New Glarus Brewing has to be one of the hardest breweries to get beer from. This is because they only distribute within the confines of their own state: Wisconsin. So with that said, it really pays to know someone who lives there or will be making a trip there sometime soon. I’ve received beer both ways and both times have been a great payoff. Big shout out to Kelly from The Beer Bitch for making this session of The Hopry possible. New Glarus is known far and wide for their fruit beers (mainly the Raspberry Tart and Wisconsin Belgian Red), but they also make a mean cream ale called the Spotted Cow. This beer, the Cran-bic, is part of their Unplugged Series but once again shows that they know how to make a fine fruit beer. Though I enjoyed this one a little late in the year, I will tell you that no other beer would taste as good with Thanksgiving as this one. The cranberry taste is just as it should be – slightly tart with good flavor. And the light crisp taste would really go well with some turkey and stuffing. Not a whole lot to complain about with this beer. New Glarus continues to delight with their fruit beer offerings. I’m looking forward to reviewing the Raspberry Tart and Wisconsin Belgian Red soon, too.
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This beer can be found in Wisconsin only.
On the iPod: M83
Brewery: New Glarus
Beer: Cran-bic
Style: Lambic / Fruit Beer
Location: New Glarus, Wisconsin
ABV: 6%
Rating: 92/100
