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Lemon Lager

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Mother Earth Brewing 311 N Herritage St St Kinston North Carolina USA North America (252) 208-2437 www.motherearthbrewing.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Lemon Lager? Submit your review below.

Blanche De Cambrai

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Brasserie La Choulette 16 Rue des École Hordain Nord-Pas-de-Calais France Europe +33 3 27 35 72 44 www.lachoulette.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Blanche De Cambrai? Let us know below.

Middle Ages Double Wit

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Middle Ages Brewing Co. Ltd. 120 Wilkinson St Syracuse New York USA North America (315) 476-4250 http://middleagesbrewing.com Good people drink good beer. Is Middle Ages Double Wit good? Let us know with your review below.

Tequila Beer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Green Man Brewery 23 Buxton Ave Asheville North Carolina USA North America (828) 252-5502 http://greenmanbrewery.com Does Tequila Beer tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Purple Dragon

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.7% Brewed By Empire Brewing Company 120 Walton St Syracuse New York USA North America (315) 475-2337 www.empirebrew.com Is Purple Dragon something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Shmaltz Pastrami On Rye

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Shmaltz Brewing Company 26 F Congress St #266 Saratoga Springs New York USA North America (518) 581-0492 http://www.shmaltzbrewing.com/ Have an opinion about Shmaltz Pastrami On Rye? Submit your review below.

Coney Island Albino Python

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Shmaltz Brewing Company 26 F Congress St #266 Saratoga Springs New York USA North America (518) 581-0492 http://www.shmaltzbrewing.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 […]

Indian Summer Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By Finger Lakes Beer Company 8462 State Route 54 Hammondsport New York USA North America (607) 569-3311 www.finderlakesbeercompany.com Did you experience Indian Summer Ale? Give us your review below.

2XMAS

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Southern Tier Brewing Company 2072 Stoneman Circle Lakewood New York USA North America (716) 763-5479 www.stbcbeer.com Is 2XMAS something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Ommegang Nine Spice Harvest Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Brewery Ommegang 656 County Highway Cooperstown New York USA North America (607) 544-1800 www.ommegang.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, […]

The Concoction

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.6% Brewed By Brooklyn Brewery 79 N 11th St

Ginger Midge

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.7% Brewed By Sixpoint 40 Van Dyke St Brooklyn New York USA North America (917) 696-0438 http://sixpoint.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Ginger Midge? Let us know below.

Honey Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.9% Brewed By Redoak Boutique Beer Café 201 Clarence St Sydney New South Wales Australia Oceania +61 2 9262 3303 www.redoak.com.au Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Honey Ale? Submit your review below.

Akuna Gold

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.2% Brewed By Akuna Brewery (Out of business) 4/51-55 Bassett Street Mona Vale New South Wales Australia Oceania +61 (2) 9999 5380 Have you tried Akuna Gold? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Mad Brewers Ginger Chops Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.2% Brewed By Malt Shovel Brewery 99 Pyrmont Bridge Rd Camperdown New South Wales Australia Oceania +61 2 8594 0200 http://www.maltshovel.com.au What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Mad Brewers Ginger Chops Ale make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Murray’s Easter Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Murray’s Craft Brewing Co. 3443 Nelson Bay Rd Bobs Farm (Port Stephens) NSW New South Wales Australia Oceania +61 02 4982 6411 www.maurraybrewingco.com.au The dude abides. Does Murray’s Easter Ale? Submit your review below.

Portsmouth Brewing Ginger Beer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 3% Brewed By Portsmouth Brewery 56 Market Street Portsmouth New Hampshire USA North America (603) 431-1115 http://portsmouthbrewery.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Portsmouth Brewing Ginger Beer by filling out your review below.

Portsmouth Wild Thang

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Portsmouth Brewery 56 Market Street Portsmouth New Hampshire USA North America (603) 431-1115 http://portsmouthbrewery.com Thank you sir, will you have another Portsmouth Wild Thang? Give us your review below.

Defirred Dougie’s Winter Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.2% Brewed By Martha’s Exchange 185 Main St Nashua New Hampshire USA North America (603) 883-8781 www.marthas-exchange.com Did you experience Defirred Dougie’s Winter Ale? Give us your review below.

2112 Overture Special

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.8% Brewed By Martha’s Exchange 185 Main St Nashua New Hampshire USA North America (603) 883-8781 www.marthas-exchange.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 2112 Overture Special with […]

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.