Lawrence Brewers Guild

For your first batch, I would suggest a hoppy pale ale or a stout, assuming you like those styles. The hops in the Pale Ale can be very forgiving for the new brewer. Same with the roastiness of a stout. Just pay attention to sanitation and you will be alright. Any of the local stores could hook you ...

11.2 oz bottle 9.2% ABV Pours a deep reddish brown. Fairly thick head that dissapated quickly. Intense malt aroma with some carmel/toffee. Big malt flavor, heavy body. Raisin/fig flavors. Warming alcohol finish with a malty dryness. Nice example of the style. Good beer for a cold evening. If you lik...

Not a full fledged review, but I am really enjoying this one lately.
I would put it up there with Bell's Two Hearted as one of the best IPA's available around these parts. It has enough malt to back up the hops, and enough alcohol to . . . well you know the rest!

46. My list would include more European brews.

That sounds fantastic. I'd love to try some. Smoked porter as well.
Great sugar info.

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Sam Adams Chocolate Bock This came in a fancy 750ml bottle. It was a Valentine's Day Gift, but goes for about $14 a bottle. Poured dark brown, fairly carbonated. There was cocoa in the aroma with a slight metallic odor that dissapated as the beer warmed. There was a lot of malt flavor with just a hi...

Bell's Java Stout 12 oz. Bottle 7.5%ABV $8.99/six pack @ Lukas State Line Opaque black with a low tan head Intense coffee aroma with a little chocolate Lots of coffee flavor with some roasted malt A bit of sweetness. Dry malty finish. Maybe a little one dimensional, but worth a try if you like coffee.

North Coast Brewing PranQster Belgian Style Golden Ale 12oz bottle 7.6%abv $6.49/4pack at Lukas State Line Bottle Conditioned Poured a hazy gold, low head Banana and clove in the nose Medium body, tasted very "wheaty" Plenty of malt up front. Dry spicy (clove) finish slightly phenolic Warm...

Corner wine rack holds 36 bottles. Unfinished pine.
I'll give you guys a shot at it before I put it on Larryville

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