New Arrivals

 

 

 

It is our goal to provide a thorough selection of beers including the newest that are available in West Alabama, and more specifically Tuscaloosa. Although we don't necessarily receive new beer every week, new products are regularly available in our market.

Our selection at Spirits Lakeside, on Rice Mine Road, includes approximately 150 different beers and changes on a seasonal, if not weekly, basis. The products listed below are currently in stock (subject to availability) at the Spirits Lakeside location.

Our selection of Craft Beer at the original Spirits, INC., on McFarland Boulevard, is growing as we are currently in the process of adding high-gravity, gourmet brews. The overall selection at this location is a bit smaller than the store on Rice Mine Rd., but includes our most popular selling brands and brews. We will keep you posted as the selection grows.

Please click here for directions and information about our two Spirits locations.

Some of the newest arrivals at this time are:

Straight to Ale Gorillanaut Imperial IPA 22oz- Huntsville, Alabama. 9.0% ABV. $10.49/single

Southern Tier Mixed 12-Pack 12oz: High-Gravity Selection includes 2XIPA (8.2%), Iniquity Imperial Black Ale (9.0%), Unearthly Imperial IPA (9.5%)- Lakewood, NY

Heavy Seas Riptide White IPA 12oz- Baltimore, Maryland. 7.5% ABV. $1.99/single; $10.99/6-pack

Old Black Bear Milepost 652 American ESB 12oz- Huntsville, Alabama. 6.0% ABV. $1.99/single; $9.99/6-pack

Mythos Hellenic Lager 12oz- Sindos, Greece. 4.7% ABV. $1.99/single; $10.99/6-pack

Harpoon Summer Beer German Kolsch 12oz- Boston, Massachusetts. 5.0% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Magic Hat Summer Elder Betty Elderberryweiss 12oz- South Burlington, Vermont. 5.5% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Sam Adams Porch Rocker Bavarian Radler Lager with Lemonade 12oz- Boston, Massachusetts. 4.5% ABV. $1.49/single; $7.99/6-pack

Southern Tier Hop Sun Summer Wheat Ale 12oz- Lakewood, New York. 5.1% ABV. 1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Kona Big Wave Golden Ale 12oz- Kailua Kona, Hawaii. 4.4% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Estaminet Premium Pils 11.2oz- Belgium. 5.2% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Sweetwater Dank Tank Some Strange Black IPA 22oz- Atlanta, Georgia. 11.0% ABV. $7.49/single

Founder's Double Trouble Imperial IPA 12oz- Grand Rapids, Michigan. 9.4% ABV. $2.99/single; $11.99/4-pack

Boulevard Boss Tom's Golden Bock 12oz- Kansas City, Missouri. 6.1% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Thomas Creek Stillwater Vanilla Cream Ale 12oz- Greenville, South Carolina. 5.75% ABV. $1.99/single; $9.99/6-pack

Bitburger Premium Pils German Beer 11.2oz- Bitburg, Germany. 4.8% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Palm Speciale Belgian Ale 11.2oz- Steenhuffel, Belgium. 5.4% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Yellowhammer 1819 Dubbel- Hunstville, Alabama. 7.4% ABV. $7.49/single

French Broad Anvil Porter 22oz- Asheville, North Carolina. 6.0% ABV. $4.99/single

French Broad IPA 22oz- Asheville, North Carolina. 7.0% ABV. $4.99/single. 91 Ratebeer.com

French Broad Gateway Kolsch German Style Ale 22oz- Asheville, North Carolina. 5.3% ABV. $4.99/single

Old Black Bear Bear-rel Aged Porter 22oz- Huntsville, Alabama. 7.0% ABV. $8.49/single

Old Black Bear Cave City (Amber) Lager 12oz- Huntsville, Alabama. 5.2% ABV. $1.99/single; $9.99/6-pack

Terrapin Tree Hugger Amber Ale 12oz- Athens, Georgia. 5.1% ABV. $1.99/single; $9.99/6-pack

Blue Pants Workman Common Lager 12oz- Madison, Alabama. 5.0% ABV. $1.99/single; $10.99/6-pack

Ommegang BPA Belgian-style Pale Ale 12oz- Cooperstown, New York. 6.2% ABV. $2.49/single; $8.99/4-pack. 97 Ratebeer.com

Left Hand Good JuJu Ginger Ale 12oz- Longmont, Colorado. 4.5% ABV. $1.99/single; $10.99/6-pack

Newcastle Bombshell Pale Blonde Ale Summer Seasonal 12oz- Tadcaster, England. 4.8% ABV. $1.99/single; $9.99/6-pack

Sierra Nevada Summerfest Seasonal 12oz- Chico, California. 5.0% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Harpoon Honey Cider 12oz- Boston, Massachusetts. 4.8% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale 12oz- Kailua Kona, Hawaii. 6.0% ABV. $1.49/single; $7.99/6-pack

