Your Next Pint

Mama's Little Yella Pilsner

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It travels well, it protects beer from light and Oxygen, it might be the new best thing for the environment, but I still feel cheap drinking beer out of a can – or do I? You may have noticed that many more microbreweries are saying "I Can" and Mama's Little Yella Pils is a vote for the future.

The Washdown:

- grassy nose, good head that pours out with a nice yellow color, Mama's Little Yella Pils (Oskar Blues Brewery in CO) ABV 5.3%

Making it more about the beer and less about the package (like other well-known Rocky Mountain breweries), Oskar Blues Brewing does a great job of delivering a drinkable Pilsner with a robust flavor to back it up.

It's a perfect fit for your next summer camping, boating or golfing trip.

A Summer Shark Attack Double Red Ale

 

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With Shark Week well over, summer still is not. So have no fear as we near the end of summer days, when it comes to downing a fresh pint of Shark Attack. Having my first American Double Red Ale, I was hoppily surprised at the warm flavor Port Brewing Co. achieved with this year-round beer.

The Washdown:

- sweet malty backbone that's slightly more prominent than the hoppy bouquet, Shark Attack Double Red Ale (Port Brewing Co. in San Marcos, CA) 9% ABV

The fragrant aromatics certainly deliver a sharp bite. But the sweet caramel maltiness helps to tame this full-bodied beast.

Enjoy with caution.

 

 

 

A Toast to Supplication by Russian River

Supplication is unique in that it doesn't taste of beer in the traditional sense. Brewed in used Pinot Noir wine barrels, the Grapes and sour Cherries play a big part in developing its overall flavor. Add a boost of heavy carbonation, and this beer is a great substituion for a small bottle of bubbly – I'll say cheers to that!

The Washdown:

- grape nose that pours with a small head and tastes sweet 'n sour (Russian River Brewing Co. in Santa Rosa, CA) 7% ABV

At $12-14 per 12 oz bottle, just like champagne, this beer's not a daily brew, but rather something to be celebrated for special occassions.

Port Brewing Wipeout IPA

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In honor of this week's Nike US Open of Surfing with tons of dudes doing their best to avoid a gnarly wipeout, I bring you Port Brewing Co. Wipeout IPA. Whether you're enjoying it in the water or at your favorite watering hole, here are a few tips on how to survive both the surf and the cerveza: A.) Take a deep breath before you hit the the liquid. B.) Dont panic, you've survied others just like this before. C.) Close your eyes and ride it out until the experience is coming to an end. D.) Respect your environment, its bounty provides you happiness,

The Washdown:

- heavy 5 variety hop aroma with a welcomd large carbonated head that pours with light amber colored and strong bitter flavor Wipeout IPA (Port Brewing Co. in San Diego, CA) ABV 7%

This is a great beer for any IPA lover that's looking for some rich hop flavors and easy drinkablity. Like your 300 lb. friend "tiny", the Wipout IPA is an ironic name for a very successful brew.