Oct. 25—Exciting new releases of beer and spirits are hitting Frederick County and beyond this week.
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Cushwa Brewing Co.
Beer: Balance the Scale — Double West Coast Style India Pale Ale — 8%
Release Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
What’s the deal?
Have you heard the news? West Coast style beers are making a comeback. We teamed up with our amazing friends from Coven Brewing in Pittsburgh to bring you Balance the Scale, a classic West Coast Double IPA. This beer features a yeast strain with reduced esters compared to our usual IPAs, and is exclusively hopped with C hops. Bursting with flavors of pine, resin, and citrus, this brew delivers a satisfying bitterness that will transport you back in time. It’s a little retro, but oh so perfect. Gather your friends and indulge in some nostalgia while enjoying this beer. We can’t wait for you to experience it. And stay tuned for more special collaborations with our friends at Coven Brewing.
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Beer: More Human than Human — West Coast Style Triple India Pale Ale — 10.2%
Release Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
What’s the deal?
This time, we joined forces with the fine folks from Nepenthe Brewing Co. to create something extraordinary. Crafted using 2-row and Vienna malts, with a performance-enhancing mix of wheat and rye. This brew is heavily hopped with Citra, Strata, Mosaic, & Sabro, taking your taste buds on a journey to the shoulder of Orion and back. It strikes a perfect balance, offering complex notes of honey, candied citrus rind, wild honeysuckle, tropical cocktails, and a clean, smooth finish that cleverly masks its strong potency. Prepare to be amazed.
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Beer: Literally Figuratively — New England Style India Pale Ale — 6.8%
Release Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
What’s the deal?
Prepare yourself for a beer that exudes the intense aroma of peach and overripe cantaloupe. Its flavor profile resembles a mixed fruit cup with a subtle hint of resinous pine that fades into a semi-dry finish. Get ready to embark on a flavor adventure like no other.
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Beer: Boltz Apple Danish — Fruited Sour — 7.5%
Release Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
What’s the deal?
Boltz Apple Danish is the lighter and more refreshing counterpart to our popular smoothie sour series, Electrofruit. This version is a delightfully tart ale base fermented with crisp apple puree, imparting aromas and flavors of apple strudel, crumble topping, and subtle hints of caramel. What’s more, this beer is lactose-free, making it suitable for all to enjoy.
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Idiom
Beer: Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Release Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
What’s the deal?
Here’s a super juicy and incredibly drinkable New England IPA that was brewed in collaboration with Olde Mother Brewing and the families of local fallen firefighters, Battalion Chief Josh Laird and Lieutenant Stew Alcorn. All sales from this beer will be directly donated to the three wonderful charities chosen by these families. We brewed this beauty using Cryo Trial Blend-M, Citra, and Mosaic hops, resulting in notes of luscious mango. It offers a touch of sweetness with a smooth and creamy mouthfeel. Throughout, you’ll find bright citrus, apricot, vanilla, and mango flavors dancing on your palate. Join us in supporting these deserving causes with every sip.
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