Anticipation for the upcoming release of the mega-popular video game 'Fallout 4' is only set to grow with the release of 'Fallout Beer.'
Video game publisher Bethesda teamed up with beer brewery Carlsberg UK for this special 'Fallout Beer' tied to the post-apocalyptic nuclear world of Fallout. The special light-colored pilsner release will be sold in cases of 12 and is described as being brewed with a blend of malted barley and selected hops. As for taste, the beer is described as possessing a hoppy signature paired with a floral aroma.
Most noticeable is the special label artwork that mimics the art style of the video game where humanity is forced to live underground in vaults after a nuclear war. Currently the official beer is only available in the UK, making this special tie-in release all the more exclusive and collectible.
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