Lazy Mutt Farmhouse Ale

This is another beer from the mix and match 6pk. I tend to really like farmhouse ales. This one however falls flat. I mean that's how it tastes. The head disappeared within seconds of pouring and it kinda tastes like a fruity PBR. You would think that was a good thing since I love PBR. Not so. I would skip this one when up north.

Tyranena Brewing Bitter Woman IPA

I love the Wine and Cheese shop in Edgerton Wi. They have a great selection of Wisconsin cheeses, wines and beers. You can make up your own 6pk for only 8.99. Every time I go there they have a new batch of Wisconsin brews that I havnt tried yet. The first one I tried out of the 6pk was the Bitter Woman IPA by Tyranena Brewing. The beer has a fairly strong hoppy auroma. It starts with a bit of fruityness and then your hit with the hoppy bitterness. The bitterness takes over whole beer. I would think one or two would be nice, but not a whole 6pk.

Allagash 11th Anniversary Ale

Alex and I went to a beer bar called the Brickskeller when I was in DC. I wanted to try some East coast brews that I haven't had before. The waiter didn't have a lot of the beers I wanted so we split the 11th ann ale. It was quite good. There was a strong corriander and pepper finish along with the 9% abv. I was glad we split it bacause I don't know if I would finish a whole one. It was bottled in May of 06, so I wonder if some of the flavors were more pronounced ue to the ageing.

Gimme Some Rib IPA

After the disappointment of the last batch, I went to the brew shop for help. The guy over at the Elmhurst shop was great and very very knowledgeable. We came up with at good recipe for a medium bodied IPA. Since this is for the Ribfest I've named it "Gimme Some Rib IPA". I just moved the beer from the primary fermenter to the scondary. I taised some of the leftover and it's realy good. In another 7-14 days it will be time to bottle. The beer will then be bottle conditioned and be ready to quench your thirst after some delicious ribs.

Flossmoor American Wheat Ale

This is the newest beer in the Flossmoor lineup. It is quite good and refreshing. There is more bitterness and hops than I expected in a wheat beer. There is a very nice crisp smooth finish. I think it maybe a little pricey at $5.99 a bottle though.

Gouden-Haven Premium Pils Lager

Well we tried out this beer because it was on sale at Jewel and we hadn't tried it before. It was not very distinct in taste but was more enjoyable than a bud or miller. I wouldn't really be drawn to purchasing it again, even though it does look tantalizing next to that bowl of strawberries. It was light and simple but nothing too special.