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1
Beer:
Fuzzy Wuzzy

Brewery:
Fat Heads Brewery

Stats:
A refreshing Wheat Based Ale with Apricot and Peach flavors.

ABV:
5.50%

IBU:
13

OG:
12.5 plato

Hops:
Fake out

VS

2
Beer:
Rutherford B. Haze

Brewery:
Community Beer Works

Stats:
A Belgian wheat beer of some distinction, Rutherford pours a hazy gold with a fine white head. Trappist yeast, a bunch of wheat and Slovenian hops create a bright, refreshing beer perfect for a warm day.

5.4% ABV
25 IBUs

ABV:
5.40%

IBU:
25

OG:
1.053

Hops:
US Golding, Styrian C.


3
Beer:
"Spirit of Buffalo" Summer Lager

Brewery:
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery

Stats:
A light, refreshing brew with a mild but notable malt presence, palate-pleasing balance and moderate hop flavor. Low alcohol, finishes crisp and clean.

ABV:
4.07%

IBU:
16

OG:
1.042

Hops:
Hallertau, Tettnang

VS

4
Beer:
Hotter Than Helles

Brewery:
Cigar City Brewing

Stats:
A Munchner-style Helles lager

ABV:
5%

IBU:
25

OG:
12 plato

Hops:
Hallertauer Mittelfruh


5
Beer:
Lune'd'bleu

Brewery:
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery

Stats:
A Belgian witbier, light and effervescent with a subtle spicy character of orange peel, coriander and ginger.

ABV:
4.80%

IBU:
13.5

OG:
1.0465

Hops:
Styrian Aurora

VS

6
Beer:
Golden Ale

Brewery:
Terrapin Beer Co.

Stats:
Crisp and refreshing this golden ale is light in color but not in flavor...the perfect session beer on a hot summer afternoon.

ABV:
5.3

IBU:
21

OG:
12.2

Hops:
Cascade, Mt. Hood


7
Beer:
BumbleBerry Honey Blueberry Ale

Brewery:
Fat Heads Brewery

Stats:
A light refreshing Blueberry Ale.

ABV:
5.30%

IBU:
13

OG:
12.5 plato

Hops:
Sterling

VS

8
Beer:
Surfer's Summer Ale

Brewery:
Pelican Brewery

Stats:
The Summer Ales of England inspire our well-loved seasonal beer, Surfer's Summer Ale. With a brilliant gold color, and a fruity, floral, and herbal aroma from Glacier hops, Surfer's Summer Ale is a refreshing, tasty treat. A sweet, toasted malt flavor comes from the Golden Promise malt, and combines with bread-like wheat character to give this beer a full-bodied, rounded malt aspect. Finishing smooth and clean, Surfer's Summer Ale exhibits a wonderful balance and character.

ABV:
5.3

IBU:
25

OG:
12.2 Plato

Hops:
Glacier


9
Beer:
Uber Lager

Brewery:
Wynkoop Brewing Company

Stats:
This German Style Lager combines the elegant hoppiness of a classic pilsner with super drinkability. Made with Bohemian pilsner malts and both noble and New Zealand hops (Hallertau Saphir and Nelson Savign) Uber Lager gets a special dose of aroma hop character via a load of whole leaf Saaz hops in our Hopinator hopback. A super session beer for craft beer nuts and newcomers alike!

ABV:
4.30%

IBU:
25

OG:
10.5 plato

Hops:
Hallertau Saphir and Nelson Savign

VS

10
Beer:
All Day IPA

Brewery:
Founders Brewing Co

Stats:
The beer you've been waiting for. Keeps your taste satisfied while keeping senses sharp. An all day IPA naturally brewed with a complex array of malts, grains and hops. The perfect reward for an honest days work and the ultimate companion to celebrate life's simple pleasures.

ABV:
4.7

IBU:
42

OG:
10.5

Hops:
Simcoe, Amarillo


11
Beer:
Dog Days Ale

Brewery:
Red Brick Brewing Co.

