Your Next Pint

Try the Midas Touch this Memorial Day

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With a purple label and a pink thumbprint logo, Midas Touch beer from Dogfish Head Brewery seems to speak to those who prefer a glass of Pinot Grigio or a Cosmo. While the label reads "Barley, Honey, Muscat Grapes & Saffron" its high alcohol content really masks the flavor, while strong musky floral 'n honey notes stand out.

The Washdown:

- lemon champagne nose, strong malty flavor with honey & graham cracker taste Midas Touch (Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton, Delaware) 9% ABV

This ain't your husband's regular beer, but it is one for the tasting. Because Dogfish Head always delivers well crafted ale, I suggest buying 1 or 2 individual bottles to enjoy the brewery's true craft ability. Always taking beer to a new level, the Midas Touch still tantilizes the tastebuds and is worth a try – even for the pink & purple haters..

City Tavern throws Eagle Rock Brewery Paired Dinner Thurs May 19th

In honor of American Craft Beer Week, this Thursday May 19th from 7-10pm, the City Tavern in Culver City is hosting a Beer Paired Dinner with brews from Eagle Rock Brewery.

Dishes like Pork Belly with Kumquats and Lobster Andouille Rolls can be washed down with Young Sour Ales and Thyme-infused XPAs. Enjoy for $36 per person.

Dogfish Head Festina Peche

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This year's version of Dogfish Head Festina Peche is a big improvement from last year's.

As expected from the brewery, Dogfish Head always manages to marry interesting flavors with unique brewing history, making this German style BerlinerWeisse a new twist on an old flavor. The Lemon and Peach flavors definitely are a stand out lending itself more to the Cider family.

The Washdown:

- smarkly champy in color and texture, two note lemon-peach flavor with a very smooth finish, Festina Peche (Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton, Delaware) 4.5% ABV

This brew is best to be enjoyed on a hot summer day, grillin' some Shrimp on the Bar-B. The nose is Peachy, but Lemon is the first thing to hit your tongue. The finish is much like a Sour Ale with a Lactic Acid bite.

Let's see if next years' tweaks to the brewing process help bring out the Fuzz in which it's entitled as opposed to the hidden Citrus.

Santa Monica's Library Ale House & Poperings Hommel Ale

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It might be Cinco de Mayo, but it's also Library Ale House's Belgian Beerfest in Santa Monica from now until Wednesday May 11th. So in honor of it, Your Next Pint decided to tip back Poperings Hommel Ale. This beer hails from "Hommel" the heart of the hops region in Belgium, naturally, making this IPA one to write home about. Similar to Holland's Heineken, Hommel is served in a green-colored champagne size bottle and should be poured in a traditional Belgium style beer glass.

The Washdown:

- smells like Mary Jane's version of Bud Light, tastes strikingly like a copper penny Poperings Hommel Ale (Brewery Van Eecke) 7.5% ABV

The mild nose is greeted with Citrus hints that are balanced by hops, giving this beer a well rounded mouth feel. It drinks smooth and finishes with floral aromas.

P.S. If you're really cravin' a cold one with lime, knock back last year's review on Negra Modelo from Candela Taco Bar & Lounge.