= Brewpub88 Warka Red Label Lager, Grupa Zywiec S.A. (Poland). 5.7% ABV (11/09)
Deep golden color. Very mild toasted bread aromas follow through on a round entry to a dry medium body with honeyed nuts, wheat cracker, and golden raisin notes. Finishes with a crisp, astringent earth hop fade. A very nice quaffer.
88 Timisoreana Lager, Ursus Breweries (Romania). 5% ABV (10/08)
Pure golden color with a foamy white head. Honey drizzled nut, melon rind, and toasted Hawaiian bread aromas follow through on soft, silky entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with clay and almond skin accents. Finishes with a light bread dough and lemon soufflÈ fade. A pleasant light styled quaffer.
88 Session Premium Lager, Full Sail Brewing Co. (OR). 5.1% ABV (10/10)
Rich golden yellow color. Very bright and fruity aromas of peach and apricot marmalade on toasted nut bread with a soft, supple dry-yet-fruity medium body and a drying, grain husk and wafer accented finish. Tasty.
88 Pure Brewed Lager, Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery (England). 5% ABV (10/10)
Bright golden yellow color with a high foamy white head. Aromas of toast, citrus and herbal omelet with a crisp, round dry-yet-fruity medium body and a long, roasted corn, apple and earthy hop nuanced finish. A rock solid quaffer.
88 Michelob Lager, Michelob Brewing Co. (MO). 5% ABV (10/08)
Deep golden color. Mild peach custard pastry aromas have a toasty edge and follow through on a soft, supple entry to a dryish medium body with toasted nut bread and savory grilled citrus and root vegetable notes. Finishes with a very clean, honeyed nut and candied citrus peel fade. A refreshing and balanced quaffer or food beer.
88 Island Lager, Granville Island Brewing Co. (Canada). 5% ABV (10/10)
Deep golden color. Aromas of toasted honeyed raisin nut bread and damp earth with a crisp dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a zesty lemon curd and grain husk finish.
88 Esser’s Best German Style Lager, Esserís Cross Plains Beer Company (WI). 5.2% ABV (10/10)
Dried peach and honeyed nut aromas and flavors with a round dryish medium body and a raisin, lemon zest and grassy hop finish. Chili and cheddar bread
88 Ekstra Draught, Svyturys (Lithuania). 5.2% ABV (10/08)
Bright golden color with a lacy head. Honeyed nut and lemon pastry aromas follow through on a rich entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with tropical fruit custard tart note. Finishes with a long, velvety yet crisp fruit. Nice weight and poise.
88 Duke Mid Strength Pale Lager, Burleigh Brewing Co. (Australia). 3.5% ABV (11/09)
Deep golden color. Light, toasted raisin bread crust and herbal hop aromas follow through on a soft, supple entry to a dryish light body with good depth and balance. Finishes with a crisp, toasty, lightly astringent fade. A nice lighter styled session beer.
88 Baffo D’Oro, Birra Moretti (Italy). 4.8% ABV (10/10)
Brilliant gold color. Rich fresh baguette, poached egg, and lemon muffin aromas with a supple, dryish medium body and a crisp, citrus custard and earthy hop accented finish.
88 Ambar Especial Lager, La Zaragozana S.A. (Spain). 5.2% ABV (11/08)
Old gold color. Toasted brioche, honey cream, and faint roasted root vegetable aromas follow through on a soft, silky entry to a dryish medium body with a touch of toasted buttered nuts and apple and pear skins on the crisp, light fade. Nice style and balance.
88 “Menabrea 1846″ Birra Bionda, Menabrea (Italy). 4.8% ABV (10/10)
Bright golden color. Aromas of toasted bread and omelet with a supple dryish medium body and a tangy, dried lemon and honey accented finish. A very nice and refreshing food beer.
