Reissdorf Kolsch

Reissdorf Kolsch   4.8% ABV         Kolsch

Brauerei Heinrich Reissdorf Cologne, Germany

REISSDORF KÖLSCH is the beer speciality from Cologne with a tradition starting 1894. A Kölsch with a pleasant, full-bodied, and uniquely light and sweet taste in premium quality, that is brewed for the adepts who prefer something special.

A:  Pours a brilliant golden hue with a bright white head.

S:  Light bready grains, herbal hops, with delicate citrus notes.

T:  Thick soft malts, minty or piney hops, dry and crisp. 

M:  Light to medium body, crisp, clean, refreshing finish.

D:  SESSION BEER.  This is a great hot weather beer that you can enjoy all day and then enjoy it with dinner. 

Food Pairings:  The lightness of the flavor profile lends itself to lighter dishes, while you can still utilize the carbonation and crispness to cut through fat.  Great food beer as well as a session.

Dogfish Head Indian Brown

Dogfish Head Indian Brown  7.2%ABV   

Dogfish Head Brewing Co, Milton, Delaware

This is the original hybrid. A cross between a Scotch Ale, an India Pale Ale and an American Brown, Indian Brown Ale is well-hopped and malty at the same time.

A:  Pours a dark brown, nearly black color with a robust tan head that leaves thick lacing.

S: Aromas of bittersweet chocolate, coffee and brown sugar with a hint of nuts.  This beer has a complex bouquet of aromas that finish with earthy and herbal hops.

T:  Rich malts up front followed by mild piney, earthy hops in the end.  Coffee and bitter chocolate.

M:  Medium- Light bodied with a rich and creamy texture and lively carbonation that feels soft rather than prickly.

Lost Abbey Avant Garde

Lost Abbey Avant Garde   7%ABV

Bier de Garde (Farmhouse)

A:  Pours a cloudy golden hue with a lofty, creamy, white head.

S:  Big doughy, bready and caramel malts dominate, accented with fruity yeasty elements (esters) of citrus & tropical fruits, and spicy yeast elements (phenols) of white pepper & grains of paradise.  Noble hops show as a dry hay, grassy, and herbal with just a hint of bitterness to balance the malt dominant aroma.

T:  Dry yeasty and fruity elements contrast in this beer with a

M:  Grainy, bready malts, are contrasted by hay/ grassy hops, and light citrus and tropical fruit elements.

D:  Very drinkable but altogether a fantastic food beer. 

Pairings:    Pair with Charcuterie, cheese, salads, poultry, fish, pork, and most importantly, pairs great with herbs, spices and vegetables.