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Over the first half of 2021, my husband and I have found several new drinks. We’d like to share the recommendations with readers this week as many prepare to celebrate. Whether your gathering is large, small, or in-between, for dad, grad, or a wedding, many flavors await the drinker’s discovery. The flavors cover everything from appetizers or a televised ballgame to dessert. We travel from fruity to milky and chocolatey stout, with several in between. I have arranged them here in order of brewery and lightness of the style, not by any preference.
Flying Dog Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita Gose represents a style I had not encountered before. This contains mostly strawberry flavor but does not come across the palate as too sweet. Subtle hints of jalapeno pepper keep the sweetness to a nice level and remind consumers of Cinco de mayo parties. One can drink this by itself or with Mexican-inspired foods. Flying Dog Tropical Bitch comes labelled as Belgian IPA. It remains true to its stylistic roots in flavor. However, it also integrates undertones of mango and other fruit, making it wonderful with pastry or light foods. Flying Dog Kulture King Imperial Hazy IPA sounds like a lot to digest from one bottle. In spite of the long wording, it presents as a great hybrid of the styles mentioned on the label. Kulture King sticks to the roots of a hazy IPA very well by not using fruit undertones not. This brew would do well on its own as liquid accompaniment to sports or with sandwiches and salads for lunch. Troeg’s Field Study calls itself an IPA. It comes with fruit overtones, reminding me of a shandy style. The fruit factor [resents as citrus forward. It would be refreshing for a hot day or with light foods, perhaps fruit-forward desserts. Troegs Grand Cacao tastes like dessert in a bottle. It brings in coffee and chocolate undertones, without becoming as overpowering as chocolate beers can be. One could use this as drinkable dessert after a heavy meal or as accompaniment to chocolate or espresso flavored desserts. Others might prefer it alongside a bowl of berries in spring. Fordham Dominion Oak Barrel Stout reminded me of several concepts. It has a slight milk stout flavor, which presents as thick and rich. This beer appears to have likely resided in the barrel before Jameson Stout aged whiskey in terms of flavor for those familiar with the whiskey. This could balance out either chocolate or overly fruity flavors in a dish or stand in for dessert on its own. Southern Tier 2X Stout gives quite the combination of flavors. It feels thick and rich. The creamy undertones present a slight cream soda flavor for those seeking some nostalgia. With the small vanilla flavor, this beer would pair well with cream pies or ice cream-based dessert, or on its own as a wind-down drink at night’s end. Thus, taking a visit to the beer section of a local store can yield more than meets the eye. New flavors and combinations can be consumed alone or with food, including dessert. Whether one is thirsty or needs a clever gift, beer can fill the bill.
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