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Dirty Sanchez

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Sawdust City Brewing P.O. Box 8 Gravenhurst Ontario Canada North America http://www.sawdustcitybrewing.com/ Have you tried Dirty Sanchez? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Willoughby Wenceslas Christmas Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Willoughby Brewing 4057 Erie St Willoughby Ohio USA North America (440) 975-0202 http://willoughbybrewing.com Did you experience Willoughby Wenceslas Christmas Ale? Give us your review below.

India Sun Honey Spiced Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.7% Brewed By Fat Heads Brewery & Saloon 24581 Lorain Rd North Olmsted Ohio USA North America (440) 801-1001 http://fatheadscleveland.com Good people drink good beer. Is India Sun Honey Spiced Ale good? Let us know with your review below.

Holly Jolly Christmas Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.4% Brewed By Fat Heads Brewery & Saloon 24581 Lorain Rd North Olmsted Ohio USA North America (440) 801-1001 http://fatheadscleveland.com Does Holly Jolly Christmas Ale tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Barley’s Christmas Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Barley’s Smokehouse and Brewpub 1130 Dublin Rd Columbus (OH) Ohio USA North America (614) 485-0227 http://barleysbrewing.com Want to share your review of Barley’s Christmas Ale? Submit your review below.

Great Lakes This Sour Has 22 Pinenuts

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Great Lakes Brewing Company 1947 West 28th Street Cleveland Ohio USA North America (216) 771-4404 www.greatlakesbrewing.com Thank you sir, will you have another Great Lakes This Sour Has 22 Pinenuts? Give us your review below.

Great Lakes Green Tea Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.2% Brewed By Great Lakes Brewing Company 1947 West 28th Street Cleveland Ohio USA North America (216) 771-4404 www.greatlakesbrewing.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Great Lakes Green Tea Ale make you happy, let us […]

Great Lakes / Toronto Brewing Kama Stoutra

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2% Brewed By Great Lakes Brewing Company 1947 West 28th Street Cleveland Ohio USA North America (216) 771-4404 www.greatlakesbrewing.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Great Lakes / Toronto Brewing Kama Stoutra? Submit your review below.

Love Potion #14

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Cornerstone Brewing Company 58 Front St Berea Ohio USA North America (440) 239-9820 http://cornerstonebrewing.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. So, […]

Sugar Moon Maple Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.3% Brewed By Garrison Brewing Company 1149 Marginal Rd Halifax Nova Scotia Canada North America (902) 453-5343 http://www.garrisonbrewing.com The dude abides. Does Sugar Moon Maple Ale? Submit your review below.

Spruce Beer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Garrison Brewing Company 1149 Marginal Rd Halifax Nova Scotia Canada North America (902) 453-5343 http://www.garrisonbrewing.com Have you tried Spruce Beer? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Schultenbrau Ginger

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Baltika Breweries ???. ??????? 6-? 3 St Petersburg North Western Federal District Russia Asia +7 812 325-93-25 http://eng.baltika.ru Thank you sir, will you have another Schultenbrau Ginger? Give us your review below.

Frederic’s Great British Alcoholic Ginger Beer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 3.8% Brewed By Robinsons Brewery Unicorn Brewery/Lower Hillgate Stockport North West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 0161 612 4061 www.robinsonsbrewery.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 […]

Ginger Marble

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Marble Arch Pub 73 Rochdale Rd Manchester (UK) North West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 161 832 5914 www.marblebeers.com Would you like to share your opinion of Ginger Marble? Submit your review below.

Salitos Mojito

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Krombacher Brauerei Hagener Straße 261 Kreuztal North Rhine-Westphalia Germany Europe +49 (0)2732 880 880 http://www.krombacher.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Salitos Mojito? Submit your review below.

Freigeist R. Woodhouse Vs. M. Castevet

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.8% Brewed By Gasthaus-Brauerei Braustelle Christianstraße 2 Cologne North Rhine-Westphalia Germany Europe +49 221 2856932 www.braustelle.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Freigeist R. Woodhouse Vs. M. […]

Freigeist R. Woodhouse

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.8% Brewed By Gasthaus-Brauerei Braustelle Christianstraße 2 Cologne North Rhine-Westphalia Germany Europe +49 221 2856932 www.braustelle.com Is Freigeist R. Woodhouse something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Jopen Koyt

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Jopen Bier BV Haarlem Postbus 5557 Haarlem North Holland Netherlands Europe +31 23-533 41 14 http://www.jopen.nl/en/ Would you like to share your opinion of Jopen Koyt? Submit your review below.

Spring + Tijm

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Brouwerij De 7 Deugden Osdorperweg 578 achter Amsterdam North Holland Netherlands Europe +31 020 667 3221 http://www.de7deugden.nl/ Does Spring + Tijm tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Scherp + Zinnig

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Brouwerij De 7 Deugden Osdorperweg 578 achter Amsterdam North Holland Netherlands Europe +31 020 667 3221 http://www.de7deugden.nl/ WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Scherp + Zinnig below.

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.