Edmund’s Oast Announces Return of Something Extra Cold

Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. (Charleston, South Carolina) has officially announced that Something Extra Cold will return in early July 2022.

The bigger sibling of the brewery’s Something Cold Blonde Ale, Something Extra Cold is an Imperial Blonde Ale featuring “2-Row Barley malt along with a touch of rice.” Coming in at a sizeable 8% ABV, Something Extra Cold is a “crisp and dangerously refreshing tipple.”

Something Extra Cold is out now and will hang around only as long as supplies last. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in South Carolina, Alabama, Florida and throughout the rest of the brewery’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Something Extra Cold from Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.

Release – Limited; July 7, 2022
Style – Imperial Blonde Ale
ABV – 8%
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft

Firestone Walker & Green Bench Brewing Collaborate on Dabbling in Decoction

Firestone Walker Brewing Company (Paso Robles, California) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Dabbling in Decoction, a special collaboration project with Green Bench Brewing Co. (St. Petersburg, Florida), in early July 2022.

A collaboration that came to be after the crew at Firestone Walker met Green Bench’s “Khris Johnson . . . at the American Hop Convention in Tampa back in January,” Dabbling in Decoction is a dry hopped, decoction mashed American Pilsner featuring “all American ingredients: floor malted pilsner malt from Admiral Malt in California, flaked corn from Briess in Wisconsin, and Mount Hood and Lorien hops from Indie Hops in Oregon.” Coming in at 4.7% ABV, Dabbling in Decoction comes together to be a “dry, clean, and crisp pilsner with floral, citrusy, and minty hop aroma.”

Dabbling in Decoction is available now in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft while supplies last. You can find this Limited Release offering available in Firestone Walker’s online store and at the brewery’s three locations in Paso RoblesBuellton, and Venice. Prost!

Vital Information for Dabbling in Decoction from Firestone Walker Brewing Company & Green Bench Brewing Co.

Release – Limited; early July 2022
Style – American Pilsner
ABV – 4.7%
IBUs – 32
Malts – Admiral Pilsner & Briess Non-GMO Yellow Corn Flakes
Hops – Lorien & Mount Hood
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – None. Available in Firestone Walker’s online store and the brewery’s three locations in Paso RoblesBuellton, and Venice

Switchback Brewing Introduces Zaboo Hazy IPA as Newest Year-Round

Switchback Brewing Co. (Burlington, Vermont) has officially announced that Zaboo Hazy IPA will join the brewery’s Year-Round portfolio in late June 2022.

The latest offering to join Switchback’s “line-up of 100% naturally conditioned beers,” Zaboo is a Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale featuring “a zestful and effervescent blend of hops, hand selected to amplify aroma.” Clocking in at 5.9% ABV, Zaboo possesses “vibrant notes of juicy stone fruit, honeydew melon, orange, peach, and pear [to] create a fun expressive flavor.”

“Everyone needs a relaxing summer – this year especially,” said Bill Cherry, Brewery Founder & Brewmaster. “Zaboo Hazy IPA is all about chilling out. Whether you’re right at home, at a concert or around the campfire, it’s the perfect getaway vibe for enjoying the summer season with friends, family, and fun.”

Zaboo Hazy IPA is rolling out now with availability in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans, 12-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft. You can expect to find this new Year-Round offering at craft beer-focused establishments located in Vermont and throughout the rest of Switchback’s distribution footprint in New England and New York. Prost!

Vital Information for Zaboo Hazy IPA from Switchback Brewing Co.

Release – Year-Round; launching June 2022
Style – Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale
ABV – 5.9%
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans, 12-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.switchbackvt.com/findourbeer

Almanac Beer Co. Adds Flow Pale Ale to Year-Round Lineup

Almanac Beer Co. (Alameda Island, California) has officially announced that Flow Pale Ale will join its Year-Round portfolio in June 2022.

Developed for the “modern drinker who loves to kick back a cold one (or three!) after a day of kayaking, lazy river rafting, or hitting the mountain biking trails,” Flow is a West Coast-style Pale Ale dry-hopped with Simcoe and El Dorado hops. Coming in at 5.5% ABV, Flow rocks “just the right balance of hop bliss, refreshing citrus aromas, and a clean finish.”

