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Home > Beer Club - Current Selections
Beer Club - Current Selections
Featured Beers for the February 2012 Beer of the Month Club
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Granite City Brewing - Duke of Wellington Pale Ale
Called a pale ale, this microbrew is made in the style of the India pale ale. Suggested to pair with BBQ this amber colored ale presents a fairly strong malt presence on the nose as expected
From an IPA. This Duke is fairly light bodied excellent with a
BBQ bacon cheddar burger. Ideally poured into a pint glass or mug..
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Granite City Brewing - Brother Benedict's Bock
A crafted lager this brew offers notes of sweet, rich caramel with hops adding a touch of earthiness. Sweet on the palate with a very smooth and creamy medium body that has fine light carbonation.
Bocks go well with nutty, earthy cheeses and a variety of German foods. Granite City brews old world, classic brews by purchasing malted barleys, wheats and ry from European and North America as supplied
the industry for many years. Two methods of brewing are honored decoction and infusion brewing determined by the beer style. The entire process of transferring each beer from these time honred methods
from three to twelve weeks depending on the style being produced..
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Lancaster Brewing Co. - Milk Stout
In the style of a traditional English Sweet Stout, milk stouts
Offer an extra bit of sweetness to an otherwise dry brew.
Bursting with roasted barley dryness, mellowed by the sugar
Flavors of coffee, dark chocolate and nuttiness come through on the palate. Milk stouts are yummy with chocolate cake and ice cream
With caramel or chocolate sauce. Enjoy!
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Lancaster Brewing Co. - Amish Four Grain Pale Ale
A multi-grain pale ale that is an unusual style for an American pale ale. This brew carries generous dry hopping of
imported nobel Saaz hops, a Czeck varietal well-known for its spicy, herbal and earthy character. Lancaster has
taken an interesting approach using not only barley malts, but rye, oats, and wheat as well. Cheers!
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Featured Beers for the January 2012 Beer of the Month Club
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Casco Bay Brewing Co. - Brown Ale
Poured into a pint glass or mug Casco Bay's Brown Ale is one of the better browns ideal with a with a woody cigar or spicy dish.
The rich and malty aroma offers light notes of chocolate, molasses and fig. Well balanced and medium bodied this
Brown Ale from Portland Maine is earthy and richly balanced.
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Casco Bay Brewing Co. - Riptide Red Ale
An American microbrew out of Portland Maine that exemplifies an Irish red ale, Riptide has a somewhat marzenbier-like impression and the hops are subdued
but come through a bit grassy and mildly citric. A very clean and crisp like this lager is complex and robust for an ale.
Riptide pairs with orange chicken or enjoy simply with green grapes.....enjoy! Suggested Glassware: Pint Glass or Mug.
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Sweet Water Brewing Co. - 420 Extra Pale Ale
An ideal pour in a pint glass or mug this West Coast style pale ale offers hops feature juicy floral and citric notes.
On the palate it has excellent hop flavor not too bitter. The style balances fairly firm bitterness and malt sweetness.
A 2002 Silver Medal winner at the GABF and ideal with lobster, mussels or clams. An easy to drink brew any time of day.
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Sweet Water Brewing Co. - IPA
A modern day American IPA this brew is sweet and complex with juicy citric cocktail of orange and grapefruit with a touch of pine
and floral undertone. Complex hops flavors allowing still a highly drinkable experience. Pair this IPA poured into a pint glass
or mug with spicy food to enhance the bite!.
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Featured Beers for the December 2011 Beer of the Month Club
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Sebago Brewing Co. - Slick Nick Winter Ale
A seasonal pick for the wintery season this rich amber-auburn color.
Bold notes of holiday spices with dark fruit and citrus and oaky notes.
Great with grilled meats and perfect as an aftern dinner drink.
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Sebago Brewing Co. - Frye's Leap IPA
IPAs have gained great popularity and this impressive version by Frye's Leap offers a golden copper color with
aromatics that are layered with pale and mild caramel mald and big fruity citrus notes of orange and a touch
of grapefruit. Sebago offers nice malts balanced with hops that maintain a firm bitterness. Finishes
include caramel and notes that go with spicy food!
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Diamond Bear Brewing Co. - Pale Ale
Brewed in the English Pale Ale style, with a healthy dose of lightly buttery caramel overlaid with earthy
spice-like hoppiness with a shade of nutmeg. This special Pale Ale Microbrew from Little Rock Arkansas
has a nice medium body with toasty, nutty and malt finishes with a bit of lingering bittterness. Pair this great beer with cheese!
