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Chai Stout

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 Does Chai Stout tie the room together? Give us your review below.

St. Peter’s Spiced Ale (Cinnamon And Apple)

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By St. Peter’s Brewery Co Ltd St. Peter South Elmham Bungay East of England United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 (0)1986 782322 http://www.stpetersbrewery.co.uk/ Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did St. Peter’s Spiced Ale (Cinnamon […]

J. D. Wether Warmer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Saltaire Brewery Dockfield Rd Shipley East Midlands United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01274 594959 http://saltairebrewery.co.uk Have an opinion about J. D. Wether Warmer? Submit your review below.

Ambrel

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.2% Brewed By Brouwerij Huyghe Geraardsbergsesteenweg 4/B Melle East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 9 252 15 01 www.delirium.be What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Ambrel make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Iki Beer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By De Proefbrouwerij (bvba Andelot) Doornzelestraat 20 Lochristi East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 9 356 71 02 http://www.proefbrouwerij.com/index.aspx?lng=en Would you like to share your opinion of Iki Beer? Submit your review below.

Bloemenbier

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By De Proefbrouwerij (bvba Andelot) Doornzelestraat 20 Lochristi East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 9 356 71 02 http://www.proefbrouwerij.com/index.aspx?lng=en What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Bloemenbier make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

De Graal Gember

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Brouwerij De Graal Warande 15 Brakel East Flanders Belgium Europe +32 55 42 47 90 www.degraal.be Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is De Graal Gember? Let us know below.

Thyme After Thyme

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By DC Brau Brewing Co. 3178 Bladensburg Rd NE Washington D.C. District of Columbia USA North America (202) 621-8890 www.dcbrau.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Thyme After Thyme make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Ta Henket

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Dogfish Head Craft Brewery 6 Cannery Village Blvd Milton (DE) Delaware USA North America (302) 684-1000 www.dogfish.com Good people drink good beer. Is Ta Henket good? Let us know with your review below.

Midas Touch

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Dogfish Head Craft Brewery 6 Cannery Village Blvd Milton (DE) Delaware USA North America (302) 684-1000 www.dogfish.com Does Midas Touch tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Chateau Jiahu

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Dogfish Head Craft Brewery 6 Cannery Village Blvd Milton (DE) Delaware USA North America (302) 684-1000 www.dogfish.com Did you experience Chateau Jiahu? Give us your review below.

L’Intérimaire

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Dogfish Head Craft Brewery 6 Cannery Village Blvd Milton (DE) Delaware USA North America (302) 684-1000 www.dogfish.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of L’Intérimaire in the below form.

Birra Etrusca

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Dogfish Head Craft Brewery 6 Cannery Village Blvd Milton (DE) Delaware USA North America (302) 684-1000 www.dogfish.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Birra Etrusca? Let us know below.

Spiced Harvest Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.6% Brewed By Fordham Brewing Company 1284 McD Dr Dover Delaware USA North America (302) 678-4810 www.fordhambrewing.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Spiced Harvest Ale make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Cambridge House Pumpkin Brown

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By The Cambridge House 357 Salmon Brook Street Granby (CT) Connecticut USA North America (860) 653-2739 http://cbhgranby.com Have you tried Cambridge House Pumpkin Brown? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Thomas Hooker Nor’Easter Lager

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Thomas Hooker Ales & Lagers 16 Tobey Rd Bloomfield Connecticut USA North America (860) 242-3111 http://hookerbeer.com The dude abides. Does Thomas Hooker Nor’Easter Lager? Submit your review below.

Thai Wheat

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Pump House Brewery 540 Main St Longmont Colorado USA North America (303) 702-0881 www.pumphousebrewery.com Have an opinion about Thai Wheat? Submit your review below.

Good Juju (Ginger Ale)

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4% Brewed By Left Hand Brewing Company 1265 Boston Ave Longmont Colorado USA North America (303) 772-0258 www.lefthandbrewing.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Good Juju (Ginger Ale) by filling out your review below.

Summertime 69

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Gunnison Brewery 138 N Main St Gunnison Colorado USA North America (970) 641-2739 www.funnisonbrewery.com Want to share your review of Summertime 69? Submit your review below.

Blue Moon Caramel Apple Spiced Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By The Blue Moon Brewing Company (Coors) 13th St Golden Colorado USA North America (303) 277-2337 www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com Does Blue Moon Caramel Apple Spiced Ale tie the room together? 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

Varies By Style

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.