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www.cheersonline.com 11 June 2015 • PRODUCTS Narragansett Beer has released two seasonals early: Summer Ale and Del's Shandy. Narragansett's Summer Ale is made with two row pale malt, citra, galaxy and Chinook hops, and has aromas of citrus and passion fruit, according to the company. The Summer Ale is 24 IBUs, 4.2% ABV, and is priced at $8.99 to $9.99 per six-pack. Del's Shandy mixes Narragansett's lager with the tart lemon extract from Del's Frozen Lemonade. The Del's Shandy is 4.7% ABV, and will be available in six packs of 16-oz. cans ($8.99 to $9.99) and 12 packs of 12-oz. cans ($13.99 to $14.99). VOCO is a ready-to- drink cocktail of coconut water and triple-distilled vodka. It consists of all-natural ingredients and requires no chasers or mixers, according to the company. VOCO is currently available in markets including Nevada, Arizona and California, and will soon be available in New York and Hawaii. The suggested retail price is $3.99 per 12-oz.bottle. Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders has unveiled two fl avors as part of a new variety pack: Red Berries and Ginger. The pack, which also includes Strongbow's Gold Apple and Honey ciders, includes three bottles of each fl avor and is sold nationally, year-round. Red Berries is a blend of sweet, tangy berries with subtle lemon notes and a crisp apple fi nish, according to the company. The Ginger expression pairs the taste of fresh-sliced ginger with muscato notes. All fl avors are gluten free and sold in 11.2-oz. bottles. Hornitos Tequila has introduced Spiced Honey, which features 100% blue agave Hornitos Plata tequila infused with natural honey fl avor and a special spice blend, according to the company. Spiced Honey is 70 proof, with a suggested retail price of $19.99 per 750-ml. bottle. Cape Classics has introduced Lourensford "The Dome" chardonnay. The highest peak of South Africa's Helderberg Mountain, The Dome serves as the inspira- tion behind this chardonnay, and overlooks the valley be- low, where the vines grow in close proximity to the Lourens River at 656 ft. above sea level. "The Dome" chardonnay is available at a suggested retail price of $19.99. Patrón Spirits has unveiled Patrón Extra Añejo 7 Años, the oldest tequila the brand has ever produced. Extra Añejo 7 Años is presented in a replica of the fi rst handblown glass Patrón bottle, made from the original mold. Aged seven years in French Oak barrels, this spirit has a dark golden hue, a pronounced woody aroma and fl avor, and a smooth, sweet taste, with notes of dry fruits, citrus, and light caramel, according to the company. Extra Añejo 7 Años is 80 proof, and available for a suggested retail price of $299 per 750-ml. bottle. Angry Orchard Cider Company has announced Green Apple, inspired by the tartness and brightness of a fresh Washington State green apple. Green Apple is gluten-free, 5% ABV, and available in six-packs for $7.99 to $9.99, and in variety 12-packs with three other Angry Orchard styles for $14.99 to $17.99. Green Apple is also available in 16-oz. cans for $1.79 to $1.99, or four- packs for $6.99 to $7.99. Hood River Distillers has announced a limited edition Pendleton Whisky bottle that "honors the integrity and patriotism of those who serve, and have served, our country," according to the company. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Wrangler National Patriot program. The 750-ml. bottles are available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $26.95.