Stats:
Dog Days Ale, our German-Style Hefeweizen, is the ideal beer to get you through the hottest of hot summer days. Pouring a pale yellow, this ale is naturally cloudy thanks to a generous amount of wheat and traditional Hefeweizen yeast. Big aromas of banana and tart citrus follow through to the palate, and are complimented by a slight malty sweetness, creamy mouth-feel, and pleasing effervescence. Take one sip and you'll be begging for more.

ABV:
5.6

IBU:
12

OG:
1.052

Hops:
Bravo, Cascade & Crystal

VS

12
Beer:
Carnevale

Brewery:
The Lost Abbey

Stats:
Brewed in celebration of Lent and the Easter season, Carnevale is a light bodied Saison, using Brettanomyces along with Amarillo and Simcoe hops to generate flavor and depth. Carnevale's complexity grows with time as the citrus notes tend to wane and the wild yeast rears its wonderfully tasting head.

ABV:
6.5

IBU:
n/a

OG:
1.052

Hops:
Amarillo and Simcoe


13
Beer:
Stone Enjoy By 07.04.13 IPA

Brewery:
Stone Brewing Company

Stats:
You have in your hands a devastatingly fresh double IPA. While freshness is a key component of many beers - especially big, citrusy, floral IPAs - we've taken it further, a lot further, in this IPA. You see, we specifically brewed it NOT to last. We've not only gone to extensive lengths to ensure that you're getting this beer in your hands within an extraordinarily short window, we made sure that the Enjoy By date isn't randomly etched in tiny text somewhere on the label, to be overlooked by all but the most attentive of retailers and consumers. Instead, we've sent a clear message with the name of the beer itself that there is no better time than right now to enjoy this IPA.

ABV:
9.40%

IBU:
100+

OG:
18.5 P

Hops:
11 varieties including Citra, Cascade, Calypso, Amarillo, Simcoe, Target, Delta and Motueka

VS

14
Beer:
Sunset Soulstice

Brewery:
The Brew Kettle Production Works

Stats:
Our take on a Belgian classic. This unfiltered wheat ale is brewed with flaked wheat, flaked oats and
spiced with coriander, orange peel & lemon peel and dry spiced with Cut hibiscus flowers for a violet/purple hue and a subtle flowery added complexity.

ABV:
5.3

IBU:
15

OG:

Hops:


15
Beer:
Orchard Wheat

Brewery:
Wynkoop Brewing Company

Stats:
An unfiltered American-style wheat beer. Made with premium malts and wheat, kaffir lime leaf and natural peach essence and juice. Designed for springtime quaffing, Orchard Wheat is a refreshing yet complex beer with a creamy body, bready malt and wheat flavors, restrained hops, woodsy citrus notes, and ripe peach orchard aromas.

ABV:
4.60%

IBU:

OG:
11.5 plato

Hops:

VS

16
Beer:
Kinda Blue Blueberry Wheat

Brewery:
Boulder Beer Company

Stats:
A refreshing American wheat beer with pureed Oregon blueberries added during cold-conditioning for a subtle berry flavor and aroma with a slight tart finish. 5.2%ABV, 12 IBU, 12.3 OG, Hops: Mt. Hood, Malt: Honey Malt, Wheat Malt, Pale Malt

ABV:
5.2

IBU:
12

OG:
12.3

Hops:
Mt. Hood


17
Beer:
Steelhead Extra Pale Ale

Brewery:
Mad River Brewing Company

Stats:
Steelhead Extra Pale
A bright golden hued ale of medium body with a spicy floral hop character and very mild bitterness.
Malts: 2-row pale malt, with white wheat and carapils for body and head retention
Bittering hops: Colombus
Flavor Hops: Cascade and Amarillo
Finishing Hops: Cascade, Willamette and Tettnanger

O.G. 1.056
F.G. 1.011
ABV 5.6%
IBU 26.24

ABV:
5.60%

IBU:
26.24

OG:
1.056

Hops:
Cascade, Willamette, Tettnanger, Colombus, Amarillo

VS

18
Beer:
Citra Blonde Summer Brew

Brewery:
Widmer Brothers Brewing

Stats:
Citra hops lend their name to this interpretation of a golden ale. But that's not all they bring to the party. Their striking citrus aroma and thirst-quenching flavor are the perfect pairing for soft malt notes. Together they create a beer that's full in flavor and uniquely refreshing.

