Cheerwine Ale anyone...

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  1. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    NoDa Brewing Company in Charlotte, NC has teamed up with Cheerwine to make Cheerwine Ale. A wheat ale infused with Cheerwine Cherry Soda. For the uninitiated, Cheerwine is an iconic cherry flavored soda that's been produced since 1917 by the Salisbury, NC based company. This beer is not in my wheelhouse because I pretty rarely drink sodas and I don't like cherry flavor but I'm curious if anyone has tried it yet and what they think. I know a lot of people do like cherry flavor so this may go over well. Your comments and smart remarks are welcome.

    https://www.nodabrewing.com/news/cheerwine-and-noda-brewing-company-introduce-cheerwine-ale
     
    #1 ATL6245, Feb 19, 2023
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  2. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
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    Could pair really nicely with some BBQ :slight_smile:
     
    #2 dbrauneis, Feb 19, 2023
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  3. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    You know, you're probably right. Wouldn't have thought of that. In fact, I wonder if it would work well as an ingredient in BBQ sauce? (I'm always looking for ways to use beer in food recipes).
     
    #3 ATL6245, Feb 19, 2023
  4. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
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    I would agree that it would likely work well there also. I know Cheerwine works well in BBQ sauce.
     
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  5. montman

    montman Maven (1,444) Mar 10, 2009 Virginia
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    Oh interesting.
    I think Cheerwine is pretty gross, however my wife loves it due to some positive association from when she was younger. I might have to attempt to track this down for brownie points.
     
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  6. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    Lol! You'd be a good man for that. I took a swig off a Cheerwine my children had years ago. It was a no go for me. I'm also curious what it retails for. I assume they'll try to get a premium for it.
     
    #6 ATL6245, Feb 21, 2023
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  7. jstout26

    jstout26 Pundit (796) May 30, 2013 New Hampshire
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    $11.99/4-pack at one of my local bottle shops in eastern NC.
     
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  8. Metnut

    Metnut Crusader (439) Dec 18, 2013 New York
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    While I like Cheerwine (even if I only drink soda a couple of times per year) but this beer doesn't really sound appetizing to me. On the other hand, Noda is pretty reliable and I've had nothing from them that wasn't at least decent, so maybe I'll try a sample of this if its on tap somewhere.
     
    #8 Metnut, Feb 21, 2023
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  9. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    That's not too bad for what may be a limited release.
     
    #9 ATL6245, Feb 21, 2023
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    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    I've never had anything from Noda but I've heard they are solid. It'll be interesting to see if it goes flat or not (pun intended). :slight_smile:
     
    #10 ATL6245, Feb 21, 2023
  11. russpowell

    russpowell Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,292) May 24, 2005 Arkansas
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    I like the Soda. Have it every time I go back to NC, this doesn't sound like a must try for me
     
    #11 russpowell, Feb 26, 2023
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  12. SCbrewpubfan

    SCbrewpubfan Crusader (480) May 27, 2010 North Carolina
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  13. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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  14. Tilley4

    Tilley4 Pooh-Bah (2,811) Nov 13, 2007 Tennessee
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    As someone who doesn't drink soft drinks 98% of the time...I will occasionally submit to the wonderfulness that is Cheerwine (and occasionally a Sun Drop)... I won't lie.. I would grab this as soon as I saw it
     
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  15. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    You gave me another thought/question about crossover appeal. Would someone who normally doesn't drink beer but likes Cheerwine give this a try? I can definitely see where a beer drinker who likes cherry flavored drinks would.
     
    #15 ATL6245, Mar 1, 2023
  16. SCbrewpubfan

    SCbrewpubfan Crusader (480) May 27, 2010 North Carolina
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    I don't think so. I can't remember if Cheerwine was in the actual name.
     
    #16 SCbrewpubfan, Mar 2, 2023
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  17. jstout26

    jstout26 Pundit (796) May 30, 2013 New Hampshire
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    Just saw a bunch in Food Lion at $9.99/4-pack
     
    #17 jstout26, Mar 7, 2023
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  18. Metnut

    Metnut Crusader (439) Dec 18, 2013 New York
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    Has anyone been brave enough to try this yet?
     
    #18 Metnut, Mar 7, 2023
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  19. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    That's almost in "I'd give it a try at that price" territory. Maybe < 7.99 for me.
     
    #19 ATL6245, Mar 8, 2023
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  20. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    Apparently, we've had one brave soul review it so far on BA. It's garnered a surprising 3.56 rating on that app that will remain unnamed.
     
    #20 ATL6245, Mar 8, 2023
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