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Sting Ya

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Elk Head Brewing Company 28120 Washington 410 Buckley Washington USA North America (360) 829-2739 https://plus.google.com/103027791026858684627/about?gl=us&hl=en Thank you sir, will you have another Sting Ya? Give us your review below.

Elk Dandee

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Elk Head Brewing Company 28120 Washington 410 Buckley Washington USA North America (360) 829-2739 https://plus.google.com/103027791026858684627/about?gl=us&hl=en 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. […]

Świąteczne

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.1% Brewed By Browar Kormoran Aleja Generała Władysława Sikorskiego 2 Olsztyn Warmian-Masurian Poland Europe +48 89 534 97 16 http://browarkormoran.pl/ What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Świąteczne make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Summer Haze

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.4% Brewed By Devils Backbone Brewing Company 80 Mosbys Run Roseland Virginia USA North America (434) 361-1001 www.dbbrewingcompany.com Did you experience Summer Haze? Give us your review below.

Hazy Summer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Devils Backbone Brewing Company 80 Mosbys Run Roseland Virginia USA North America (434) 361-1001 www.dbbrewingcompany.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Hazy Summer? Let us know below.

Ginger Lager

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Wild Wolf Brewing Company 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy Nellysford Virginia USA North America (434) 361-0088 www.wildwolfbeer.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Ginger Lager make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Spiced Winter Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Blue & Gray Brewing Co. 3300 Dill Smith Dr Fredericksburg Virginia USA North America (540) 538-2379 www.blueandgraybrewingco.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Spiced Winter Ale below.

The Ranga

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.1% Brewed By The Flying Horse Bar and Brewery 10691 Princes Hwy Warrnambool Victoria Australia Oceania +61 3 5562 2254 www.theflyinghorse.com.au Thank you sir, will you have another The Ranga? Give us your review below.

Imperial Gingerbread Brown Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By Moon Dog Craft Brewery 17 Duke St Abbotsford Victoria Australia Oceania http://moondogbrewing.com.au/ Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Imperial Gingerbread Brown Ale below.

True South Mint Ninja

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By True South Brewery 298 Beach Rd Black Rock Victoria Australia Oceania +61 1300 878 360 www.truesouth.com.au Does True South Mint Ninja tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Chestnut Pilsner

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Bridge Road Brewers 50 Ford St Beechworth Victoria Australia Oceania +61 3 5728 2703 http://bridgeroadbrewers.com.au Thank you sir, will you have another Chestnut Pilsner? Give us your review below.

Prickly Moses Chocolate Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.2% Brewed By Otway Estate Winery & Brewery 10 Hoveys Rd Barongarook Victoria Australia Oceania +61 3 5233 8400 www.otwayestate.com.au 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 […]

Red Duck New Holland

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.8% Brewed By Purrumbete Brewing Company (Red Duck) 11a Michaels Drive Alfredton Victoria Australia Oceania +61 (03) 5332 0723 http://www.redduckbeer.com.au/ Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Red Duck New Holland make you happy, let us […]

Red Spruce Bitter

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.9% Brewed By Lawson’s Finest Liquids Warren (VT) Vermont USA North America (802) 272-8436 http://www.lawsonsfinest.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 […]

Maple Nipple Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Lawson’s Finest Liquids Warren (VT) Vermont USA North America (802) 272-8436 http://www.lawsonsfinest.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Maple Nipple Ale by filling out your review below.

Pistil

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Magic Hat Brewing Company 5 Bartlett Bay Rd South Burlington Vermont USA North America (802) 658-2739 www.magichat.net Did you experience Pistil? Give us your review below.

Jasmine Pale Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Rock Art Brewery 632 Laporte Rd Morrisville Vermont USA North America (802) 888-9400 www.rockartbrewery.com The dude abides. Does Jasmine Pale Ale? Submit your review below.

Winter Gruit Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.2% Brewed By Zero Gravity Craft Brewery / American Flatbread 115 St. Paul St Burlington (VT) Vermont USA North America (802) 861-2999 http://www.zerogravitybeer.com/ Good people drink good beer. Is Winter Gruit Ale good? Let us know with your review below.

Winter Ale (Orange & Ginger)

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Brasserie Trois Dames Rue de France 1 Sainte-Croix Vaud Switzerland Europe +41 24 454 43 75 http://www.brasserietroisdames.ch/cms/front_content.php?client=1&changelang=2&parent=&subid=&idcat=43 Does Winter Ale (Orange & Ginger) tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Ale De Noël

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.2% Brewed By Brasserie Trois Dames Rue de France 1 Sainte-Croix Vaud Switzerland Europe +41 24 454 43 75 http://www.brasserietroisdames.ch/cms/front_content.php?client=1&changelang=2&parent=&subid=&idcat=43 Want to share your review of Ale De Noël? Submit 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.