ABV:
4.40%

IBU:
30

OG:
10.1

Hops:
Alchemy, Citra


19
Beer:
Pan-Am Kolsch

Brewery:
Pan-American Grill & Brewery

Stats:
A light-bodied Pale German Ale with a bright golden color, low hop flavor and aroma, and balanced to present a medium sharpness. Mild malt character with subtle hints of wine-like fruitiness precede a crisp dry finish.

ABV:
4.40%

IBU:
18

OG:
1.0435

Hops:
Perle

VS

20
Beer:
Waterkeeper Hefeweizen

Brewery:
SweetWater Brewery

Stats:
This free flowing Hefeweizen is our tribute to the great work of Waterkeepers across the globe, and a reminder that we all need to pitch in and protect one of Earth's most vital resources: clean water.

ABV:
5.9

IBU:

OG:

Hops:


21
Beer:
The Love

Brewery:
Starr Hill Brewery

Stats:
The Love is an unfiltered wheat beer, also known as a hefeweizen. It is distinguished by its extremely light body and flavored with hints of banana and clove.

ABV:
4.60%

IBU:
9

OG:
12

Hops:
Hallertau

VS

22
Beer:
Hopside Down IPL

Brewery:
Widmer Brothers Brewing

Stats:
Widmer Brothers is turning things deliciously upside down with an aggressively hopped, cold-fermented brew that brings together the clean, crisp finish of a lager with the hoppy aroma and character of an IPA. Prost to turning convention on its head!

ABV:
6.70%

IBU:
50

OG:
15.0

Hops:
ALCHEMY, CASCADE


23
Beer:
SUPERFUZZ

Brewery:
Elysian Brewing Company

Stats:
Blood Orange Pale Ale.
SUPERFUZZ is a mind-bending whirl of aromas and flavors of blood orange and Northwest hops.

ABV:
5.40%

IBU:
145

OG:

Hops:
Citra, Cascade, Amarillo and German Northern Brewer

VS

24
Beer:
Stone Cali-Belgique IPA

Brewery:
Stone Brewing Co.

Stats:
When reading the name "Stone Cali-Belgique IPA", "Cali" hints that it is a California-style IPA, and this brew has an undeniable Belgian influence, indicated by the word "Belgique" (which is how Belgium's French-speaking population says the word "Belgian"; the Dutch-speaking Belgians say "België"). We carefully selected a Belgian yeast strain that illuminates a fascinating new aspect of the beer that is otherwise quite simply Stone IPA. The result is both completely new and different, while still being recognizable as a Stone brew—and Stone IPA in particular. Think of it as an otherwise identical twin to Stone IPA that was raised in a Belgian culture. Literally.

ABV:
6.90%

IBU:
77

OG:
15 P

Hops:
Columbus, Chinook, Centennial


25
Beer:
Pub Light

Brewery:
Wind River Brewing Company

Stats:
The lightest!

ABV:
3.90%

IBU:
25

OG:
10.5 P

Hops:
Challenger/ Mt. Hood

VS

26
Beer:
Raspberry Ale

Brewery:
Dark Horse Brewing Company

Stats:
Refreshing Wheat Ale with a light pink hue,light fruit on the nose and a very high drink-ability. Made with fresh raspberries this fruit ale is a nice beer that lacks the syrupy sweetness that can make a fruit beer undesirable.

