Sprecher Brewing Company continues to expand its lineup of malt beverages. After the warm welcome the brewery's Hard Root Beer, this week Sprecher is releasing its latest concoction: Hard Ginger Beer, an alcoholic spin on the usually non-alcoholic summer refreshment. According to the company, "Cool lime, piquant ginger and a dry finish give Sprecher’s Hard Ginger Beer a crisp, refreshing drinkability that is perfect on its own or as a mixer in cocktails such as a Moscow Mule."
At 4.7% abv, the drink has about the alcohol content of a relatively light beer. Hard Ginger Beer should be on store shelves around the Milwaukee area in time for the fourth of July weekend, the brewery says.