Raise a glass to Shandy Shores, Cedar Point's new speciality beer

Editor's note: Justin Dietz is a Register correspondent representing CPFoodBlog.com and @CPFoodBlog on Twitter.STRONGSVILLE — On Wednesday, the Brew Kettle, a craft brewery located near Cleveland, hosted a launch party for the debut of the new Cedar Point signature beer, Shandy Shores. The new beer is the sixth in the lineup of specially created brews for Cedar Point:• In 2015, the Brew Kettle and Cedar Point teamed up to create RougaBrew.• For Halloweekends 2015, Cedar Point added three new Brew Kettle craft beers to its arsenal: Slaughter House Irish Red Ale; Frontier Trail Ale; and C.P. & L.E. Railroad Iron Horse Porter.• In 2016, with the introduction of Valravn, Cedar Point and the Brew Kettle revealed their boldest flavor yet: Valravn Red/Black IPA.So what is in store for 2017? Cedar Point and the Brew Kettle have rounded out their six pack with a new Shandy Shores.The new craft beer features real blood orange for a tart citrus zing with a hint of real mango for a tropical twist. Shandy Shores is 4.5 percent ABV and 10 IBUs.We, at the CPFoodBlog, have always been big fans of RougaBrew. But the new Shandy Shores reigns supreme out of all the Cedar Point beers. Shandy Shores is a lighter beer, which is perfect for summer and the new Cedar Point Shores water park.Shandy Shores is available on draft in both Brew Kettle restaurants in Strongsville and Amherst. In addition, guests will be able to enjoy Shandy Shores at Cedar Point starting this Saturday for opening day.Within the next couple of weeks, the Brew Kettle will offer a "Thrill Pack" featuring all six of the Cedar Point signature beers. You will be able to get them at the Cedar Point marina store and camp store, as well as select groceries around northern Ohio.Starting around Memorial Day weekend, guests will be able to take home from retailers six packs of Shandy Shores.Shandy Shores, Cedar Point's new craft beer, features real blood orange for a tart citrus zing with a hint of real mango for a tropical twist. Shandy Shores is 4.5 percent ABV and 10 IBUs. On Wednesday, the Brew Kettle, a craft brewery located near Cleveland, hosted a launch party for the debut of the new Cedar Point signature beer, Shandy Shores. The new beer is the sixth in the lineup of specially created brews for Cedar Point.Mark Bivenour, the executive vice president of the Brew Kettle, shows off the new Cedar Point Shandy Shores signature craft brew during a launch party Wednesday night at the Brew Kettle's location in Strongsville.