Craft Beer Guild Distributing of RI Master List 07/29/12

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Breckenridge Summerbright

Product - Breckenridge Summer Bright btl
Brewed By: 
Breckenridge
Self-Defined Style: 
American Wheat Ale
Strength (ABV): 
4.5% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
15 IBU

The brewmaster's goal: the perfect ale for summertime quaffing, nothing more. Breck Brew's SummerBright is the result. The craftsman's touch combines white wheat, two row pale and munich malt with the pacific northwest's most intriguing hops along with citrus peel to create a bright, clean ale ideal for picnicking, evenings on the screen porch and enjoying the whims of the summer breeze.

Best With: 
Steamed mussels or other shellfish, fruit salads, lighter fare
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Rapscallion Honey Extra Pale Ale

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Brewed By: 
Rapscallion
Self-Defined Style: 
Pale ale infused with local honey
Strength (ABV): 
4.5% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
11 IBU

Rapscallion Honey, is an extra pale style ale infused with native wildflower honey from local farmers. It’s a crisp, clean, and refreshing craft beer with hints of cascade and nugget hops balanced by a subtle honey aftertaste.

Best With: 
Salads, lighter fare, fish, shellfish, mild cheeses
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Rapscallion Premier

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Brewed By: 
Rapscallion
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Inspired Golden Ale
Strength (ABV): 
7.0% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
26 IBU

Premier is a deep golden, Belgian-inspired ale. The flavor is a mixture of sweetness with some fruity undertones, spiciness, and a light, underlying bitterness.

Best With: 
Roasted chicken, stews, semi-sharp cheeses, antipasti
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Stevens Point Nude Beach Summer Wheat

Stevens Point Nude Beach
Brewed By: 
Stevens Point
Self-Defined Style: 
Unfiltered wheat ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.2% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
7 IBU

Nude Beach is an unfiltered wheat ale using “au naturel” raw and red wheat. It has a yeasty, citrusy nose and a slightly fruity taste. It is delicately finished with Yakima hops (very delicately at 7 IBUs). With a refreshing light flavor, Point Nude Beach is perfect while enjoying summer activities or just hanging out with friends.

Best With: 
Grilled seafood, chicken, salads
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Woodstock Pig's Ear Brown Ale

Product - Woodstock Pig's Ear Brown Ale
Brewed By: 
Woodstock
Self-Defined Style: 
Brown Ale
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Woodstock Raspberry Weasel Wheat

Product - Woodstock Raspberry Weasel Wheat
Brewed By: 
Woodstock
Self-Defined Style: 
Raspberry Wheat Beer
Strength (ABV): 
4.1% ABV

The same as our original wheat but with the delicious refreshing flavor of raspberry in every sip. A light dry finishing beer. A summer favorite on those hot days.

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This beer is best served with salads or paired with light fruit desserts, such as souffles or chiffon cake. Many people enjoy it with chocolate desserts. It's also great with entrees that are prepared with fruit.
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Woodstock Red Rack Ale

Product - Woodstock Red Rack Ale
Brewed By: 
Woodstock
Self-Defined Style: 
Red Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.5% ABV

Amber in color with slight caramel sweetness. Medium hop bitterness. Malty up front with a nice hop/ malt balance.

Best With: 
This red would work well with Asian cuisines, bar foods and light meats like chicken or turkey.
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Julius Echter Hefe Weissbier

Product - Julius Echter Hefe
Brewed By: 
Julius Echter
Self-Defined Style: 
Weissbier
Strength (ABV): 
4.3% ABV

This pale hefeweizen displays a rich, lingering head foam, a honey-hued body, and the subtle aroma of banana and clove. The spicy flavor is enhanced by the silky mouth feel obtained through the use of wheat. The lingering finish mellows for quite some time.

Best With: 
This traditional German Hefeweizen pairs quite well with rich meats such as suckling pig, roast duck, or wild boar.