If you’re trying to find just the right beer for Valentine’s Day this FeBREWary, look no further! Whether you’re indulging by yourself, or searching for a gift for that special beer lover in your life, this list is full of delicious selections for your enjoyment!
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Bruery Terreux – Goses Are Red Style: Gose ABV: 5.3% Color: Pink/Rosé Aroma: Fruity, sour, oak Taste: Fruity, tart, spice (coriander), salty, oak, crisp Bonus Info: Wheat-based beer aged in an oak foeder with grapes; reminiscent of a rosé wine |
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Beachwood – Strawberry Provence Style: Fruit Lambic ABV: 6.9% Color: Orange/Pink Aroma: Strawberry, funky Taste: Fruity, tart, sour, funky Bonus Info: A barrel-aged Brett saison from Propagation Series 2.6e5 |
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Boulevard – Love Child No. 8 Style: American Wild Ale ABV: 9.0% IBU: 9 Color: Pink/Orange Aroma: Funky, fruity Taste: Funky, sour, fruity, tart Bonus Info: Boulevard’s Love Child series feature a blending of multiple vintages of a Flanders-style sour red ale with a sour Belgian-style golden ale |
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Alesmith – My Bloody Valentine Style: American Amber/Red Ale ABV: 6.66% IBU: 32 Color: Deep Mahogany Red/Crimson Aroma: Citrus, floral, piney, earthy Taste: Sweet, caramel, dry finish Bonus Info: Also try the Halloween version: Evil Dead Red Ale |
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Samuel Smith – Organic Chocolate Stout Style: English Stout ABV: 5.0% IBU: 28 Color: Black Aroma: Chocolate Taste: Chocolate, creamy Bonus Info: Organic, vegan, brewed with well water |
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Rogue – Chocolate Stout Style: American Stout ABV: 5.8% IBU: 69 Color: Ebony/Black Aroma: Chocolate, spicy, fruity, herbal, floral Taste: Bittersweet chocolate, oats Bonus Info: Pairs well with beef dishes or decadent desserts |
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Rogue – Double Chocolate Stout Style: American Stout ABV: 8.8% IBU: 68 Color: Ebony/Black Aroma: Chocolate, spicy, fruity, herbal, floral Taste: Bittersweet chocolate, oats Bonus Info: 2010 World Beer Championships gold medal winner |
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Evil Twin – I Love You With My Stout Style: Imperial Stout ABV: 12.0% Color: Black Aroma: Alcohol, chocolate Taste: Chocolate, roasty, alcohol Bonus Info: A variation of their Even More Jesus offering |
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The Bruery – White Chocolate Style: Wheatwine ABV: 13.8% Color: Deep Golden Amber Aroma: Chocolate, vanilla, sugary, alcohol Taste: Barrel/woody, chocolate, vanilla, coconut, honey, caramel, alcohol Bonus Info: Started from a base beer called “White Oak Sap,” it’s aged in bourbon barrels for about a year, then receives a generous helping of vanilla beans and cacao nibs |
With plenty of styles to choose from, you’re sure to pick just the right beer to enjoy this Valentine’s Day!
Pro tip! If you’re looking to really do it right this year, try pairing one of these tasty beers with some chocolate covered strawberries or some beer-inspired chocolates! Both chocolate and beer can be aphrodisiacs and cause feelings of euphoria, but remember not to over-indulge, otherwise you could end up with the opposite effect!
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