Tampa Bay Brewing Co. Summons The Beast Beneath for Limited Release

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Tampa Bay Brewing Co. (Tampa, Florida) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Can Release of The Beast Beneath at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 20.

Emerging from “the ominous depths of the sea,” The Beast Beneath is an Imperial Stout that “[showcases] deep aromas of espresso & baker’s chocolate.” Coming in at a monstrous 10% ABV, the behemoth known as The Beast Beneath “offers a chewy, velvety and luscious mouthfeel, followed by robust notes of toffee, dark chocolate & dark roasted coffee.”

The Beast Beneath – available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans – will drop at Tampa Bay Brewing Co.’s Westchase and Ybor Taproom locations on February 20 and will hang around only as long as supplies last. The Beast Beneath is a taproom-exclusive release and will not see distribution. Prost!

Vital Information for The Beast Beneath from Tampa Bay Brewing Co.

Release – Limited; February 20, 2021
Style – Imperial Stout
ABV – 10%
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans
Distribution – None. Brewery only

Heavy Seas Beer Goes Bottomless with Bellini Inspired Beer

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Heavy Seas Beer (Baltimore, Maryland) has officially announced that it will hold a Curbside Can Release for Bottomless Bellini from Friday, February 26 to Sunday, February 28.

Here to remind you that “brunch is always better when it’s Bottomless,” Bottomless Bellini is a Bellini-inspired Fruit Beer made with 164 lbs of peach puree. Coming in at 7.25% ABV, Bottomless Bellini is “juicy, bright, and fizzy for all the fun without the stemmed glass.”

“This beer is easy like Sunday morning,” says Heavy Seas Associate Brand Manager, Amanda Zivkovic. “It’s fruity, super juicy, and the perfect beer for brunching at home!”

“We had a lot of fun with the Mimosa version of Bottomless last year. We used enzymes, orange juice, citric acid and other cool techniques to produce a unique beer that just seemed to capture the flavor and spirit of a mimosa so well.  It was a no-brainer to reprise it, but with a slightly different inspiration. So, Bellini was the inspiration, which demanded 164 pounds of peach puree in the fermentation. The beer is relatively dry, with a tart, fruity balance that is just right for a great brunch session.”

– Christopher Leonard, Heavy Seas Brewmaster

Bottomless Bellini – available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans – will see Curbside Release at Heavy Seas during the weekend of February 26 – 28. Bottomless Bellini is a brewery-only release that will not see distribution. Prost!

Vital Information for Bottomless Bellini from Heavy Seas Beer

Release – Limited; February 26, 2021
Style – Fruit Beer
ABV – 7.25%
Added Ingredients – Peach puree
Fun Fact – “Bottomless label artwork was designed by local Baltimore artist, Chris Shiner, of Chris Shiner Art. All the taproom exclusive beer labels will be designed by Shiner in 2021.”
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans
Distribution – None. Brewery only

Bell’s Brewery Brings Juicy Gossip Back for Limited Release

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Bell’s Brewery (Comstock, Michigan) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Juicy Gossip in March 2021.

Originally released as a part of Bell’s Brewery’s Jingle Bell’s Holiday Variety 12-pack in 2020 and now back for a stand-alone release as a part of the brewery’s 2021 Specialty lineup, Juicy Gossip is a Hazy/Juicy Pale Ale that boasts a “soft bitterness with a fruity, juicy hop character and tropical notes.” Coming in at a sessionable 4.7% ABV, Juicy Gossip is “perfect for those who want tropical hop flavor at a lower ABV.”

Juicy Gossip is set to return in March and is scheduled to hang around through April 2021. You can expect to find this Specialty Release available in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Michigan and throughout the rest of Bell’s Brewery’s full distribution territory. Prost!

Vital Information for Juicy Gossip from Bell’s Brewery

Release – Limited/Specialty; March – April 2021
Style – Hazy/Juicy Pale Ale
ABV – 4.7%
Recommended Glassware – Nonic
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.bellsbeer.com/beer-finder

Hi-Wire Brewing Expands Sour Smoothie Series with Release of Blackberry Cobbler

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Hi-Wire Brewing (Asheville, North Carolina) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Blackberry Cobbler Sour Smoothie in mid-February 2021.

Inspired by the dessert of the same name, Blackberry Cobbler Sour Smoothie is a Tart Wheat Ale loaded down with 100lbs of blackberries per barrel and then dosed with “the perfect amount of cinnamon and vanilla.” Coming in at 5.5% ABV, the “tart and jammy yet balanced and smooth” Blackberry Cobbler Sour Smoothie is guaranteed to “take you back to dinner at Grandma’s.”

Blackberry Cobbler Sour Smoothie dropped at Hi-Wire’s Asheville locations on February 12 and will hit the brewery’s other taprooms and distribution any day now. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee and throughout the rest of Hi-Wire’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Blackberry Cobbler Sour Smoothie from Hi-Wire Brewing

Release – Limited/Sour Smoothie Series; February 12, 2021
Style – Smoothie-style Sour Ale
ABV – 5.5%
Added Ingredients – Blackberries, cinnamon & vanilla
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans
Beer Finder – https://find.hiwirebrewing.com/

Roeselare Flanders Red Returns to Perrin Brewing for Valentine’s Day

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Perrin Brewing Company (Comstock Park, Michigan) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of its highly coveted Roeselare Flanders Red in early February 2021.

