AUGUST BEER REVIEWS

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PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4

Slightly hazy, and straw in color, this American Wheat Ale has a nice white head with some earthy notes, as well as notes of citrus on the nose. It is very easy drinking and well-balanced, with flavors of tropical fruits and a touch of pineapple. Though touted as an American Wheat Ale, to me this is almost more like a Hazy IPA. Carbonation is nice and it has a smooth finish.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4

A thick white head rests on this beer when poured in a wheat beer glass and never totally evaporates. The familiar scent of wheat dominates the nose. More wheat comes through while drinking the beer, with carbonation hitting the tongue and some fruit flavors also appearing in the long finish. Drink this beer as a lighter option during the summer. Pair it with spicy dishes like Buffalo wings or lighter dishes like a salad with fruit on it.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5

I'm a fan of the 16 oz can and that this hazy, amber-colored beer comes from a regional brewery. It has an earthy pine flavor with some fruity notes. You can taste a little bit of wheat which I enjoy since I love wheat beers, but this beer leans on the side of the IPAs with its tropical fruit flavors.

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4.25

This pours a clear yellow with a thin, quickly dissipating head. There are tropical and citrus notes on the nose. This has a light to medium body with passion fruit, orange and grapefruit flavors that dominate the palate. It has a light bitterness on the finish. Well-balanced and easy drinking, I’ll be having another one again soon.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4

A thin white head forms on this golden beer and evaporates very quickly. Scents of passion fruit, guava and orange come through the nose. A burst of carbonation hits the tongue with the first sip, followed by more of the fruit notes, with hop bitterness in the finish. This beer should see a rise in popularity during the hot summer months. Pair it with a variety of foods like seafood, tacos, pizza or pasta.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

This is a golden-colored beer and I can smell the hops and orange peel immediately. It has a fruity flavor as most IPAs do. It's pretty good and seems very tropical - pretty tasty on a hot day. The hops do linger in your mouth for awhile but that's to be expected - though they're not overpowering. I really like this beer.

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4

This IPA pours an opaque hazy yellow-orange hue with a thin white head. Fruity on the nose with hints of orange and other citrus. On the palate there is a bit of IPA bitterness and citrus flavors as well, though this one is not near as fruit-forward as Island IPA above. Wellbalanced, and a solid choice as you would expect from Bell’s.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.25

A decent white head tops this IPA and never totally evaporates. A generous burst of hop scents fills the nose. A heavy mouthfeel and bitter hop flavors come through with the initial tasting of the beer and continue in the long finish with some fruity citrus flavors. People who enjoy hoppy IPAs will want to drink this. Pair it with spicy foods such as chicken wings, barbecue, a juicy hamburger or cauliflower with Buffalo sauce.

JABEZ

MARTINEZ - 4.5

This is a hazy straw-colored beer with decent carbonation and a 7.5% ABV. It has a light citrus aroma with a slight wheat flavor, malts and a little yeast but the hops are everpresent. It's pretty easy to drink but it does have the normal IPA bite. I'm a Bell's fan and this one does not disappoint.

LAGUNITAS A LITTLE SUMPIN' SUMPIN'

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4.5

This IPA pours a clear yellow with a thin white head. Notes of tropical fruits dominate the nose and the palate. This is called a Wheat IPA, and it is apparent in the smooth mouthfeel. Very little bitterness makes this almost more Wheat Ale than IPA. A solid choice for your next beer.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5

A thick white head crowns this IPA and evaporates slowly. A significant amount of hops controls the scent. A decent balance of malt and hops first appear on the tongue while drinking the beer, but the hops become more prominent in the long finish. People who enjoy hoppy IPAs need to drink this. Pair it with foods like beef, chili, curry, gumbo, lamb, shellfish or cheeses like blue or sharp Cheddar.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

This is an amber-colored "juicy" IPA with a slight haze to it and an ABV of 7.5%. I would have rated it a little higher but it has an odd finish to it - a little grassy. It has the sweet hops flavor with citrus and a bit of pineapple. The finish is dry but has a little twang to it.