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Jackalope Brewing Company - Sarka

Ipswich Ale Brewery - Original Ale

Jackalope Brewing Company - Bear Walker

Ipswich Ale Brewery - Oatmeal Stout

Jackalope Brewing Company - Thunder Ann

Jackalope Brewing Company - Fennario

Ipswich Ale Brewery - Route 101

Pivovar Samson - Praga Dark Lager

Pivovar Samson - Praga Premium Pils

Brasserie Dupont - Avec Les Bons Voeux

Het Anker - Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van de Keizer Imperial Blond

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Jackalope Brewing Company - Sarka
Ipswich Ale Brewery - Original Ale
Jackalope Brewing Company - Bear Walker
Ipswich Ale Brewery - Oatmeal Stout
Jackalope Brewing Company - Thunder Ann
Jackalope Brewing Company - Fennario
Ipswich Ale Brewery - Route 101
Pivovar Samson - Praga Dark Lager
Pivovar Samson - Praga Premium Pils
Brasserie Dupont - Avec Les Bons Voeux
Het Anker - Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van de Keizer Imperial Blond

Jackalope Brewing Company - Sarka

Bottle Size: 12-oz
Style: Czech/Bohemian Pilsner
ABV: 4.8%
Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 25
Serving Temperature: 40-45º F
Suggested Glassware: Pilsner Glass, Flute
Hops: Hallertau Magnum, Czech Saaz
Malts: Pilsen, Aromatic Munich, Carapils
Country: United States

Named after a legendary female Bohemian warrior, this Bohemian pilsner presents a bright golden hue in our glass, capped by a head of vibrant white foam. As we lean in, classic noble hop aromas jump out right away, offering touches of lemon zest, herbal spice, some floral flourishes, and a bit of earthiness and grassiness, laying atop a clean malt profile evoking fresh bread. On the palate, look for this pils to come across very well-hopped...

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Ipswich Ale Brewery - Original Ale

Bottle Size: 12-oz
Style: English-style Pale Ale
ABV: 5.4%
Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 30
Serving Temperature: 45-52º F
Suggested Glassware: Pint Glass or Mug
Hops: Columbus, Cascade
Malts: 2-Row, Crystal 40L
Country: United States

Named one of the World's Ten Best Beers years ago by Wine Spectator magazine, Ipswich Original Ale has won recognition over the years as one of the finest American-brewed English-style pale ales – and that's saying a lot. Expect an orangey-copper color on the pour, capped by a head of off-white foam. In the aroma, look for some leading citric, floral, and earthy tones, along with some woodsy hints and an herbal edge, and it’s all overlaid...

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Jackalope Brewing Company - Bear Walker

Bottle Size: 12-oz
Style: American Brown Ale w/ Maple
ABV: 5.1%
Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 32
Serving Temperature: 47-52º F
Suggested Glassware: Pint Glass or Mug
Hops: Perle, Cluster, Cascade
Malts: 2-Row, Caramel 60L, Caramel 120L, Chocolate, Honey
Country: United States

Bear Walker takes inspiration from Jackalope founder and brewmaster Bailey Spaulding’s roots in Vermont, as real, pure maple syrup is added during the beer’s conditioning to add a unique element to this brown ale. Pouring a deep brownish-red color with a head of khaki foam, this brew presents immediate aromas of rich caramel bolstered by impressions of cocoa powder, and we picked up flashes of dried fruits popping up here and there, too. The...

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Ipswich Ale Brewery - Oatmeal Stout

Bottle Size: 12-oz
Style: Oatmeal Stout
ABV: 7.0%
Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 35
Serving Temperature: 50-55º F
Suggested Glassware: Tulip, Snifter, Pint Glass
Hops: Columbus, Cascade
Malts: 2-Row, Crystal 60L, Chocolate, Carahell, Black, Roasted Barley, Flaked Oats
Country: United States

Ipswich’s Oatmeal Stout pours an opaque black, capped by a lasting head of rich brown foam. Be sure to let this brew shed some of its fridge coldness before pouring, in order to let the aromas and flavors express themselves fully. On the nose, we picked up a prominent roast character reminiscent of scorched bread crust & caramel, along with coffee grounds and dark chocolate. Look for some spicy and lightly earthy and citric hop overtones...

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Jackalope Brewing Company - Thunder Ann

Bottle Size: 12-oz
Style: American Pale Ale
ABV: 5.5%
Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 37
Serving Temperature: 43-48º F
Suggested Glassware: Pint Glass, IPA Glass
Hops: Cascade, Chinook, Citra
Malts: 2-Row, Caramel 40L, Victory, Honey
Country: United States

Jackalope’s year-round pale ale offering, Thunder Ann, presents a rich orange-amber hue on the pour, capped by plenty of persistent fluffy foam. This pale ale was crafted with a focus on citrus hop character, and the brewers succeeded. We picked up a good dose of tangerine and orange flesh, backed by some soft mango-like tropical notes, a bit of stone fruit, and a floral touch of citrus blossoms. Look for that citric hop character to be very...

