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Sly Fox Brewing Company - Ichor

Anchorage Brewing Company - Galaxy White IPA

Hofbrauhaus Wolters - Wolters Fest-Bier

Hofbrauhaus Wolters - Wolters Pilsener

Lancaster Brewing Company - Amish Four Grain Pale Ale

Lancaster Brewing Company - Milk Stout

Granite City Brewing Company - Brother Benedict’s Bock

Granite City Brewing Company - Duke of Wellington Pale Ale

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Sly Fox Brewing Company - Ichor
Anchorage Brewing Company - Galaxy White IPA
Hofbrauhaus Wolters - Wolters Fest-Bier
Hofbrauhaus Wolters - Wolters Pilsener
Lancaster Brewing Company - Amish Four Grain Pale Ale
Lancaster Brewing Company - Milk Stout
Granite City Brewing Company - Brother Benedict’s Bock
Granite City Brewing Company - Duke of Wellington Pale Ale

Lancaster Brewing Company - Milk Stout

ABV: 5.30%
Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 22
Serving Temperature: 48-55° F
Suggested Glassware: Pint Glass or Mug
Hops: Cascade, Goldings
Malts: 2-Row Barley, Caramel, Chocolate, Black, Roasted Barley, Lactose
Country: United States

A traditional British style, milk stouts have unfermentable lactose sugar added for an extra dimension of sweetness in an otherwise dry brew. Lancaster’s version is among the best we’ve sampled in the last few years. Expect a nearly black pour, capped by a rich, attractive brown head. On the nose there’s a definite roasty, char-like black malt center with hints of coffee and very dark chocolate accompanied by scorched nuttiness, a somewhat woo...

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Lancaster Brewing Company - Amish Four Grain Pale Ale

ABV: 5.60%
Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 28
Serving Temperature: 40-47°F
Suggested Glassware: Pint Glass or Mug
Hops: Willamette, Fuggles, Saaz
Malts: 2-Row Barley, Rye, Oats, Wheat, Munich 20
Country: United States

Lancaster has taken an interesting approach with this pale ale, using not only barley malts, but rye, oats, and wheat, as well. It pours a clear, fairly deep amber-copper color with an off-white head that drops some lace down the side of the glass. Expect a somewhat grainy, toasty, and lightly bready malt aroma overlaid by mild-to-moderate grassy, spicy hop notes and an intriguing touch of tropical fruit. We found the malt sweetness and hop bitte...

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Anchorage Brewing Company - Galaxy White IPA

Style: Spiced White IPA
ABV: 7.00%
Serving Temperature: 45-50° F
Suggested Glassware: Tulip, Goblet, Oversized Wine Glass
Country: United States

You’ve heard of (regular) IPA, Double IPA (or Imperial IPA), and maybe even Black IPA, Belgian IPA or Double Black IPA. But what’s a “White IPA”? That’s a good question, and it’s not yet all that clearly defined—more of a work in progress. The basic idea (thus far) behind so called White IPAs is a Belgian-style spiced wheat beer (a wit) that is aggressively hopped and has an above average alcohol volume. With the creation of new beer styles comes...

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Hofbrauhaus Wolters - Wolters Pilsener

ABV: 4.9%
Serving Temperature: 40-45° F
Suggested Glassware: Pilsner Glass
Country: Germany

It’s worth noting before we begin that it is acceptable to spell the name of this style of beer as “pilsner” or “pilsener.” The style originated in Pilsen, Czech Republic, but of course the Czechs spell Pilsen as “Plzeň,” so perhaps we should consider another spelling: “plzener.” Oh well, enough of that – on to the beer. On the pour, Wolters Pilsener presents a crystal clear, bright straw color with a fluffy bright white head. On the nose exp...

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Granite City Brewing Company - Duke of Wellington Pale Ale

ABV: 5.30%
Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 63.9
Serving Temperature: 40-47°F
Suggested Glassware: Pint Glass or Mug
Hops: Apollo, Willamette, Cascade
Malts: 2-Row Base, Carastan, Carafoam, Crystal 135-165
Country: United States

While it may be labeled with just the term “pale ale,” this brew is, more specifically, an India pale ale. Expect a rich amber color on the pour with a moderate haze and a nice cap of creamy foam. The malt presence is fairly strong on the nose, but it’s the hop profile that jumps out more, as we would expect from an IPA. Look for floral notes with a leafy edge along with citrus aromas, including grapefruit and perhaps even a hint of lime. On the ...

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Sly Fox Brewing Company - Ichor

Style: Belgian Abbot Quadruple
ABV: 10.00%
Serving Temperature: 48-55° F
Suggested Glassware: Tulip or Snifter
Country: United States

“In mythology, Ichor was the rarified element which flowed through the veins of the gods, making them superior to mere mortals. In reality, Ichor is an extraordinary Belgian-style Quadruple which allows mortals of discriminating taste to enjoy an experience of almost godly perfection.”

Ichor is an Abbot style Quadruple brewed with German Pils and Roast malts, Belgian Candi Sugar, and German Tradition hops. Expect it to pour a burgundy brow...

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Granite City Brewing Company - Brother Benedict’s Bock

ABV: 4.58%
Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 18
Serving Temperature: 45-52°F
Suggested Glassware: Mug, Pilsner Glass, or Stange
Hops: Apollo, German Tettnanger
Malts: 2-Row Base, Light Munich, Caramunich Type 3, Chocolate
Country: United States

Expect a deep, brownish red color on this attractive craft lager. Take a whiff and…yep, it smells like a bock, and a rich one at that. The nose on this brew is very malt-centric with notes of sweet, rich caramel, toasted brown bread, and a bit of toffee. Hops add a touch of earthiness. Quite sweet on the palate, expect big caramel notes with brown sugar, cocoa, and a fairly bold fruity character reminiscent of fig and raisin. Expect a very s...

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Hofbrauhaus Wolters - Wolters Fest-Bier

ABV: 5.40%
Serving Temperature: 45-50° F
Suggested Glassware: Mug or Stein
Country: Germany

Wolters Fest-Bier pours a light coppery-amber color with a large, pillowy, head from an aggressive pour. On the nose, look for notes of lightly toasted bread, biscuits, mild Munich malts, and a touch of honey sweetness. Overlaying the malts are some herbal and grassy noble hop aromas, providing a very German character, along with a touch of fruit hinting toward apple flesh. On the palate, the beer comes across fairly round and medium bodied. ...

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