Heritage Corridor Ale Trail Beer Releases: Week of September 8, 2023

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New Releases & Old Favorites

Tangled Roots Brewing Company
Lockport, IL & Ottawa, IL

Walk to Remembeer
Blonde Ale - 4.5%

Brewed for the Alzheimer's Walk in Ottawa, Illinois, this Blonde Ale is brewed with blueberry and raspberry purée to give the beer a purple hue in honor of those that have and are currently battling Alzheimers.

$1 from every pint sold of Walk to Remembeer will go to the Illinois Valley Walk to end Alzheimer's.

Tangled Roots Brewing Company
Lockport, IL & Ottawa, IL

YUM Series - Strawberry Banana
Fruited Hazy IPA - 6.9%

Strawberry • Banana • Citrus

This strawberry smoothie-inspired New England IPA is brewed with Belma, Comet, and Sabro hops to add tropical fruit, berry, and coconut undertones that complement the strawberry and banana purée. Hints of toasted pastry bread from a selection of Münich, white wheat, and pilsner malts.

Mad Hatchet Brewing Company
Shorewood, IL

Sinner
Maizonberry Saison - 7.1%

Farmhouse ale fermented on marionberry. This beer has a great complexity to begin with but after aging on fresh marionberries it brings a nuance with flavors and aromas that change with every sip.

Mad Hatchet Brewing Company
Shorewood, IL

Saint
Apricot Grisette - 4.9%

Grisette brewed with hallertau blanc hops for a crisp, dry, and floral profile. We then ferment a second time with apricots to showcase the pairing of this fruit with the spice character from our farmhouse yeast strain.

Noon Whistle Brewing Company
Lombard, IL & Naperville, IL

Da Gummy
Hazy IPA- 6.6%

Who's ready for Get Ready for Game Day!

Da Gummy is a hazy IPA with a blend of Cashmere, Strata, Chinook, and Mosaic Hops. Cashmere hops open up with notes of peach and tangerine rind. Strata hops step in, offering herbal and dank undertones that add depth. Chinook hops bring a symphony of pine and resin notes. Finally, rounding everything out Mosaic hops shine, with their signature fruity character, weaving in elements of juicy citrus and ripe berries.

Cheers to a great season y'all! BEAR DOWN!!!

Noon Whistle Brewing Company
Lombard, IL & Naperville, IL

Cumbersome
Saison with Cucumber - 5%

Immerse yourself in the cool, crisp essence of fresh cucumber, as it mingles harmoniously with the classic spicy and fruity Saison yeast esters. Cumbersome celebrates the vibrant flavors of garden-fresh cucumbers, offering a delightful balance of crisp refreshing earthiness and subtle spicy and herbal notes.

Noon Whistle Brewing Company
Lombard, IL & Naperville, IL

Cross - Town
Oak Barrel Fermented Saison

Brewed in collaboration with their friends over at After Thought Brewing, crafted with care and a dash of innovation, it boasts the unique essence of Huell Melon and Enigma hops. Delight in the subtle complexities bestowed upon this saison through meticulous oak barrel fermentation, resulting in a brew that's as intriguing as it is delightful.

The Hop Duo of Huell Melon and Enigma hops lend their unique hop characteristics, bringing notes of refreshing melon and enchanting hints of white grape to elevate your tasting experience. Let the harmonious blend of oak, hops, and saison yeast qualities enchant your senses!

RT66 Old School Brewing Company
Wilmington, IL

Downtown Brown
Brown Ale - 6.3%

The roasty, Carmel notes make you feel like you are at your backyard fire pit.

RT66 Old School Brewing Company
Wilmington, IL

Salty Lil Beach
Brown Ale - 6.3%

A refreshing Salted Carmel Brown Ale. Will be released on Sunday, September 10 during Ft. Myers Beach Fundraiser.

RT66 Old School Brewing Company
Wilmington, IL

Shell Yeah
Cream Ale - 5.5%

A tasty Key Lime Cream Ale. Will be released on Sunday, September 10 during Ft. Myers Beach Fundraiser.