“Nothing hits the spot quite like a refreshing West Coast pale ale! As the beer style that originally captured my heart, I decided it was time to create a worthy Almanac version. It took over a year of R&D before we nailed the final recipe, but we couldn’t be more excited about the result. FLOW is all about balance. It’s got a huge hop aroma and is bursting with notes of juicy lemon, ripe melon, and fresh berries and pine. The bitterness is restrained, the finish is clean, and the body is light and crisp. FLOW is a simple beer, and it’s just plain delicious.” -Damian Fagan, Founder & CEO, Almanac Beer Co.

Flow Pale Ale is rolling out now and will be available Year-Round in 16 oz. cans and on draft. You can expect to find this new offering at craft beer-focused establishments located in Florida, California and throughout the rest of Almanac’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Flow Pale Ale from Almanac Beer Co.

Release – Year-Round; launching June 2022
Style – West Coast-style Pale Ale
ABV – 5.5%
Featured Hops – Simcoe & El Dorado
Availability – 16 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://almanacbeer.com/pages/where-to-buy

Wild Leap Highlights Sabro Cryo Hops in Latest Side Bae Release

Wild Leap Brew Co. (LaGrange, Georgia) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Side Bae Sabro Cryo in June 2022.

The latest release in Wild Leap’s Side Bae Series that is “brewed with experimental malt formulas and hop combinations,” Side Bae Sabro Cryo is a Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale “brewed with Sabro Cryo hops which creates Wild Leap’s most heavily hopped New England India Pale Ale.” Clocking in at 7.6% ABV and 45 IBUs, Side Bae Sabro Cryo is a “tropical and fruity beverage . . . served best cold while soaking up the sun.”

Side Bae Sabro Cryo is out now and will be available as long as supplies last this summer. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 12 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Georgia. Prost!

Vital Information for Side Bae Sabro Cryo from Wild Leap Brew Co.

Release – Limited/Side Bae Series; June 2022
Style – Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale
ABV – 7.6%
IBUs – 45
Featured Hops – Sabro Cryo
Availability – 12 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Georgia only
Beer Finder – https://wildleap.com/beverage-finder/

Rogue Ales Introduces Beachy Clean IPA as Newest Seasonal

Rogue Ales (Newport, Oregon) has officially announced that it will begin the Seasonal Release of Beachy Clean in June 2022.

An offering that is “dedicated to sparkling shores [and] will help keep coasts clean in Rogue’s home on the Oregon Coast and beyond,” Beachy Clean is a modern take on the West Coast India Pale Ale rockin’ an “aroma that features citrus and stone fruit.” Coming in at 8.2% ABV, Beachy Clean “has a good malt base with pine flavors and sweet notes coming through and then finishes with a nice balance of hoppy bitterness.”

“Newport, our home, is an essential part of our identity, and we want to do whatever we can to protect this coastal area for years to come,” says Hagen Moore, VP of Marketing and Creative. “We hate seeing litter and destruction in our backyard, so we did what we do best and brewed a beer to give back. Now you can help keep our oceans and beaches healthy when you enjoy a Beachy Clean IPA. For every beer sold, we will donate a portion of the proceeds to nonprofit organizations such as SOLVE that are working to protect the coastal areas right here in our home of Newport, Oregon and all around the world. A portion of proceeds from our Bayfront Vodka will also contribute to this effort moving forward.”

“We love the hoppy taste of Beachy Clean IPA and its mission to help clean our beaches,” says Kris Carico, CEO, SOLVE. “SOLVE is a non-profit organization that works with volunteers to ensure that all Oregonians have the right to live, work, and play in safe and healthy communities. We’re excited to partner with Rogue, a company with deep roots on the Oregon Coast that we’ve been fans of for years. Keep an eye out for Beachy Clean and know that every purchase will help improve the health and safety of our beaches and coasts.”

Beachy Clean is rolling out now and is scheduled to hang around through July 2022. You can expect to find this new Seasonal available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Oregon and throughout the rest of Rogue’s nationwide distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Beachy Clean from Rogue Ales

Release – Seasonal; June – July 2022
Style – West Coast India Pale Ale
ABV – 8.2%
IBUs – 48
Malts – 2-Row, Superior Pils, Wheat, Munich & Steamed Crystal
Hops – Mosaic, Simcoe, Strata & Citra
Yeast – Imperial Juice
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.rogue.com/#find-us

Tröegs Independent Brewing Announces Return of Nimble Giant Double IPA

Tröegs Independent Brewing (Hershey, Pennsylvania) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Nimble Giant in mid-June 2022.

Widely known as one of Tröegs Independent Brewing’s most beloved offerings, Nimble Giant is a Double India Pale Ale that boasts a hop bill featuring Mosaic, Simcoe and Azacca hops to produce “notes of grapefruit, pineapple, and honeysuckle.” Coming in at 9% ABV, Nimble Giant is a “deep orange double IPA . . . balanced by a backbone of Pilsner and Vienna malt. It’s a big beer that goes down easy.”

