Beer

JUNE 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 HAZY BEER HUG

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3.5

This Hazy NEIPA pours a light, hazy yellow with a thin white head. The nose is full of tropical notes, with pineapple and grapefruit dominating. It has a light to medium body, with flavors of pineapple and stone fruit. It is lightly bitter on the finish with a light carbonation. Boasts a 6.8% ABV but tastes much lighter.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5

A noticeable white head tops this hazy IPA and stays for some time. A burst of citrus fruit from the hops used during brewing dominates the scent profile. Carbonation hits the tongue, followed by the return of the citrus flavors in the very long finish. People who enjoy IPAs will want to drink this. Pair it with foods like fish tacos, Indian curry dishes or pad Thai with peanut sauce and lime.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

This is a hazy, straw-colored beer. It has a nice hops flavor with some citrus and pine that come through. For an IPA this is very easy to drink despite the 6.8% ABV. Yes, IPAs are finally winning me over. I just think brewers like to see how much hops they can jam into a beer but less is more, in my opinion.

THBC CITROGENESIS

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4

This wheat ale pours a cloudy yellow with a thin white head. Dank wheat ale notes on the nose, with citrus and a hint of banana on the palate. Nice carbonation and mediumbodied - a wheat beer aficionado will surely enjoy this.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5

A thick white head crowns this wheat beer after pouring it into a wheat beer glass. Some light fruit notes accompany the strong wheat presence in the scent. Likewise, the wheat taste remains while drinking the beer, with some banana flavors also coming through in the finish. People who enjoy wheat beer need to try this. Pair it with a wide array of foods like scallops, shrimp, Kung Pao chicken or pad Thai.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3

I like that it's a local beer from Terre Haute but it tastes more like a lager to me than a wheat. I was looking for more of a Blue Moon or another type of wheat but I don't think it quite measures up. It's easy to drink, though - just not what I was hoping for.

LANDSHARK ISLAND STYLE LAGER

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4.5

This lager pours a clear yellow with a nice white head. Slightly sweet malty aroma with a hint of lemon. Light and slightly sweet on the palate with an abundance of carbonation. Clean finish, with very little bitterness. This is a refreshing “island style” lager.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4

A decent white head rests on this lager and dissipates somewhat quickly. The scent profile contains a good balance of malt and hops. A burst of carbonation coats the tongue as the malt and hop flavors wrestle with each other in the long finish. Summertime will lead to this beer seeing more space in coolers at cookouts. Pair it with a variety of foods like barbecue, Monterrey Jack cheese, shellfish or Indian food.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3.5

This beer pours a light golden color with a nice head. It's refreshing and light. I always equate this with a Corona or like drinking a Budweiser with a little more maltiness. A very nice summer beer that is refreshing when you're outside.

REVOLUTION FREEDOM LEMONADE

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3.75

Clear yellow coloring with a surprisingly long lasting white head. Light notes of lemon on the nose with no malty essence. On the palate it is sour and smooth, with a strong lemon finish. Light carbonation, no bitterness and very fresh - this sour would make a nice poolside refresher.

PAUL BRAGIN - 3.5

A thick white head forms on this sour ale and evaporates slowly. A decent amount of lemon scent fills the nose. A good amount of lemon flavor hits the tongue with the first sip, without overwhelming the palate with lemon. This could see a rise in popularity during the hot summer months as a refreshing session beer. Pair it with a light breakfast or use it as an ingredient in lemon desserts like lemon meringue pie.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5

This is a hazy, amber-colored beer that threw me for a loop. I'm not a fan of sour or fruitflavored beers but this one is great. It's sour and sweet at the same time and the lemon flavor is just right. Light and refreshing, this is a great summer beer.

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.