Redhook Ale Brewery- Audible Ale

A few weeks ago I got a text message from my brother-in-law, in this message was a picture of Red Hook’s Audible Ale. I immediately wanted to try it, and I got that chance after my beloved Husker basketball team beat Purdue. Let me tell you, this has quickly jumped up my list for a beer I can drink on a consistent basis. Usually when going to a party, I will go with Bud Light or something similar. That, my friends, will change.

This brew is one amazing beer. It has plenty of flavor and a nice aroma but goes down much more smoothly than most craft brews. Of all of the beers I have reviewed, this is by far the smoothest and most refreshing beer I have had. After my first drink, I told my buddy, “This is a beer I could drink a lot of.” This is one of the only beers I have had that really quenches my thirst; with its smoothness and no heavy-hoppy taste, it goes down very easy!

In conclusion, this is one of my favorite American pale ales on the market. If you want to sit down and watch the game, have a few at the bar, or have some while tailgating, this is the beer for you! This is my new go to beer when wanting to have a few. It's easily a five out of five. Go out and give the Red Hook Brewing Company a try; they truly make great brews. Until next time, happy drinking!

Pair with these foods:

-Burgers

-Chicken Strips

-Most bar food

Beer info:

Style of Beer: American Pale Ale

ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 4.7%

Color: Golden Brown

Where to buy in the 402:

-N Street Liquor, Lincoln, NE

-Most HyVee liquor stores

Samuel Adams- Cold Snap

Who else is ready for spring? As I decided on which beer I was going to drink during the Super Bowl, I stumbled upon a new Sam Adams beer that was recently released. I am a huge Sam Adams fan, and for those of you who have not tried any Sam Adams beer, you need to. The beer that I decided to buy was the new Cold Snap by Sam Adams. The mixture of winter spices and the orange sweetness of spring make this an amazing beer.

This unfiltered white ale releases an amazingly smooth wheat taste with a snap of spices. The mixture of these spices, along with orange and plum flavors makes this an amazing spring beer. One thing that makes this beer stand out is the Hallertau Mittelfrueh Nobel hops used in the brewing process of Cold Snap; these hops have an ingredient that most other spring beers do not: ground coriander. The spice of coriander seeds work great with the orange peel that is used to brew this beer!

I have tried many different spring beers, and this is at the top of the list. This is one of the better Sam Adams brews I have had,  and it is a must for the wheat beer drinkers. If you are looking for a beer that will give you a kick into spring, this is it! This beer helps us remember that spring is on its way despite the record cold and the snow covered ground. I give this beer a 4 out of 5. It's a great tasting seasonal beer which I encourage all of you to go out and try. Until next week, happy drinking!

Pair with these foods:

-Eggs

-Cheesesteak sandwich

-Quesadilla

Beer info:

Style of Beer: Seasonal White Ale

ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 5.3%

Color: Golden

Where to buy in the 402:

-N Street Liquor, Lincoln, NE

-Most HyVee liquor stores

Photo courtesy of Sam Adams website