Specialty Ale
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What is Specialty Ale?
An independent guide to the Specialty Ale beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.
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Representative Specialty Ale beers
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Creamy and complex, this beer blends oats, coffee, and white chocolate for a smooth, indulgent exper
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Lush flavors of ripe strawberries and creamy vanilla combine with biscuit-like malt for a dessert-in
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Bold citrus and tropical fruit notes lead the way in Boulevard Fancy Livin’, balanced by a subtle ma
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Burlington Vaulted Blue offers smooth malty sweetness balanced by subtle blueberry notes and a touch
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Sweet vanilla and cake-like malt layers define Chandeleur Carnival Cake Ale, evoking the flavors of
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A distinctive specialty ale with unique, intriguing characteristics.
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French brewers developed this beverage in the late 19th century as an answer to the Great Wine Bligh
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Pigeon Hill Oatmeal Creme Pie captures sweet marshmallow and rich oatmeal cookie flavors with a soft
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Rolling Oak Nutty Professor highlights rich roasted malts with flavors of chocolate and peanut butte
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Bursting with luscious tropical fruits and a creamy mouthfeel, this specialty ale strikes a balance
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Third Eye Gettin’ Twisted German Pretzel Ale offers nutty malt character blended with hints of rye s
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