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Taiphoon

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.2% Brewed By Hop Back Brewery Units 22-24 Batten Road Industrial Estate Salisbury (UK) South West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01725 510 986 www.hopback.co.uk Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Taiphoon below.

Hopback Ginger Stout

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Hop Back Brewery Units 22-24 Batten Road Industrial Estate Salisbury (UK) South West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01725 510 986 www.hopback.co.uk WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Hopback Ginger Stout below.

Hop Back Pickled Santa

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Hop Back Brewery Units 22-24 Batten Road Industrial Estate Salisbury (UK) South West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01725 510 986 www.hopback.co.uk Want to share your review of Hop Back Pickled Santa? Submit your review below.

Crop Circle

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.2% Brewed By Hop Back Brewery Units 22-24 Batten Road Industrial Estate Salisbury (UK) South West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01725 510 986 www.hopback.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 […]

Ginger Beer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 3.7% Brewed By Fallen Angel Brewery PO Box 95 Lewes South West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 07549 638021 www.fallenangelbrewery.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Ginger Beer by filling out your review below.

Cinnamon Special Bitter

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.2% Brewed By Coach House Brewing Company Ltd. Wharf Street Howley South West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 (0)1925 232800 http://www.coach-house-brewing.co.uk/ Have an opinion about Cinnamon Special Bitter? Submit your review below.

Bumble Bee Honey Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.6% Brewed By Freeminer Brewery Whimsey Industrial Estate Cinderford South West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 (0) 1594 827989 http://www.freeminerbrewery.com/ Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Bumble Bee Honey Ale? Submit your review below.

Ginger Jock

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4% Brewed By Strathaven Ales Craigmill Brewery Strathaven South Lanarkshire United Kingdom (Scotland) Europe +44 01357 520419 http://www.strathavenales.co.uk WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Ginger Jock below.

Klap Van De Molen

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.8% Brewed By Brouwerij De Molen Doortocht 4 Bodegraven South Holland Netherlands Europe +31 172 610 848 www.brouwerijdemolen.nl Good people drink good beer. Is Klap Van De Molen good? Let us know with your review below.

Chalky’s Bite

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.8% Brewed By Sharp’s Brewery Pityme Business Park Cornwall South West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01208 862121 http://www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk/ Have an opinion about Chalky’s Bite? Submit your review below.

Chalky’s Bark

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Sharp’s Brewery Pityme Business Park Cornwall South West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01208 862121 http://www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk/ Good people drink good beer. Is Chalky’s Bark good? Let us know with your review below.

Mjölnir – Thor’s Hammer

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.8% Brewed By Crow Peak Brewing 125 U.S. 14 Spearfish South Dakota USA North America (605) 717-0006 www.crowpeakbrewing.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Mjölnir – Thor’s […]

Ginger Beard

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.2% Brewed By Wychwood Brewery Company Ltd Unit 10-12 Eagle Industrial Estate Witney South East (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 1993 890800 www.wychwood.co.uk Have an opinion about Ginger Beard? Submit your review below.

Meltdown

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By Dark Star Brewing Company Limited 22 Star Road Partridge Green South East (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01403 713 085 http://darkstarbrewing.co.uk/ Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Meltdown in the below form.

Ginja

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 3% Brewed By Port Dock Brewery Hotel 10 Todd St Port Adelaide South Australia Australia Oceania +61 8 8240 0187 www.portdockbreweryhotel.com.au Does Ginja tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Christmas Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Lobethal Bierhaus 3 Main St Lobethal South Australia Australia Europe +61 8 8389 5570 www.bierhaus.com.au Would you like to share your opinion of Christmas Ale? Submit your review below.

Mysingen Midvinterbrygd

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Nynäshamns Angbryggeri Lövlundsvägen 4 Nynäshamn Södermanland Sweden Europe +46 8 520 212 13 www.nyab.se Want to share your review of Mysingen Midvinterbrygd? Submit your review below.

S:t Eriks & Mathias Dahlgren #1 Enbär

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Galatea Spirits Gustavslundsvägen 133 Bromma Södermanland Sweden Europe +46 (0)8 – 600 74 00 http://www.galatea.se/eng/ Have you tried S:t Eriks & Mathias Dahlgren #1 Enbär? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Carib Shandy (red)

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 1.2% Brewed By Carib Brewery Limited Eastern Main Rd Champs Fleurs San Juan-Laventille Trinidad & Tobago South America (868) 645-2337 http://www.caribbrewery.com/ Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Carib Shandy (red) below.

Carib Shandy (lime)

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 1.2% Brewed By Carib Brewery Limited Eastern Main Rd Champs Fleurs San Juan-Laventille Trinidad & Tobago South America (868) 645-2337 http://www.caribbrewery.com/ Are you a fan of Carib Shandy (lime)? Enter your review of Carib Shandy (lime) 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.