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Diamond Bear Brewing Co. - Paradise Porter
An ideal lager style beer that would be great at a campfire and s'mores or the perfect steak or pork chop off the grill.
A microbrew full of Caramel notes, chocolate and licorice hint. On the nose this porter is very true to style.
Diamond Bear Brewing Company offers a spicy and roasty lager with clean and leafy hops.
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Featured Beers for the November 2011 Beer of the Month Club
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Mad River Brewing Co. - Jamaica Red Ale
In a category of it's own this amber style ale brings an intense range of hp flavors. What makes this one unique is it's red or amber hue and
Full bodied caramel richness. This Jamaica Red is deep, rich, reddish color with a fluffy cap.
Rich malts offer toasty caramel notes and moderate sweetness. Jamaica Red is very well-balanced in the most aggressive sort of way.
Recommending pairing with savory crepes, pasta with white sauce or grilled chicken. Cheers!
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Mad River Brewing Co. - Steelhead Extra Pale Ale
An American style beer from the High Country in Boone, NC Boone Brewing Company created this
American style Ale with a medium body and crisp grainy flavor. This brew has Munich style malts
and American Cascade & Centinnial hops. Golden character that is deep and balanced with hop
bitterness not too overwhelming to the taste.
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Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. - Christkindl
Expect this beer to be smooth on the palate with creaminess on the
finish with a bit of lingering hop spice and a nutty hint! As a winter
selection Christkindl offers deep red color with aromas of caramel malts and toasty notes
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Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. - Barbarossa Double Dark Lager
A darker beer that was created by Christian Moerlein in 1853 this beer is a nice American version of the German style beer with flavor
style modeling the Munich-style dunkel and bock. Pair this rich chocolaty and caramelly brew with a dark chocolate specialty dessert.
This darker double Lager is rich with dark fruits of raisin, plum and fig with a dray finish and touches of apple cider.
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Featured Beers for the October 2011 Beer of the Month Club
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Boone Brewing Co. - Oktoberfest Lager
Boone's version of Oktoberfest brew is a really bold version of a Marzenbier from a domestic small
brewer. On the palate it has a malt flavor that is full and juicy with a creamy vanilla like hint. Hops provide a
touch of balancing bitterness. The color of this seasonal beer has deep copper and amber offering a touch of spice
and grassiness with a hint of lemon acidity. Great with sauerkraut in celebration of a version well done!
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Boone Brewing Co. - High Country Ale
An American style beer from the High Country in Boone, NC Boone Brewing Company created this
American style Ale with a medium body and crisp grainy flavor. This brew has Munich style malts
and American Cascade & Centinnial hops. Golden character that is deep and balanced with hop
bitterness not too overwhelming to the taste.
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Fire Island Beer Co. - Red Wagon IPA
Perfect to pack in your little red wagon, this smooth bodied golden IPA is uncomplicated with a good sense of balance and just the right amount of floral and fruity hops shared with a crisp taste that is big on flavor.
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Fire Island Beer Co. - Lighthouse Ale
AA beer for all seasons, Fire Island Lighthouse Ale is easty to drink with a toasty round body to make it an American Classic Ale. Described with
A soft carbonation and light caramel finish.
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Featured Beers for the September 2011 Beer of the Month Club
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Lost Coast Brewery - Great White
A Great White brew is interpreted from the Belgian "white" beer. Golden color with a white bold fluffy head of foam. Herbal notes with a lemony zest with an overall dryness, suggesting a quenching and refreshing brew. Food suggestions: Pair with grilled veggie and chicken skewers.
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Lost Coast Brewery - Alleycat Amber Ale
A Pacific Northwest brew offering amber and copper color with an
aroma of strong caramel malt notes. Full in flavor, Alley cat is a
tasty brew with robust caramel malt base with a toasty finish. A light
apple tone adds to a mild caramel apple impression.
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Santa Fe Brewing - State Pen Porter
For those who love a good porter with big roasty notes, coffee and
raisin-like character. This porter has remarkable dryness with hints of
coffee liqueur, a complex brew that is ideal with bbq beef brisket. Enjoy!
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Santa Fe Brewing - Santa Fe Nut Brown Ale
A Regional award winner for the Rockies-Southwest Region this
Brown ale originated from the pubs of England is both flavorful and complex. For a perfect pairing with nutty cheeses like Asiago or
Colby this big caramel flavored brown ale offers nuttiness and some hints of both maple syrup and apple with a lightly spicy hops.
