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		<title>October&#8217;s Selection</title>
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Paulaner - Oktoberfest M&#228;rzen





In 1810, Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria threw a party to commemorate his marriage and thus the first Oktoberfest was born. Decades later in 1872 the Spaten brewery adapted the popular Vienna lager and developed the first Oktoberfest beer, deeming the style Märzen (March) after the month in which it was brewed [...]]]></description>
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<h2>Paulaner - Oktoberfest M&auml;rzen</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.paulaner.de/home.html"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/paulaner-oktoberfest.jpg" alt="Paulaner - Oktoberfest M&auml;rzen" title="Paulaner - Oktoberfest M&auml;rzen" width="156" height="215" /><br />
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<p>
In 1810, Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria threw a party to commemorate his marriage and thus the first Oktoberfest was born. Decades later in 1872 the Spaten brewery adapted the popular Vienna lager and developed the first Oktoberfest beer, deeming the style Märzen (March) after the month in which it was brewed (though it wasn&#8217;t tapped until fall). But while Spaten may have founded the Märzen, Paulaner has perfected it: Malts and sweet toffee dominate but prominent hops round out the flavor resulting in a complex, satisfying brew with an essence of Heath Bar. Plus, you can&#8217;t beat the label, depicting a row of burly German women merrily hoisting beer steins in celebration of fall.
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<p>5.8% ABV</p>
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<h2>Victory - Moonglow Weizenbock</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.victorybeer.com/moonglow_weizenbock.aspx"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/moonglow.png" alt="Victory - Moonglow Weizenbock" title="Victory - Moonglow Weizenbock" width="140" height="190" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-128" /><br />
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<p>
This dark amber wheat beer features fruity and spicy aromas galore.  Significant strength underlies the pleasant citric appeal of this bock beer. Redolent with the flavors of harvest fruit, Moonglow typifies the traditional weizenbock-style so thoroughly enjoyed throughout Bavaria. Left unfiltered, its unique yeast strain gives Moonglow a radiance all its own.</p>
<p>8.7% ABV</p>
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<h2>Magic Hat - Roxy Rolles</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.magichat.net/"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ba_947roxyrolleslg.jpg" alt="Magic Hat - Roxy Rolles" title="Magic Hat - Roxy Rolles" width="149" height="225" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-130" /><br />
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<p>
As the leaves line the trees with colors bright, the Autumnal Amber Ramble comes into sight! Roxy Rolles pours in her wake foliage fallen and a perfect pairing of malt and hops.
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<p>5.1% ABV</p>
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<h2>Yards - Brawler</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.yardsbrewing.com/ales_brawler.asp"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/brawler.png" alt="Yards - Brawler" title="Yards - Brawler" width="173" height="250" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-133" /><br />
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<p>
Boasting superior taste and champion flavor, the Brawler is crafted in the style of English session ales. This malt-forward, ruby colored ale is great for when you want to go a few rounds.
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<p>4.2 ABV</p>
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<h2>Troegs - Rugged Trail Nut Brown Ale</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.troegs.com/our_brews/rugged_trail_ale.aspx"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ruggedtrail.png" alt="Troegs - Rugged Trail Nut Brown Ale" title="Troegs - Rugged Trail Nut Brown Ale" width="191" height="292" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-134" /><br />
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Designed as our session beer, Rugged Trail Nut Brown Ale is bronze in color with a velvety smooth taste and subtle chocolate note. Rugged Trail’s lower alcohol content and subtle hoppiness make it the perfect beer to enjoy during the day and into the night.</p>
<p>4.4% ABV</p>
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<h2>Blue Moon - Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com/"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pumpkinale.jpg" alt="Blue Moon - Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale" title="Blue Moon - Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale" width="200" height="198" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-135" /><br />
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<p>A unique amber ale handcrafted with the flavors of fall, including vine-ripened pumpkin, cloves, nutmeg and allspice.</p>
<p>This amber-colored, naturally flavored ale is brewed only in autumn and combines the flavor of vine-ripened pumpkin and spices with traditional crystal malt.</p>
<p>5.6% ABV</p>
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		<title>September&#8217;s Selection</title>
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Troegs - Dead Reckoning





Dead Reckoning is unfiltered and weighs in at 5.8% abv and 53 IBU’s. It features Pilsner, Caramel, Chocolate and Roasted malts along with Chinook and Vanguard hops. “The outstanding taste and flavor of Dead Reckoning originates in the chocolate and roasted malts,” says John Trogner. “There is a nice hoppiness in the [...]]]></description>
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<h2>Troegs - Dead Reckoning</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.troegs.com/our_brews/dead_reckoning_porter.aspx"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dead-reckoning.jpg" alt="Troegs - Dead Reckoning" title="Troegs - Dead Reckoning" width="196" height="281" /><br />
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<p>
Dead Reckoning is unfiltered and weighs in at 5.8% abv and 53 IBU’s. It features Pilsner, Caramel, Chocolate and Roasted malts along with Chinook and Vanguard hops. “The outstanding taste and flavor of Dead Reckoning originates in the chocolate and roasted malts,” says John Trogner. “There is a nice hoppiness in the front of the beer, followed with a rich, smooth cocoa mouth feel.”
