HAD 55: "Malternatives"
Ah, it’s time to have a nice, refreshing . . . what the hell is this? Where are the hops? Something has gone terribly wrong. Still tasty though. Today we are talking about Malternatives, those malt beverages that aren’t quite beer. So crack open a Zima and come in and have a drink.
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WHAT WE’RE DRINKING:
Brittany
- Beverage: Twisted Tea: Half & Half
- Brewery: Twisted Tea Company (subsidiary of Boston Beer)
- Style: Malt Beverage/Beer
- ABV: 5%
- IBUs: 0
- Brewery’s description: Perfect for a hot day, whether you’re floating down a river or playing a round of golf with your buddies. Our Half & Half combines classic flavors of iced tea and lemonade, with a kick.
Justin
Beer: Not Your Father’s Root Beer
Brewery: Small Town Brewery
Style: Hard Root Beer
ABV: 5.9 %
Brewery’s description: Don’t you miss the carefree days before mortgages, job interviews or traffic jams? That was the time when you could just hang out with friends and not worry about the crazy things you did ending up on social media. And that’s the era you’ll remember when you taste Not Your Father’s Root Beer. As the first hard root beer on the market, this nostalgic favorite is still the most sought-after flavored craft brew in the whole US of A.
Christopher
Beer: Mike’s “Harder” Blood Orange
Brewery: Mike’s hard lemonade co.
Style: Malt beverage
ABV: 8%
IBUs: Has never seen hops
Brewery’s description:Mike's HARDER Blood Orange delivers a refreshing slap of flavor upside your head.
Casey
Beer: Berry Punch
Brewery: Jack Daniels Country Cocktail
Style: FMB
ABV: 4.8 %
IBUs: 0