Beer

AUGUST 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.

SPATEN OKTOBERFEST THBC MADAME BROWN ALE

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3.5

Clear caramel color, with a thin, but lasting head. Toasted biscuit on the nose, with a light caramel sweetness on the palate. The hops balance the malt well, and it finishes smooth with just a touch of bitterness. A fan of this Oktoberfest style lager will enjoy the Spaten Oktoberfest.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5

A decent white head rests on this Oktoberfest style beer when poured into a traditional beer mug. The smell of the beer offers a lot of malt. The malt flavor remains with the tasting of the beer. This classic German offering will see a rise in popularity during the crisp months of autumn as the Oktoberfest holiday approaches. Pair it with classic German cuisine like sausages, sauerkraut, German fries or a dessert like apple strudel.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

This is a clear amber beer with good carbonation. It has an ABV of 5.9% and it's very easy to drink. I'm not a fan of some Oktoberfests as they tend to have an odd, bitter flavor but I like this one. It's very malty and has a smooth finish. This is a solid and filling beer.

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4.25

This brown ale is very dark, almost black, with a rich caramel-colored head. Bready on the nose, and complex on the palate. Slightly sweet and malty with notes of caramel and chocolate on the palate. This is a fine example of an English brown ale, full of rich flavors, but not too heavy, and finishing with just a touch of bitterness.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.25

A thick tan head crowns this brown ale and dissipates slowly. The scent of malt dominates the nose. More malt comes through while drinking the beer and stays on the tongue during the finish as some hops also come through. People who like malty beers need to drink this. Pair it with a variety of foods like barbecue, cheeseburgers, roasted pork, smoked sausage, grilled salmon, aged Gouda cheese, caramel cheesecake or maple walnut cake.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5

This beer pours a dark brown color and appears a little cloudy, much darker than I expected. I like that it's in a pint can and is a regional beer. I can detect some coffee notes. I can also taste some chocolate and the toasted malts. I have enjoyed other THBC offerings and this one did not disappoint.

SUN KING KELLER HAZE

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4

This IPA pours a bright orange and is slightly hazy with a quickly dissipating white head. Notes of pineapple and tropical fruits on the nose, turning to citrusy notes of grapefruit on the palate. Fairly dry finish, with a slight bitterness. Very easy drinking hazy IPA.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4

A thin white head tops this IPA and disappears quickly. The scent contains a burst of hops. A rush of carbonation hits the tongue first while sipping the beer, followed by a good balance of malt and hops in the finish. This beer, available year-round, remains a great choice during the summer. Pair it with your favorite spicy dishes or use it as an ingredient to make shortbread pineapple pastries.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

This is a slightly hazy, straw-colored beer. Believe it or not, I'm not much of a Sun King fan but this one is pretty good. I like the nice hops flavor and its aroma. I can taste the average citrus flavors and some pine that are in most IPAs. So far, this is my favorite Sun King beer.

BRECKENRIDGE JUICE DROP HAZY IPA

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4

A vigorous pour of this ale reveals a golden hazy liquid and a thin white head. On the nose you’ll find distinct notes of tangerine. Citrus dominates the palate, and while there is little sweetness, the juiciness of the hops really shines. This hazy IPA finishes with a slightly more distinct bitterness than many of this style, which may appeal to fans of the more traditional IPAs.

PAUL BRAGIN - 3.5

A thick white head forms on this hazy IPA and never totally evaporates. A generous amount of citrus notes from the hops fills the nose. Likewise, the fruit flavors remain with the initial tasting and stay during the extended finish. People who enjoy hoppy beers need to drink this. Pair it with fish tacos with pineapple salsa, spicy dishes like Indian curries, pad Thai or dessert like pineapple upside-down cake.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5

This beer pours a cloudy straw color and I can smell the hops right away. It has a rich hops flavor and it's easy to drink despite a healthy ABV of 7%. Unlike other IPAs, the hops flavor is there but it's not overpowering. It's actually pretty smooth and more in line with what I tend to enjoy.

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.