Though spooky season may be over, beer season is here to stay. With this colder weather moving in, so are the deep, comforting flavors of fall.
We’ve gathered some pints just released — or just about to debut — at 10 separate breweries across the city. Some are a perfect fit for the holidays, others are just ideal for trying something new.
Veil Brewing | 1301 Roseneath Rd.
- The Bourbon Whangdoodle will be joined by Cognac Whangdoodle at this year’s Dark Daze event. Both are Imperial Chocolate Milk Stouts aged in bourbon + cognac barrels, respectively.
- Available Nov. 26
Legend Brewing | 321 W. 7th St.
- The Winter White returns a month before the season. It’s a tangy Belgian Whitbier — that’s just a fancy spelling of “wheat beer.”
- Now available
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | 2410 Ownby Ln.
- The original Gingerbread Stout, also known as Christmas in a bottle, is made with local Hawaiian baby ginger, spices + honey. The brewery is also releasing a Bourbon Gingerbread Stout, which adds bourbon to the mix.
- Now available
Isley Brewing Company | 1715 Summit Ave.
- The brewery partnered with Village Bank to create Apple of my IPA, a cider-like brew fermented with apple juice. Proceeds go towards Conexus, a nonprofit which gives free eye exams to students in Title I schools.
- Available Nov. 12
Ardent Craft Brewery | 3200 W. Leigh St.
- The Franconian Lager is based on German dark beers, called a dunkel. You can order one draft or in a can.
- Now available
Strangeways Brewery | 2277A Dabney Rd.
- The Caramel Dream Woodbooger features the original Woodbooger’s Belgian brown ale with vanilla bean + coconut, with tons of caramel of course.
- Now available
Garden Grove Brewery | 3445 W. Cary St.
- The Second Circle Italian Pilsner is a collaborative effort with the Barber of Hell’s Bottom.
- In development
Triple Crossing Brewery | 113 S. Foushee St.
- The Battle Creek DIPA makes its return in cans + bottles, made with malted white wheat.
- Now available
The Answer Brewpub | 6008 W. Broad St.
- The Squeegee of Spite is another collaboration effort with Oozlefinch, a TIPA with Rakau, Zappa and Summer hops. Their Orange Creamsicle is also on the Secret Menu.
- Now available
Väsen Brewery | 3331 W. Moore St.
- The House Walrus and the Velvet Walrus are joining the stout team, the House is a light roast — the Velvet is conditioned on hazelnut coffee.
We’re sure we missed a few fall favorites. Let us know if there’s any more releases we should pour up.
Or — if beer’s not your thing — are there wine, cider or even soda releases we should cover? We’d love to try out some holiday bubbly.
