India Pale Ale
Brewed By: Saranac Brewery (Matt Brewing Company)
Brewed In: Utica, NY
Type: Belgian Ale
ABV: 5.8%
What They Say: A hop lover’s delight. In the India Pale Ale tradition this brew is very hoppy in both aroma and flavor from the generous amounts of cascade hops used in brewing. Look for a medium to full body and [...]

John John Dead Guy
Brewed By: Rogue Ales
Brewed In: Newport, OR
Type: Ale matured in whiskey barrels
ABV: ~6.4%
What they say: “In a collaboration of crafts, Rogue Brewmaster John Maier and Rogue Spirits Master Distiller John Couchot have joined forces to create a distinct, innovative series of brews called John John Ales. The series will take Rogue Ales [...]

Samuel Adams Cranberry Lambic
Brewed By: Samuel Adams
Brewed In: Boston, MA/Cincinnati, OH
ABV: 5.9%
Type: Wheat Ale
What they say: Samuel Adams Cranberry Lambic is a fruit beer that draws its flavor not just from the cranberries it is brewed with, but also from the unique fermentation character imparted by the rare wild yeast strain. [...]

Karl Strauss Brewing’s Fullsuit
Brewed By: Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Brewed In: San Diego, California
Type: Belgian-Style Brown Ale
ABV: 6.3%
What They Say: “Fullsuit is brewed with the changing seasons in mind. Firm toasted malt and roasted nut flavors are underpinned by a hint of vanilla that comes from aging the beer on French oak. Belgian ale yeast adds [...]

Samuel Adams Coastal Wheat
Brewed By: Samuel Adams
Brewed In: Boston, MA/Cincinnati, OH
ABV: Not specified, I’m going to guess low
Type: Wheat Ale
What they say: Hazy and Golden in color, this brew is a fresh twist on the popular Hefeweizen style. Eureka and Lisbon lemons, from three growing regions in California, balance out [...]

Sah’tea
Brewed By: Dogfish Head
Brewed In: Rehoboth Beach, DE
Type: Antique Ale
ABV: 9%
What they say: “A modern update on a 9th century Finnish proto-beer. Brewed with rye, we caramelize the wort with white hot river rocks, then ferment it with a German Weizen yeast. In addition to juniper berries foraged directly from the Finnish country-side we added [...]

TBG Drinks: Lagunitas Brown Shugga Ale
Brewed By: Lagunitas Brewing Company
Brewed In: Petaluma, California
Type: American Strong Ale
ABV: 9.84%
What They Say: “How come you taste so good?? Boatloads of pure brown sugar in each batch, that’s how! The rich, roasty and mysteriously drinkable ale might best be described as… irresponsible. It leaves a lot of stories in [...]

Name: Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale
Brewed By: Michelob
Brewed In: St. Louis, MO
Type: Winter Ale
ABV: 6%
What they say: “During even the coldest of weather, warm up to the smooth, robust taste of our Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale. Full of rich aromas that you find in the winter months, hints of vanilla and flavorful hops, this is a [...]

John Henry 3-Lick Spiker Ale
Brewed By: Cold Spring Brewing Company
Brewed In: Cold Spring, Minnesota
Type: American Strong Ale
ABV: 9.1%
What They Say: “In recognition of the men who built railroads across this country we dedicate this ale. These skilled railroad men could swing a nine pound spike mall and drive an iron spike into the railroad tie [...]

Blue Point Winter
Brewed By: Blue Point Brewing
Brewed In: Patchogue, NY
ABV: 5.5%
Type: Amber Ale
Awards:

Gold Medal: Australian International Beer Awards

What they say: Blue Point Brewing’s Winter Ale is a hearty and robust amber ale. Brewed to chase away the chill of a cool winter night. Made with Pale, Vienna, crystal and [...]