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George’s Fault

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Nodding Head Brewery and Restaurant 1516 Sansom St Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA North America (215) 569-9525 www.noddinghead.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did George’s Fault make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Funk Zone

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Prism Brewing Company 810 Dickerson Rd North Wales Pennsylvania USA North America (267) 613-8572 http://prismbeer.com Thank you sir, will you have another Funk Zone? Give us your review below.

Red Zone

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.6% Brewed By Prism Brewing Company 810 Dickerson Rd North Wales Pennsylvania USA North America (267) 613-8572 http://prismbeer.com 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. […]

Spruce Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Full Pint Brewing Company 1963 Lincoln Highway North Versailles Pennsylvania USA North America (412) 467-6414 http://fullpintbrewing.com Have an opinion about Spruce Ale? Submit your review below.

Santa’s Helper

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.4% Brewed By Bube’s Brewery 102 N Market St Mt Joy Pennsylvania USA North America (717) 653-2056 www.bubesbrewery.com Thank you sir, will you have another Santa’s Helper? Give us your review below.

Devil Bird (2010)

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Lavery Brewing Company 128 W 12th St Erie Pennsylvania USA North America (814) 454-0405 www.laverybrewing.com Good people drink good beer. Is Devil Bird (2010) good? Let us know with your review below.

Fists Of Feury

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Victory Brewing Company 420 Acorn Ln Downingtown Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 873-0881 http://www.victorybeer.com/ Have you tried Fists Of Feury? Share your review by filling out your review below.

SoulFire Spiced Ale

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Berwick Brewing Company 328 W Front St Berwick Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 752-4313 www.berwickbrewing.com The dude abides. Does SoulFire Spiced Ale? Submit your review below.

Cinnamon Boldy

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.3% Brewed By Berwick Brewing Company 328 W Front St Berwick Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 752-4313 www.berwickbrewing.com Does Cinnamon Boldy tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Rude Elf’s Reserve

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.5% Brewed By Allentown Brew Works 812 W. Hamilton Street Allentown Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 433-7777 www.thebrewworks.com/allentown-brewworks/ Did you experience Rude Elf’s Reserve? Give us your review below.

Emersons Taieri George

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By Emerson’s Brewery 14 Wickliffe St Dunedin Otago New Zealand Oceania +64 3-477 1812 www.emersons.co.nz WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Emersons Taieri George below.

Vanilla Cream Porter

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Max’s Fanno Creek Brew Pub 12562 SW Main St Tigard Oregon USA North America (503) 624-9400 www.maxfannocreek.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Vanilla Cream Porter? Submit your review below.

Polly

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Hop Valley Brewing Company 980 Kruse Way Springfield (OR) Oregon USA North America (541) 744-3330 www.hopvalleybrewing.com Good people drink good beer. Is Polly good? Let us know with your review below.

Leapfrog Mint Kölsch

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By Gilgamesh Brewing 2065 Madrona Ave SE Salem Oregon USA North America (503) 385-1128 http://gilgameshbrewing.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 […]

Mamba

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Gilgamesh Brewing 2065 Madrona Ave SE Salem Oregon USA North America (503) 385-1128 http://gilgameshbrewing.com/ Would you like to share your opinion of Mamba? Submit your review below.

Black Dynamite

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Widmer Brothers Brewing Company 929 N Russel St Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 281-2437 http://widmerbrothers.com Are you a fan of Black Dynamite? Enter your review of Black Dynamite below.

Ginja

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Buckman Village Brewery 909 SE Yamhill St Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 241-3800 http://buckmanbrewery.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Ginja in the below form.

Chamomellow

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Buckman Village Brewery 909 SE Yamhill St Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 241-3800 http://buckmanbrewery.com Have you tried Chamomellow? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Spruced Up Blonde

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.99% Brewed By Cascade Brewing / Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub 7424 SW Beaverton-Hillside Hwy Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 296-0110 www.raclodge.com Is Spruced Up Blonde something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Helga The Hammered

Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.8% Brewed By Cascade Brewing / Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub 7424 SW Beaverton-Hillside Hwy Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 296-0110 www.raclodge.com Are you a fan of Helga The Hammered? Enter your review of Helga The Hammered 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.