Classic by Baeren Bier (Morioka-shi, Iwate, Japan) - Dortmunder Export (lager)
Well balanced lager with slightly roasted malts as the backbone, slight sweetness and some floral notes with a quick spicy kick. Relatively light beer with a creamy mouthfeel.
Sierra Nevada’s Oktoberfest, done in collaboration with Störtebeker Brewery in Germany. Nice level of bitterness–exactly what I want from a Festbier. It went really well with the red beans & rice I made.
Double Tap by Berryessa Brewing Company (Winters, CA) - Hazy DIPA
Orange, grapefruit and hints of peach flavors are starting off before plenty of piney notes take over with some tartness but also some sweeter caramel malt flavors in the background. Very dry, high bitterness finish which lingers for some time
Miami Rice by Barebottle Brewing Company (San Francisco, CA) and Hop Dogma Brewing Company (El Granada, CA) - IPA
Mainly citrus (lemon, lime) and pine tastes throughout the sip with a sharp flavor. Hints of grass and some very slight floral notes. High bitterness finish - not a bad IPA but feels a bit one dimensional.
