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Current Featured Beers - August 2026
Our panel of Brewmasters and Beer Judges has rated over 7,500 beers, ensuring that you or your gift recipient will get exciting and innovative, world-class selections. We rate each beer’s appearance, aromatic profile, body and balance, mouthfeel, finish, and of course, its overall character, flavor and appeal.
Discover this month's highly-rated craft beer selections for each of our 5 Distinct Beer Clubs using the chart below. Or, view all of our Past Selections.
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The U.S. Microbrewed Beer Club
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The U.S. and International Variety Beer Club
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The Hop-Heads Beer Club
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The International Beer Club
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The Rare Beer Club®
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| West Sixth Brewing Company - Amber |
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| Foothills Brewing - Carolina Blonde |
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| West Sixth Brewing Company - DankeChain Oktoberfest |
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| Foothills Brewing - Jade IPA |
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| West Sixth Brewing Company - IPA |
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| West Sixth Brewing Company - HopStatic Ch. 15 |
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| Schloss Eggenberg Brewery - Hopfen König |
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| Stieglbrauerei zu Salzburg - Stiegl Goldbräu |
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| Abbaye du Mont des Cats - Mont des Cats Bière Trappiste |
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| Jester King Brewery - Local Land to Local Hands Farmhouse Ale |
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Please Note: We don’t offer substitutions for our monthly selections unless you’re a member of the Rare Beer Club. If you have specific style preferences, feel free to explore our Beer Store for a wide range of individual options.

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Choose from Five different Beer Clubs offering unmatched variety by brewery,
country of origin, and beer style to suit your specific tastes.
- Bottle Size: 12-oz
- Style: American Amber Ale
- ABV: 5.5%
- Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 25
- Serving Temperature: 45–50°F
- Suggested Glassware: Nonic Pint or Mug
- Hops: Cascade
- Malts: 2-Row, Melanoidin, Victory, Flaked Rye, Crystal 60, Crystal 120
- Country: United States
West Sixth Amber is a smooth, approachable American Amber Ale that highlights rich malt character without sacrificing balance or drinkability. Pouring a brilliant copper-amber beneath a creamy off-white head, it opens with inviting aromas of toasted bread crust, caramel, light toffee, and subtle citrus hops. The malt-forward bouquet is complemented by delicate floral and grapefruit notes from Cascade hops, adding brightness without...
- Bottle Size: 12-oz
- Style: Blonde Ale
- ABV: 4.3%
- Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 16
- Serving Temperature: 40–45°F
- Suggested Glassware: Pint Glass or Willi Becher
- Hops: Apollo, Cascade
- Malts: Pilsner Malt, Acidulated Malt, Oats
- Country: United States
Carolina Blonde is an exceptionally crisp and refreshing Blonde Ale brewed for effortless enjoyment. Pouring a brilliant straw-gold beneath a fluffy white head, it welcomes the nose with aromas of fresh-baked bread, light cracker malt, delicate floral hops, and a hint of citrus zest. The clean malt profile is accented by subtle notes of sweet grain and a touch of oat softness, creating an inviting bouquet that remains bright and approachable from first...
- Bottle Size: 12-oz
- Style: Märzen / Oktoberfest Lager
- ABV: 5.5%
- Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 20
- Serving Temperature: 45–50°F
- Suggested Glassware: Maßkrug (Beer Stein), Willi Becher, or Nonic Pint
- Hops: Magnum, Hallertau
- Malts: 2-Row, Munich, Melanoidin, CaraMunich
- Country: United States
Named as a tribute to the spirit of Oktoberfest celebrations, DankeChain Oktoberfest is West Sixth's interpretation of the classic Märzen lager. Deep golden to light amber in the glass with exceptional clarity, it is crowned by a dense white head that releases aromas of freshly baked bread, toasted biscuit, light caramel, and delicate floral spice. Traditional...
- Bottle Size: 12-oz
- Style: West Coast IPA
- ABV: 7.4%
- Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 86
- Serving Temperature: 45–50°F
- Suggested Glassware: IPA Glass or Tulip
- Hops: Jade, Citra, Chinook, Apollo
- Malts: Pilsner Malt, Crystal 60
- Country: United States
Named for the unique Jade hop variety at the heart of its recipe, Jade IPA is Foothills Brewing's bold interpretation of a classic West Coast IPA. Brilliant golden in the glass with a persistent white head, it bursts with aromas of grapefruit, orange zest, pine resin, tropical fruit, and subtle herbal spice. The expressive hop blend of Jade, Citra, Chinook, and Apollo...
