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Grail Ale Grand Crü

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Thunderhead Brewing Company 18 E 21st St Kearney Nebraska USA North America (308) 237-1558 www.thunderheadbrewing.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. Why […]

Skvatt GALEn

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.9% Brewed By Närke Kulturbryggeri AB Beväringsgatan 2 Örebro Närke Sweden Europe +46 017-33 34 82 http://kulturbryggeri.se/ Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Skvatt GALEn by filling out your review below.

Hej! Jag Heter Hampus!

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.6% Brewed By Närke Kulturbryggeri AB Beväringsgatan 2 Örebro Närke Sweden Europe +46 017-33 34 82 http://kulturbryggeri.se/ Would you like to share your opinion of Hej! Jag Heter Hampus!? Submit your review below.

Love Beer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Brasserie De Monaco 36 route de la piscine Principality of Monaco Monte Carlo Monaco Europe +377 97 98 51 20 http://www.brasseriedemonaco.com/english/ The dude abides. Does Love Beer? Submit your review below.

Rudolf The Rednosed Reinbeer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Charleville Vineyards Winery & Microbrewery 16937 Boyd Rd Ste. Genevieve County Missouri USA North America (573) 756-4537 http://www.charlevillevineyard.com/ Have an opinion about Rudolf The Rednosed Reinbeer? Submit your review below.

Sleighbell Spiced Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co. 13326 State Route F Ste. Genevieve Missouri USA North America (573) 756-9700 http://crowncountry.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 […]

Wolpertinger

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Urban Chestnut Brewing Company 3229 Washington Ave St. Louis Missouri USA North America (314) 222-0143 www.urbanchestnut.com Is Wolpertinger something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Winged Nut

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Urban Chestnut Brewing Company 3229 Washington Ave St. Louis Missouri USA North America (314) 222-0143 www.urbanchestnut.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Winged Nut in the below form.

Old Tjikko

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Urban Chestnut Brewing Company 3229 Washington Ave St. Louis Missouri USA North America (314) 222-0143 www.urbanchestnut.com Thank you sir, will you have another Old Tjikko? Give us your review below.

Schlafly Christmas Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Saint Louis Brewery / Schlafly Tap Room 2100 Locust St St. Louis Missouri USA North America (314) 241-2337 www.schlafly.com Want to share your review of Schlafly Christmas Ale? Submit your review below.

Schlafly Belgian Spiced Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By Saint Louis Brewery / Schlafly Tap Room 2100 Locust St St. Louis Missouri USA North America (314) 241-2337 www.schlafly.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 […]

Iced Oatmeal Cookie

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Exit 6 Brewery 5055 Highway N St Charles Missouri USA North America (636) 244-4343 http://exit6brewery.com Are you a fan of Iced Oatmeal Cookie? Enter your review of Iced Oatmeal Cookie below.

Holy Mole

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Mother’s Brewing Company 215 S Grant Ave Springfield (MO) Missouri USA North America (417) 862-0423 http://mothersbrewing.com Is Holy Mole something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Happy Holidaze

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.3% Brewed By O’Fallon Brewery 26 W Industrial Dr O’Fallon Missouri USA North America (636) 474-2337 www.ofallonbrewery.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, […]

Ginger Shandy

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By McCoy’s Public House 4057 Pennsylvania Ave Kansas City Missouri USA North America (816) 960-0866 www.mccoyspublichouse.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Ginger Shandy? Let us know below.

Holiday Spice Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Flat Branch Pub & Brewery 115 S 5th St Columbia Missouri USA North America (573) 499-0400 www.flatbranch.com Have you tried Holiday Spice Ale? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Ginseng Lager

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.6% Brewed By Flat Branch Pub & Brewery 115 S 5th St Columbia Missouri USA North America (573) 499-0400 www.flatbranch.com Good people drink good beer. Is Ginseng Lager good? Let us know with your review below.

Yuletide 2011

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By Great Waters Brewing 426 St. Peters St St. Paul Minnesota USA North America (651) 224-2739 www.greatwatersbc.com Want to share your review of Yuletide 2011? Submit your review below.

Home Grown Hempen Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.1% Brewed By Fitger’s Brewhouse 600 E Superior St Duluth Minnesota USA North America (218) 279-2739 http://brewhouse.net The dude abides. Does Home Grown Hempen Ale? Submit your review below.

Jack’d Up Autumn Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.4% Brewed By Third Street Brewhouse 219 Red River Ave N Cold Spring Minnesota USA North America (320) 685-3690 http://www.thirdstreetbrewhouse.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Jack’d Up Autumn Ale by filling out your review 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.