Beer of the Week! 12/22/20

You’re gonna rock around the bock tonight!

Ballad Lebkuchen Doppelbock

Regularly $13.99 / Now on Sale for $12.96
Spiced Doppelbock Style Lager

Well, it had to happen. People in “the brewing know” keep saying that the core of brewing is science (specifically chemistry). It was only a matter of time before an actual licensed scientist unpacked his or her official science skills and packed up some beer cases. In this case, microbiologist Dr. John Andorfer took a liking to craft brewing and co-founded a brewery and brewpub in Danville, VA. Ensconced in a renovated tobacco warehouse, Ballad has been developing beers since 2017.

We’ve never been disappointed by a Ballad beer that we have tasted, but their Lebkuchen Doppelbock is the first brew to really knock us back. The Lebkuchen (or “Gingerbread”) Doppelbock is such a great idea, we’re surprised we haven’t run into it before now. Take a solid Doppelbock style lager and add “German holiday cookie spices” to it. You get the bready sweetness of the Doppelbock with just a tinge of spice at that finish capping off the sweetness before it becomes cloying. It’s quite a successful ride (unlike the local train wreck enshrined in Country music that inspired the brewery’s name).

Vacay, take me away!

Bonus Beer of the Week (‘Cause we need bonuses that aren’t viral in nature.)

Ballad Tropical Vacay

Regularly $13.99 / Now on Sale for $12.96
American IPA

"Juicy winter IPA that features hints of tropical citrus, pineapple, and mango hop flavors.

7.1% ABV”

- Ballad Brewing Company

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