Nimble Giant is rolling out now and will be available only as long as supplies last. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 16 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer-focused establishments located in Pennsylvania and throughout the rest of the brewery’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Nimble Giant from Tröegs Independent Brewing

Release – Limited/Once A Year; mid-June 2022
Style – American India Pale Ale
ABV – 9%
Featured Hops – Mosaic, Simcoe & Azacca
Malts – Pilsner & Vienna
Availability – 16 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://troegs.com/beers/brew-finder/

We Taste: Nimble Giant Double IPA from Tröegs Independent Brewing on Vimeo

Dade City Brew House Goes Full Emo with Release of I Brew IPAs Not Tragedies

Dade City Brew House (Dade City, Florida) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of I Brew IPAs Not Tragedies in early June 2022.

Arriving as possibly the world’s first E.M.O. IPA, I Brew IPAs Not Tragedies is an American India Pale Ale that is “full of angst” and rockin’ a hop bill featuring (E)lla, (M)osaic and (O)pal hops. Coming in at 6.9% ABV, I Brew IPAs Not Tragedies boasts an aroma as intoxicating as Dashboard lyrics while still packing a powerful punch that is reminiscent of that Screamo playlist we all know you still listen to when stuck in traffic.

I Brew IPAs Not Tragedies – available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft – is available now and will stick around only as long as supplies last. This Limited Release is exclusive to the brewery and will not see distribution. Prost!

Vital Information for I Brew IPAs Not Tragedies from Dade City Brew House

Release – Limited; June 2, 2022
Style – American India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.9%
Featured Hops – Ella, Mosaic & Opal
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – None. Brewery only

TrimTab Brewing Co. Greets Summer with Easy IPA

TrimTab Brewing Company (Birmingham, Alabama) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Easy IPA on June 3, 2022.

Dropping as #051 in the brewery’s Gallery Series, Easy IPA is a Session India Pale Ale that is cold fermented and dosed with “fresh” Cryo Pop, Centennial and Cashmere hops. Coming in at 4.8% ABV, Easy IPA promises to be “16 ounces of Easy does it.”

Easy IPA will debut at TrimTab Brewing Company on June 3 with availability in 16 oz. cans and on draft. You can expect to find this Limited Release at craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama and throughout the rest of the brewery’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Easy IPA from TrimTab Brewing Company

Release – Limited/Gallery Series; June 3, 2022
Style – Session India Pale Ale
ABV – 4.8%
Featured Hops – Cryo Pop, Centennial & Cashmere
Availability – 16 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.trimtabbrewing.com/beer-finder

Burial Beer Co. & Resident Culture Collaborate on The Ostensible Realities of Fanatical Unforgiveness

Burial Beer Co. (Asheville, North Carolina) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of The Ostensible Realities of Fanatical Unforgiveness, a special collaboration with Resident Culture Brewing Company (Asheville, North Carolina), on Wednesday, June 1.

Inspired by the wonder found in a “a coconut milk ice cream vegan banana split,” The Ostensible Realities of Fanatical Unforgiveness is a blend of five of Burial’s “finest stout bases” that was then “conditioned upon Thai banana, house toasted coconut, luscious strawberry, Madagascar vanilla bean, and a dose of dry roasted peanuts.” Coming in at 15% ABV, The Ostensible Realities of Fanatical Unforgiveness will have you “[sinking] into heaping scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with molten chocolate syrup, fresh strawberries, vanilla whipped coconut cream, and caramelized banana all with a dash of chopped Virginia peanuts.”

The Ostensible Realities of Fanatical Unforgiveness – available in 500ml bottles – will release at noon on June 1 at Burial’s Asheville location and in the brewery’s online shop, at 2 p.m. at the brewery’s Raleigh taproom, and 4 p.m. in the Charlotte taproom. The Ostensible Realities of Fanatical Unforgiveness is exclusive to Burial locations and will not see distribution. Prost!

Vital Information for The Ostensible Realities of Fanatical Unforgiveness from Burial Beer Co. & Resident Culture Brewing Company

Release – Limited; June 1, 2022
Style – Imperial Stout
ABV – 15%
Added Ingredients – Thai Banana, Strawberry, Toasted Coconut, Vanilla Bean & Peanuts
Availability – 500ml bottles
Distribution – None. Burial locations & online shop only