The Classic Amber From Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin pours out deep gold in color with good clarity and a one finger, white head that hangs around briefly. On the nose aromas of biscuit, caramel, spice and faint hops. In the mouth flavors of cookie, biscuit and hops with just a small hop bite. Light bodied. Little lacing. Well carbonated. Clean, crisp mouthfeel. Moderate length finish with good spice and a sort of burnt cookie flavor having longevity. Not really my kind of beer but drinkable.

12 ounce bottle, 4.90% ABV

The Alley Cat Amber Ale from Lost Coast Brewery in Eureka, California pours out a deep amber in color with just a little haze and a one finger, off-white head. On the nose aromas roasted malt, caramel and hints of citrusy hops. In the mouth you first taste the rich malts with hints of caramel and spice followed by a slight hop bite. Medium bodied. Nice carbonation. Decent lacing. Crisp mouthfeel. Dry on the finish with good flavor. A very nice amber ale.

12 ounce bottle, 5.50% ABV

The Red Chair IPA from Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon pours out a rich copper in color with good clarity and a large, rocky, off-white head that hangs around. On the nose delicious pine and citrus hop aromas with underlying caramel maltiness. In the you first get a good caramel and toffee like sweetness that becomes intertwined with a grapefruit and pine hop bite lending great balance to this beer. Moderate carbonation. Medium bodied. Nice lacing. Oil in the mouthfeel with a little cream. A nice hoppy finish intertwined with notes of spice. What a wonderful beer this is. Well worth trying (over and over again).

22 ounce bomber, 6.40% ABV, 55 IBU

The 90 minute IPA from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware pours out a coppery amber in color with perfect clarity and a large, fluffy, white head. On the nose big pine and citrus hops with underlying caramel malt. In the mouth you first get a caramel sweetness that is immediately taken over by a pine and citrus hop bite. Lovely bold hoppiness. Medium bodied. Good carbonation. Sheets of lacing. Good oil to the mouthfeel. The finish is hoppy and spicy with good length. One of the best IPAs on the market.

12 ounce bottle, 9.00% ABV

The Festina Peche brewed with peach concentrate from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware pours out quite light at first (almost white wine-ish) but as the glass fills it takes on a straw color with just a little cloud and a one finger white head that readily dissipates. Aromas of peach, sour apple, yeast and some floral notes on the nose. In the mouth this is a very tart beer with cider qualities and almost wine like dryness. Flavors of peach, sour apple, wheat and a little yeast. Light bodied. Moderate carbonation. Some lacing. Crisp, clean mouthfeel. Very tart on the finish and dry. A fabulous beer for a hot day. Definitely a thirst quencher.

12 ounce bottle, 4.50% ABV