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JULY BEER REVIEWS

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BREWSKI CITRUS SHANDY RHINEGEIST SUNSPUN SHANDY HACKER-PSCHORR WEISSBIER

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3.75

Ski soda plus a Kolsch style beer equals BrewSki. This pours golden with a nice white head that dissipates quickly. The citrus notes are clear on the nose. Once this hits the palate, you are immediately struck with a sweetness that you aren’t expecting. If you are a Ski lover, and tend towards sweeter beverages, you should give Brewski - with a sessionable 3.5% ABV - a try.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4

A thick white head tops this gold beer, but disappears somewhat quickly. The scent contains a decent amount of lemon lime scent. Likewise, the first sip of the beer boasts more lemon lime flavors reminiscent of Ski. People who want something stronger than a regular soft drink will want to try this on sweltering summer days. Use it as an ingredient in your favorite desserts like lemon meringue pie, key lime pie or pineapple upside-down cake.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 3.5

This beer pours a clear amber color. You can smell the sweetness of the Ski right off the bat. I have to admit that I'm not a die-hard Ski fan but you have to give them a little credit to try this - and for sure this is a solid Kolsch style beer. A touch sweet for me, but Ski connoisseurs should dig it.

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 3

This shandy pours a clear golden hue, with no lingering head. On the nose there is a hint of grapefruit and a distinct sweetness. The sweet flavors continue to the palate and the presence of orange and grapefruit juices is apparent. Someone who likes hard seltzers or ciders might want to give this a try. At 4.5% ABV, it is very sessional.

PAUL BRAGIN - 3.5

A thick white head rests on this shandy and takes a moment to evaporate. A generous amount of sweet citrus notes from the grapefruit and orange fills the nose. The sweetness from the juices used during brewing hits the tongue first and stays in the finish. People who want something cold and refreshing on a hot summer day should try this. Pair it with a meat and cheese tray or something light like grilled fish.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

This is a clear amber beer and I can smell the fruit right away. I can taste the orange juice but just a little of the grapefruit mixed in. I like the sweet hops. This beer is easy to drink and very refreshing - a great summer BBQ drinking beer. I really enjoy the citrus beers during the summer and this one is pretty solid.

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 5

This is a classic weissbeer from Munich, Germany. It pours a cloudy orange hue with a thick white head. On the nose is a slight tartness from the yeast. These esters continue on the palate, and it finishes with just a touch of malty sweetness. If you are a lover of wheat ales, this is a must-have beer for your beer cave. It’s a perfect representation of the style.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.5

A thick white head crowns this German wheat beer when poured in a wheat beer glass and never totally evaporates. The scent contains sweet notes with some banana familiar to wheat beers present. The sweet banana continues with the initial tasting, along with wheat flavors. Banana returns in the finish. Pair it with lighter foods like salads, grilled fish, or especially German dishes like sausages, sauerkraut and pretzels.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 5

This beer pours a hazy amber color. I have to say that this is one of my all-time favorites. I love the sweetness brought on by the malts and yeast. It has a little orange peel and coriander flavor mixed in. Also, it has a 5.5% ABV and comes in a pint can. The unfiltered wheat beers really appeal to me and this is one of the best.

BALLAST POINT LAGER

PAUL HOLLYFELD - 4

Bready on the nose, this Lager pours a thin white head over a clear, straw-colored body. Light on the palate and fairly dry, this finishes with a slight tartness. Bright, refreshing and just 99 calories. I declare this a perfect lawnmower beer.

PAUL BRAGIN - 4.25

A decent white head crowns this lager but dissipates rather speedily. The scent offers some sweetness from the malt with a little hop presence to balance it. A generous burst of carbonation hits the tongue first, with malt coming through and staying in the long finish. The lower calorie content gives this beer a drinkability perfectly suited for the oppressive summer heat. Pair it with a variety of classic foods like hamburgers and hot dogs.

JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4

This beer pours a clear yellow with a lot of carbonation. I have enjoyed other Ballast Point beers and this one is pretty good, too. With only 99 calories and an ABV of 4.2% I consider this a “light” lager - a very simple beer with a refreshing flavor and a crisp, clean finish.

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.