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SAMUEL ADAMS FALL BEERS and KOSMIC MOTHER FUNK GRAND CRU

There are several seasonal releases available now from the brewer: Hoppy Red, Harvest Pumpkin Ale, Pumpkin Patch, Octoberfest, and Fat Jack. Hoppy Red is a new ale made with Australian and New Zealand hops. It has roasted caramel aromas with a subtly sweet, toasted and slightly smoky flavor. Pumpkin Ale...
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THE CIDERHOUSE COLLECTION

These small-batch specialty ciders from Angry Orchard is includes The Muse, Strawman and Iceman. Aged in French oak, The Muse has a sweet upfront and bright acidity, finishing slightly dry with notes of apple, clove and vanilla. Strawman has apple, citrus, vanilla, and honeysuckle flavors with aromas of wood and...
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YUENGLING INDIA PALE LAGER

A limited release, this IPL is well-balanced with a crisp, clean character and complex hop notes. Available in November from Atlas Distributing, Craft Brewers Guild, Girardi Distributing, L. Knife & Son, Quality Beverage, Seaboard Products and Williams Distributing.

MENAGE A TROIS SILK

This blend of Pinot Noir, Malbec and Petite Sirah has aromas of bing cherry and raspberry with a spice component of dried flowers and a soft mouthfeel.  Suggested retail is $13.99. Available from Carolina Wine & Spirits.

JIM BEAM APPLE

The latest line extension form Jim Beam is made with apple liqueur from green apples and Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Suggested retail is $16 for a 75OmL. Also available in 1L, 375ml and 5Oml sizes from Horizon Beverage Company.

FOUR ROSES 2O15 LIMITED EDITION SMALL BATCH BOURBON

Four Roses has released the latest in its series of limited-quantity bottlings. The distillery combines two mashbills with five proprietary yeast strains to produce ten bourbon recipes, each with its own characteristics. The 2O15 collection features a 16-year-old, 15-year-old, 14-year-old, and an 11-year-old bourbon. Available from MS Walker and United...
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