Released only every other year, Roeselare is a Flanders/Flemish-style Red Ale brewed with “red malt and wild yeast, and aged for a minimum of 18 months in oak barrels.” Clocking in at 8% ABV, the “elegant and deeply complex” Roeselare is “characterized by strong, wine-like fruit aromas and flavors.”

“When I started working at Perrin five years ago, I just missed the sold-out release of Roeselare, and I kept hearing rumors about how amazing it was. When it was re-released and I finally got to try it, I immediately understood what all the fuss was about. With its big, balanced flavors, it’s hands-down my favorite beer.”

– Lindsey VanDenBoom, Senior Marketing Manager at Perrin Brewing Company

Roeselare is available now and will hang around only as long as supplies last. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at The Perrin Pub and at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Michigan. Prost!

Vital Information for Roeselare from Perrin Brewing Company

Release -Limited; early February 2021
Style -Flanders/Flemish-style Red Ale
ABV – 8%
Treatment – “Brewed using red malt and wild yeast, and aged for a minimum of 18 months in oak barrels”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Michigan
Beer Finder – https://www.perrinbrewing.com/beer-finder/

Tröegs Independent Brewing Goes Year-Round with Grand Cacao Chocolate Stout

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Tröegs Independent Brewing (Hershey, Pennsylvania) has officially announced that Grand Cacao Chocolate Stout will join the brewery’s Year-Round portfolio in early February 2021.

Dropping just in time to add some chocolate decadence to your Valentine’s Day plans, Grand Cacao is a Milk/Sweet Stout “built on a foundation of rich chocolate malt, caramel malt and roasted barley” and then “[cold-steeped] on Peruvian cacao nibs and natural vanilla [to double down] on the smooth symphony of chocolate . . . [while] a splash of milk sugar delivers a velvety sweet and creamy finish.” Coming in at 6.5% ABV, Grand Cacao “boasts flavors of milk chocolate, roasty grain and hints of sweet cream.”

“You’ve had stouts with chocolate notes,” says Tröegs Brewing Manager, Tim Mayhew. “The way these ingredients come together, this tastes more like chocolate with stout notes.”

Grand Cacao is available now in 12 oz. bottles and on draft. You can expect to find this new Year-Round at craft beer-focused establishments located in Pennsylvania and throughout the rest of Tröegs Independent Brewing’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital information for Grand Cacao Chocolate Stout from Tröegs Independent Brewing

Release – Year-Round; launching February 2021
Style – Milk/Sweet Stout
ABV – 6.5%
Malts – Pilsner, Munich, Caramel, Chocolate, Special B, Roasted Barley & Oats
Hops – Galena
Added Ingredients – Peruvian cacao nibs, natural vanilla & milk sugar
Availability – 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://troegs.com/beers/brew-finder/

SweetWater Brewing Co. Approaches Spring with Seasonal Release of Troptimistic Wheat Ale

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SweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta, Georgia) has officially announced that it will begin the Seasonal Release of Troptimistic Wheat Ale in early February 2021.

Here to ease you “out of the winter doldrums . . . [with] something light, bright and optimistic,” Troptimistic is an American Wheat Ale infused with “natural passionfruit and kiwi flavors . . . [to combine] tropical vibrancy and easy drinkability for a thirst-quenching liquid.” Coming in at just 5% ABV, Troptimistic is “the perfect sessionable beer to get into a spring state of mind.”

“This tropical American Wheat is hopped with Eldo and Sultana, delivering a refreshingly bright blast of tropical fruit, pineapple, pear and watermelon. Seasonals are our playground to have a little fun — we thought about drinking beers during a round of golf, out on the water as the weather changes, or on the beach during spring break while creating Troptimistic.”

– Brian Miesieski, Chief Marketing Officer of SweetWater Brewery

Troptimistic is rolling out now and will be available throughout the months of Spring 2021. You can expect to find this new Seasonal available in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, in the Tacklebox Variety 12-pack, and on draft at select craft beer-friendly establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and throughout the rest of SweetWater’s distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Troptimistic Wheat Ale from SweetWater Brewing Company

Release – Seasonal; launching February 2021
Style – American Wheat Ale
ABV – 5%
Malts – Pilsner, Malted Wheat & Wheat Flakes
Hops – Sultana & El Dorado
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, Tacklebox Variety 12-pack & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.sweetwaterbrew.com/find-sweetwater/

AleSmith & Stone Brewing Collaborate on Dual Exposure Double IPA

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AleSmith Brewing Company (San Diego, California) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Dual Exposure, the brewery’s latest collaboration project with Stone Brewing (Escondido, California), in early February 2021.

