NEWS4U DECEMBER 2021 | BEER REVIEWS
DECEMBER BEER REVIEWS This month’s beers are available depending on supply & demand at all 10 Liquor Locker locations. Visit our website at www.Liquor-Locker.com. GOOSE ISLAND CHRISTMAS IPA
RHINEGEIST BLIZZBERRY
PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4
PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3.5
PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5
PAUL BRAGIN - 3
This pours a dark amber with a thick tan head. It has a strong malt presence, with an abundance of hops leading to notes of citrus on the nose. This IPA really fills the palate with a strong malt body that isn’t too sweet, with plenty of citrus and pine hops on the finish. Bold and a bit warming at 7.5% ABV.
A thick off-white head rests on this red-tinted IPA and takes a long time to dissipate. The nose first comes through with malt notes, but hops come through shortly after. The malt stays with the initial tasting, and hops return in the long finish. Serve this beer during the holiday season. Enjoy it by a roaring fire and serve it with your favorite holiday meals surrounded by friends and family.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5
This is a dark, amber-colored beer. Even though it says it's an IPA, the hops don’t totally monopolize the flavor. I can still taste the malts, some spices and even some fruits. I notice that it has an ABV of 7.5% which is a little warming. It also has a light, creamy feel to it.
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This pours dark red with a full pink head. An abundance of fruit on the nose, with raspberry and cherry notes taking center stage. Effervescent and sweet on the palate, distinct notes of apple are present to complement the berries. If you like a tart, fruit-forward beer, you should try Blizzberry.
A thick pink head forms on this deep red beer and evaporates quickly. The scent contains a strong burst of fruit notes like cherry, raspberry and blackberry. The fruit flavors continue with the first sip and develop a sourer note in the long finish. This seasonal release comes in November and December, but might work better during the summer. Pair it with fruity breakfast dishes, or use it as an ingredient in fruit desserts like pineapple upside-down cake.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3
This is a purple-colored beverage with pink foam. It has a lot of berry flavor but I don't technically consider this a beer. I can taste the cherries, raspberries and some apple. While it's refreshing, it's just not my cup of tea - just a little too fruity for me.
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GREAT LAKES EDMUND FITZGERALD PORTER
PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4.5
A great example of a porter, this one pours dark brown with a thin tan head. It has notes of coffee and chocolate on the nose that follow through on the palate with a bit of sweetness. Slightly heavier than the Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, it finishes with a pleasant touch of bitterness.
PAUL BRAGIN - 4.25
A thick tan head crowns this black porter and slowly evaporates. Roasted malt with a hint of coffee notes and sweetness dominates the scent profile. The sweetness remains with the first sip, but roasted malt reappears during the long finish. People who like porters should drink this beer. Raise a glass while singing a ballad about the untamable sea. Pair it with shellfish like oysters or chocolate. Use it as an ingredient in chocolate desserts.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5
I was looking at the bottle, thinking this will be one of those novelty beers that's usually not very good but I was SO wrong. This porter has an earthy malt flavor with a hint of chocolate. It's very smooth and easy to drink. I don’t believe I've had any other Great Lakes beers but I'm very interested to try them now.
