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All in the ABV- The Session Beer
Craft beer has trends, much like anything else in the world. We have seen big beers, fruit beers, sour beers and so on. From these trends a new favorite is often created, leaving it's mark. The word "sessionable" keeps popping up left and right in the craft beer world, what exactly does it mean and where did it originate? Session beers are all about the ABV. Beer Advocate defines a session beer as, "Any beer that contains no higher than 5 percent ABV, featuring a balance between malt and hop characters (ingredients) and, typically, a clean finish - a combination of which creates a beer with high drinkability." The session beer is believed to have originated in Britain and referred to a beer that was easy to drink and that one could enjoy all day long and at high-volumes (sound familiar?)
So here in Florida this basically means bliss. A beer we can sip on all afternoon (or all day depending on your particular situation), enjoy with friends somewhere near the water or a backyard barbecue preferably.
Grab a great session beer this weekend and cheers to the beer gods for creating such a tasty beverage!
Cheers!
Laura Sasaninejad
Marketing Coordinator - North and Central
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NEW AND RETURNING PRODUCTS
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Stone Brewing Coffee Milk Stout
There's no shortage of talented people at Stone, and each makes their presence known in their own unique way. Originally brewed as a limited edition offering at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station, this coffee-laced milk stout quickly became a favorite. Made bittersweet and creamy while remaining smooth and easy-drinking thanks to the addition of milk sugar, it's clear in one sip why this is a brew we needed to share with fans everywhere. 4.2% ABV
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Due South Maple Orange Caramel Cream Ale Cans
"For our first release in the Curiosity Series, we started with our Imperial Caramel Cream Ale and incorporated the flavors and aromas of Florida oranges and maple syrup for a unique flavor profile we've never tasted anywhere before. This beer was originally brewed for Extreme Beer Fest 2014 in Boston, MA. We hope you enjoy it." ABV: 8.2%
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"With Cafe Ole Espresso Porter we've blended America's two favorite beverages, beer and coffee. Roasted barley and flaked oats combine to form a rich, robust flavor, complimented by the addition of locally roasted espresso and a touch of vanilla. This isn't your average Joe. 5.7% ABV
Available Next Week
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Reunion Ale '14® is a dark Imperial Brown Ale brewed with toasted coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, roasted coffee from Creekside Café in Burnt Hills, New York and cocoa nibs from Nashville, Tennessee's Olive and Sinclair Chocolate Company. Following its initial release in 2007, the Reunion project has raised more than $130,000 for the IMBCR through bottle and draft sales of Reunion®, retailer fundraising events, and private donations. Beer lovers can also donate money directly through the Reunion website, the Reunion Facebook page, or the IMBCR website.
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Shipyard & Three Palms
Get Stranded! Belgian Wit Collaboration Brew
A Belgian Style Wit with flavors and aromas of apricot and lime due to the New Zealand hops added during the boil and dry hopping. This beer has a medium body and semi-dry finish. 5.1% ABV
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Uinta Brewing is back with its Cahoots collaboration series with a delicious Saison. This Saison is brewed with grapefruit peel, orange peel, coriander and seeds of paradise. This beer is co-brewed with home brewer Tom Shivers. 6.0% ABV
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Founders Dissenter Imperial IPL
It's been a dozen years since we've brewed a lager-and, true to form, we're going big with Dissenter India Pale Lager, our argument in favor of the potential for complex lagers. Brewed with a wide variety of tropical, citrus-forward hops, Our ales are fermented at warm temperatures, but this lager is fermented cold, using a different kind of yeast. The longer brewing process used for lagers gives Dissenter an exceptionally clean finish, allowing you to appreciate the clear beauty of the hops as you would a well thought out, eloquent dissenting opinion. We'll let this one speak for itself. 8.7% ABV
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Funky Buddha Triple Lindy
Our new Belgian-style Tripel ale made with a complex blend of malts and 100% real sugar. Pilsner-like in body and appearance, with layers of crisp malt, candy, and a balanced hop finish. 9.3% ABV
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Highland Brewing 20th Anniversary American Saison
American Saison - Highland's American Saison is a brilliant hybrid of the classic Saison and theAmerican Pale. Taste pepper and spice. Add a bold, citrusy hop profile, created from Summit and Ahtanum in the boil and four varieties in the dry hop. A toast to new traditions in 2014! 5.8% ABV.
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Uinta Punk'n Harvest Pumpkin Ale
This sessionable pumpkin ale is brewed with fresh pumpkin and seasonal spices. Malt and hops accented with roasted pumpkin and spices of the season. A subtle hint of vanilla and honey. Punk'n is a wonderful compliment to foods with nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove flavors. Try it with roasted turkey, squash or pumpkin ravioli, peach cobbler, or pumpkin cheesecake. 5.0% ABV.
