A new breed of beers

Summer 2010

In the past few years we have seen unprecedented activity within the beer industry, with brewers around the world taking their craft to new heights of originality and innovation, whilst keeping true to the heritage of brewing. Here we take a look at three which we already consider to be worthy of the 'classic' moniker.

Schneider Hopfenweisse ( 8.2% abv, 20 x 50cl)

A new wheat beer style described by the brewery as 'hoppy fireworks', Hopfenweisse is the result of a collaboration between Schneider brewmaster Hans-Peter Drexler and Brooklyn Brewery's Garrett Oliver. Golden but slightly reddish in colour, it's a strong wheat doppelbock brewed with Halletauer hops to give it a sharp edge. The intense floral aroma reminds you of tropical fruits and relieves the powerful bitterness. An extreme wheat beer that asks questions of your taste buds.

Houblon Chouffe (9.0 abv, 24 x 33cl)

First brewed in 2006, Houblon Chouffe is an IPA-style of beer which uses three different varieties of hops in the brewing, delivering a marked bitterness and a contrasting fruitiness. It is also an unfiltered beer which re-ferments in the bottle.

Flying Dog Raging Bitch (8.3% abv, 24 x 35.5cl)

One of the most talked about beers in years, Flying Dog's 20th Anniversary beer jumps out of the glass and nips at your taste buds! Raging Bitch is an American IPA augmented with Belgian yeast and dry-hopped with Amarillo hops, dangerouslyss. It is also an unfiltered beer which re-ferments in the bottle.

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