With so many microbreweries around, companies are trying to find ways to separate themselves from the pack. It has to be done tastefully, but some brewers are using different and somewhat crazy ingredients in an attempt to draw customers their way. Whether they do this from purely a marketing perspective or because they actually taste better with a little Cabernet, veggies, or chilis is up for discussion. All we know is that these five beers are definitely different. Check out the five most outrageous beers after the jump!

The Super Bowl is nearly upon us, and with that comes the swarm of house parties and crowded bars filled with throngs of people ready to celebrate one of the most popular occasions in sports. Whether you’re a complete football fanatic or can only identify teams by what color their jersey is, you’re almost guaranteed to be drinking and eating your Super Bowl Sunday away. While the nation celebrates from coast to coast with their beverage of choice, here are some breweries representing the home states of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers. Make sure to vote in our poll after the jump!

Though the “holiday season” ranks lower than St. Patty’s Day and Cinco de Mayo in terms of top drinking holidays, we at COED tend to think it’s the longest lasting drinking holiday. While others get 24 hours to flex their beer muscles, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Festivus collectively occupy a month’s worth of partying. After that first week, you’ll get tired of the same old sh*t. So, why not snatch up some of these delectable holiday brews?

Football season is upon us, and with it comes all of the raucous excitement of tailgating before each and every college or pro football game. Stock up on a variety of these delicious brews to ensure your tailgate is properly fueled for those cool, blustery fall and winter weekend afternoons. Once the sun starts to fade and the chilly wind starts to pick up, you’ll be looking for something to warm you up, and it probably won’t be hot chocolate.

The leaves are slowly beginning to change, and so are the seasonal beers, switching from wheat and fruit inspired brews into darker, warmer flavors. Whether it’s a pumpkin ale, Oktoberfest, or brown ale, there’s more than enough exciting choices to browse on your next visit to the liquor store. The end of summer might be a bummer, but any of these brews are sure to help you forget about bikinis and beaches.

The final landmark holiday weekend of the summer is coming up fast, and everyone’s ready to prepare for one final blowout before warm weather slowly leaves and changes into another blustery fall. The grill is hot, and the drinks flowing, so be sure to check out these fine selections before heading out to the liquor store and loading up on cases of booze and beer. With Sweet Tea Vodka, summer seasonal beer, and fresh cocktails all on tap, Labor Day is about to get wild.

We’re sure you’ve already seen fruit in beer. Even things such as coffee and chocolate are more commonplace these days than they were years ago. But what about vegetables in beer? Or chilis in your suds? Some brewers even create ales aged in wine barrels, which take on Cabernet Sauvignon flavors with sour tendencies. Some of these might be excellent, while others could be a complete train wreck. It’s up to you to decide.

Sure, when it comes to beer most people can’t help but immediately think that the only quality suds must come from a bottle. The thought or image of a can spurs on memories of frat parties, Keystone Light 30 packs, or Natural Ice spilled all over an already dingy floor. Well, innovative and amazing breweries such as Oskar Blues and 21st Amendment are here… Click to read more

Imported beer can come from many corners of the globe, but some of the best in the world consistently hail from Belgium. Touted as possibly the best beer city in the world, Brussels and its surrounding areas have been churning out some of the most legendary concoctions for hundreds of years. These are a few accessible varieties that everyone should give a whirl. Don’t be scared, it’s only beer!

While most people might be turned off by a fruit inspired or flavored beer, there are actually some high quality brews deserving of a chance. Whether it’s orange, blueberry, cherry, or peach, some of the greatest minds in brewing have found ways to make fruit in beer an acceptable concept. Keep an open mind as just because these might contain a smattering of sweet flavors, doesn’t mean they’re girly at all.

It’s that time of year again! Following the release of a number of brilliant spring beers, a wonderful array of summer seasonals are next up to satisfy everyone’s anxious palates. Featuring new releases from Southern Tier, Sierra Nevada, Lagunitas, and Bell’s, you’re going to be busy sampling and searching for a favorite. From California to New York, all of the top breweries have something fascinating and exciting to try.