We spoke with Bootstrap Brewing owner and brewer Steve Kaczeus about Wreak Havoc.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe? 
I created it. I develop recipes based on the styles that I like to drink and balance them so that everyone will want to order more than one.

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
This beer has so much malt character and reveals different layers of flavor as it warms up in the glass.

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
I knew this was going to be a big ABV beer and we were inspired by fun names like Green Flash’s Palate Wrecker so when we thought up Wreak Havoc we fell in the love with the name and it fits this beer perfectly as well. It also left open a great creative freedom for our artists on the can design.

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Massively hopped, smooth and delicious Imperial Red Ale.

BC: Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer?
Who doesn’t want to drink a smooth delicious Imperial red that has won back to back World Beer Cup medals and comes in a can with a Lion biting a Rhino on the ass?

We spoke with Bootstrap Brewing owner and brewer Steve Kaczeus about Stick's Pale Ale.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
I created it. I develop recipes based on the styles that I like to drink and balance them so that everyone will want to order more than one.

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
Aroma is very important to me as it sets the tone for the flavor I can expect so I did a lot of dry hopping on this beer to obtain the aroma I wanted.

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
My wife Leslie gave me the nickname "Stickman" early on in our relationship so Stick’s is named after me. A fun fact is that she asked the artists to hide a cartoon face of me on the can -- kind of a “Where’s Waldo" scenario! Try and look for me next time you're enjoying a can!

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
Absolutely -- that’s why it’s named after me.

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Crispy, citrusy, hop-forward American Pale Ale.

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
Anything fresh off the grill pairs well with this beer.

We spoke with Upland Brewing President and Head of Brewery Operations Pete Batule about Oak & White.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe? 
The blend for this beer was a collaborative effort made by myself, Eli Trinkle and Adam Covey.

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)? 
This beer has a distinct white wine character with spice, pear, stone fruit and honey notes.

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
This is one of 3 beers that we make exclusively with grapes from our friends and neighbors at Oliver Winery. Each beer is aged in oak and this particular beer we utilized Traminette grapes. White is a reference to the white grape.

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
I love this beer, and it is one of my favorite beers we make, however, I would likely stick to a nice hoppy pilsner for my desert island beer.

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Wood-aged sour ale aged on Traminette grapes with dry finish.

We spoke with Upland Brewing President and Head of Brewery Operations Pete Batule about Oak & Rosé.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe? 
The blend for this beer was a collaborative effort made by myself, Eli Trinkle and Adam Covey.

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)? 
Nuanced grape and berry aromas infuse with pear, citrus and barnyard notes of the base beer. 

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
This is one of 3 beers that we make exclusively with grapes from our friends and neighbors at Oliver Winery.  Each beer is aged in oak and this particular beer we utilized Chambourcin grapes. Rosé is a reference to the color and Chambourcin grapes are also what Oliver uses to produce their Rosé wine.

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
The balanced acidity and flavor in this beer would make for a way better alternative to a desert island wine, however, I would likely stick to a nice hoppy pilsner for my desert island beer.

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Wood-aged sour ale aged on Chambourcin grapes with dry finish.

We spoke with Brauhaus Riegele Brewer Sebastian Priller-Riegele about Privat.

Imperial Cabinet, a sour/wild ale that's meant to be a recreation of an early 20th century cocktail called the Ramos gin fizz, has returned in extremely limited quantities.

The beer is a collaboration between The Bruery and Jester King Brewery and took over a year to make. Brewed with lemon, lime, oranges, botanicals and sweeteners, the beer clocks in at a powerful 9.3 percent ABV and is available in extremely limited quantities here.

The full release from The Bruery is below.

Many things can happen when collaborating breweries come together.