ABV:
5.00%

IBU:
10

OG:
13 Degrees Plato

Hops:
Mt. Hood


27
Beer:
Deschutes River Ale

Brewery:
Deschutes Brewery

Stats:
Once called Riviere des Chutes by French Trappers the Deschutes River feeds our beers and souls alike. Merci.

Here's one that's clean and refreshing enough for the long haul, but fully graced with hop aroma, malt heft and clear craft passion. Sit back, relax, and let the subtle pleasures reveal.

ABV:
4

IBU:
28

OG:
10.9

Hops:
Cascade, Crystal, Nugget

VS

28
Beer:
Grateful Pale Ale

Brewery:
Starr Hill Brewery

Stats:
Grateful creates a fresh spin on the American Pale Ale tradition. A strong citrusy, resinous aroma from the hops leads into a light body with subtle malt flavor. Grateful is a sessionable brew at 4.7% abv.

ABV:
4.70%

IBU:
26

OG:
11 Plato

Hops:
Cascade, Chinook, Centennial & Topaz


29
Beer:
SweetWater IPA

Brewery:
SweetWater Brewery

Stats:
A mammoth India Pale Ale that is dry-hopped to the gills. Left unfiltered to preserve the intense hop character.

ABV:
6.3

IBU:

OG:

Hops:

VS

30
Beer:
Salmon Fly Honey Rye

Brewery:
Madison River Brewing Company

Stats:
- This unique golden colored brew is made from Montana malted barley, local Honey, and German Rye malt. Together these ingredients and hops give this beer a great balance, and refreshing flavor. It finishes with a touch of spice from the Rye and a slight sweetness from the Honey.

ABV:
5.5

IBU:
22

OG:
13.5

Hops:
magnum, tettnang

s


31
Beer:
Florida Cracker White Ale

Brewery:
Cigar City Brewing

Stats:
A Belgian-style Witbier

ABV:
5%

IBU:
22

OG:
10.7 plato

Hops:
EKG, Styrian Bobek

VS

32
Beer:
City of Light

Brewery:
Pan-American Grill & Brewery

Stats:
A Pale German Lager in the Munich Helles Style - a light, refreshing, medium strength brew with a mild but notable malt presence, palate-pleasing balance and moderate noble German hop flavor.

ABV:
4.5%

IBU:
18

OG:
1.046

Hops:
Hallertau


33
Beer:
Sheppards Weiss

Brewery:
Wind River Brewing Company

Stats:
Sheppard's Weiss Beer
A South German Style Hefeweizen. This malted wheat based ale has a cloudy straw color appearance. This is an unfiltered wheat ale featuring hints of banana and clove flavors and aromas. 5.2% A.B.V O.G. 12.9 F.G. 3.0 27 IBU's German Hallertau German Hershbrucker Hops

ABV:
5.20%

IBU:
27

OG:
12.9 P

Hops:
German Hallertau

VS

34
Beer:
LowRYEder

Brewery:
SweetWater Brewery

Stats:
A flame-throwin' rye IPA ignited by 25% shot of rye malt and capped by a super hoppin' blast of Mt. Hood and Centennial hops that makes this IPA bounce.

ABV:
6.20%

IBU:

OG:

Hops:


35
Beer:
Vunderbar! Pilsner

Brewery:
Smuttynose Brewing Company

Stats:
Made for taking a break from the Sturm und Drang of modern life, this elegantly refreshing, unfiltered pilsner was created with German malt balanced with the spicy tang of Czech Saaz hops. The bread and biscuit flavors of the grain are topped with the floral character of the Noble hop, which may just get you to shimmy into your favorite lederhosen, bust into a quick schuhplattler and loudly proclaim, "Das ist Vunderbar!"

ABV:
5.1

IBU:
15

OG:
11 or 1.044

Hops:
Saaz

VS

36
Beer:
Oberon

Brewery:
Bell's Brewery Inc.

Stats:
Bell's Oberon is a wheat ale fermented with Bell's signature house ale yeast, mixing a spicy hop character with mildly fruity aromas. The addition of wheat malt lends a smooth mouthfeel, making it a classic summer beer.

