Fresh Pops from Samuel Adams Brewing Photo: provided by Cincinnati Burger Week

Samuel Adams Brewing is releasing an exclusive beer for the official Cincinnati Burger Week kick-off event July 7.

The event is set to last from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Sam Adams Cincinnati Taproom. The star of the show: Fresh Pops, a Rocket Pop-inspired fruited sour with a mighty 6.9% abv served in a 12-ounce can. This summer popsicle ale is aged with cherries, raspberries and lime.

Burger lovers can get a head start on Burger Week as Craft Burger Bros food truck will be serving their “burger week special” — the Grippo’s Burger. This creation is topped with Grippo’s ranch, American cheese and BBQ Grippo’s chips. They will also be serving their Bacon Jam Beer cheeseburger and classic cheeseburger as well.

Guests will have the chance to participate in Glovebox Giveaways, courtesy of the Cincinnati MINI Burger Mobile. You could win tickets to see Jimmy Buffett, Chicago, One Republic, Backstreet Boys, $25 Burger Week gift cards and more.

Cincinnati Burger Week is presented by The Ohio Beef Council. Burger Week begins Monday, July 11 and runs through July 17, featuring $7 burgers.

Samuel Adams Taproom is located at 1727 Logan St., Over-the-Rhine. Find more information at samadamscincy.com.

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