Blue Pants Spare Pair Pale Ale 22oz- Madison, Alabama. 6.0% ABV. $4.99/single

Choc Spring Pilsner 12oz- Krebs, Oklahoma. 5.4% ABV. $1.99/single; $10.99/6-pack

Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy 12oz- Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. 4.2% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Goose Island Honkers Ale 12oz- Chicago, Illinois. 4.2% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Blue Moon Rounder (Belgian Style Pale Ale) 12oz- Golden, Colorado. 5.6% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Blue Moon Short Straw Farmhouse Red Ale 12oz- Golden, Colorado. 5.8% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Terrapin Hopzilla Double IPA 12oz- Athens, Georgia. 10.3% ABV. $2.99/single; $11.99/4-pack. 99 Ratebeer.com

Left Hand NITRO Milk Stout 12oz- Longmont, Colorado. 6.0% ABV. $1.99/single; $10.99/4-pack. 96 Ratebeer.com

Steinlager Pure Lager 11.15oz- New Zealand. 5.0% ABV. 1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Mendocino White Hawk Select IPA 12oz- Hopland, California. 7.0% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Sam Adams Summer Seasonal Wheat Ale with Lemon Peel 12oz- Boston, Massachusetts.

Schneider Weisse Aventinus Dobblebock Ale 16.9oz- Germany. 8.2% ABV. $4.49/single

Flying Dog Raging B*tch IPA 12oz- Maryland. 8.3% ABV. $2.49/single; $13.99 /6-pack. 98 Ratebeer.com

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine 12oz- California. 9.6% ABV. $2.49/single; $9.49/4-pack. 99 Ratebeer.com

Red Brick Blonde Ale 12oz- Georgia. 4.6% ABV. $1.49/single; $8.99/6-pack

Sweetwater Dank Tank So Fine '16' Red Wheat Wine Ale 22oz- Atlanta, Georgia. 11.0% ABV. $7.49/single

Founder's All Day IPA 12oz- Grand Rapids, Michigan. 4.7% ABV. $1.99/single; $10.99/6-pack. 96 Ratebeer.com

Deus Brut des Flanders Belgian Ale Cuvee 2010 750ml- Belgium. 11.5% ABV. $29.99/single. 97 Ratebeer.com

Boulevard Smokestack Nommo Dubbel Ale with Molasses and Spices 750ml- Kansas City, Missouri. 8.1% ABV. $8.49/single. 94 Ratebeer.com

Boulevard Smokestack Long Strange Golden Trippel 750ml- Kansas City, Missouri. 9.0% ABV. $8.49/single. 97 Ratebeer.com

Terrapin Big Hoppy Monster Oak Aged Ale 12oz- Athens, Georgia. 9.1% ABV. $2.99/single; $11.99/4-pack. 98 Ratebeer.com

Southern Tier 2X IPA 12oz- Lakewood, New York. 8.2% ABV. $1.99/single; $10.99/6-pack. 97 Ratebeer.com

 

Noteworthy Brews:

Old Black Bear Milepost 652 American ESB- Deep copper in color with a foamy tawny head. Sharp and toasty on the nose with bitter floral hops emerging. Sweet malts are present on the entry. The palate is full-bodied and toasty with roasted malt and nutty flavors and gentle hop bitterness. A balanced brew with a pleasant aftertaste.

Mythos Hellenic Lager- Soft golden/yellow in color with medium head and white lace. Skunky notes are present on the lovely lager-scented nose with pleasant undertones of citrus and grain. The entry is clean and fresh with skunky-lager suggestions. Refreshing and easy-to-drink.

Magic Hat Elder Betty Elderberryweiss- Cloudy dark yellow/light amber in color with a foamy white head. Citrus, floral and wheaty scents marry with slight suggestions of berry fruits on the sweet nose. The palate is dry with notes of wheat and grain and hints of berry fruit that lingers on the finish.

Sam Adams Porch Rocker Bavarian Radler with Lemonade- Light yellow/gold in color with a soft lacy head. Lemony-fresh aromas of ripe citrus fruit, sweet lemonade and wheat are followed by a sweet, tangy and zesty entry. Notes of lemonade meet wheaty suggestions within a sweet palate. Refreshing and simple with a tasty, lingering aftertaste.

Pilsner Urquell- Golden yellow in color with very little head and slight white lace. Citrus and wheat notes are present on the nose with toasty undertones- fresh and inviting. The entry is crisp and slightly bitter that carries through to the aftertaste. Pleasant and refreshing.

Kona Big Wave Golden Ale- Yellow like the color of a lemon with minimal head. The aroma is delicious with fruity/citrus notes and hints of flowery hops and cut grass. It is both sweet and tart on the entry with nice effervescence and balanced hop presence. Crisp and pleasant with a wheat-filled finish.