ABV:
5.80%

IBU:

OG:
1.057

Hops:


37
Beer:
Leisure Time Lager

Brewery:
Jack's Abby Brewing

Stats:
Wheat lager brewed with lemongrass, chamomile, coriander, and orange peel.

ABV:
4.8

IBU:

OG:

Hops:

VS

38
Beer:
Maggie's Peach Farmhouse Ale

Brewery:
Terrapin Beer Co.

Stats:
Maggie's Peach Farmhouse Ale has all the flavor and aroma of a freshly picked peach combined with the complexity of a well executed farmhouse ale.

ABV:
5.3

IBU:
22

OG:
11.5

Hops:
US Goldings


39
Beer:
Lake BeErie

Brewery:
The Brew Kettle Production Works

Stats:
A "sessionable" Pilsner with a large portion of malted wheat for a smooth mouthfeel and easy drinkability.
Generously hopped late in the kettle with a blend of German hops for a mild but spicy hop flavor and aroma.

ABV:
4.8

IBU:
15

OG:

Hops:
Tettnang, spalt

VS

40
Beer:
Columbia Kolsch Brand Ale

Brewery:
Ice Harbor Brewing Co.

Stats:
A smooth, soft bodied, golden ale. Lightly fruity with a pleasing dry finish.

ABV:
5.0

IBU:
5.0

OG:
1.048

Hops:
Mt. Hood, Crystal


41
Beer:
Summer Soulstice

Brewery:
The Brew Kettle Production Works

Stats:
Our take on a Belgian classic. This unfiltered wheat ale is brewed with flaked wheat, flaked oats and
spiced with coriander, orange peel & lemon peel.

ABV:
5.3

IBU:
15

OG:

Hops:

VS

42
Beer:
Framboise de Amorosa

Brewery:
The Lost Abbey

Stats:
Fromboise de Amorosa was our first forray into the world of Raspberry Beers. Beginning with a batch of Lost and Found, Framboise de Amorosa is aged in red wine barrels for over a year, being spiked with Raspberries on three separate occasions. Framboise de Amorosa starts sweet and has a long sour finish, the back-end pulls some oak characters that keeps the beer from being dull.

ABV:
7.0

IBU:
n/a

OG:
1.065

Hops:
German Magnum


43
Beer:
Tangerine ExBEERience Hefeweizen

Brewery:
Ice Harbor Brewing Co.

Stats:
An unfiltered wheat beer with natural tangerine flavoring. Spicy with a zest of tangerine to give you the ultimate exBEERience.

ABV:
5.0

IBU:
13

OG:
1.048

Hops:
Magnum, Mt. Hood

VS

44
Beer:
American Pilsner

Brewery:
Grand Canyon Brewery

Stats:
Our American Pilsner is a Bohemian style lager, brewed with German Pilsner, Munich, and Vienna malts, balanced with Sapphire and loads of Czech Saaz hops. Lagered cold for a minimum of 45 days.

OG: 12 ABV: 5% IBU: 21

ABV:
5%

IBU:
21

OG:
12

Hops:
Saaz, Sapphire


45
Beer:
White Water Wheat

Brewery:
Grand Canyon Brewery

Stats:
White Water Wheat is an American style wheat ale made with over 60% white malted wheat and a touch of Pearle hops. Light and refreshing great on a summer or hot day.

OG: 11 ABV: 4.8% IBU: 13.5

ABV:
4.80%

IBU:
13.5

OG:
11

Hops:
Pearle

VS

46
Beer:
White IPA

Brewery:
Black Diamond Brewing Co

Stats:
Our White IPA is a blend of A traditional Wit with a West Coast influence. HOPS.!. Wit dry hopped like a IPA. fruity, melony, citrusy..

