Beer of the Month

Other than having one of the more unique beer names, this Belgian Pale Ale delivers in all phases.  Once in the glass, it has a beautiful gold look, solid head, and a whiff of it oozes with a pleasing citrus smell.  This beer delivers a decent hop taste but gives way to a dry, sweet finish.  If you're into Belgian Pale Ales, this one certainly doesn't disappoint.  

I feel like I'm betraying the many hoppy beers of the world, but this month I'm picking a coffee flavored stout from a local brewery in Milwaukee. If you like coffee and you like beer, you have a winner with this one. This dark brew provides a nice aroma of coffee, with some subtle hints of chocolate. Despite the dark, full bodied reputation, this beer is extremely smooth and very easy to drink. Now if you start drinking it every morning, you might have a problem.  Enjoy!

I don't know what it is, but it seems like all of my favorite beers recently have been reds.  Earlier this year I had the pleasure of discovering Founder's Red's Rye PA.  Shortly after that, I fell in love w/ith Lakefront's Fixed Gear.  Well just last week, New Belgium Brewing Company released it's newest fall seasonal:

June. Time to settle down, kick back and break out the charcoal grill. Ribs, burgers, grilled seafood, only one thing is missing...the perfect libation.

Mercury Brewing Co.'s Clementine is Clown Shoes Beer’s Belgian style White Ale. Light and crisp, this is a terrific White Ale and a perfect Summer grilled meats pairing. Golden honey in color and healthily carbonated, it utilizes Chambly yeast to energetically shape its wheat malt base. Incorporated in the brewing process is Clementine, sweet orange peel, a hint of Coriander, and Summit hops.