Weekend Beer: New Coffee Stouts And Munich Lagers

American Craft Beer|May 21st, 2022|

(Courtesy Cartridge Brewing)

The seasons are changing and craft brewers are keeping things fun with interesting new beers you’re gonna want to chase down.

Memorial Day Drinking (Maineville, OH) – Located in the historic Peters Cartridge Factory which dates back to 1916, Cartridge Brewing is a veteran-owned brewery renowned for their Old World beers. And they’ve a new MOTTO Series release which salutes a dedicated unit within the armed forces.

Crafted using Brazilian coffee beans courtesy of Seven Hills Coffee Roasters, Motto: Strength Through Support is a hearty 10.6 ABV Bourbon Barrel-aged Coffee Imperial Stout with a robust, bright and boozy character that informs but doesn’t overpower. Fifth in the series, and only their second specialty bottle, this massive stout pays homage to the ‘Mighty 88th’ – born among the most iconic airfields in history. And its label features a classic Wright Flyer shadowed on a Wright-Patt hangar.

(Courtesy Cape May Brewing)

Do Get Bogged Down (Cape May NJ) – Cape May Brewing is returning a warm-weather fav which the brewery explains as “what happens when you make a Cranberry Wheat Ale and accidentally add too much cranberry.” Light and refreshing while still packing tons of flavor, Cape May’s The Bog Cranberry is a 3.9% ABV Cranberry Shandy blended with Lemonade.

Time to Smile And Get Hoppy (San Francisco, CA) – 21st Amendment Brewery is welcoming the warmer weather with a brand new release that cans the amusement park concept. With packaging depicting a magical portal into an amusement park, 21^st Amendment Coaster Pils is a 5.4% ABV Hoppy Pilsner that’s a hop-fueled ride.

A Classic (White Plains, NY) – We only cover imported beers that we think can hold their own up against America’s best craft beers, and Paulaner USA imports a lager that’s undeniably world class. Credited for being one of the best German beers in the world and available in uber-gracious pint cans, Paulaner Münchner Lager is the perfect balance of malty character and the light bitterness of hops.