Thoughts on Beer

Millstream Brewing German Pilsner

On my way to New York yesterday, I had a chance to sample Millstream Brewing’s latest seasonal offering, German Pilsner.

It was light and crisp.  Taking care to taste it on the front of my tongue first, the malt flavor comes through and leaves a nice lingering bitterness once it hits the back of your tongue. It was a very good pilsner, like pilsners should be.

Have you tried the German Pilsner from Millstream?  What did you think?

New Belgium Mothership Wit

Continuing with American Craft Beer Week, I had a New Belgium Mothership Wit.

At first, it was nice and light and crisp. It was citrusy with just a bit of tang, and was very refreshing. Although it is certified as organic, I didn’t notice anything different that would make me think it was organic.

I would say it’s a good witbier but not quite my favorite. Have you tried Mothership Wit? What did you think?

Peace Tree Rye Porter

Tonight I had the third bottled Peace Tree beer, the Rye Porter.

It was a nice chocolatey porter, and had a crisp flavor.  It was clean on front of tongue, as it hits the back of the tongue, the Belgian-ness character (from the yeast) shows up.  After the finish, it leaves a nice chocolate flavor with a bit of the Belgian character staying with you.  It was a nice, smooth, crisp porter.

Of the three Peace Tree bottled beers, including Red Rambler and Hop Wrangler IPA, the Rye Porter is my favorite!

Have you tried the Rye Porter?  What did you think?  What’s your favorite Peace Tree offering?

American Craft Beer Week is May 17-23, 2010.  So this week, when you have a beer, enjoy one from one of America’s craft brewers!

Some of the Iowa brewers to enjoy this week (and some of my favorites):

Millstream Brewing (Amana, Iowa)

Worth Brewing (Northwood, Iowa)

Peace Tree Brewing (Knoxville, Iowa)

Hub City Brewing (Stanley, Iowa)

Raccoon River Brewing (Des Moines, Iowa)

Court Avenue Brewing (Des Moines, Iowa)

Olde Main Brewing (Ames, Iowa)

Great River Brewery (Davenport, Iowa)

Enjoy Craft Beer Week!