![]() ![]() The fruit is fairly subtle compared to some other Berliner Weisses I’ve had, but pears don’t quite explode with flavors the way raspberries do, for example. Augie Carton and his cadre of brewers delivered a very tasty one in this take on the classic German style. June seems to be all about Berliner Weisses here at the Tap Takeover, but damn are they great ales for warm weather. I enjoyed the heck out of this beer and could see grabbing a six for the cooler I keep by my pool.ĭune Fruit (Carton Brewing Company) Berliner Weisse 3.75 bottle Caps on untappd I had this on draft, but the beer is available in NJ stores in cans In other words, perfect for warm weather. Kölsch ales are German-style ales that are light and easy drinking. In addition to their iconic Pale Ale, Sierra distributes variety seasonal 12 packs and this spring/summer, one of the beers included is a relabeled classic from their line-up: a Kölsch. Sierra Nevada needs no introduction to the craft beer world. Kölsch (Sierra Nevada Brewing) – 3.75 bottle Caps on untappd Always nice to see a selection of Sierra Nevada beers when you arrive at a party The additional of “Michigan Cherries” to the base beer make for a supremely refreshing all that is perfect for what it says it is right on the can – a pooltime (or poolside) summer ale. Pooltime Ale is *almost* a Witbier with some of the Belgian notes, but not quite. Two-Hearted (IPA) is a Great American beer, but this sweet wheat ale is slightly under the radar. I’ve been quite excited about Bell’s entry into NJ distribution. Pooltime Ale Pale Wheat Ale (Bell’s Brewery) – 4 bottle Caps on untappd I may get slack for saying this, but I think I enjoy Pooltime more than Oberon A bright, potent IPA that is another must have from Tröegs. The hop level is high, but it isn’t all that bitter. This is a fantastic IPA with citrus notes and a little piney-ness. A year ago, I would have avoided this one. Tröegs seems to make an appearance here regularly and this is their big, once-per-year double IPA release. Nimble Giant (Tröegs Brewing) IPA – Imperial / Double 4.25 bottle Caps on untappd (I also had their flagship IPA Union Jack for the first time this month and loved it.) I’ve really come to enjoy Helles Lagers over the past year and this is a really nice example of the style: refreshing, delicious, crushable, and perfect for cooler filling. This is a beer the brewery produced many years ago, but only recently with the craft market wanting the light lagers, has this beer been released on a larger level. This beer is one reason the mixed six pack is great, I didn’t have to get a full six pack just to try this beer.įirestone Lager (Firestone Walker Brewing Company) Lager – Helles – 3.75 bottle Caps on untappd I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this one.įirestone Walker is jumping on the bandwagon of Light Craft Lagers, or rather the bandwagon is catching up with them. ![]() I’m not a fan of Pink Lemonade in general and mixed in with beer, I like it even less. I’ve liked the core UFO beers (Hefeweizen, White, and Raspberry), but this one is definitely not for me. A couple of years back, they spun off their UFO beers into a separate line, almost like Stone did with Arrogant Bastard. Harpoon is one of the great American Craft breweries and I’ve enjoyed many beers in their portfolio over the years. UFO Pink Lemonade Shandy (Harpoon Brewery) Shandy / Radler – 2.50 bottle Caps on untappd Not a good start to June with this one ![]() Of course I did manage to squeeze in one (in addition to visiting Fort Nonsense the first Saturday in June). June’s beers included quite a few of these, but probably the least number of New Jersey beers in a month since I started this blog. All beers to enjoy by the pool, outside lounging about, or just after finishing yard work. Light lagers, Helles Lagers, Pilsners, Shandys/Radlers, Wheat bears, maybe some beers with a fruit component. June…the start of summer and the prevalence of lighter, more “crushable beers. ![]() We hope you don’t grow too weary of the alcohol alliterative names we use… Draught Diversions is the catchall label for mini-rants, think-pieces, and non-review posts here at The Tap Takeover. ![]()
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