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.

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PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4.5

This Hazy IPA pours hazy and golden with a nice white head and orange/citrusy fragrance. Medium-bodied on the palate and well-balanced with notes of tangerine. Oddly enough, it finishes with an essence of sauvignon blanc. Great flavors, I’ll return for more of Shore Lunch.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5

A decent white head crowns this hazy pale ale and evaporates reluctantly. A pleasant hop aroma fills the nose without becoming too strong. A moderate amount of hop bitterness comes through with the first sip and becomes stronger in the lingering finish before fading. People who like hoppy beers need to try this. Pair it with a wide range of foods such as a hamburger, Cheddar cheese or desserts like bread pudding or bananas Foster.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

I'm glad to see more beers from this brewery. I like the sweet hops and I can taste some of the passion fruit. It has a 6% ABV so it's just bumped up a little bit over regular beers. It says it has some white wine added but I really can't taste that. I like that it's in a 16 oz can and a Hoosier product to boot.

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3.5

This “hard tea” pours an orange/tan hue with no head. On the nose you have the distinct fragrance of a slightly sweet iced tea. It’s lightly carbonated and smooth, and tastes remarkably similar to a typical bottled iced tea. No bitterness and very drinkable - a summer iced tea drinker may appreciate this.

PAUL BRAGIN - 3

Since this hard tea lacks carbonation, no discernible head forms when it is poured. The familiar scent of tea presents itself. The initial taste of tea hits the tongue, with sweetness and a kick from the alcohol coming through in the finish. During the hot days of summer, try this instead of your regular iced tea. Serve it with dishes that traditionally go well with tea like southern dishes such as fried chicken or barbecue.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3.5

This is a clear, amber-colored beverage with an ABV of 5%. For those who enjoy a refreshing glass of iced tea during the summer months this makes for an ideal drink. It's very light and crisp and goes down extra smooth. Perfect for a poolside refreshment.

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4

This IPA pours a clear light orange hue with a thin white head. On the nose are notes of citrus and mango, along with an “herbal” fragrance similar to that of a cousin of hops that some might recognize. Grapefruit dominates the flavor, with a distinct hop bitterness on the finish.

PAUL BRAGIN - 5

A thick white head tops this IPA and never totally evaporates. The scent of hops in the beer almost overwhelms the nose. The taste of pine from the hops used stays while drinking the beer and remains in the very long finish. People who enjoy hop forward beers need to try this one. Pair it with a variety of foods like spicy dishes, barbecued short ribs or a dessert like funnel cake.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3.5

This is a clear, amber-colored beer with a very slight haze. I notice it has an 8.2% ABV. I can taste a light grapefruit and orange flavor. It has an earthy aroma and bitter hops, which I expected. I consider this a lighter version of Zombie Dust - pretty decent overall.

DOGFISH HEAD CITRUS SQUALL

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4

This ale pours golden and slightly hazy with very little head. The grapefruit is very forward on the nose along with hints of tangerine. Lightly carbonated and fairly light with just a touch of tartness on the palate. The grapefruit flavors also dominate the palate but without any residual sweetness. No bitterness and it's well-balanced, with a slightly warming finish from the 8% ABV.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4

A thick white head forms on this IPA but evaporates somewhat quickly. A generous amount of grapefruit and blue agave comes through in the nose. Likewise, the fruit flavors continue with the first sip of the beer and become stronger in the long finish. The summer months will see this beer rise in popularity. Pair it with Italian or Middle Eastern dishes, lighter dishes like salads or cheeses like Monterrey Jack, Camembert or Fontina.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

This beer has a nice citrus/grapefruit flavor and an ABV of 8%. It has a light sour flavor and it's pretty easy to drink. In addition, there's a blue agave nectar flavor which is nice. Once again, Dogfish Head puts out another solid beer.