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Nothing Rhymes With Purple Spiced Belgian Oatmeal Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Haymarket Pub & Brewery 737 W Randolph St Chicago Illinois USA North America (312) 638-0700 http://haymarketbrewing.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 […]

Haptera

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Half Acre Beer Company 4257 N Lincoln Ave Chicago Illinois USA North America (773) 248-4038 http://halfacrebeer.com Want to share your review of Haptera? Submit your review below.

Pastrami On Rye

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Pipeworks Brewing Company 1675 N Western Avenue Chicago Illinois USA North America (847) 910-9493 http://www.pipeworksbrewing.net Want to share your review of Pastrami On Rye? Submit your review below.

Dandelions

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4% Brewed By Broadway Pub 9048 Monroe Ave Brookfield Illinois USA North America (708) 485-4553 www.offbroadwaypub.com Are you a fan of Dandelions? Enter your review of Dandelions below.

Ginger

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Broadway Pub 9048 Monroe Ave Brookfield Illinois USA North America (708) 485-4553 www.offbroadwaypub.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Ginger? Let us know below.

Rosa Hibiscus Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By Revolution Brewing Company – Brewpub 2323 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago Illinois USA North America http://revbrew.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Rosa Hibiscus Ale below.

Fistmas

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.3% Brewed By Revolution Brewing Company – Brewpub 2323 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago Illinois USA North America http://revbrew.com The dude abides. Does Fistmas? Submit your review below.

Jul Mumma

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2% Brewed By Carlsberg Sverige Årstadvägen Falkenberg Halland Sweden Europe +46 0346 721253 http://www.carlsbergsverige.se Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Jul Mumma below.

Noël Des Géants

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Brasserie Des Géants Rue du Castel 19 Irchonwelz Hainaut Belgium Europe +32 68 28 79 36 http://www.brasseriedesgeants.com/ Good people drink good beer. Is Noël Des Géants good? Let us know with your review below.

Horus

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.5% Brewed By Cervecera Mexicana S.A. De C.V. Ex Hacienda Corralejo Pénjamo Guanajuato Mexico North America 52 469 696 4105 http://mexicalibeer.com Would you like to share your opinion of Horus? Submit your review below.

America F* YA

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.3% Brewed By Beavertown Brewery 33 Downham Road London Greater London United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 20 3006 0794 http://www.beavertownbrewery.co.uk/ Would you like to share your opinion of America F* YA? Submit your review below.

Myrica Gale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.1% Brewed By Purple Moose Brewery Madoc St Porthmadog Gwynedd United Kingdom (Wales) Europe +44 1766 515571 www.purplemoose.co.uk 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. […]

Just Baked Apple Pie

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Five Seasons Prado 5600 Roswell Rd Sandy Springs Georgia USA North America (404) 255-5911 http://www.5seasonsbrewing.com/5/ Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Just Baked Apple Pie in the below form.

5 Golden Rings Wassail

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Five Seasons North 3655 Old Milton Pkwy Alpharetta Georgia USA North America (770) 521-5551 http://www.5seasonsbrewing.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did 5 Golden Rings Wassail make you happy, let us know by […]

Fourche Du Diable

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Brasserie Rouget De Lisle Rue Verne Bletterans Franche-Comté France Europe +33 03 84 85 09 18 http://www.brasserie-rouget-lisle.com/ Good people drink good beer. Is Fourche Du Diable good? Let us know with your review below.

Pays Du Fleurs

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Saint Somewhere Brewing Company 1441 Savannah Ave Tarpon Springs Florida USA North America (813) 503-6181 www.saintsomewherebrewing.com Are you a fan of Pays Du Fleurs? Enter your review of Pays Du Fleurs below.

Pilot Series – Spice

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Cigar City Brewing 3924 W Spruce St

Sugar Plum Brown Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Cigar City Brewing 3924 W Spruce St

Winter Park

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Orlando Brewing Partners 1301 Atlanta Ave Orlando Florida USA North America (407) 872-1117 www.orlandobrewing.com Have you tried Winter Park? share your review by filling out your review below.

Ginger Beer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Yak and Yeti 775 Werikhe Way Lake Buena Vista Florida USA North America (407) 824-9384 http://www.yakandyetirestaurant.com Thank you sir, will you have another Ginger Beer? Give us 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.