Made by Philadelphia-based 'Dock Street Brewery,' this 'Walking Dead' beer is a tribute to the season finale of the hit AMC show. Aptly named ‘Dock Street Walker,' the brew is made to satisfy your inner zombie cravings for brains.
This beer is uniquely its own because its special ingredient is smoked brains -- don't fret, it's a goat's brain that is used, not a human's (not that a goat's sounds any more appealing.) The brewery created the beer to be an American Pale Stout with a 7.2% ABV. It starts off being brewed as any other ale would with substantial amounts of malted wheat, oats, and flaked barley for a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. In difference, it then includes cranberries to create a bloody hue and a pre-sparge-brain to provide subtle smoke notes.
The gory brew will available on-tap at the brewery on March 30th (the same day as 'The Walking Dead' season finale.)
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This 'Walking Dead' Beer is Brewed to the Likes of Brain-Eating Zombies
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