- Bottle Size: 12-oz
- Style: West Coast IPA
- ABV: 7.0%
- Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 70
- Serving Temperature: 45–50°F
- Suggested Glassware: IPA Glass or Tulip
- Hops: Citra, Centennial, CTZ (Columbus, Tomahawk, Zeus), Cascade
- Malts: 2-Row, Honey Malt, CaraRed, CaraPils, Flaked Barley
- Country: United States
West Sixth IPA is a bold yet exceptionally balanced West Coast IPA that showcases the vibrant citrus and resinous character of classic American hops. Pouring a brilliant golden-orange beneath a lasting white head, it immediately greets the nose with expressive aromas of grapefruit, orange zest, pine resin, tropical fruit, and subtle floral notes. Layers of...
- Bottle Size: 12-oz
- Style: Extra Pale Ale
- ABV: 6.5%
- Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 65
- Serving Temperature: 45–50°F
- Suggested Glassware: IPA Glass or Tulip
- Hops: Mosaic, Dolcita, Eclipse
- Malts: 2-Row, Wheat, Flaked Rice
- Country: United States
HopStatic Ch. 15 is the latest installment in West Sixth Brewing Company's rotating HopStatic series, an exploration of modern hop varieties and innovative brewing techniques. This Extra Pale Ale pours a hazy pale gold beneath a pillowy white head, immediately filling the glass with vibrant aromas of ripe mango, pineapple, peach, citrus zest, and fresh berries. Mosaic hops provide layers of tropical fruit and blueberry-like...
- Bottle Size: 330-ml
- Style: Pilsner
- ABV: 5.1%
- Serving Temperature: 40–45°F
- Suggested Glassware: Pilsner Glass or Stange
- Country: Austria
Hopfen König, meaning "Hop King," is Schloss Eggenberg's crisp interpretation of the classic European pilsner. Pouring a brilliant pale gold beneath a dense, snow-white head, it immediately showcases exceptional clarity and lively carbonation. Aromas of freshly baked bread, delicate cracker malt, floral noble hops, and subtle herbal spice create an inviting bouquet that reflects the elegance of traditional Austrian brewing. A faint hint of citrus and...
- Bottle Size: 500-ml
- Style: Austrian Märzen / Helles Lager
- ABV: 5.0%
- Suggested Glassware: Pilsner Glass, Flute, or Stange
- Country: Austria
Known as the “liquid gold of Salzburg,” Stiegl Goldbräu is a classic Austrian Märzen-style lager with more than a century of tradition. It pours a clear golden-blonde color beneath an impressive white foam head, releasing inviting aromas of freshly baked bread, lightly toasted grain, honeyed malt, and delicate floral hops. The bouquet is clean and restrained, placing its smooth malt character at the center while subtle herbal notes provide freshness...
- Bottle Size: 750-ml
- Style: Belgian-Style Pale Strong Ale (Trappist Ale)
- ABV: 7.6%
- Serving Temperature: 50–55°F
- Suggested Glassware: Chalice (Goblet), Trappist Goblet, or Tulip
- Country: France
Mont des Cats Bière Trappiste is a rich and elegant Belgian-style Pale Strong Ale that celebrates the shared brewing traditions of the Trappist monasteries of France and Belgium. Brewed at Chimay for the monks of Abbaye du Mont des Cats, it pours a deep amber-copper color with a creamy off-white head. Aromas of toasted bread, caramel...
- Bottle Size: 750-ml
- Style: Texas Farmhouse Ale
- ABV: 5%
- Serving Temperature: 45–50°F
- Suggested Glassware: Tulip, Teku, or Stemmed Goblet
- Country: United States
Local Land to Local Hands marks the next chapter in one of Jester King's most community-focused brewing projects. While sharing its name and philosophy with the brewery's earlier Local Land to Local Hands Cold IPA, this is an entirely new beer—a Texas Farmhouse Ale that showcases a different recipe, ingredients, and brewing approach. Brewed with lime, green coriander, and prickly ash leaf...

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