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La Tour-Menthe

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.

Série Signature Festbier

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Les Trois Mousquetaires 3753 C Boul Brossard Quebec Canada North America (430) 619-2372 Les Trois Mousquetaires Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Série Signature Festbier below.

Pelforth De Printemps

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Pelforth Brewery (Heineiken France) 11 Avenue François Chardigny Marseille Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur France Europe +33 (0)4 91 18 85 18 http://www.pelforth.fr/ Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Pelforth De Printemps below.

La Goule Au Bois Bandé

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Brasserie Artisanale Océane Les Surauds Vaux-Rouillac Poitou-Charentes France Europe +33 (5) 45 97 09 92 http://www.terredesaveurs.com/pl/entreprises.pl?lg=uk&itm=103 Did you experience La Goule Au Bois Bandé? Give us your review below.

Rex Grue

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.2% Brewed By Birrificio Montegioco Frazione Fabbrica 1 Montegioco Piedmont Italy Europe +39 0131 029012 http://www.birrificiomontegioco.com Want to share your review of Rex Grue? Submit your review below.

Baladin Nora

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.8% Brewed By Birrificio Le Baladin Loc Prella 60 Farigliano Piedmont Italy Europe +39 0173 778013 http://www.baladin.it/ Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Baladin Nora in the below form.

Due Gnomi

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Beba V. le Italia 11-10069 Villar Perosa Piedmont Italy Europe +39 0121 315755 http://www.birrabeba.it/ Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Due Gnomi? Submit your review below.

Birra Di Natale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Beba V. le Italia 11-10069 Villar Perosa Piedmont Italy Europe +39 0121 315755 http://www.birrabeba.it/ WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Birra Di Natale below.

Febbre Alta

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.7% Brewed By Birrificio Troll Via Valle Grande 15 Vernante Piedmont Italy Europe +39 0171-920143 http://www.birratroll.it/ Would you like to share your opinion of Febbre Alta? Submit your review below.

Trompe L’oeil

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Trompe L’oeil in the below form.

Portergeist

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.com Have you tried Portergeist? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Slippery Rock Dew

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By North Country Brewing 141 S Main St Slippery Rock Pennsylvania USA North America (724) 794-2337 www.northcountrybrewing.com Is Slippery Rock Dew something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Unholy Matrimony

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Church Brew Works 3525 Liberty Ave Pittsburg (PA) Pennsylvania USA North America (412) 688-8200 www.churchbrew.com Would you like to share your opinion of Unholy Matrimony? Submit your review below.

Pumpkin Dunkel

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.3% Brewed By Church Brew Works 3525 Liberty Ave Pittsburg (PA) Pennsylvania USA North America (412) 688-8200 www.churchbrew.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Pumpkin Dunkel make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Ambrosia Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Church Brew Works 3525 Liberty Ave Pittsburg (PA) Pennsylvania USA North America (412) 688-8200 www.churchbrew.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Ambrosia Ale below.

Poor Richard’s Tavern Spruce Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Yards Brewing Co. 901 N Delaware Ave Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA North America (215) 634-2600 www.yardsbrewing.com Have an opinion about Poor Richard’s Tavern Spruce Ale? Submit your review below.

XII (spiced Bronze Ale)

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.6% Brewed By Earth Bread + Brewery 7136 Germantown Ave Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA North America (215) 242-6666 www.earthbreadbrewery.com Did you experience XII (spiced Bronze Ale)? Give us your review below.

Charlie Brown

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant 4120 Main St Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA North America (215) 482-8220 www.manayunkbrewery.com Is Charlie Brown something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Monkey Knife Fight

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Nodding Head Brewery and Restaurant 1516 Sansom St Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA North America (215) 569-9525 www.noddinghead.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Monkey Knife Fight? Submit your review below.

Grog (Mole)

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.25% Brewed By Nodding Head Brewery and Restaurant 1516 Sansom St Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA North America (215) 569-9525 www.noddinghead.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 Grog (Mole) […]

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.