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<p>5.8% ABV</p>
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<h2>Dogfish Head - Punkin Ale</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/seasonal-brews/punkin-ale.htm"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/dogfish_head_punkin.jpg" alt="dogfish_head_punkin" title="dogfish_head_punkin" width="250" height="164" /><br />
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From Dogfish Head&#8217;s website,<br/><br />
A full-bodied brown ale with smooth hints of pumpkin and brown sugar. We brew our Punkin Ale with pumpkin meat, organic brown sugar and spices. This is the perfect beer to warm-up with, as the season cools.</p>
<p>Punkin Ale is named after a locally-famous and seriously off-centered event here in southern Delaware - Punkin Chunkin (check out some of these Discovery Channel videos of Punkin Chunkin, you gotta see it to believe it!). In fact, Punkin Ale made it&#8217;s debut as it claimed First Prize in the 1994 Punkin Chunkin Recipe Conest - yes, that was a full 6 months before we even opened our doors for business. Punkin Chunkin has grown in size and scale with pumpkins now being hurled more than 4,000 feet through the air! If you come down to see if for yourself - come by and visit us.</p>
<p>Since then, we&#8217;ve brewed Punkin Ale each and every fall. It is released right around September first each year. When you find it, grab some extra because it&#8217;s usually gone by Thanksgiving.</p>
<p>7% ABV</p>
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<h2>Brooklyn Brewery - Post Road Pumpkin Ale</h2>
<p><a href="http://brooklynbrewery.com/beer/"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/postroad.png" alt="postroad" title="postroad" width="166" height="439" /><br />
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Blended with barley malt, pumpkins became a commonly used beer ingredient. Post Road Pumpkin Ale brings back this tasty tradition. Hundreds of pounds of pumpkins are blended into the mash of each batch, creating a beer with a orange amber color, warm pumpkin aroma, biscuity malt center, and a crisp finish.
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<p>5% ABV</p>
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<h2>Brooklyn Brewery - Oktoberfest</h2>
<p><a href="http://brooklynbrewery.com/beer/" title="Brooklyn Oktoberfest"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/brooklyn-octoberfest.png" alt="Brooklyn Oktoberfest" title="brooklyn-octoberfest" width="157" height="437" /><br />
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Brewed from the finest German malt and hops, Brooklyn Oktoberfest is true to the original style, full-bodied and malty, with a bready aroma and light, brisk hop bitterness.
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<p>5.5 ABV</p>
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<h2>Saranac - Octoberfest</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.saranac.com/page/octoberfest" title="Saranac - Octoberfest"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/saranac-octoberfest.jpg" alt="saranac-octoberfest" title="saranac-octoberfest" width="90" height="300" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-117" /><br />
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<p>
Saranac Octoberfest is a med-bodied, copper colored lager. It&#8217;s rich, malty taste is subtly balanced by Saaz and Tettnang hops. The beer is aged slowly in the tradition of the Octoberfest beers of Munich.</p>
<p>5.4% ABV</p>
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<h2>Red Hook - Late Harvest Ale</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.redhook.com/Default.aspx?p=33" title="Red Hook - Late Harvest Ale"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/redhook-lateharvest.png" alt="Red Hook - Late Harvest Ale" title="redhook-lateharvest" width="250" height="188" /><br />
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<p>As the fall days grow shorter, beer drinkers naturally start their migration toward more robust, full-bodied brews. Late Harvest is an easy-drinking, yet flavorful brew that features a deep chestnut color and unique, roasted malt aroma and flavor. Late Harvest&#8217;s rich flavor is the result of using four different malts, yet the robust profile remains balanced and sophisticated, thanks to our two distinctive hop additions.</p>
<p>Late Harvest pairs nicely with grilled burgers or any tailgate cuisine.<br />
Available August through October.</p>
<p>5.9% ABV</p>
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Sierra Nevada - Kellerweis





Kellerweis is one of the only American Hefeweizens made using the traditional Bavarian style of open fermentation. This difficult and labor-intensive technique adds uncommon depth and flavor complexity. Our hazy-golden hefeweizen is deeply flavorful, refreshing and perfect for a sunny day. To serve, pour two-thirds into a glass, swirl and pour the [...]]]></description>
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<h2>Sierra Nevada - Kellerweis</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/kellerweis.html"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/kellerweis.png" alt="kellerweis" title="Sierra Nevada - Kellerweis" width="196" height="281" /><br />
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<p>
Kellerweis is one of the only American Hefeweizens made using the traditional Bavarian style of open fermentation. This difficult and labor-intensive technique adds uncommon depth and flavor complexity. Our hazy-golden hefeweizen is deeply flavorful, refreshing and perfect for a sunny day. To serve, pour two-thirds into a glass, swirl and pour the rest.
