There is no doubt that Fall has arrived in Chicago. What better way to warm up than with some brews to complement the weather. Fall is a good time to choose beers with a little more color and body. Here are some BEERded Lady fall favorites…
- Dogfish Head Punkin’ Ale- 2nd best pumpkin beer I’ve had (4 Peaks Pumpkin Porter is #1). Fresh pumpkin flavor accented with light spice. Not overwhelmingly cinnamony or sweet like other pumpkin beers.
- Goose Island Harvest Ale- One of my fav Goose Island beers. A very drinkable citrusy, hoppy, copper ale.
- Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye- Currently on special at Maproom. This beer is hearty, spicy and super hopped but well balanced by a strong backbone of malt.
- Deschutes Black Butte Porter – Sorry Chicagoan’s, but you’re gonna have to travel to Oregon for this one. Quite possibly my favorite beer ever. A perfectly crafted porter that deserves its first class reputation.
The last is a serving suggestion…Mix #1 and #4. Or really, any pumpkin ale and stout. The combination is synergistic….like the Rolling Stones.
See ya Monday for a beer review on Piece’s Worryin Ale. Be Hoppy.
The Beerded Lady
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Mmm…I’m going to see if I can get that Pumpkin beer here. We don’t really have “Fall,” so who knows. Thanks for the recommendations, beerdedlady!