pack bottles, and in 12-pack cans.

Down Is Out (Portland, OR) – Widmer Brothers recently introduced their newest spring seasonal and it may be familiar to those of you who partook in their now-retired Rotator IPA Series. Hopside Down India-Style Pale Lager is an aggressively hopped 6.7% ABV IPL, which takes its lead from the traditional IPA, but is cold-fermented with lager yeast for a crisp, clean finish.

Westbrook Celebrates! (Mount Pleasant, SC) – Westbrook has brewed up something special for their anniversary and you need to get on this. Westbrook 4th Anniversary is a 10% ABV Imperial Stout that’s brewed dark and rich with chocolate, toasted coconut, and roasted almonds. Westbrook 4th Anniversary: Chocolate Coconut Almond Imperial Stout is available in 22 oz. bottles and on draft – so you know what to do.

Stone Mixes It Up (Escondido, CA) – Finally a variety 12-pack with something for everyone, including those of us who have to limit our gluten intake. Stone’s newest variety pack, which started rolling out this week, features the new gluten-reduced Stone Delicious IPA, alongside Stone Ruination, Cali-Belqique, and Arrogant Bastard.

Caught Milking It (Abita Springs, LA) – Abita Brewing’s newest big bottle format unites two Louisiana brands as the year gets going. Abita partnered with PJ’s Coffee to add a true Louisianan espresso flavor to their new 6% Milk Stout. Abita Macchiato Espresso Stout is available nationwide in 22 oz. bombers and on draft for a limited time.