Hoptimum exemplifies what makes the American brewing scene so special. Anyone who has already made the transition from the fizzy yellow stuff to quality craft beer should really enjoy this one.
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Review: West Mountain Brewing Company Brown Ale
It is chock-full of flavor and lends itself nicely to many different types of food pairings, including steaks, burgers, stews, and (of course) pizza.
Review: Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale
Tank 7 is a top flight beer that is perfect for hot Arkansas summers. Available in 750mL or 4-pack bottles, it can be found in most area liquor stores that have a craft beer section.
REVIEW: Old Brewery Pale Ale
I’m a sucker for breweries with history and tradition and Samuel Smith’s is one of the best. It’s a small brewery using the same water and techniques as they did 200 years ago.
REVIEW: La Fin Du Monde
The name La Fin Du Monde means “the end of the world,” but don’t wait until doomsday to try this one. It’s a really great beer from a solid brewery.
REVIEW: Grapefruit Radler
I’m not a fan of fruit beers in general, but this one is really nice. It’s refreshing and tasty with just enough alcohol to make it interesting.
REVIEW: Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock
This is one of the better examples of a smoked beer that I’ve tried. It would go well with barbeque or any smoked meats.
REVIEW: Hoptimistic IPA
This is a beer I will work into my regular rotation. It’s available in bottles in Northwest Arkansas, but I recently spoke to a representative from the brewery and it should be available on tap in late July 2012.
REVIEW: Bud Light Golden Wheat
It stands to reason that if you drank enough of it, you’d get a buzz, but I can’t imagine consuming enough to get there.
REVIEW: Bitter & Twisted
This beer is not for those looking for a punch of hops but it’s crisp and refreshing with just enough bitterness to give it depth of character.
REVIEW: Ichtegem’s Grand Cru
Photo by J.T. Wampler This week’s beer: Ichtegem’s Grand Cru from Brouwerij Strubbe in Ichtegem, Belgium Grand Cru literally means great growth. Usually associated with wine, breweries put forth their best beer and call it Grand Cru, whatever the style. This Flemish Red Ale pours a cloudy, red-brown color with barely a head. The aroma
REVIEW: Straffe Hendrik Brugs Tripel Ale
This ale has been brewed in the heart of Bruges Belgium by the same family since 1856 using the original recipe that includes bottle conditioning. That means the carbonation is created by adding yeast at bottling for additional fermentation.
REVIEW: Sierra Nevada Summerfest
Sierra Nevada hit a home run with their summer seasonal this year. Don’t miss this one.
REVIEW: Ruination IPA
This is one of my all-time favorite beers. It’s not available in Arkansas, but it’s so good it makes the drive to Missouri worth it.
REVIEW: Tallgrass IPA
Photo: J.T. Wampler This week’s beer: Tallgrass IPA from Tallgrass Brewing Co. in Manhattan, Kan. This Manhattan, Kan. beer pours a hazy, copper color with a thick, white head that leaves sticky lacing down the glass. The nose is of fruity citrus with floral undertones. The flavor is a nice balance of malt and hops
