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 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.

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