Beer of the Week 46: Le Merle 2

Beer of the Week 46: Le Merle
From the bottle: Le Merle is an elegant ale, pale in color, inspired by the rich brewing traditions of the Flanders region. Abundant hops and a Belgian yeast strain contribute the exotic aromas of tropical fruit. From my notes: Clear, straw color with a thing, fine, bright, white head. Medium carbonation. Floral, tropical fruit and ...

Beer of the Week 45: Twilight Summer Ale

Beer of the Week 45: Twilight Summer Ale
From the bottle: Down goes another brewing dogma. Select malts and a heady dose of bold Amarillo hops deliver full-in flavor and crafted nuance in a spry summer style. Enjoy chilled as the days linger. From my notes: Amber brown color, tan head with medium sized bubbles that last awhile. Smells of pine needles with ...

Beer of the Week 39: Union Jack IPA

Beer of the Week 39: Union Jack IPA
From their website: Union Jack abounds with hop aroma and character. In fact this well balanced, west coast IPA is double dry hopped, giving it more and more of the grapefruit, citrus hop aroma and flavor it is known for. Overall it utilizes over four pounds of pacific-northwest hops per barrel. From my notes: Coppery ...

Beer of the Week 38: Red Seal Ale 2

Beer of the Week 38: Red Seal Ale
From the bottle: Malt & hops are beautifully married in this copper-red pale ale. Generously hopped for a long, spicy denouement. Water, malted barley, hops, yeast & that’s all. From my notes: Pinkish rose colored beer with a thick tan head. Smells of malt and hops hints of cherry. Tastes of hops and citrus. Too ...