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<p>4.8% ABV</p>
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<h2>Sam Adams - Blackberry Witbier</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.samueladams.com/world_of_beer.aspx"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/sam_adams_blackb_wit.jpg" alt="Sam Adams Blackberry Witbier" title="sam_adams_blackb_wit" width="175" height="215" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-91" /><br />
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From the Sam Adams website,<br/><br />
The blackberries we use in Samuel Adams® Blackberry Witbier are perfect for this brew.   They deliver a subtle sweetness that balances the traditional citrus flavors from the witbier.  The blackberries used in Samuel Adams Blackberry Witbier are sourced from family farms, located at the foot of the Oregon Trail and Cascade Mountains in Western Oregon, where they have been growing some of the best blackberries in the world for centuries.  By bringing the blackberries, orange and coriander together with an appealing malt character and a spiciness from the hops, we’ve brewed a flavorful beer with a smooth finish that’s both sweet and tart.</p>
<p>5.5% ABV</p>
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<h2>Pete&#8217;s Wicked Ale</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.peteswicked.com/"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/870884289_903815de82.jpg" alt="Petes Wicked Ale" title="Petes Wicked Ale" width="200" height="222" /><br />
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From Petes Wicked website (ha),<br />
<br/><br />
Pete&#8217;s Wicked Ale is an experience out of the ordinary. Our tantalizing ruby-brown ale with distinctive malts and aromatic Brewers Gold hops is sure to stir up an urge to get loose.
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<p>5.3% ABV</p>
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<h2>Kirin Ichiban</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.kirin.com/beers.htm"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/kirin-ichiban-logo-for-web.jpg" alt="Kirin Ichiban Special Premium Reserve" title="Kirin Ichiban Special Premium Reserve" width="200" height="161" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-97" /><br />
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<p>Japanese style beer brewed in America (Anheuser Busch).</p>
<p>With his gold label and Special Premium Reserve appellation, Ichiban outclasses and outperforms.</p>
<p>In 1990, Ichiban&#8217;s debut made a splash in the world of super premium beers. The luxurious single wort (or first press) process yields a unique, complex flavor. With his gold label and &#8220;Special Premium Reserve&#8221; appellation, Ichiban outclasses and outperforms. But don&#8217;t be fooled by a snooty attitude &#8212; this is a great beer that goes with anything.</p>
<p>What makes Ichiban great</p>
<p>Prominent wort. Finest barley malt, premium hops, smooth finish, no bitter aftertaste.
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<p>4.95 ABV</p>
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<h2>Negra Modelo</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.negramodelo.com/"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/negramodelo1.jpg" alt="Negra Modelo" title="Negra Modelo" width="284" height="370"/><br />
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The pride of Mexico&#8217;s dark ales, Negra Modelo is characterized by its smooth texture and full-bodied flavor. Negra Modelo is a perfect example, one of a few remaining examples of an original Vienna lager. The unique flavor of Negra Modelo has led to its being considered as Mexico&#8217;s &#8220;micro brew.&#8221; Negra Modelo is brewed with levels of carbonation that are higher than lagers, resulting in a rich foam and strong effervescence, but does not have the heaviness and harsh, bitter bite normally associated with dark beers. Its unique flavor makes Negra Modelo a real discovery for consumers. </p>
<p>5.4% ABV</p>
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<h2>Grolsch - Premium Lager</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.grolsch.com/defaultcom.htm"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/main.jpg" alt="Grolsch - Premium Lager" title="Grolsch - Premium Lager" width="300" height="400" /><br />
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<p>Grolsch has a distinctive, full bodied and crisp taste that has been developed through almost four centuries of crafted brewing tradition.</p>
<p>Grolsch owes its superb quality to the selection of the finest natural ingredients, the traditional bottom fermentation brewing process and the unique stain of yeast.</p>
<p>Peter Cuyper’s significant discovery of the two hop types in the mid 1600s has been recognized by incorporating them into the Grolsch Brewery logo that is still in use today. This design has been inspirational as a symbol of the distinctive taste of Grolsch, which will be brought to mind wherever you see this logo.
