{"id":100,"date":"2013-06-28T12:52:07","date_gmt":"2013-06-28T19:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beermonthclub.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2013-06-28T12:52:07","modified_gmt":"2013-06-28T19:52:07","slug":"bretts-top-pick-for-may-beers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beermonthclub.com\/blog\/bretts-top-pick-for-may-beers\/","title":{"rendered":"Brett’s Top Pick for May Beers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For members who might not yet be aware, our May selections are up on our website, so for a sneak peak you can check them out\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As newsletter writer for The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club\u2019s 12-oz clubs and a member of the tasting panel, I thought it would be fun to highlight my top pick from among the six U.S. and imported beers we select each month.\u00a0 Now for May, I must say it\u2019s a very tough call because I think we\u2019ve got a really strong lineup of solid beers that are all very on-point examples of their respective styles. Old Dominion and LostCoast are long-standing and well-loved breweries on their respective coasts, and I\u2019ve been a fan of the Czech brewery Primator for quite a few years now.\u00a0 But, since I\u2019ve got to pick just one\u2014that\u2019s the rule (that I\u2019m imposing on myself)\u2014I\u2019m going to give the nod to Lost Coast\u2019s 8-Ball Stout. (My apologies to an old favorite of mine, Indica IPA\u2014you know I still love you babe, don\u2019t be mad, sometimes you just gotta have a stout!)<\/p>\n

Oatmeal stouts are known for offering a hint of sweetness and a smooth, creamy mouthfeel due to the inclusion of oats in the grain bill.\u00a0 8-Ball is a prime example of the style; it just gets so much right.\u00a0 The beer\u2019s mild sweetness balances well with the drying notes from the West Coast hops and roasted malts.\u00a0 Those drying notes end up a little stronger in the finish, clearing the palate and preparing you for another sip.\u00a0 Delicious and super-drinkable, this one is food-friendly but is great on its own too.\u00a0 And, with the ABV coming in under 6% it\u2019s certainly sessionable in my book, but it also packs enough flavor to work as a satisfying nightcap at the end of your day.\u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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