Been enjoying some Great Lakes Alchemy Hour IIPA lately.

Karbach is a local brewery that sometimes hands out beer at some of the local races. i haven't had one I dot like. Here is tonights refreshment and running mate.

Got a 6 pack of Victory Swing session saison.  Good stuff -- it's flavorful and low enough in ABV to have a couple and still function.  A nice non-hop-centric addition to the growing niche of session beer.

I know this is primarily a beer thread, but for any cider drinkers out there, DON'T bother with one called CiderBoys. My local store had it on sale last week - eh. Too sweet - more like apple juice than cider.

According to the time stamp on your post, it looks like it also keeps you up all night.

I can help you out with those, Jack.  Bud 55 makes anything else taste good.  DW just came home with a 6 pack of Murphy's Red Ale to go with tomorrow's corned beef and cabbage.  Sláinte  !!!

I wanted to try the new Budweiser Black Crown so I picked up a six on the way home. I am very disappointed. It has a bite to it that a "lager" should not have. It will be hard to finish the other five, but DW will help... hopefully.

I had an Italian dopplebock last night.  Here was my review on Facebook.

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When you think of dopplebock, Italy is not exactly what comes to mind. Hell, Italy isn't what comes to mind when you think of any beer. Yet, I'm now trying a La Rossa Birra Moretti dopplebock. Pours a deep red which is definitely not your typical dopplebock color. A creamy, off white head forms that lingers throughout. Tasting reveals a deep malt profile with molasses, dark chocolate, and roasted notes. There's just a bit of hop bitterness to balance the malt and the 7.5% a.b.v. Overall, not a world class dopplebock like Weihenstephaner or Ayinger but a solid beer nonetheless. Worth picking up for a nice change if you get the chance.

Going with this tonight.  An incredibly well balanced beer.