Bull & Bush Man Beer

Bull & Bush Man Beer, 7.7%, English IPA

Bull & Bush Brewery, Denver, CO

A: Pours a reddish bronze, copper color, with a thin beige head

S: Aromas of citrus hops, lemon, sweet malt, biscuit

T: Toasted bread, caramel, citrus, pine

M: Medium body, hop oils, bitter finish

D: Citrus hop balances sweet malt; hoppy for EIPA style

Avery Reverend Belgian Style Quad

Avery Reverend  Belgian Style Quad  10%ABV

Avery Brewing Co, Boulder, CO

A:  Pours a clear, deep rosy colored amber body with a full cap of white foam.

S:  Caramel malts, belgian candi sugar with slight fruity character of figs and bananas.

T:  Rich carmel and malt, dark dried fruits like figs, raisins, and prunes.  Only  traces of Belgian flavors and lightly noticeable  alcohol.

M:  Medium -full mouthfeel with adequate carbonation and a seductively smooth finish.

D:  Again, great alone, great with food.

Russian River Blind Pig IPA

Russian River Blind Pig IPA    6.1%abv

Russian River Brewing Co, Santa Rosa, CA

A:  Pours a brilliantly clear golden orange color with a lofty white head that recedes leaving a gorgeous lace patern.
S:  The aromas sing of citrus rind(grapefruit), fresh cut grass, and light tropical fruits (pineapple), stone fruit (peach, apricot) and floral notes blend with earthy pine aromas and a rich doughy caramel malt backbone.

T:  Fresh tropical and citrus flavors followed by earthy, grassy, and piney  hop flavors all balanced by a full malt profile.

M:  Medium bodied with moderate carbonation and a slightly creamy texture.
O:  Overall, one of the single best IPA’s in the game.  Drinks like a session and if you are lucky enough to have more than one, enjoy.
Pairings:  Pair this with a burger topped with artisanal blue cheese.  Also will pair nicely with curries, fried chicken and grilled pork ribs.  

Deschutes Inversion IPA

Deschutes Inversion IPA

Deschutes Brewing Co, Bend, Oregon

American IPA 6.8% ABV

A: Pours a clear dark amber (sweet tea) color with a lofty off white head and an abundance of lacing.

S:  Smells of American hops (citrus, pine, resin) with a rich caramel malt backbone.  Hints at possibly having a noticeable sweetness with light notes of tropical fruit and floral elements.

T:  Very hoppy forward (as opposed to a malt forward nose) with bold bitterness and citrus focused hops.  Malt plays a supporting role balancing the citrus/bitterness.

M:  Mild-med carbonation, med-light in body with a creamy texture and a dry/bitter finish.

O:  Notable ABV w/o being too big, this is a great food beer, naturally pairing with burgers, roasted chicken, curry, or dishes with an elevated richness that would benefit from cutting alcohol/bitterness and would pair with sweet malts. 

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.