Deschutes Black Butte Porter

Deschutes Brewing-Black Butte Porter (Bend, OR) 5.2%ABV:

Very dark brown with a clinging tan lace that seems to stay for a while. Smell: Mildly sweet in                   the nose with hints of charcoal, roasted malts and a touch of hops. Taste: Silky smooth with a nice medium bodied mouth feel.  After the luscious mouth feel come the flavour which is quite malty ... light acidic twang from the roasted malts, a little dark roasted coffee flavour and an                   underlying toasted biscuit taste are balanced with a perfect combo of hop and roasted malt                   bitterness. The lingering after taste is of faded burnt sugar, drying grain and a slightly                   warming alcohol. A wonderful yet delicate hop character helps to round this brew.

Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse

 Boulevard Brewing-Tank 7 Farmhouse (Saison/Belgium Style Golden Ale) (Kansas City, MO) 8.0%ABV:                  

-Beginning with a big surge of fruity aromatics and grapefruit-hoppy notes, the flavor of this complex, straw-colored ale tapers off to a peppery, dry finish.

Firestone Waker Union Jack IPA

Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA  (Paso Robles, CA)  7.5% ABV

A: Pours a clear golden orange color with a bright head that recedes to leave sticky lacing.

S: Lots of pine, citrus and tropical fruits and mild caramel malt aromas.

T: Lots of hops, both piney and fruity (citrus, tropical) and finishes with a semi-sweet caramel malts and biscuit breadiness.

M:  Medium body with low-med. carbonation.  Sticky with a mild bitter finish.

D: Very drinkable IPA, great with food as well as a yard beer.

PAIRINGS:  Tri-Tip Steak, Brat Burger, Sausages, Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich

Dry Dock Hefeweizen

Dry Dock-Hefeweizen (Aurora, Colorado) 4.2%ABV:

Very pale golden color. The head is tight and slow to settle with some lacing.  Aroma is banana                   and clove as well as lemon and bubblegum.  Light and crisp but far from bland. Lots of depth to                   the flavors and similar nuances as enjoyed in the aroma. The balance is just right between                   sweet, spice, tart and bitter. Mouth feel is light in body and nicely carbonated.

Avery Salvation Belgian Strong Golden Ale

Avery Salvation Belgian Strong Golden Ale (Boulder, CO)  9%ABV

A:  Pours a clear golden color with a creamy white head.

S: Slightly hoppy with pleasant aromas of belgian yeast, light candied sugar, fruity esters and light spice.

T:  Rich fruity  flavors and spicey yeast esters, with creamy malts and earthy and spicey hops.

M: Creamy texture with medium body and moderate carbonation. 

D:  Very drinkable bur great with food.

PAIRINGS:  Mussels, Fishwich, Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich, Salumi Sandwich, Grilled Cheese.

Odell Red Ae

Odell Brewing Company- Red Ale (Fort Collins, CO)  6.5% ABV

A: Pours a bright copper color with a full sticky head that clings to the glass.

S: Piney and citrus hop aromas blanket a rich malt base.

T: Sweet caramel and bready malts blend with citrus and piney hops flavors in this balanced American Red Ale.

M:  Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.

D:  Very drinkable yet at 6.5%Abv, this could easily sneak up on someone who isn't eating. 

PAIRINGS:  Brat Burger, Sausages, Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich, Duck Poutine

Great Divide Nomad Czech Pilsner

Great Divide Nomad Czech Pilsner  (Denver, CO) 5.4% ABV

A:  Pours a crystal clear yellow golden color with a thick and creamy head.

S: Light sweet malts, grassy and earthy saaz hops.

T: Hay, grass, earthy saaz hops balanced with delicately sweet pilsner malts.

M: Light bodied with great carbonation and a crisp finish.

D: Very drinkable and great with delicate foods.

Parings:  Veal Schnitzel, Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich, Sausages, Fishwich