Hollywood Blonde
Background: Okay, I have to admit that I'm a bit biased against this beer based simply on the name of the company that made it. The Great Beer Company makes this Kölsch-style beer. I'm all for great...
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The Session #25 – Love Lager
The mission: “I’m sure I’m not the only one whose early drinking career featured pale lager in abundance, so consider this a return to our roots as beer drinkers. […] I want pilsners, light lagers,...
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The Session #26 – Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em
The Mission: “You’ve got three weeks, is what I’m saying: go find a smoked beer.” Direct and to the point. Probably the most well-known example of a smoked beer is the German rauchbier, where a portion...
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Trader Joe’s Hofbrau Bock
Background: Probably contract brewed by Gordon Biersch, this Trader Joe’s exclusive is brewed with imported malt and Hallertau hops. Nose: Subdued grain, sweet golden syrup, and not much else. Taste:...
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New Holland Charkoota Rye
Background: A smoked rye doppelbock that is “[a]n homage to all things pig”. The smoke comes from cherrywood-smoked malted barley, then there’s some rye, and two other unnamed malts. Nose: Smoke! Also...
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Black Licorice Lager
Background: A dark lager flavoured with chocolate mint leaves, aniseed, and vanilla. (That’s not a typo, there is actually a variety of mint called “chocolate mint”, and it’s one I’ve encountered...
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First Growth Dirtoir Black Lager
Background: First, let me get something off my chest. The branding on this irritates me every time I see it. I bought this because I like Rogue and I support the concept, but “Chatoe” almost drove me...
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Short’s Brew Noble Chaos
Background: Yes, yes, I’m getting to this a bit late. Short’s Brewing is a relative newcomer to the shelves of my favourite local beer purveyor, but they produce a wide range of often offbeat beers...
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Background: Dark lager from Schell’s Brewing Company in New Ulm, Minnesota. Nose: Slightly sweet. A hint of DMS. Taste: Very thin mouthfeel, slightly malty taste, metallic hints in the aftertaste....
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Nose: Sweet grain and a touch of herbal hops. Taste: Malty backbone with floral hops. Sweet grain, toasty biscuit flavours and a touch of nuttiness. Crisp, with a medium hop bite that lingers through...
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