New Beer Friday 12/8/23

It's a relatively small New Beer Friday. We have an eclectic mix of mostly wheat beers this week. It's a nice opportunity to get familiar with some of the different wheat styles.

On Beer Nerd Radio today, we get into Holiday/Christmas beers in a blind tasting with Scion Cider Bar's Rio Connelly and and Libby Taylor. We get started at 2pm today on 99.9fm 

KUAA.Kiitos - Appleweizen: This collaboration with Second Summit Cider is a blend of different apple juices and wheat bier. It's not hugely tart like you might expect. There is some tartness but it pretty subdued. Nor is it heavily tannic, just a nice refresher on a fluff bed of toasted wheat. Great beer. 5.0% - Only at Kiitos and Second Summit Cider on Draft.    

Talisman - The Griffin: Missed this citrus wheat beer. This is a collaboration beer with the men and women of the 419 fighter wing. There's a limited amount of this on draft and in cans. 5.0% - Available only at Talisman. 

TF - Facing Grace Dunkle: Pours a nice, soft, off-white head that collapses and laces a bit. A very floral nose with a noticeable acidity and caramel. Deep, deep burnt umber color. Starts with a toasted malt/floral hop flavor with a touch of sweet caramel behind that. Moves into a nice, low-medium bitterness near the end, and this floral hoppiness lingers into the finish as the toasted malt comes back and it all lingers softly. 5.0% - Only at TF starting today on draft and in cans.

Desert Edge - Norsewoman Farmhouse Ale: A hazy yellow color with a light white head that descends into itself almost immediately. Slightly funky, with lemon peel and a bit of a twang and perhaps a touch of spice in the finish. Lemony, though with a hint of booze. Slight caramel, as well as some Belgian yeast fruit notes in the finish. Medium light in body, highly carbonated with a soft feel, and a dry finish. 5.0% - Available at Desert Edge. 

Park City - Kickturn: Missed this new version of this Double Hazy IPA. 8.1% - Only at Park City Brewing.

Cheers!