Southern Tier Hop Sun Wheat Ale- Pale yellow in color with a large foamy head and thick lace. The nose offers floral skunky notes of fresh hops with bitter, sour undertones- smells like a field of hops in bloom! Crisp on the palate with sweet citrus and hops notes that are nicely balanced. A bright and cheery brew.

Estaminet Premium Pils- Very appealing golden straw color with minimal head and lace. Skunky hints on the nose meet mild citrus aromas followed by a crisp entry with slight bitterness. The finish is pleasant and fresh. An appealing brew that offers good value.

Dixie Blackened Voodoo- This old favorite is dark brown/coffee in color with a tawny head and lace. Light floral scents marry with deep notes of toasted malts, roasted nuts and chocolate hints- smells delicious! It is full-bodied and quite flavorful with a long grainy/malty finish and good complexity.

Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy- Cloudy, pale yellow in color with a slightly foamy head. Citrus notes combine with inviting lemonade scents on the inviting nose. The entry is sweet and tart with wheaty flavors and more lemonade components. A simple yet refreshing and tasty summer-sipper.

Boulevard Boss Tom's Golden Bock- Slightly cloudy, golden/orange in color with a nice head and lace. Sweet grain and wheat notes are quite appealing followed by a fruity entry and a balanced, textured mouthfeel with hints of floral hoppy bitterness. A solid brew.

Palm Speciale Belgian Ale- Light, amber/rust-orange in color with medium head and white lace. Nicely balanced aroma of toasty malts and underlying grain and yeast notes. Full-bodied on the entry with slight bitterness and mouthcoating toasty/yeasty flavors. A tasty, balanced offering.

Thomas Creek Stillwater Vanilla Cream Ale- Pale, pilsner color with a tall, foamy white head. Vanilla notes are subtle on the nose combined with underlying toasty scents. The entry is sweet and slightly malty with some skunky notes, super-subtle vanilla, and lingering nuttiness on the finish.

Blue Pants Workman Alabama Common Lager- Cloudy orange/brown in color with minimal white head and lace. Fresh and hoppy on the nose with pungent citrus, gentle hops and slight floral presence. Gentle and easy entry with balanced flavors, mouthcoating texture, and a soft aftertaste. The hops are subtle, yet fresh and expanding at the finish.

Terrapin Tree Hugger Amber Ale- Tawny/amber in color with a pretty, medium head and lace. Toasty and woody on the nose with malty undertones. It is easy-to-drink and quite approachable with toasted malts and wheat suggestions, followed by a slightly sour finish. Very good.

Old Black Bear Cave City Lager- Surprisingly dark in color for a lager- brown/black cola color with thick amber foam and lace. Chocolate-y/malty scents fill the glass, followed by a bold and bitter entry. The mouthfeel is not as textured as a porter would be, but lighter in body with gentle hop presence, nicely balanced with its malty counterparts; although notes of coffee and mocha are delicious, they are a bit out of place in this lager.

Newcastle Bombshell Blonde- Pale, Chardonnay yellow in color with a light, frothy white lace. The aroma is gentle and mild with notes of grass, wheat and sawdust. The entry is crisp and clean with fresh hop flavors that are subtle, yet balanced, followed by a refreshing, slightly bitter finish. A great session brew.

Left Hand Good JuJu Ginger Ale- Bright yellow/orange with small head and lace. Floral notes combine with ginger and spice aromas and are followed by a crisp entry with tart flavors of green apple and subtle ginger and spice. The finish is clean and expansive. A simple quaffing brew.

Harpoon Honey Cider- Very pale yellow, almost clear in color with lots of effervescence. Floral and honey aromas combine with subtle notes of green apple. The entry is very sweet, but fades into the palate with tart Granny Smith apple flavors that linger gently.

Left Hand NITRO Milk Stout- Beautiful opaque black in the glass with a thick tan head and pretty lace. Delicious aromas of malty chocolate and coffee; sweet, attractive scents. A rich and creamy entry with maple syrup, grill "char", smoke and mouthcoating sweet malty notes and slight bitterness that carries through to the lingering finish.

Steinlager Pure- Straw/lemon yellow in color with very little head. Clean, slightly-citrus lager aromas with wheaty undertones. Crisp and slightly sweet on the entry with good texture and a refreshing finish. An outstanding session brew!

Sam Adams Summer Ale- Cloudy yellow in color with a white foamy head and medium lace. Nice yeasty/wheaty scents with skunky hints and notes of lemon peel. Very flavorful and easy with a textured mouthfeel and citrus and floral hints on the finish.

Founder's All Day IPA- Cloudy, amber/orange in color with pretty white foam and lace. It offers a sweet nose of grapefruit and ripe citrus fruit with mild hop undertones. Juicy and fresh on the palate with lots of grapefruit/citrus flavors and a medium-bodied texture. The finish is long with mild hops and slight bitterness. A delicious summer brew!