Berkeley, CA

The 2013 Hop Cuvée recipe includes Citra and Simcoe, two organic hop varietals not previously available as certified organic, as well the classic Centennial hop.

ABV: 5.5

ABW: 4.4

COLOR: 2

BITTERNESS: 50

ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1056

AVAILABLE: AL, AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, NC, OH, OR, VA, WA

Belgium

Lambickx is the umbrella name to identify lambics personally tasted and chosen by Vanberg & Famille’s Don Feinberg, the first importer to specialize in bringing Belgian beer to the United States.

ABV: 5.75

ABW: 4.6

COLOR: NA

BITTERNESS: 24

ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1048

AVAILABLE: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, ME, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Lancaster, OH

Cask Aged Tripel is a strong golden ale aged in whiskey barrels from Middle West Spirits, a nearby micro-distillery.

ABV: 10.5

ABW: 8.33

COLOR: 7

BITTERNESS: 34

ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1.090

AVAILABLE: IL, KY, NY, OH

Las Vegas, NV

Originally opened as a restaurant and brewery in 1999, Tenaya Creek Brewery ceased kitchen operations in 2008 to focus solely on brewing beer. Hauling Oats is the brewery’s take on an oatmeal stout.

ABV: 5.7

ABW: 4.5

COLOR: 40

BITTERNESS: 31

ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1057

AVAILABLE: AZ, AL, BC, CA, NV, UT

Lexington, VA

Brewed to raise money and awareness for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (which helps protect the world’s largest brackish water estuary), Striped Bass Pale Ale blends aspects of German pilsner with those of American pale ale.

ABV: 5.2

ABW: 4.1

COLOR: 4.0

BITTERNESS: 26

ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1050

AVAILABLE: DC, MD, VA

Elk Rapids, MI

An American IPA that features half an ounce of grapefruit zest per gallon, Hopstache was initially brewed as a celebration of an employee’s wedding. The label depicts founder Joe Short’s first mustache.

ABV: 5.7

ABW: 4.5

COLOR: 4.72

BITTERNESS: 106

ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1053

AVAILABLE: MI

Pawtucket, RI

Foolproof brews each of its beers under the concept of “experience-based brewing” and recommends enjoying Raincloud when “it’s pouring outside.” This porter is brewed with dark and crystal malts and a blend of European hops.

ABV: 6.5

ABW: 5.1

COLOR: 42

BITTERNESS: 60

ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1066

AVAILABLE: MA, RI

Gadsden, AL

Naked Pig was Back Forty’s first offering in 2009. The name is derived from the pig being the palest animal on the farm, hence Naked Pig Pale Ale. Two-row and Munich malts provide the base. Cascade and Warrior hops deliver the bitterness and floral aroma.

ABV: 6.0

ABW: 4.8

COLOR: 6

BITTERNESS: 35

ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1052

AVAILABLE: AL, GA, FL, MS

Gainesville, FL

Brewed at the end of each year, Sciaenhops is a celebration ale that uses all of the tidbits left over after a year’s worth of creations. This Imperial red ale features five hops (Centennial, Columbus, Amarillo, Simcoe and Cascade) and eight malts (pale ale, Munich, amber, biscuit, chocolate, wheat, Cara-Pils and crystal).

ABV: 8.3

ABW: 6.6

COLOR: 18

BITTERNESS: 65

ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1068

AVAILABLE: FL

San Marcos, CA

A massively hopped, strong IPA brewed annually in celebration of Port Brewing’s anniversary. Brewed with Columbus, Amarillo and Simcoe hops and dry-hopped with Columbus, Amarillo and Citra (Citra is a new addition this year).

ABV: 10

ABW: 8

COLOR: 18

BITTERNESS: NA

ORIGINAL GRAVITY: 1092

AVAILABLE: AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, MA, NJ, PA, WA