New Minnesota State Fair specialty sips: Beer, wine, seltzers, spiked soft serve and slushies

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Right after a 10-day heat wave for the Twin Cities, the Minnesota State Fair released their new, cool, specialty beverages that will premiere or that can only be found at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

The list of new brews includes alcoholic soft serve, slushies, seltzers with fruit pairings and classic beers.

Citrus Hibiscus Wine Slushie at Minnesota Wine Country

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Citrus Hibiscus Wine Slushie: 5.3% ABV. Wine made in Round Lake, Minn., by Round Lake Winery at Minnesota Wine Country.
Courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair

This citrus and floral pairing meets in a refreshing wine slushie. Crafted with Brianna white wine, it features vibrant notes of pineapple, honeydew melon and kiwi, creating a smooth, fruit-forward finish. 5.3% ABV. Wine made in Round Lake by Round Lake Winery.

Rhubarb Mead at LuLu’s Public House

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Rhubarb Mead: 6% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis, Minn., by Sociable Cider Werks at LuLu’s Public House.
Courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair

A meeting between clover honey and tart rhubarb in this lightly sparkling mead. Fermented to a clean, dry finish. 6% ABV. Brewed in Minneapolis by Sociable Cider Werks.

Lingonberry Orange Cider at O’Gara’s at the Fair

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Lingonberry Orange Cider: 5.4% ABV. Brewed in Duluth, Minn., by Wild State Cider at O’Gara’s at the Fair.
Courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair

This deep magenta drink brings a tangy taste and crisp finish by it’s berry notes in celebration of Minnesota heritage and flavors. 5.4% ABV. Brewed in Duluth by Wild State Cider.

Soft Serve Royal Peach Beer at Pryes Brewing Pavilion

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Soft Serve Royal Peach Beer: 4.8% ABV. Made in Minneapolis, Minn., by Pryes Brewing Company at Pryes Brewing Pavilion.
Courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair

Peach flavors come packed in this bright sour now reimagined in soft serve form. Pair it with the famous Royal Raspberry as a twist cone. 4.8% ABV. Made in Minneapolis by Pryes Brewing Company.

Watermelon Sea Salt Lager at Dino’s Gyros

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Watermelon Sea Salt Lager: 4.5% ABV. Brewed in Two Harbors, Minn., by Castle Danger Brewing at Dino's Gyros
Courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair

This Japanese rice lager has watermelon flavor and notes of lychee and mango to highlight it’s notes of sweetness. 4.5% ABV. Brewed in Two Harbors, by Castle Danger Brewing.

This is a developing story. More brews and news to come.

Collected from Minnesota Public Radio News. View original source here.

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