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Current Featured Beers - October 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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3 styles: 12 bottles |
2 styles: 12 bottles |
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| Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company - Hazy Pale Ale |
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| Real Ale Brewing Company - Hans’ Pils |
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| Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company - Blonde Ale |
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| Real Ale Brewing Company - Swifty |
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| Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company - Hazy IPA |
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| Real Ale Brewing Company - Fresh Kicks |
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| Real Ale Brewing Company - Axis |
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| VBDCK Brewery - KEREL Stout |
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| Cölner Hofbräu Früh - Früh Kölsch |
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| Het Anker - Gouden Carolus Imperial Blond |
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| Brasserie Dubuisson - Scaldis Noël |
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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,
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- Bottle Size: 12-oz
- Style: Hazy Pale Ale
- ABV: 5.0%
- Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 30
- Serving Temperature: 42–47º F
- Suggested Glassware: IPA Glass, Tulip, or Pint Glass
- Hops: Azacca
- Country: United States
Jeremiah Johnson designed this beer for hazy-beer fans looking for plenty of hop flavor in a more easy-drinking package. Pouring with the cloudy appearance expected of the style, it offers an expressive fruit-forward aroma driven by a generous addition of Azacca hops. Look for juicy mango to lead the way, joined by broader tropical fruit and bright citrus notes.
- Bottle Size: 12-oz
- Style: German-Style Pilsner
- ABV: 5.3%
- Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 50
- Serving Temperature: 42–47º F
- Suggested Glassware: Pilsner Glass or Flute
- Hops: Tettnang
- Malts: German Pale Malt
- Country: United States
Named after the brewery owner’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Hans’ Pils takes its inspiration from the crisp, assertively hopped pilsners of northern Germany. In the glass, look for a pale golden color and a bright, refreshing aroma dominated by classic Tettnang hop character. Floral, spicy, and lightly herbal impressions mingle with clean grain and...
- Bottle Size: 12-oz
- Style: Blonde Ale
- ABV: 5.4%
- Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 30
- Serving Temperature: 40–45º F
- Suggested Glassware: Pint Glass, Willi Becher, or Mug
- Hops: Perle, Montana-grown Saaz
- Malts: Montana Pale 2-Row, Munich, Caramel, White Wheat
- Country: United States
Light and refreshing is the name of the game with Jeremiah Johnson’s Blonde Ale. In the glass, expect an inviting golden-straw color and an easygoing aroma profile led by clean grain and malt character with subtle hop accents. The malt bill combines local Montana Pale 2-Row with Munich, Caramel, and White Wheat, creating an even-bodied foundation...
- Bottle Size: 12-oz
- Style: American Pale Ale
- ABV: 5.2%
- Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 40
- Serving Temperature: 42–47º F
- Suggested Glassware: Pint Glass, Nonic Pint, or Tulip
- Hops: Idaho 7, Citra, Mosaic Cryo (dry hop)
- Malts: American 2-Row Barley
- Country: United States
Swifty is Real Ale’s take on a classic American Pale Ale, offering plenty of hop flavor in an easygoing, thirst-quenching package. Expect a golden appearance and an inviting aroma led by bright citrus hop character. The body lands on the light-to-medium side, giving the hops plenty of room to shine while maintaining enough malt presence for balance. At 40...
- Bottle Size: 12-oz
- Style: Hazy IPA
- ABV: 7.3%
- Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 32
- Serving Temperature: 45–50º F
- Suggested Glassware: IPA Glass or Tulip
- Country: United States
Jeremiah Johnson describes this brew as “super juicy,” and tropical fruit is firmly at the center of the experience. Expect a hazy appearance and an expressive hop aroma dominated by ripe tropical fruit, with the kind of juicy character that defines contemporary hazy IPAs. Unlike aggressively bitter old-school IPAs, the emphasis here is on bringing the...
- Bottle Size: 12-oz
- Style: Hazy IPA
- ABV: 6.6%
- Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 40
- Serving Temperature: 42–47º F
- Suggested Glassware: IPA Glass or Tulip
- Hops: Columbus, Amarillo, Cascade, Comet, Azacca, Mosaic, Strata
- Malts: Two-Row, Caramalt, Carafoam, White Wheat
- Country: United States
Inspired by the hazy IPAs that emerged from the Northeast, Fresh Kicks puts juicy hop character and a soft mouthfeel front and center. Expect a distinctly hazy appearance, with oats and wheat contributing protein and texture to the body. Aromatically, this one is all about ripe tropical fruit. Real Ale’s current recipe highlights Azacca, Mosaic, Amarillo, and...
- Bottle Size: 12-oz
- Style: India Pale Ale
- ABV: 7.1%
- Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 60
- Serving Temperature: 45–50º F
- Suggested Glassware: IPA Glass or Tulip
- Country: United States
Axis is Real Ale’s distinctly Texas-minded approach to the IPA. Rather than positioning the beer squarely in either the West Coast or East Coast camps, the brewery developed its own hop-forward interpretation. Pouring a pale golden color, Axis immediately offers inviting aromas of tropical fruit and bright citrus. The relatively light color and body allow those...
- Bottle Size: 330-ml
- Style: Stout
- ABV: 5.0%
- Serving Temperature: 48–55º F
- Suggested Glassware: Nonic Pint, Tulip, or Stout Glass
- Country: Belgium
Pouring a deep, dark color, KEREL Stout offers the rich roasted character one expects from the style, but VBDCK pushes those flavors in a particularly decadent direction. Coffee and pure chocolate are the dominant impressions, combining to create a distinctly mocha-like...
- Bottle Size: 330-ml
- Style: Kölsch
- ABV: 4.8%
- Serving Temperature: 41–45º F
- Suggested Glassware: Stange
- Country: Germany
Pouring a brilliant pale gold beneath a bright white head, Früh Kölsch is a classic expression of Cologne’s signature beer style. The aroma is delicate and inviting, with clean grain and lightly bready malt accompanied by subtle floral hop notes. On the palate, the beer remains light, crisp, and lively, with gentle malt sweetness providing a foundation for...
- Bottle Size: 750-ml
- Style: Imperial Blond
- ABV: 10%
- Serving Temperature: 45–46°F
- Suggested Glassware: Goblet or Chalice
- Country: Belgium
Het Anker gives the 75 cl bottle a shelf life of three years, making Imperial Blond suitable for some short-term cellaring. Over time, its fresh fruit and spice character may soften while its rich malt and warming alcohol become more integrated, though the brewery does not publish a specific aging progression. For the liveliest expression of its fruity, herbal character, there is no need to wait—it can be enjoyed immediately.
- Bottle Size: 750-ml
- Style: Strong Dark Belgian Holiday Ale
- ABV: 12%
- Serving Temperature: 52–58° F
- Suggested Glassware: Tulip, Goblet, or Chalice
- Country: Belgium
As the beer warms, its malt and fruit character becomes even more expressive, making Scaldis Noël particularly well suited to slow sipping during the colder months. Pair it with roasted turkey, pork tenderloin, rich stews, aged cheeses, or desserts featuring caramel, nuts, or dark chocolate. Its considerable strength and concentrated flavors also make it an excellent after-dinner beer to enjoy on its own.

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