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December 21, 2012

SAMUEL ADAMS LATITUDE 48 IPA

SAMUEL ADAMS LATITUDE 48 IPA – This year’s Latitude 48 IPA is brewed with a combination of hops from the 48th latitude.  Suggested retail is $8.99 for a 6-pack and $13.99 for a 12-pack.  Available in February from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Commercial Distributing, L.Knife & Son and Merrimack Valley...
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NEWCASTLE WINTER IPA

NEWCASTLE WINTER IPA – Made with Super Styrian and Styrian Goldings hops, this limited-edition release pours a copper color with a strong hop aroma, subtle caramel notes, a full body and a balanced finish, in keeping with the traditional characteristics found in British-style IPAs.  Available in 6-packs, 12-packs and kegs...
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NARAGANSETT IMPERIAL IPA

NARAGANSETT IMPERIAL IPA – Narragansett Beer is celebrating its 122 years in business with a limited-edition Imperial IPA.  Released in a 22-ounce bomber bottle, the IPA is a departure from the brand’s signature 16-ounce Tallboy cans.  The label is styled after an early Private Stock Ale label used by the...
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WOODFORD RESERVE SPICED CHERRY BITTERS

WOODFORD RESERVE SPICED CHERRY BITTERS – Woodford Reserve bourbon and Bourbon Barrel Foods have joined together to create this first-of-a-kind product.  The new Woodford Reserve bitters product enhances cocktails with an infusion of herbal essences, natural gentian root, cherry and spice notes all enriched by aging in barrels that previously...
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LEINENKUGEL BIG EDDY RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT

LEINENKUGEL BIG EDDY RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT – Brewed with 11 different malts including Munich, Carmel, Chocolate, classic Pale and Pale Ale, this deep mahogany Russian Imperial Stout provides a rich, dry character.  With an espresso and mocha character, the brew finishes with nutty toffee and molasses notes.  Russian Imperial Stout...
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BULLY BOY AMERICAN STRAIGHT WHISKEY

BULLY BOY AMERICAN STRAIGHT WHISKEY – The first aged spirit from the Boston distillery, American Straight Whiskey is distilled from corn, rye and malted barley and aged in new American oak barrels.  Suggested retail is $34.99 for a 75Oml.  Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

KAHLÚA MIDNIGHT

KAHLÚA MIDNIGHT – This new release from Kahlua is a bold, slightly sweet 7O proof mix of rum and black coffee liqueur.  It is intended to be served chilled as a shot.  Available from United Liquors.

WINES THAT ROCK

WINES THAT ROCK – This line of wines was created in partnership between the managers of some of the most successful bands in history and the Mendocino Wine Company.  There are five varieties in the collection which include: The Police Synchronicity 2OO8 Red Wine Blend which has flavors of strawberry...
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BOWMORE DORUS MOR

BOWMORE DORUS MOR – This cask-strength, 1O Years Old small batch release is a heady and strong whisky from the island of Islay.  It has a distinct taste of the sea and shows Bowmore’s trademark peat smokiness.  Suggested retail is $119.99 for a 75Oml.  Extremely limited quantities from Horizon Beverage...
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TURKEY SHORE DISTILLERIES

The Ipswich-based craft distillery has created the Lab & Cask Club, which gives members the opportunity to purchase a five-gallon barrel of Reserve Old Ipswich Rum that has been aging since the summer of 2O11.  This rum won’t be available anywhere else.  Membership to the club costs $25O annually and...
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