New Spring Beers

Beer has a great refreshment factor that is unbeatable, especially in hot weather. This trio of beers offers a broad spectrum of flavors so grab one of each and enjoy the shift to spring. Atwater Vanilla Java Black Imperial Stout; Detroit, MI – Dark brown to almost back in color with a rich cream colored…

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Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier, Brauerei Heller- Bamberg, Germany

Two classic examples of smokebeer, made according to the Reinheitsgebot (German Purity Law), from the original source: Bamberg, Germany. Available in Märzen or Weizen styles, these bottom-fermented beers are redolent of smoke and spice, the malts having been dried over a beechwood log fire. The Märzen marries this natural smoke character with chocolate malt, gentle citrus…

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Kronenbourg 1664 Lager; Alsace France

The name Kronenbourg comes from the French village of Cronenbourg. The other part of this beer’s iconic name came from the year in which the brewery was founded, 1664.  It was originally founded in Strasbourg as the Hatt Brewery but was relocated & renamed in 1850 and is now owned by the Carlsberg Group. Kronenbourg…

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Chimay Grande Réserve Vintage 2012

Chimay, brewed at the Notre-Dame de Scourmont Abbey, is one of the 6 Belgian beers that can carry the logo, “Authentic Trappist Product”. This 2012 vintage comes in a collectible screen-printed 750ml bottle with the original Chimay logo and shield that once adorned all Chimay products. This is a special edition bottle of Chimay Grande…

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