Weekend Beer: New Coffee Stouts And Munich Lagers

(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.