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Awesome Autumn Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.9% Brewed By Tree House Brewing Company 63 St Claire Rd Brimfield Massachusetts USA North America (413) 949-1891 http://treehousebrew.com Did you experience Awesome Autumn Ale? Give us your review below.

WTF

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams) 30 Germania St Boston Massachusetts USA North America (617) 368-5000 www.samueladams.com Have an opinion about WTF? Submit your review below.

Pistachio Crème Pie

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2% Brewed By Amherst Brewing Co. 10 University Dr Amherst (MA) Massachusetts USA North America (413) 253-4400 www.amherstbrewing.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Pistachio Crème Pie make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Bloody Mary Pale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.3% Brewed By Amherst Brewing Co. 10 University Dr Amherst (MA) Massachusetts USA North America (413) 253-4400 www.amherstbrewing.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Bloody Mary Pale below.

Brewer’s Alley Three Kings Spiced Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Brewer’s Alley Restaurant & Brewery 124 N Market St Frederick Maryland USA North America (301) 631-0089 www.brewers-alley.com Is Brewer’s Alley Three Kings Spiced Ale something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Mysterium

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By DuClaw Brewing Company 7000 Arundel Mills Circle Suite R4 Hanover Maryland USA North America (410) 799-1166 www.duclaw.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Mysterium below.

Of Love & Regret (Import Series Vol. 1)

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.2% Brewed By Stillwater Artisanal Ales Baltimore Maryland USA North America (443) 668-5255 http://stillwaterales.blogspot.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 couldn’t I get that […]

Mariachi Dry

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Anadolu Efes Brewery Bahüelievler-Haznedar Istanbul Marmara Region Turkey Asia +90 2126429100 www.efespilsen.com.tr Have an opinion about Mariachi Dry? Submit your review below.

Mariachi

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Anadolu Efes Brewery Bahüelievler-Haznedar Istanbul Marmara Region Turkey Asia +90 2126429100 www.efespilsen.com.tr Good people drink good beer. Is Mariachi good? Let us know with your review below.

Efes Dark Brown

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.2% Brewed By Anadolu Efes Brewery Bahüelievler-Haznedar Istanbul Marmara Region Turkey Asia +90 2126429100 www.efespilsen.com.tr Does Efes Dark Brown tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Hibiscus St. James

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Half Pints Brewing Company 550 Roseberry St Winniped Manitoba Canada North America (204) 832-7468 www.halfpintsbrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Hibiscus St. James in the below form.

Shipyard Applehead

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Shipyard Brewing Co. 86 Newbury St Portland (ME) Maine USA North America (207) 761-0807 www.shipyard.com Does Shipyard Applehead tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Celsius Summer Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.7% Brewed By Baxter Brewing Co. 130 Mill Street Lewiston (ME) Maine USA North America (207) 333-6769 http://www.baxterbrewing.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Celsius Summer Ale below.

Mount Desert Island Ginger

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2% Brewed By Atlantic Brewing Company 15 Knox Rd Bar Harbor Maine USA North America (207) 288-2337 http://www.atlanticbrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Mount Desert Island Ginger in the below form.

L’Amarante

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Brasserie Artisanale Millevertus De Toernich Bridge Street 53 Tintigny Luxembourg Belgium Europe +32 (0) 63 22 34 97 http://www.millevertus.be/ The dude abides. Does L’Amarante? Submit your review below.

Forestinne Primoria

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Brasserie Caracole Côte Marie-Thérèse 86 Falmignoul Luxembourg Belgium Europe +32 82 74 40 80 http://www.brasserie-caracole.be Did you experience Forestinne Primoria? Give us your review below.

Yerba

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 3.9% Brewed By Bi-Du Via Torino 50 Olgiate Comasco Lombardy Italy Europe +39 031945418 http://www.bi-du.it/ Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Yerba make you happy, let us know by submitting your review below.

Fleurette (Gioia Di Vivere)

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 3.8% Brewed By Birrificio Italiano Via Castello 51 Lurago Marinone Lombardy Italy Europe +39 031 895450 www.birrificio.it/english Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Fleurette (Gioia Di Vivere)? Let us know below.

Chiostro

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Piccolo Birrificio Via IV Novembre 20 Apricale Liguria Italy Europe +39 334 24 05 305 http://www.piccolobirrificio.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 […]

Tè

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.2% Brewed By Birra Del Borgo Via del Colle Rosso snc Borgorose Latium Italy Europe +39 01503350702 http://www.birradelborgo.it Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Tè in the below form.

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.

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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.