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Especia by Tradition Brewing Company
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Especia

Pepper Lager by Tradition Brewing Company, Newport News, VA

ABV
5.9%
IBU
n/a
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The Mexican style lager aged on jalapeno and habanero peppers. Slightly sweet and crisp, with real heat.

Where to get it

Sold in VA, NC.

  • At the taproom
  • Cans to go
  • Growler fills
  • Bars and restaurants
  • Grocery stores

Poured on draft at the Newport News taproom, with cans to go and growlers. The brewery says its beer is in cans and on tap in restaurants, bars and grocery stores across the greater Richmond area and coastal Virginia and North Carolina. The site names no specific stores, so check with the brewery before you go.

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Aroma

Fresh peppers.

Appearance

Pale gold.

Taste

Slightly sweet and crisp, with a pepper heat that builds.

Overall

A spicy lager for people who like peppers.

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  • Brewery site

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