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What is Unique Ale?

An independent guide to the Unique Ale beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.

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Representative Unique Ale beers

  1. Beavers Bend Brewery Hoppin’ Jalapeño Ale
    Hoppin’ Jalapeño Ale by Beavers Bend Brewery (Hochatown, OK): A distinctive ale from this Oklahoma c
  2. Bent Water Blast Off
    Bent Water Blast Off showcases juicy tropical fruit flavors with a balanced malt sweetness and a lig
  3. Brasserie De Silenrieux Sara Buckwheat Ale
    Sara Buckwheat Ale by Brasserie De Silenrieux (Cerfontaine-Silenrieux, Namur): A unique ale at 6.00%
  4. Brewmasters Restaurant and Brewery South Olde St. Nick
    Olde St. Nick by Brewmasters Restaurant and Brewery South (Kenosha, WI): A strong Unique Ale at 9.90
  5. Cerveza Tübinger Grape Ale
    A Grape Ale typically combines fruity grape notes with a malt base, offering a slightly vinous chara
  6. Eridanus Brewing Blueberry Cream R'Ale
    Blueberry Cream R'Ale by Eridanus Brewing (Russell, KY): A creative offering from this Kentucky brew
  7. Greenport Harbor Peconic Project
    A bold and inventive ale with notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and pine balanced by a touch of malt
  8. Greenport Process of Elimination
    Bursting with tropical fruit and citrus zest, this inventive brew delivers a subtle herbal undertone
  9. Hair of the Dog Brewing Adam
    Adam by Hair of the Dog Brewing (Portland, OR): A 10% ABV Unique Ale crafted by this innovative Oreg
  10. Hair of the Dog Brewing Doggie Claws 2004
    Doggie Claws 2004 by Hair of the Dog Brewing (Portland, OR): A high-ABV unique ale at 11.5% ABV from
  11. Hair of the Dog Rose
    Delicate rose and fruity esters with a touch of honeyed malt sweetness and floral undertones create
  12. House Ale by Traquair House Brewery
    House Ale by Traquair House Brewery (Innerleithen, Scotland): A distinctive ale at 7.20% ABV from th
  13. Hudson Valley Amorphia
    Bright citrus notes shine alongside tangy, fruity tartness with a touch of creaminess and a refreshi
  14. Hudson Valley Moonlet
    Bright citrus and juicy stone fruit flavors shine in this sour ale, complemented by a soft, pillowy
  15. Hudson Valley Multichorus
    Multichorus from Hudson Valley Brewery offers a harmonious blend of tart citrus and subtle floral no
  16. Kiuchi Shuzou Goushi Kaisya Hitachino Nest Celebration Ale 2006
    Hitachino Nest Celebration Ale 2006 by Kiuchi Shuzou Goushi Kaisya (Ibaraki, Kanto): A distinctive U
  17. Lift Bridge Brewery Fireside Flannel Peanut Butter
    Fireside Flannel Peanut Butter by Lift Bridge Brewery: A creative and unique beer offering at 4.70%
  18. North Chair Escape Valve
    Subtle citrus zest and herbal hop notes lead the way in North Chair Escape Valve, backed by a light
  19. Prison City Jamberry Beret
    Bursting with vibrant berry flavors and subtle tartness, Prison City Jamberry Beret offers a lively
  20. RCH Brewery Ale Mary
    Ale Mary by RCH Brewery (Weston-super-Mare, Somerset): A distinctive ale from this experienced Somer
  21. Rock Bottom Purple Nightie
    Rock Bottom Purple Nightie combines sweet berry and floral notes with a smooth malt base and light h
  22. Sand City Close Talker
    Close Talker offers rich notes of dark fruit, caramel sweetness, and subtle roasted malt complexity.
  23. Sand City Everything is Temporary
    Bursting with ripe tropical fruit aromas and a hint of citrus, Everything is Temporary delivers a sm
  24. Sand City Gabagool
    Bold citrus and tropical fruit notes lead the way, balanced by subtle pine and resin undertones. Thi
  25. Sand City Putting Out Fires
    Bursting with citrus and tropical fruit flavors, this ale balances its bold hop character with a sub
  26. Sand City The Crypt-Kicker Five
    Bold notes of dark fruit, rich chocolate, and caramel shine in this brew, offering a deliciously com
  27. Sand City Vespa
    Bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors dominate, balanced by a refreshing, clean finish. A soft mo
  28. Side Project Coexpressionalism Rouge Noir
    Coexpressionalism Rouge Noir is a masterful blend of bold dark fruit notes, rich oak character, and
  29. Side Project Hazel Ave.
    Hazel Ave. Its velvety mouthfeel and nuanced finish make it a welcoming and flavorful treat.
  30. Side Project Holiday Magnums
    Side Project Holiday Magnums offers a complex blend of dried fruit, nutmeg, and clove spices balance
  31. Stone 2004 Symposium Ale
    Stone 2004 Symposium Ale showcases caramel malt sweetness balanced by subtle earthy hop notes, deliv
  32. Stone Vertical Epic 05.05.05
    Clove, banana, and subtle caramel malt combine with hints of citrusy hops and spice, offering a medi
  33. Taieri George by Emerson Brewing
    Taieri George by Emerson Brewing (Dunedin): A unique ale at 6.8% ABV from this New Zealand brewery.
  34. Uerige Obergrige Hausbrauerei Sticke
    Sticke by Uerige Obergrige Hausbrauerei (Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A Unique Ale at 6.00% ABV
  35. Williams Brothers Brewing Company Alba Scots Pine Ale
    Alba Scots Pine Ale by Williams Brothers Brewing Company (Alloa, Scotland): A distinct ale at 7.5% A
  36. Williams Brothers Brewing Company Fraoch Heather Ale
    Fraoch Heather Ale by Williams Brothers Brewing Company (Alloa, Scotland): A distinctive ale from th
  37. Williams Brothers Brewing Company Kelpie Seaweed Ale
    Kelpie Seaweed Ale by Williams Brothers Brewing Company (Alloa, Scotland): A unique ale at 4.4% ABV
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