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Iconic and treasured to many in Florida, the Suwanee river is an ancient and revered part of our state. Edged by rising white sand beaches, the river's winding and dark, tannin stained waters inspired our Floridian Dark Ale, Darkwater. This "Floridian Dark Ale," is a Black IPA, boasts a bright, fresh hop profile that rests alongside a rich, dark chocolate malt profile. The flavors swirl and flow together to bring you a satisfying glass of hoppy dark water to take in with good friends. 6.8% ABV.
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Funky Buddha
Passion Fruit Crusher
Meet the Crusher: this poundable, single hop session IPA is brewed with 2-row barley and a touch of caramel malt for depth, accented with loads and loads of late-addition hops. Funky Buddha uses different hop every two months to showcase that variety of hop and its unique attribute! This is the IPA bar stools were invented for. Our passionfruit version features copious quantities of real passion fruit for a taste that's distinctly fruity and tropical. 4.3% ABV.
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Due South Caramel Cream Cans
Caramel Cream Ale was developed to showcase the wonderful caramel notes in dark crystal malts. In addition to the malt complexity and creamy mouthfeel, this beer finishes with a hint of vanilla. There are no substitutes for this very special American Ale. 5.0% ABV.
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Look out for new and returning favorites like Due South Asylum Harbor, Sam Smith Stingo, Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Ayinger Oktoberfest and Cigar City's Marshall Zhuchov's Imperial Stout.
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Beer Tasting Games to Train Your Palate 
By: Mirella Amato via Craftbeer.com
Many people worry that beer appreciation and beer tasting events are starting to give beer a snobbish vibe, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Of course, it's great to learn to taste beer properly in order to better appreciate its many complex and delicious flavors, and formal beer tasting techniques have their place. For homebrewers, beer drinkers who participate in online tasting forums or apps, and people who work with beer, being familiar with proper tasting techniques is extremely useful, as it makes it easier to express and share personal impressions.
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Five Facts About Craft Beer in Northeast Florida 
By: Patrick Donges via
WJCT News
With news that a national craft brewing organization chose Jacksonville for it's next annual convention, we've compiled this list of five little known facts about the region's burgeoning craft beer scene.
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The After-Workout Beer Phenomenon 
By: John W. Mitchell via Craftbeer.com
In 1978, a then undiscovered Kim Basinger appeared in a television commercial for Beer on Tap Shampoo. In the spot, Basinger looks into the camera with a brilliant smile, and announces "Brewed with one third real beer." She pauses, and then wags her finger and admonishes: "...but don't drink it!"
This year, Canadian company Lean Machine announced that it plans to release an "after-workout beer" that raises the same issue-should you drink it? With their "recovery ale," Lean Machine hopes to "create a beverage that aligns with the active lifestyle of young beer lovers, while promoting responsible drinking," according to an NPR report.
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Pineapple Tonic feat.
Uinta Brewing
By: Nikki Caro
INGREDIENTS:
Uinta Trader Session IPA
4 oz. Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz. Bols Genever
1/2 oz. Honey Liqueur
3 Fresh Basil Leaves
DIRECTIONS:
In a tall glass, fill with ice. Fill Uinta Trader Session IPA halfway. In a shaker tin, muddle Genever and honey liqueur with basil. Pour mixture into glass. Fill with pineapple juice. Stir all ingredients together well and enjoy!
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Featured Recipe:
Fried Beer Chicken Sliders w. Beer Pickled Peaches and Jalapenos
By: The Beeroness
INGREDIENTS:
For The Peaches:
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbs sugar
1 tbs salt
3/4 cup your favorite Pale Ale
2 ice cubes (about 2-3 tbs water)
1 large peach (slightly under ripe, firm), sliced
For The Sliders:
2 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
12 ounces pale ale
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups flour
1 tbs brown sugar
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
pinch cayenne
canola or peanut oil for frying
1 jalapeno, thinly slices
¼ cup chopped green onion
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
12 Hawaiian rolls, split
DIRECTIONS:
In a pot over medium high heat add the vinegar, sugar and salt, stir until the sugar and salt has dissolved, remove from heat. Stir in the beer and ice cubes, allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Add the peaches to a bowl, pour the pickling liquid over the peaches, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour and up to three days.
Add the chicken to a large bowl or baking dish, cover with beer and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
Heat 4 to 6 inches of oil in a large saucepan, using a deep fry thermometer, adjust heat to maintain 350 degrees.
In a shallow bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne.
One at a time remove the pieces of chicken from the buttermilk, toss in the flour until well coated, dip back into the buttermilk mixture and then toss again in the flour until well coated. Drop gently into the hot oil, frying until golden brown and the center reaches 165 on a meat thermometer, about 6 minutes.
In a small bowl combine the jalapeno, green onion and red onions.
Split the buns, add a piece of fried chicken, one to two pickled peaches and 1 tablespoon onion jalapeno mixture.
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