Cody Brewing S.O.S

Cody Brewing S.O.S

A tasty entry in the Belgian/American Pale Ale style. Belgian yeast clove phenolics are prominent and are paired with a crisp, bitter finish courtesy of  US hops.  An initial firm malt presence dries out in the finish.  It doesn’t come across to us as an American  IPA /Belgian Ale Hybrid, the American hop flavor is just too subtle and plays an elegant second fiddle to the Belgian yeast character that dominates in this beer. S.O.S. is a worthy colleague to the other US/Belgian Pales that we are fans of:  the Captain Lawrence Liquid Gold and Ommegang’s BPA.  This is also a very well balanced beer, with a compelling tilt towards US bitterness levels, and a great drinker, especially considering its 5.8 % alcohol content.

Pretty Things Lovely Saint Winefride

Pretty Things: Lovely Saint Winefride

Excellent Brown Lager that tastes like one of the best brown ales we've ever had. Rich malt flavor and body but not cloying (the thing we dislike in many brown ales) balance chocolate/roast malt character. Hops, dark malt and maybe something else (pepper,chili?) leave a lasting tang that turns pleasantly peppery and prickly. The only cure is another sip. This might be our favorite Pretty Things work of art/s so far(great label art, as usual).