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Jackalope Brewing Company - Fennario

Bottle Size: 12-oz
Style: American IPA
ABV: 7.2%
Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 64
Serving Temperature: 45-50º F
Suggested Glassware: IPA Glass, Tulip
Hops: Columbus, Amarillo, Centennial, Simcoe
Malts: 2-Row, Caramel 20L, Bonlander Munich, Carapils
Country: United States

Pouring a bright and somewhat hazed golden color topped by a fluffy head of off-white foam, Fennario issues forth an engaging aroma as it rests in the glass. Expect quite a luscious quality here, with bold fruitiness evoking both juicy and zesty citrus elements tending toward orange, grapefruit, and tangerine, along with softer floral tones and a bit of a piney-herbal character. Moderate caramelization and a bit of toast lurk beneath, and they...

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Ipswich Ale Brewery - Route 101

Bottle Size: 12-oz
Style: American IPA (West Coast style)
ABV: 6.4%
Int’l Bittering Units (IBUs): 60
Serving Temperature: 45-50º F
Suggested Glassware: IPA Glass or Pint Glass
Hops: Columbus, Cascade, Amarillo, Mosaic, Simcoe
Malts: 2-Row Pale, Pilsner, Honey
Country: United States

Pouring a bright golden-copper hue with good clarity and a robust head which drops some lace as it recedes, Route 101 is a handsome brew in the glass. We really enjoyed the complex hop profile on this West Coast style IPA, which uses five different hop varieties; look for notes of citrus zest and juice, floral overtones with some herbal spice impressions, and light wisps of berry and melon. In the flavor department, there’s a core of pale malts...

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Pivovar Samson - Praga Dark Lager

Bottle Size: 330-ml
Style: Dunkel Lager
ABV: 4.5%
Serving Temperature: 45-50° F
Suggested Glassware: Pilsner Glass, Flute
Hops: Saaz
Country: Czech Republic

This World Beer Championships Gold Medal winner pours a deep chestnut reddish-brown color topped by a head of brown foam. Dark lagers are usually malt-oriented brews, and Praga's version is no exception. On the nose, look for notes of fresh brown bread, toasted bread crust, caramel, hints of toffee and chocolate, and a subtle undercurrent of red fruit. Rich toasty and caramel notes hit upfront in the flavor department, along with plenty of...

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Pivovar Samson - Praga Premium Pils

Bottle Size: 330-ml
Style: Czech Pilsner
ABV: 4.7%
Serving Temperature: 42-47° F
Suggested Glassware: Pilsner Glass, Flute
Hops: Saaz
Country: Czech Republic

We’re always excited when we receive a pilsner to sample from the style’s ancestral home; the Czechs just seem to nail these brews more often than not. Praga is no exception, and has hardware to back it up including a Gold Medal from the World Beer Championships. Presenting a deep golden color with crystal clarity and an eager, billowy cap of foam, this pils makes a good first impression. On the nose, look for bold, classic Czech Saaz noble hop...

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Brasserie Dupont - Avec Les Bons Voeux

Bottle Size: 750-ml
Style: Strong Holiday Saison
ABV: 9.5%
Serving Temperature: 50–57° F
Suggested Glassware: Chalice, Goblet, Tulip or Pinot Glass
Country: Belgium

We’ve enjoyed various vintage examples of Dupont Avec Les Bons Voeux over the years, all of them still immensely generous, nearly regardless of age. Keep an eye on cellared bottles to make sure the dried-caramel character of oxidation isn’t building too much. For pairings, we can’t help but find its pepper, lean fruit and carbonation perfectly tuned to plump turkey and holiday fare. Pop ALBV bottles to ease winter along. Or set some down...

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Het Anker - Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van de Keizer Imperial Blond

Bottle Size: 750-ml
Style: Belgian Imperial Blonde Ale
ABV: 10.0%
Serving Temperature: 44-48° F
Suggested Glassware: Tulip, Chalice, Goblet, or Teku Glass
Country: Belgium

The Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van de Keizer Imperial Blond pours a lightly hazy orange-amber color, with flecks of pink as light shines through, and a thick pale cream-colored head. As we poured, the aromas of rich sweet malt and candied orange peel immediately filled our noses, as did hints of bubblegum and cotton candy. Hovering our noses above our glasses we were met with bright anise spice, coriander, floral yeast, and orange blossom. After a generous swirl, white pepper, pan dulce, and vanilla...

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