Sweet Josie

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What kind of beer is Sweet Josie?

Sweet Josie is an American brown ale from Lonerider, 6.1% ABV and 30 IBU: a nice hop bitterness balanced with a generous amount of chocolate and aromatic malts.

Is Sweet Josie a North Carolina beer?

Yes. Sweet Josie comes from Lonerider Brewing Company, born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2009, and it's sold in stores and bars across the state.

What awards has Sweet Josie won?

Gold at the Great American Beer Festival in 2010 (Raleigh's first GABF gold medal) and bronze at the World Beer Cup in 2018, plus gold at the Carolina Championship of Beer (2010), gold from the Beverage Tasting Institute (2015), bronze at the New York International Beer Competition (2015) and three bronzes at the US Open Beer Championship.

What does Sweet Josie taste like?

Chocolate and toasted malt up front, balanced by enough hop bitterness to keep it from getting sweet, with a dry, easy finish.

What food goes with a brown ale like Sweet Josie?

Burgers, barbecue, roast chicken, sausages, aged cheddar and anything chocolate.

Where can I buy Sweet Josie?

In 16 oz cans and on draft across North Carolina. Use Find Lonerider to see stores and bars near you, or drink it at the Wake Forest and Oak Island Hideouts.