ABV:
7.0

IBU:
55

OG:

Hops:
Falconers / European Noble


47
Beer:
SweetWater 420 Extra Pale Ale

Brewery:
SweetWater Brewery

Stats:
A tasty West Coast style pale ale with big hops. First brewed on April 20, 1997, this pale ale finishes with a nice clean, crisp taste.

ABV:
5.3

IBU:

OG:

Hops:

VS

48
Beer:
Perlz Pilz

Brewery:
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery

Stats:
German style Pilsener Lager; pale, crisp, and clean with a notable Saaz hop presence and a fine-edged sharp finish.

ABV:
4.50%

IBU:
32.5

OG:
1.045

Hops:
Saaz


49
Beer:
Great White

Brewery:
Lost Coast Brewery

Stats:
Great White is our version of the Belgian style. This unfiltered beer has a translucent golden color. It has a full-bodied mouth feel, yet is surprisingly light to drink. Topped with a hint of citrus, coriander and a secret blend of herbs.

ABV:
4.8

IBU:

OG:

Hops:

VS

50
Beer:
Stone Levitation Ale

Brewery:
Stone Brewing Co.

Stats:
We're best known for brewing aggressive, big-character beers, but we love a great sessionable ale as much as anyone. Most beers at the less-weighty end of the spectrum lack flavor and depth as much as they lack high ABVs, but not Stone Levitation Ale! This deep amber brew has a rich maltiness, big hoppy character, citrus overtones, and an impressively modest alcohol content for a beer with so much flavor packed into it.

ABV:
4.40%

IBU:
45

OG:
11.5 P

Hops:
Columbus, Crystal & Amarillo


51
Beer:
Cassie-Belgian Black Currant Ale

Brewery:
CB's Brewing Co.

Stats:
Tart Belgian-style wheat ale brewed with locally sourced honey and cold pressed Black Currant juice.

ABV:
7.8

IBU:

OG:

Hops:

VS

52
Beer:
Blonde Ale

Brewery:
Diamond Knot Craft Brewing

Stats:
Based on a pre-Prohibition lager recipe, this is a perfect summer session beer. Very light yet surprisingly complex due to the diverse grain bill. Hallertauer hops lend a very slightly spicy, herbal finish.

ABV:
4.2

IBU:
13

OG:
10P

Hops:
US Hallertau


53
Beer:
Spring Saison

Brewery:
Willoughby Brewing

Stats:
A special Belgian saison for the Spring, our Spring Saison features a complex malt bill with Belgian yeast that provides a unique character with a drinkable quality. We've given this beer an American touch by featuring US hops.

ABV:
6.9

IBU:
30

OG:

Hops:

VS

54
Beer:
SweetWater Blue

Brewery:
SweetWater Brewery

Stats:
SweetWater Blue is a unique light bodied wheat ale laced with natural blueberry flavor. This euphoric experience begins with a subtle blueberry aroma and finishes surreptitiously clean - that's right!

ABV:
4.6

IBU:

OG:

Hops:


55
Beer:
Kiwanda Cream Ale

Brewery:
Pelican Brewery

Stats:
Inspired by one of America's traditional 19th century beer styles, Kiwanda Cream Ale is pale gold with a fruity, floral hop aroma. A toasty malt flavor and a smooth snappy finish round out this tasty, refreshing brew!

ABV:
5.4

IBU:
25

OG:
12.2 Plato

Hops:
Mt. Hood

VS

56
Beer:
Cucumber Saison

Brewery:
Cigar City Brewing

Stats:
A lower alcohol Saison infused with cucumber.

ABV:
4.7

IBU:
18

OG:
10 plato

Hops:
Sorachi Ace, Citra


57
Beer:
Berliner Weisse

Brewery:
White Birch Brewing

Stats:
style: German Sour Wheat Ale
abv: 5.5%
color: Straw
available: June-September

Napoleon's troops referred to Berliner Weisse as the "Champagne of the North" due to its lively and elegant character. Today this style is described by some as the most refreshing beer in the world.

