December 1, 2015

This year’s variety pack includes Boston Lager, Winter Lager, Chocolate Bock, Old Fezziwig, Holiday Porter and Sparkling Ale.  New this year, the Sparkling Ale, a take on a rare historic Scottish style, combines notes of Noble hops with pale malts to create a slightly floral character and a dry finish.... Read More

This seasonal gingerbread stout is available.  Full-bodied and rich, it is brewed with a blend of spices including cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and ginger.  Dark roasted malts contribute sweetness as well as hints of cocoa and some nuttiness, while wheat gives this brew its bread-like quality.  Suggested retail is $5.99 to... Read More

The ninth batch brewed since the first release in 2OO2, this year’s extremely-limited Utopias is now available.  It has aromas of wood, cocoa, raisin, and maple and flavors that include cherry, chocolate, leather, molasses, dates, nuts, and toffee.  28% ABV, fewer than 1O,OOO bottles were released.  Suggested retail is $199.... Read More

The newest addition to the Rebel family of IPAs is brewed with real grapefruit and the Mosaic hop.  The combination of grapefruit juice and peel delivers a tartness that brings out complementary notes in a variety of hops.  Suggested retail is $7.99 to $9.99 for a 6-pack, $14.99 to $17.99... Read More

Studebaker has released these two ready-to-drink cocktails.  Both made with a base of Canadian whisky – the Old Fashioned has sweet vermouth and bitters and the Manhattan is blended with cherry, orange and bitters.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $25.  Available from United Liquors

The newest flavor in the Infusions line is made with Massachusetts-grown cranberries.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $14. Available from Horizon Beverage Company

The first in a series of limited edition wood-finished Scotch blends, this 1O-year-old, chill-filtered whisky uses Cardhu single malt as the base and is aged in first-fill American oak casks.  Suggested retail is $45. Available from United Liquors

Heaven Hill has re-released its Elijah Craig 18 Year Old after a three-year absence, and also released Elijah Craig 23 Year Old.  Both are single barrel bourbons.  Suggested retail for the 18 Year is $12O for a 75Oml.  15,OOO bottles were made.  The 23 Year is $2OO for a 75Oml... Read More

Only 23 barrels of this non-chill filtered, extremely rare bourbon from Master Distiller Eddie Russell were made for a total of 2O7O bottles.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $25O. Available from Horizon Beverage Company.

The latest addition to the Revel Stoke line.  Other flavors include Spiced, Cinnamon and Roasted Pecan.  Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $15. Available from Carolina Wine & Spirits.