The embodiment of “both breweries’ esteemed expertise in the double IPA game,” Dual Exposure is an “easy-drinking [Double India Pale Ale] infused with notes of hibiscus, orange and lime peel, all packed into a light-bodied brew brimming with tropical citrus and fruit from huge amounts of Citra, Strata, HBC 592 and Amarillo.” Coming in at 8.2% ABV, Dual Exposure has “citrus [flowing through the body . . ., melding hops with drinkability to yield a supremely covet-worthy beer to please the discerning masses while it lasts.”

“We were really excited to partner with Stone on a new brew for 2021, and Dual Exposure is the perfect way for both breweries to merge our skill sets and shared passion for beer,” says Ryan Crisp, Head Brewer/Director of Brewery Operations at AleSmith. “The creative and collaborative process of developing recipes with their brew team is always an enjoyable experience that we look forward to. I mean, Stone and AleSmith working together – it doesn’t get any better!”

Greg Koch, Stone Brewing Co-Founder, says, “I’ve been enjoying AleSmith beers since before I’ve been drinking Stone beers! This isn’t our first collaboration, but it might be our best. Our combined team of brewers brought their A-game loading up on the hops and refining this double IPA with hibiscus and lime peel for something really memorable. I have so much respect for the AleSmith team, and of course mad respect for our own team at Stone, so I’m super stoked for this dream team collaboration!”

Dual Exposure is available now and will hang around as long as supplies last during the month of February. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans at select craft beer-focused establishments located within AleSmith’s distribution territory and in the brewery’s online store. Prost!

Vital Information for Dual Exposure from AleSmith Brewing Company & Stone Brewing

Release – Limited; February 2021
Style – Double India Pale Ale
ABV – 8.2%
Featured Hops – Citra, Strata, HBC 592 & Amarillo
Added Ingredients – Hibiscus, orange & lime peel
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans
Beer Finder – https://alesmith.com/find-our-beer/

Burial Beer Co. Set for Limited Release of Reflections of Disillusionment DIPA

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Burial Beer Co. (Asheville, North Carolina) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Reflections of Disillusionment on February 10, 2021.

Bringing all the sweet juiciness you can handle, Reflections of Disillusionment is a Hazy/Juicy Double India Pale Ale “made with oats and lactose, . . . fermented upon Mango pulp and Orange zest” and then “double dry-hopped with hand-selected Citra and Idaho 7, doses of Vic Secret and Galaxy, and a dab of Citra Cryo.” Coming in at 8% ABV, Reflections of Disillusionment reads as a “Vitamix of whipped mango and guava smoothie, with a floater of orange sorbet, and a sprinkling of tropical skittles.”

4-packs of 16 oz. cans of Reflections of Disillusionment – and the tumbler glass pictured above – will be available for online presale for pickup at Burial Beer Co.’s Asheville taproom and Raleigh taproom at noon on February 10 (proxies are welcome). If any cans survive the presale, the brewery will release those in their online shop for nationwide shipping on February 11 at noon. Reflections of Disillusionment will not see distribution. Prost!

Vital Information for Reflections of Disillusionment from Burial Beer Co.

Release – Limited; February 10, 2021
Style – Hazy/Juicy Double India Pale Ale
ABV – 8%
Hops – Citra, Idaho 7, Vic Secret, Galaxy & Citra Cryo
Added Ingredients – Oats, lactose, mango pulp & orange zest
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans
Distribution – None. Brewery & online store only

Tröegs Independent Brewing Greets Spring with Release of Joyous IPA

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Tröegs Independent Brewing (Hershey, Pennsylvania) has officially announced that it will begin the Seasonal Release of Joyous IPA in early February 2021.

Arriving as the “first Hop Cycle beer to emerge from Tröegs’ Scratch Lab, a new 3-barrel BrauKon nano brewhouse designed to replicate the temperature controls, pressure and geometry of the 15-bbl Scratch system and 100-bbl production brewhouse,” Joyous is a Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale that unites “a fresh and bright yeast strain called Hothead Kveik . . . with a combination of aromatic Citra, Sabro and Azacca hops.” Coming in at 6.5% ABV, Joyous IPA is the perfect springtime sipper as it “[evokes] soft notes of tangelo, juicy papaya and subtle coconut.”

“With the Scratch Lab, we can break up 15-barrel brews into nano batches,” says Brewing Manager Tim Mayhew. “That allows us to test things like dry-hop combinations and yeast strains side-by-side. We used to wait weeks between batches.”

Joyous IPA is rolling out now and will be available for a limited time during Spring 2021. You can expect to find this Seasonal offering in 12 oz. cans, 12 oz. bottles and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located within Tröegs Independent Brewing’s full distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Joyous IPA from Tröegs Independent Brewing

Release – Seasonal/Hop Cycle Series; Spring 2021
Style – Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.5%
Hops – Azacca, Citra, El Dorado & Sabro
Malts – Caramel, Flaked Oats, Honey Malt, Munich, Pale & Pilsner
Yeast – Hothead Kveik
Availability – 12 oz. cans, 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://troegs.com/beers/brew-finder/

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