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Juleøl

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Valkyrie Brewing 234 Dallas St Dallas (WI) Wisconsin USA North America (715) 837-1824 http://www.valkyriebrewery.com/ Did you experience Juleøl? Give us your review below.

Matso’s Monsoonal Blonde

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.7% Brewed By Matso’s Broome Brewery 60 Hamersley St Broome Western Australia Australia Oceania +61 8 9193 5811 www.matsos.com.au Did you experience Matso’s Monsoonal Blonde? Give us your review below.

Ginger Beer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 3.5% Brewed By Matso’s Broome Brewery 60 Hamersley St Broome Western Australia Australia Oceania +61 8 9193 5811 www.matsos.com.au Is Ginger Beer something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

The Hearth Winter Warmer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.2% Brewed By Two Beers Brewing Co. 4700 Ohio Ave S Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 762-0490 www.twobeersbrewery.com Is The Hearth Winter Warmer something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Festina Lente

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Picobrouwerij Alvinne / Den Bierzolder Vaartstraat 4a Moen/Zwevegem West Flanders Belgium Europe +32 056 64119 http://www.alvinne.be Is Festina Lente something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

The Fuj

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Epic Ales 3201 1st Avenue South Suite 104 Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 351-3637 www.epicales.com I was in the Virgin Islands once. I met a girl, we ate lobster and drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good day. […]

Solar Trans Amplifier

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Epic Ales 3201 1st Avenue South Suite 104 Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 351-3637 www.epicales.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Solar Trans Amplifier? Submit your review below.

Scarlhet

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Epic Ales 3201 1st Avenue South Suite 104 Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 351-3637 www.epicales.com Want to share your review of Scarlhet? Submit your review below.

Lyli

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Epic Ales 3201 1st Avenue South Suite 104 Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 351-3637 www.epicales.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Lyli below.

Beatrice

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.9% Brewed By Epic Ales 3201 1st Avenue South Suite 104 Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 351-3637 www.epicales.com Have you tried Beatrice? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Ruin Rosemary Agave IPA

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.3% Brewed By Elysian Brewing Company 1221 E Pike St Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 860-1920 www.elysianbrewing.com Does Ruin Rosemary Agave IPA tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Fallout Green Cardamom Pale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.3% Brewed By Elysian Brewing Company 1221 E Pike St Seattle Washington USA North America (206) 860-1920 www.elysianbrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Fallout Green Cardamom Pale in the below form.

Pandan Brown Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Northwest Brewing Company 1091 Valentine Ave SE Pacific Washington USA North America (253) 987-5680 http://www.northwestbrewingcompany.com/ Would you like to share your opinion of Pandan Brown Ale? Submit your review below.

Midnight Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Northwest Brewing Company 1091 Valentine Ave SE Pacific Washington USA North America (253) 987-5680 http://www.northwestbrewingcompany.com/ Have an opinion about Midnight Ale? Submit your review below.

Infidel Lime IPA

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Northwest Brewing Company 1091 Valentine Ave SE Pacific Washington USA North America (253) 987-5680 http://www.northwestbrewingcompany.com/ Does Infidel Lime IPA tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Summer Love

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Ellersick Brewing Company 5030 208th St SW Lynnwood Washington USA North America (425) 672-7051 http://bigeales.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. […]

Ginger Pale Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Northwest Brewing Company 1091 Valentine Ave SE Pacific Washington USA North America (253) 987-5680 http://www.northwestbrewingcompany.com/ Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Ginger Pale Ale below.

Holiday Spice

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.2% Brewed By Ellersick Brewing Company 5030 208th St SW Lynnwood Washington USA North America (425) 672-7051 http://bigeales.com Have an opinion about Holiday Spice? Submit your review below.

The “Betty” White Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Icicle Brewing Company 935 Front St Leavenworth Washington USA North America (509) 548-2739 www.iciclebrewing.com Have you tried The “Betty” White Ale? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Honey Basil

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Northern Ales & Grocery 325 W 3rd Kettle Falls Washington USA North America (509) 738-738/2 http://www.northernales.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Honey Basil make you happy, let us know by submitting […]

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer Traits

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Beer Style Description

Herb beers use herbs or spices (derived from roots, seeds, fruits, vegetable, flowers, etc.) other than or in addition to hops to create a distinct (ranging from subtle to intense) character, though individual characters of herbs and/or spices used may not always be identifiable. Under hopping often, but not always, allows the spice or herb to contribute to the flavor profile. Positive evaluations are significantly based on perceived balance of flavors. A statement by the brewer explaining what herbs or spices are used is essential in order for fair assessment in competitions. Specifying a style upon which the beer is based may help evaluation. If this beer is a classic style with an herb or spice, the brewer should specify the classic style. Overall balance is the key to presenting a well-made spice, herb or vegetable (SHV) beer. The SHV(s) should complement the original style and not overwhelm it. The brewer should recognize that some combinations of base beer styles and SHV(s) work well together while others do not make for harmonious combinations.

Alcohol By Volume Range

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IBU's Range

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Aroma

The character of the particular spices, herbs and/or vegetables (SHV) should be noticeable in the aroma; however, note that some SHV (e.g., ginger, cinnamon) have stronger aromas and are more distinctive than others (e.g., some vegetables)—allow for a range of SHV character and intensity from subtle to aggressive. The individual character of the SHV(s) may not always be identifiable when used in combination. The SHV character should be pleasant and supportive, not artificial and overpowering. As with all specialty beers, a proper SHV beer should be a harmonious balance of the featured SHV(s) with the underlying beer style. Aroma hops, yeast by-products and malt components of the underlying beer may not be as noticeable when SHV are present. These components (especially hops) may also be intentionally subdued to allow the SHV character to come through in the final presentation. If the base beer is an ale then a non-specific fruitiness and/or other fermentation by-products such as diacetyl may be present as appropriate for warmer fermentations. If the base beer is a lager, then overall less fermentation byproducts would be appropriate. Some malt aroma is preferable, especially in dark styles. Hop aroma may be absent or balanced with SHV, depending on the style. The SHV(s) should add an extra complexity to the beer, but not be so prominent as to unbalance the resulting presentation.

Appearance

Appearance should be appropriate to the base beer being presented and will vary depending on the base beer. For lighter-colored beers with spices, herbs or vegetables that exhibit distinctive colors, the colors may be noticeable in the beer and possibly the head. May have some haze or be clear. Head formation may be adversely affected by some ingredients, such as chocolate.

Flavor

As with aroma, the distinctive flavor character associated with the particular SHV(s) should be noticeable, and may range in intensity from subtle to aggressive. The individual character of the SHV(s) may not always be identifiable when used in combination. The balance of SHV with the underlying beer is vital, and the SHV character should not be so artificial and/or overpowering as to overwhelm the beer. Hop bitterness, flavor, malt flavors, alcohol content, and fermentation by-products, such as esters or diacetyl, should be appropriate to the base beer and be harmonious and balanced with the distinctive SHV flavors present. Note that these components (especially hops) may be intentionally subdued to allow the SHV character to come through in the final presentation. Some SHV(s) are inherently bitter and may result in a beer more bitter than the declared base style.

Mouthfeel

Mouthfeel may vary depending on the base beer selected and as appropriate to that base beer. Body and carbonation levels should be appropriate to the base beer style being presented. Some SHV(s) may add additional body and/or slickness, although fermentable additions may thin out the beer. Some SHV(s) may add a bit of astringency, although a “raw” spice character is undesirable.