The Cold Corner

Your blogger will admit to being a baseball fan, where third base is called the "hot corner." We may like beers that are "hot" sellers, but we generally want a cold craft beer. And if the weather is finally

staying warm, today's six pack plus of new brews will pair perfectly with the outdoor season. Here's what's new at Joe Canal's in Lawrenceville and Woodbridge.

Sixpoint Jammer. The Mad Scientists kept tweakin' that Jammer till it rocked so hard. Bygone brewers, repping the Sixpoint star, provided the concept and our friends at Jacobsen Salt hooked us up with the key ingredient. It's salty, it's sour, and it's slammin'. It's Mad Science. 4% ABV, 16 IBU's. In 6-pack, cans.

Fort Collins Brewer's Lunchbox Variety Pack. It's the year round lineup in a 12-pack of 12oz cans!

-Red Banshee: Created with German malts for a rich, nutty sweetness while noble hops provide an herbal spiciness. A strong, bitter backbone balanced by an intense maltiness and moderate caramel notes. Pair with mac & cheese or creme brulee. 5.3% ABV, 37 IBU's.

-Major Tom's Pomegranate Wheat: Tart pomegranate hits you first, but is quickly balanced out by the residual sweetness from the malted barley and wheat. Provides a slightly sweet tart finish. Enjoy with steamed mussels or lemon meringue pie. 5.1% ABV, 34 IBU's.
-Far Away IPA: A moderately high bitterness refreshes the palate. Exotic tropical fruit nose, juicy piney  body and slight cracker malt presence. Pair with carne asada or carrot cake. 6.5% ABV, 70 IBU's.
-Shot Down Chocolate Stout. A blend of caramel, bittersweet chocolate, select roasted malt flavors and a heavy dose of oatmeal results in a rich, creamy mouthfeel. Moderate alcohol and restrained bitterness round the sweetness. Pair with pork mole or cinnamon

coffee cake. 5.8% ABV, 31 IBU's.

Horny Goat Tango Delta Tangerine IPA. This citrus bomb starts off as a light bodied IPA brewed with craft hops and malts.  It then goes all renegade on your palate, with the addition of fresh tangerine juice that adds a slight sweetness to complement the bold hop presence. 6.8% ABV, 69 IBU's. 4-pack, cans.

Big Muddy Vanilla Stout. A traditional Milk Stout infused with pure Madagascar vanilla. Subtle vanilla flavor throughout with roasted notes and a slightly sweet, smooth finish. 6% ABV. In 22oz bottles.

Epic Brewing Brainless® Belgian-Style Golden Ale. Brainless® Belgian-Style Golden Ale has a rich and complex malt flavor balanced with a little bit of spicy noble hops and strong influences of fermentation esters from the Belgian yeast used. Various Belgian-like Rock Candies, hops and grains are employed to express variations within the style. Deceivingly drinkable, some liken these ales to the Devil sneaking up on you, so consume responsibly. In 22oz bottles.

Glassware: Tulip. Food Pairings: Spicy foods, seafood, fatty meats, and fruity desserts.

Kuka Ginger Mango IPA. An extremely refreshing session IPA offering bold mango sweetness in the aroma and spicy ginger mingling with bitter hop to calm

your nerves and excite your senses. 5.2% ABV. Very limited availability. In 4-pack, bottles.

All of the usual caveats apply: Products are in limited supply, so please call before making a special trip for any one item.