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NARRAGANSETT THE UNNAMABLE BLACK LAGER

This is the latest installment in the Lovecraft Series of beers honoring horror author and Providence native, H.P. Lovecraft. The lager is a roasty beer that has hints of toffee, caramel, coffee and dark chocolate. It’s completed with citra hops to give the beer a fruity finish. Suggested retail is...
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SKINNY PROSECCO BRUT

Skinny contains 67 calories per serving and has half the sugar of a typical glass of Prosecco. Light and refreshing with floral and apple aromas, the palate has green apple, melon and pear flavors. Suggested retail is $19.99. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits

ROGUE OREGON SINGLE MALT WHISKEY

The newest addition to the Rogue line of spirits has aromas of floral honey, peach and mango. Medium-to full-bodied with flavors of ripe fruit and brown spice. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $45. AVAILABLE FROM Blueprint Brands

EZRA BROOKS STRAIGHT RYE

The Kentucky distiller has extended the line with Straight Rye. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $26. It also comes in 5Oml bottles. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors

JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE ROOSTER

Johnnie Walker has released this limited-edition bottle celebrating the Chinese New Year. The bottle artwork showcases the four aspects of the Chinese zodiac rooster: the Herald, the Prospector, the Pioneer and the Adventurer. The rooster, etched in gold, is on the back panel of the bottle. Reminiscent of a Chinese...
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WHISTLEPIG BOSS HOG

The Vermont distiller has released the third edition of Boss Hog. The 1OO% rye whiskey aged for 14 years in 25O-liter barrels previously used to age Scotch whisky. Only 3O barrels were produced, and each bottle has a Danforth Pewter limited-edition Mortimer (the pig’s name) stopper. Suggested retail for a...
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ABSOLUT LIME

Absolut has added this new flavor to its citrus lineup that includes Citron and Mandrin. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $19.99 and $24.99 for a 1L. AVAILABLE FROM United Liquors

SAMUEL ADAMS HOPSCAPE and FRESH AS HELLES

The brewer has released these two new seasonal beers.  Hopscape is brewed with Chinook, Citra, Centennial, and Zeus hops that add pine and grapefruit notes to the deep golden wheat ale.  Fresh as Helles is a light amber, medium-bodied brew made with Mandarina hops and orange blossom petals.  Suggested retail...
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ROGUE HAZELUTELY CHOCTABULOUS

Rogue has released this fusion of two of its beers: Chocolate Stout and Hazelnut Brown Nectar.  Dark and decadent, with a rich nutty flavor up front followed by a chocolate truffle finish.  Packaged in 22-ounce serigraphed bottles and on draft. AVAILABLE FROM Craft Brewers Guild