Alaskan Smoked Porter
Brewery: Alaska Brewing Company
The dark, robust body and pronounced smoky flavor of this limited edition beer make it an adventuresome taste experience. Alaskan Smoked porter is produced in limited “vintages” each year and unlike most beers, may be aged in the bottle much like fine wine.
Dogfish Head Ninety Minute IPA
Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
A big beer with a great malt backbone that stands up to the extreme hopping rate. A four pk will set you back around $11, a more reasonable choice for the pocketbook than the Westy 12. This beer is a perfect choice to begin prepping your palate for the fall and winter brews.
Expedition Stout
Brewery: Bell’s Brewery Inc.
A dark heavy beer with a taste of toasted malt, licorice, and chocolate, Expedition Stout is a perfect beverage to keep you cozy when the winter turns colder
Firestone Walker Double Barrel Ale
Brewery: Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Unparalleled in character and uniquely fermented in our patented Firestone Union oak barrel brewing system, our flagship Double Barrel Ale boasts a distinctive complexity and richness. English and Slovenian hops contribute a clean, balanced texture and a fragrant, spicy bouquet.
Gumballhead
Brewery: Three Floyds Brewing Company
Three Floyds delicious summer seasonal is brewed with Amarillo hops and is an American wheat beer with a crisp citrus finish. Perfect for kicking off the summer!
La Fin Du Monde
Brewery: Unibroue Microbrewery
French for “The End Of The World,” this triple fermented beer is a perfect way to end your year. It is 9% APV, it’s heavy, and it’s delicious. Tart ales like this one have been produced by European monks for centuries. However, La Fin Du Monde is produced in Chambly, Quebec which means that American and Canadian
Lagunitas Pils
Brewery: Lagunitas Brewing Company
Straight from their website: In The beginning, there were ales. As far as anyone knows, the first beers made were ‘top-fermented’, which is longhand for ‘Ale’.
Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest
Brewery: The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
Leinie’s Okoberfest probably isn’t the best Oktoberfest beer on the planet but I love it. And during a time of year when I drink a lot of beer, it’s easy on my wallet. Leinie’s has been producing their version of Oktoberfest since 2001. It is brewed with Munich, Caramel, and Pale malts along with Hallertan, Tettnang, Perle, and Cluster hops. This beer is an inexpensive treat.
Rochefort 8
Brewery: Brasserie de Rochefort (Abbaye de Notre-Dame de Saint-Remy)
Despite its 9.2 Alcohol Per Volume, this beer is as smooth and flavorful as any Belgian beer. With little carbonation and a hint of fig and honey this is a perfect beer to warm you up on a winter night.
Saison Dupont
Brewery: Brasserie Dupont
Coppery blond, the finest aromas and a strong bitterness transform this beer into a thirst-quencher with no equal. Since June has no major holidays to celebrate, make this month a 30 day holiday dedicated to gorging yourself with this masterpiece.
Spotted Cow
Brewery: New Glarus Brewing Company
Cask conditioned ale has been the popular choice among brews since long before prohibition. New Glarus continues this pioneer spirit with their Wisconsin farmhouse ale. Brewed with flaked barley and the finest Wisconsin malts. Expect this ale to be fun, fruity and satisfying.
Trappist Westvleteren Abt 12
Brewery: Westvleteren Abdij St. Sixtus
This beer sells for close to $600 a case ($25 a bottle) so if you can find it, and afford it, you will be in store for a real treat. Westy 12 is the least outputted style by this brewery and it is shipped in small batches all around the world. The flavor is of deep malt combined with bitter chocolate and hops which runs velvety across the palate.