Less sweet than suggested this beer is balanced with light hop bitterness.
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Featured Beers for the August 2011 Beer of the Month Club
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Scmaltz Brewing Co. - He'Brew Hop Manna IPA
HOP MANNA a new IPA offering a clean, pure golden color on the pour. Sweet hops and a good balance of aroma with a wonderful foral and citric orange and grapefruit. Nice sweetness and lightly toasty caramel note. A great brew with spicy Southeast Asian fare.
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Scmaltz Brewing CO. Reunion Ale 11
A Beer for Hope
In support of the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research.
This beer that is complex and dark with cocoa, vanilla and chili peppers.
This beer offers dark brown and deep color on the pour with ruby highlights and tan head. Inspired originally by a dessert that the owners of the Shmalz Brewing enjoyed at their favorite deli.
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Florida Beer Co. - Key West southernmost Wheat
A brew from Florida takes on Belgium's style and is a "white beer" style.
An unfiltered wheat beer, true to style, aromas of coriander and citrus are
on the palate, along with lime and orange peel. This beer offers thirst quenching character and is great for summer enjoyment. Paring suggestions include grilled white fish and spicy dishes.
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Florida Beer Co. - Hurricane Reef Pale Ale
A silver Medal Winner at the 1998 World Beer championship, this American Pale Ale is brewed with the finest barley and hops. It has a deep red color and a thick creamy head. On the palate, a very nice balance between lightly toasty malts and a touch of caramel and honey sweetness.
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Featured Beers for the July 2011 Beer of the Month Club
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Four + Sum'r Organic Summer Ale
An excellent hanging out beer for the summertime. Kick back and enjoy the uniqueness of Sorachi hops from Japan and lighter malts that
carry a citrusy, grassy, fresh taste. Color reminds of golden straw and on the nose a lightly tart tone.
Food Recommendations: Summer grilled foods like chicken, burgers or fish and also pairs well with spicy foods. A real pleaser with sushi!
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Four + Wyld Organic Extra Pale Ale
WYLD is an organic flavorful pale ale that is USDA organic certified. This IPA teaser starts with a mild
malt flavor and pine notes and continues with hops that go sweet and citrus with a touch of floral.
Go wild with food pairings that include burgers, pork loin, Grilled steak and chicken.
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American Honor Beer Co. - Declaration Ale
A classic American Ale made by American Honor Beer Company
In Wilkes- Barre, Pennsylvania. In celebration of the Declaration of Independences this beer provides nice toasty
flavor with some nice smooth and creamy sweetness.
Food Recommendations: Spicy Shrimp.
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Fordham Brewing Company - Tavern Ale
An American brew made by Fordham Brewing Company in Dover, Deleware.
This beer's flavors are described as citrus from the grapefruit-like hop character
balanced with signature hop bitterness. The colors consist of amber and copper on the pour.
A good strong caramel, biscuit aroma makes this a rather complex choice. This one is brewed with 100% malted barley.
Food Recommendations to go with: Asagio Cheese, Chicken.
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Featured Beers for the June 2011 Beer of the Month Club
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Choc Beer Company - 1919
Choc beer is a hand crafted Krebs original. An American made beer with flavors created from malted barley,
wheat and roasted malts and hops. As a Wheat Ale it comes with a layer of sediment as part of it's unique
nature as an unfiltered brew. Simply swirl and pour in your glass and enjoy the organic nature of this unique
selection brewed in Krebs, Oklahoma.
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Choc Beer Company - Summer Blonde Ale
A special summer selection that offers premium pilsner malts,Belgian style yeast, and carmelized malts.
A Belgian Blond Ale is just the right refreshing formula to relax and enjoy for the summer season.
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Lake Placid Craft Brewing - Ubu Ale
A well balanced brew that is an outstanding version of an English Strong Ale. Ubu Ale is malty,
complex brew full of body with a rich color and a moderate tan head. Aromatic with flavors of apples
to notes of chocolate and toasty nuttiness. Great with BBQ dishes.enjoy!
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Lake Placid Craft Brewing - Hefeweizen
An American style wheat ale, this brew is crafted in the Bavarian style.
Traditional Hefeweizen notes are alive on the nose with golden color on the pour.
A refreshing summer selection full of flavor.
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