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Gummy Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale Inc. 1749 St Denis St Montreal Quebec Canada North America (514) 680-8052 www.lesaintbock.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Gummy Beer? Submit your review below.

Rooibos Africaine

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Brasseurs De Montréal 1485 Rue Ottawa Montreal Quebec Canada North America (514) 788-4505 www.brasseurdemontreal.ca Would you like to share your opinion of Rooibos Africaine? Submit your review below.

Ghosttown

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.6% Brewed By Brasseurs De Montréal 1485 Rue Ottawa Montreal Quebec Canada North America (514) 788-4505 www.brasseurdemontreal.ca Would you like to share your opinion of Ghosttown? Submit your review below.

Rickard’s Cardigan

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Molson Breweries Of Canada. Ltd. 1670 Notre Dame EST Montreal Quebec Canada North America (800) 665-7661 http://www.molsoncoorscanada.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Rickard’s Cardigan below.

La Ginger Beer Epice

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Microbrasserie du Lièvre 110-246 Bd Albiny Paquette Mont-Laurier Quebec Canada North America (819) 440-2440 www.microdulievre.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is La Ginger Beer Epice? Let us know below.

Tanaka

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By Microbrasserie Le Corsaire 5955 Rue Saint-Laurent Levis Quebec Canada North America (418) 380-2505 www.crosairemicro.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Tanaka? Let us know below.

La Belle Saison

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By À l’abri de la Tempête 286 Coulombe Ch L’Étang-du-Nord L’Étang-du-Nord Quebec Canada North America (418) 986 5005 www.alabridelatempete.com Did you experience La Belle Saison? Give us your review below.

Palabre De L’Intendant

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By À l’abri de la Tempête 286 Coulombe Ch L’Étang-du-Nord L’Étang-du-Nord Quebec Canada North America (418) 986 5005 www.alabridelatempete.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Palabre De L’Intendant in the below form.

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Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 2% Brewed By Les Brasseurs du Hameau 6 rue des Bois-Verts Ham-Sud Quebec Canada North America (450) 800-6266 http://lesbrasseursduhameau.ca Are you a fan of ??????? (tisane)? Enter your review of ??????? (tisane) below.

Thuya Occidental

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Les Brasseurs du Hameau 6 rue des Bois-Verts Ham-Sud Quebec Canada North America (450) 800-6266 http://lesbrasseursduhameau.ca WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Thuya Occidental below.

Rousse Whisky

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Les Brasseurs du Hameau 6 rue des Bois-Verts Ham-Sud Quebec Canada North America (450) 800-6266 http://lesbrasseursduhameau.ca Does Rousse Whisky tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Elliwill Bière D’épinettes

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Les Brasseurs du Hameau 6 rue des Bois-Verts Ham-Sud Quebec Canada North America (450) 800-6266 http://lesbrasseursduhameau.ca Want to share your review of Elliwill Bière D’épinettes? Submit your review below.

D’HamNation

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Les Brasseurs du Hameau 6 rue des Bois-Verts Ham-Sud Quebec Canada North America (450) 800-6266 http://lesbrasseursduhameau.ca WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of D’HamNation below.

Abies Balsamea

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Les Brasseurs du Hameau 6 rue des Bois-Verts Ham-Sud Quebec Canada North America (450) 800-6266 http://lesbrasseursduhameau.ca The dude abides. Does Abies Balsamea? Submit your review below.

La Miseaprix

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Le Grimoire 223 Rue Principale Granby (Canada) Quebec Canada North America (450) 372-7079 http://www.brasseriegrimoire.com Good people drink good beer. Is La Miseaprix good? Let us know with your review below.

Goliath

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Le Grimoire 223 Rue Principale Granby (Canada) Quebec Canada North America (450) 372-7079 http://www.brasseriegrimoire.com Have you tried Goliath? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Desérables

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Le Grimoire 223 Rue Principale Granby (Canada) Quebec Canada North America (450) 372-7079 http://www.brasseriegrimoire.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Desérables in the below form.

Messe De Minuit

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Les Brasseurs Du Temps 170 Rue Montcalm Gatineau Quebec Canada North America (819) 205-4999 www.brasseursdutemps.com Does Messe De Minuit tie the room together? Give us your review below.

La Tour-Menthe

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By La Tour A Bières 517 rue Racine Est Chicoutimi Quebec Canada North America (418) 545-7272 http://www.latourabieres.com Have an opinion about La Tour-Menthe? Submit your review below.

Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Annedd’ale)

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.6% Brewed By Microbrasserie Le Naufrageur 586 Boulevard Perron Carleton Quebec Canada North America (418) 364-5440 www.lenaufrageur.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 Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Annedd’ale) with you? […]

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.