Squid ink beer and winter warmers: Sioux Falls brewery craft beer releases this week

Makenzie Huber, Sioux Falls Argus Leader
·2 min read

Last week was filled with turkey, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie. Now it's time to fill up on beer — everything from fruity sour ales to black brews and winter warmers.

Take a look at what to drink and where to find it with this week's newest craft beer releases from Sioux Falls breweries.

Let's hop to it:

A Homestead Brew

Watermelon Elderberry Sour Ale from A Homestead Brew
Watermelon Elderberry Sour Ale from A Homestead Brew

Watermelon Elderberry Sour Ale

ABV: 4.5%

IBU: 8

This sour ale with natural hop flavor is a three farm collaboration brewed with watermelon, elderberries and hops. Locally grown fruits are brewed together for a delicious, fruity taste. Available starting Friday.

Buffalo Ridge Brewing

Gold Booty from Buffalo Ridge Brewing
Gold Booty from Buffalo Ridge Brewing

Gold Booty

ABV: 6.9%

This hazy IPA is a radiant, light golden color with tropical aroma and flavor.

Covert Artisan Ales

Comfortably Plum from Covert Artisan Ales
Comfortably Plum from Covert Artisan Ales

Comfortably Plum

ABV: 5.25%

This mixed fermentation ale is conditioned on a homemade sauce of plums and spices.

Fernson Brewing Co.

Skip Day Black from Fernson Brewing Co.
Skip Day Black from Fernson Brewing Co.

Skip Day Black

ABV: 7.8%

Released on Black Friday last week, this hard seltzer is flavored with fruit and blackened by the all-natural ink of a squid. Skip Day Black is one of the most unique drinks that Fernson Brewing Co. has made.

Look's Beer Co.

Real Banger from Look's Beer Co.
Real Banger from Look's Beer Co.

Real Banger

ABV: 4.6%

IBU: 32

Featuring Cascade and Centennial hops, this session IPA drinks easy with a slight caramel note and a bit of bitterness. Pairs well with your favorite music playlist. Available now.

Greg Belt from Look's Beer Co.
Greg Belt from Look's Beer Co.

Greg Belt

ABV: 5.4%

IBU: 26

This amber lager is clean, malty and a little hoppy. Available starting Friday.

Gozondo from Look's Beer Co.
Gozondo from Look's Beer Co.

Gozondo

ABV: 4.5%

Look's added a bunch of pink guava puree to its base gose recipe. Peach in color, tart, soft and salty, this beer is super refreshing. Available now.

Lyon Park from Look's Beer Co.
Lyon Park from Look's Beer Co.

Lyon Park

ABV: 5.7%

IBU: 42

A classic pale ale, there's a little caramel sweet from the malts and balanced by a firm bitterness. The real stars of the show are the Centennial, Cascade and Citra hops. Available now.

Miner Brewing

Santa Paws from Miner Brewing Co.
Santa Paws from Miner Brewing Co.

Santa Paws

ABV: 6.1%

Brewed without hops, Santa Paws is a lighter style winter warmer with treacle notes on the nose and palate and hints of dried fig and mild spice bitterness. Available now.

WoodGrain Brewing

Uptown Pale Ale from WoodGrain Brewing Co.
Uptown Pale Ale from WoodGrain Brewing Co.

Uptown Pale Ale

ABV: 5.6%

This brew is a traditional crispy and refreshing pale ale made with a touch of rye. Available now.

This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Sioux Falls craft beer releases this week from Fernson, Miner & more