Beer Reviews

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Type

Rating

Greenbar UnSpritz Hibiscus
Brilliant, bright ruby color with fine bubbles. Vibrant aromatics of fresh hibiscus blossoms with hints of tamarind, Earl Grey tea, and baking spices. The palate echoes the nose delivering a refreshing fruit and spice-driven core redolent of Aperol. Medium-bodied and thirst-quenching — ideal balance of sweet and tart. Stars

HOP WTR Classic (Non-alcoholic)
Crystal clear with fine bubbles. The nose is filled with a complex, piney hop notes. The palate echoes the nose delivering a hop-forward mid-palate (luckily more subtle than your typical USA IPA) with accents of citrus and earth. Light-bodied and thirst-quenching — not at all sweet. 4 Stars

HOP WTR Blood Orange (Non-alcoholic)
Mostly clear with a subtle orange hue and fine bubbles. The aromatics are soft with ripe citrus fruit notes. The palate agrees with the nose delivering crisp, refreshing, citrus-forward flavors and subtle hop accents. Light-bodied and thirst-quenching — not at all sweet. 4 Stars

Abita Christmas Ale (USA)
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Brilliant, deep amber with a fine creamy head. The nose is complex with generous malt and toffee notes with piney and mildly earthy hops notes. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush and silky malt-driven core with waves of caramel, toffee, brown bread, and dark chocolate with hints of brown baking spices. Full-bodied while being vibrant on the palate with great balance with a slightly dry finish. 4 Stars

Leinenkugel's Session Helles
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Brilliant pale, golden color with a fine bead of bubbles and a soft white head. The aromatics are fresh and crisp with scents of pale malt, semisweet grains, and a soft, subtle hop accent. The palate echoes the nose delivering a light and refreshing palate entry with subtle malt notes and just enough hops to keep it crisp. Medium to light-bodied with perfect balance thanks to a bright dose of acidity with a faint, citrus-like finish. 4 Stars

Great Lakes Christmas Ale (2020)
Deep amber, reddish color with a thick and persistent head. The nose is dense with rich, sweet malt with accents of brown baking spices, ginger biscuits, cardamom, and pine cone. The palate is in full agreement being rich while never cloying. Malt with spicy cinnamon notes rise with a sweet/peppery ginger accent. A harmonious brew with great length and balance. Full-bodied with warming malt notes and just enough hops (30 IBU) to add a crisp edge. 4.5 Stars

Athletic Brewing Oktoberfest
Golden amber color with a slight haze. The nose is vibrant with the scents of malt and fresh bread with hints of caramel and toasted grains. The palate echoes the nose delivering a malty and yeasty core with soft, sweet malt accents and a mild bitter note. Medium-bodied with great balance as this lively NA Festbier delivers much more than the typical NA beer. 4 Stars

Leinenkugel's Canoe Paddler (USA)
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Brilliant golden color with a fine bead of bubbles and a soft white head. The aromatics are fresh and vibrant with scents of malt and classic wet river stone accents found in Kolsch style beers with a subtle hop note. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant, malt driven core with strong support from the ale yeast, as well as a spicy rye accent. Medium-bodied with perfect balance thanks to a bright dose of acidity with a faint, citrus-like finish. 4.5 Stars

Hinterland Oktoberfest (USA)
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Brilliant, deep golden/amber color. The aromatics are fresh and vibrant with bready notes first greeting the nose followed by caramel malt and a bright dose of Hallertau hops. The palate echoes the nose delivering toasted and slightly sweet malt-driven core with waves of toasted bread and hops. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced being more restrained and dry than most American Oktoberfest. 4 Stars

Full Sail Wreck the Halls (USA)
Bright amber with golden tones. Semi-cloudy with a thick, rocky head of foam. The nose is fresh with sweet malt and citrus forward hops. The palate carries on where the nose has led us offering a firm hop driven profile with a sharp, bitter finish. This brew will thrill the hopheads. 3 Stars