Our approach was to brew this beer with Lactobacilius for a refreshing and authentic interpretation of a classic summer refresher.

ABV:
5.50%

IBU:

OG:

Hops:

VS

58
Beer:
White Hop-Belgian IPA

Brewery:
CB's Brewing Co.

Stats:
Unfiltered Belgian-style White Session IPA brewed with freshly harvested Spruce tips.

ABV:
3.4

IBU:

OG:

Hops:
Simcoe, Amarillo, Centennial, Nelson Sauvin


59
Beer:
Spicebush

Brewery:
Buckeye Brewing

Stats:
Spicebush is a refreshing take on a Belgian-style Witbier. This unfiltered, crisp, spicy and dry ale is flavored with lemon peel and spicebush berries. The berries contribute to the peppery aroma and flavor. The lemon peel adds a nice citrus kick. The use of unmalted wheat gives Spicebush a creamy head and texture.

ABV:
5.5

IBU:
17

OG:
1.049

Hops:
Apollo, Tettnanger

VS

60
Beer:
SweetWater Road Trip

Brewery:
SweetWater Brewery

Stats:
A fiery pilsner fermented at ale temperatures for a fuller flavor, capped by an intense spicy hop finish.

ABV:
5.2

IBU:

OG:

Hops:


61
Beer:
Stone RuinTen IPA

Brewery:
Stone Brewing Co.

Stats:
Back in 2002, we first released our notoriously mega-hopped double IPA, Stone Ruination IPA, and in 2012 we celebrated its 10th anniversary with the release of a very special version that was even bigger and, incredibly, even hoppier than the original. If Stone Ruination IPA is "A Liquid Poem to the Glory of the Hop," then Stone Ruination Tenth Anniversary IPA was a "Stage Dive into a Mosh Pit of Hops." Luckily for us, our fans love loud and aggressive brews, specifically when copious amounts of humulus lupulus are involved. The original release of this beer was so instantly beloved by those who dared try it (particularly us) that there was no way we could relegate it to one-hit-wonder status. You are holding in your hands a veritable hop monster. Its name has been modified to the nickname it acquired almost immediately when we released it in 2012, but the decidedly indelicate recipe is the same. This belligerently delicious ale has the substantial malt backbone needed to stand up to the whopping five pounds of hops packed into each barrel. If all the hyperbole hasn't frightened you away by now, we know you'll love this audacious gem of hoppy splendor just as much as we do. Crank it up!

ABV:
10.80%

IBU:
100+

OG:
22.7 P

Hops:
Columbus and Centennial. Dry hopped with Citra and Centennial.

VS

62
Beer:
Starr Pils

Brewery:
Starr Hill Brewery

Stats:
Starr Pils is a classic German Pilsner. This beer is crafted with Pilsner malt, German hops and Bavarian lager yeast. It is golden in color with a subtle malt backbone and pleasant hop aroma.

ABV:
4.20%

IBU:
20

OG:
11.6

Hops:
Perle & Hallertau


63
Beer:
Cucumber Cream Ale

Brewery:
Twisted Pine Brewing Co.

Stats:
Cucumber Cream Ale brewed with all local ingredients, including 350 pounds of Colorado cucumber!

ABV:
6%

IBU:
18

OG:

Hops:

VS

64
Beer:
Wisconsinite Summer Weiss

Brewery:
Lakefront Brewery, Inc.

Stats:
Made with 100% Wisconsin-grown malted barley, wheat, and hops, including a unique, first-of-its-kind, never before fermented, indigenous Wisconsin yeast strain. It pours a hazy, unfiltered, straw color with a fine white head. The mild clove, banana, and citrus aromas from the Wisconsin yeast go well with the malty sweetness and fresh baked wheat bread flavors. With its light body, lively effervescence, and 4.4% ABV, Wisconsinite is a refreshing summer session beer.

ABV:
4.40%

IBU:
9.5

OG:
11

Hops:
Wisconsin Brewers Gold


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