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Review: Sierra Nevada Old Chico Crystal Wheat

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Sierra Nevada says:

“Brewed using 65% wheat malt and 35% barley malt. This filtered wheat beer is light blonde in color, light bodied and has a wonderfully clean finish. This is a great choice for craft brew novices and beer aficionados alike.”

Sierra Nevada Old Chico Crystal Wheat Pale Wheat Ale, 5% ABV

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Review: Lagunitas A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale

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Lagunitas says:

“Way smooth and silky with a nice wheaty-esque-ish-ness. Just the little sumpin’ sumpin’ we all need to kick Summer into full swing!”

Lagunitas A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale Pale Wheat Ale, 7.3% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Ryan: While I may be waiting till the end of summer to review this, rest [...]

Beer Pairing: Fantasy Football Draft

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We know beer pairs well with dinner (a Cajun dish with a pilsener), desserts (a coffee stout with, or in, ice cream) and even the weather (A marzen on a brisk Fall afternoon).  But would you believe beer pairs well with an online fantasy football draft?  Now, before you swear me off for mastering [...]

Review: Bell’s Oberon Ale

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Bell’s says:

“An American wheat ale brewed with Saaz hops. Spicy and fruity, Oberon is the color and scent of a sunny afternoon.”

Bell’s Oberon Ale Pale Wheat Ale, 5.8% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

Karl: Oberon will always have a special place in my heart for a number of reasons.  I’ve spent numerous [...]

Review: Lakefront Brewery

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Last month I took a trip up to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to visit some friends. My only requirement for making this trip was that we’d have the chance to go on a brewery tour. I didn’t have a lot of time to research which tour would be the best, so I left it in the [...]