where its sweetness tempers the heat

The finale feels clean despite the higher sugar level

The mid-palate builds with white pepper

Stocking a home bar for summer gatherings and backyard entertaining

The mid-palate develops real complexity: toffee

Around The Bend Vixen 4Pk hidden where its sweetness tempers theAround The Bend Vixen 4Pk is a pistachio cream ale brewed with cinnamon by Around the Bend Beer Co. in Chicago, Illinois, at 5. 0% ABV. A seasonal riff on the brewery's popular Vera cream ale, Vixen layers warm cinnamon spice over a nutty pistachio base, earning a solid 3. 6 out of 5 on Untappd across more than 2,400 ratings. Quick Facts: ABV: 5. 0% Origin: Chicago, Illinois Style: Pistachio Cream Ale with Cinnamon Brewery: Around the Bend Beer Co.