Founders Brewing Co. Develops Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa Variant of KBS

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Founders Brewing Co. (Grand Rapids, Michigan) recently took to its Cadre Newsletter to inform fans that it will introduce KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa in November 2021.

Arriving as the latest variant of Founders Brewing Co.’s fan-favorite Bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stout, KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa is an Imperial Stout that takes the “sumptuous, deep coffee and chocolate flavors of KBS . . . to the next level with a swirl of cinnamon and a hint of vanilla to create a sweet-but-not-too-sweet barrel-aged drinking experience.” Coming in at 12% ABV, KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa is a “whole new spin on KBS that’s sure to sweeten your spirits.”

KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa is set to debut in November 2021 and will hang around only as long as supplies last. You can expect to find this new Limited Release available in 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft at select craft beer-friendly establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Michigan and throughout the rest of Founders Brewing Co.’s nationwide distribution network (“no draft in UT and no distribution PERIOD in Mississippi!”). Prost!

Vital Information for KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa from Founders Brewing Co.

Release – Limited/Barrel-Aged Series; November 2021
Style – Imperial Stout
ABV – 12%
Treatment – Aged in Bourbon barrels
Added Ingredients – Coffee, cinnamon, vanilla extract & cocoa nibs
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://foundersbrewing.com/beer/find-our-beer/

Ninkasi Brewing Adds Stratascope IPA to Seasonal Lineup

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Ninkasi Brewing Company (Eugene, Oregon) has officially announced that Stratascope IPA has arrived to serve as the brewery’s new Spring/Summer 2021 Seasonal Release.

Originally developed on Ninkasi’s “innovative small-batch system in February 2020 and then scaled up to production levels for this release,” Stratascope IPA is an American India Pale Ale that “strongly features the Strata hop.” Coming in at 6.4% ABV and 49 IBUs, Stratascope IPA allows “Strata’s hop character of stone fruits like apricot and peach [to] dance with passionfruit and grapefruit atop a light dank platform to create a powerful geometry that’s ready to dazzle from within.”

“Our pilot brewing system has allowed us to innovate in new ways,” said Director of Brewing Operations Dr. Daniel Sharp. “It’s fun to experiment with these new hops to create some delicious new beers with the complex aroma and flavor profiles they emit.”

Stratascope IPA is rolling out now and will hang around through the months of spring and summer 2021. You can expect to find this new Seasonal available in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 12-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 19.2 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Oregon and throughout the rest of Ninkasi’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Stratascope IPA from Ninkasi Brewing Company

Release – Seasonal; launching late April 2021
Style – American India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.4%
IBUs – 49
Featured Hops – Strata
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 12-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 19.2 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon & Washington
Beer Finder – https://ninkasibrewing.com/beer-finder/

Dogfish Head Introduces Non-Alcoholic Lemon Quest Wheat Brew

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Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (Milton, Delaware) has officially announced that Lemon Quest, a new non-alcoholic brew, will join the brewery’s Year-Round lineup in May 2021.

Developed to be an “off-centered alternative . . . that calls to beer lovers and adventure seekers alike,” Lemon Quest is a non-alcoholic Wheat Beer “brewed with real lemon puree, blueberry juice, acai berries, monk fruit, sea salt and special, Hopsteiner Polyphenol-Rich Hop Pellets™.” Coming in at just 90 calories per 12 oz. serving, the ultra-refreshing Lemon Quest “is the perfect pairing for your next adventure.”

“Because of its wholesome, all-natural ingredients and its connection to The Nature Conservancy (TNC), we’ve lovingly nicknamed Lemon Quest, ‘the brew that gives back,’” says Dogfish Head founder & brewer Sam Calagione. “As a proud supporter of TNC, Dogfish Head will showcase the organization’s logo on every package of Lemon Quest and will contribute more than $50K to TNC to celebrate our new product launch and the awesome collaborative work we’ve been doing to bring our ‘Mother Nature, Let’s Do This!’ program to life (more info available below).”

Lemon Quest is rolling out now with availability in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans. You can expect to find this new Year-Round offering at craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Delaware and throughout the rest of Dogfish Head’s distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Lemon Quest from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Release – Year-Round; launching May 2021
Style – Non-alcoholic Wheat Beer
ABV – 0.5%
Calories – 90 (per 12 oz. serving)
Carbs – 20 (per 12 oz. serving)
Featured Ingredients – Real lemon puree, blueberry juice, acai berries, monk fruit, sea salt & Hopsteiner Polyphenol-Rich Hop Pellets
Fun Fact – “Developed in partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the world’s leading environmental nonprofit, ‘Mother Nature, Let’s Do This!’ is a yearlong initiative that challenges everyone to get outside and enjoy the splendor of the great outdoors. Whether it’s a trail ride, a biking trip, a camping trip … whatever you love to do outside, embrace it. Find solace in nature and welcome the experiences you can only find by getting out.”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans
Beer Finder – https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/fishfinder