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<p>PS: Props to whoever designed the Grolsch bottle with that script style hand writing.</p>
<p>5% ABV</p>
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Victory&#8217;s Hop Wallop



From Victory&#8217;s website,>
We celebrate the pioneering spirit of old Horace &#8216;Hop&#8217; Wallop and those who dare mighty adventurous things in this vivid, robust ale. As our annual homage to the hop harvest, expect loads of aromatic splendor and bitter beauty.
8.5% ABV




Intercourse Paradise Pale Ale


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<h2>Victory&#8217;s Hop Wallop</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.victorybeer.com/hop_wallop.html"><img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/victory_hop_wallop.gif" alt="victory_hop_wallop" title="victory_hop_wallop" width="120" height="168" /></a></p>
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From Victory&#8217;s website,><br/><br />
We celebrate the pioneering spirit of old Horace &#8216;Hop&#8217; Wallop and those who dare mighty adventurous things in this vivid, robust ale. As our annual homage to the hop harvest, expect loads of aromatic splendor and bitter beauty.</p>
<p>8.5% ABV</p>
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<h2>Intercourse Paradise Pale Ale</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.intercoursebrewingco.com/"><img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/paradisepaleale.png" alt="paradisepaleale" title="paradisepaleale" width="200" height="210"/></a></p>
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<p>As in Intercourse, Pennsylvania.  For those of you that have never heard of Intercourse, it&#8217;s a small town out in Lancaster County, PA. </p>
<p>Lancaster is of course the famous home to the Pennsylvania Dutch (who are from Germany mind you), many of whom are Amish.  If you read the linked wikipedia entry, you&#8217;ll also note that Intercourse is located in Leacock township.</p>
<p>Now let&#8217;s get this straight, the Amish, also know as Amish Mennonites, or simply Mennonites, have a clustering of followers in Intercourse, part of Leacock.  Men&#8230;intercourse&#8230;c*ck&#8230;If that isn&#8217;t some pun-laden joke waiting to happen, I don&#8217;t know what is.  Except, I think there is so much potential, it&#8217;d be hard to pull it off just right.  That&#8217;s why I&#8217;m not even going to try. </p>
<p>Instead, take a look at the label to Intercourse Brewing Co&#8217;s Paradise Pale Ale.   Intercourse Brewing&#8230;you can&#8217;t say the Amish don&#8217;t have a sense of humor.</p>
<p>And then a silo, with two bushes, what does that look like to you?  And a barn with the doors open?  Sounds like intercourse is brewing alright..</p>
<p>5% ABV</p>
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<h2>Harpoon Summer Beer</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/index.cfm?pid=28511"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/summer.gif" alt="summer" title="summer" width="203" height="183" /><br />
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<p>
Harpoon Summer Beer is a Kolsch style ale.  Originating in the Rhineland city of Cologne (Koln), Kolsch ales have the characteristics that many people associate with lager beers.  Kolsch is brewed with an ale yeast, but like other northern German light ales, it is straw gold in color and light bodied.  The flavor is mild.  The hopping levels provide a crisp, dry finish that make this beer particulary refreshing.
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<p>5% ABV</p>
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<h2>Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.tucher-usa.com/"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/tuchd_web.jpg" alt="tuchd_web" title="tuchd_web" width="211" height="151" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-76" /><br />
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 Traditional Bavarian dark unfiltered, keg-conditioned wheat ale. </p>
<p>5.3 ABV</p>
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<h2>Dogfishhead Raison D&#8217;Etre</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/year-round-brews/raison-detre.htm"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/raison.png" alt="raison" title="raison" width="200" height="146" /><br />
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Here we have another interesting beer from the fine folk at Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware. Raison D’Etre is brewed with Belgian beet sugars and green raisins and is sure to be a unique experience. As the bottle says, this beer pours a deep mahogany color that is very opaque, with red tones shining through as you bring it to the light. Producing about 1/2 inch of very light tan head that settles very quickly. The aroma is intriguing, prune and raisin scents are nicely rounded off with gentle roasted malts and a slight smell of alcohol. The flavor of this beer is very different. Tastes of raisins or plums and a very strange sweet flavor surely influence by the beet sugar used in this brew, a bit of malt seems to round off the flavor but it is rather difficult to place the flavors in this ale. Though this beer is 8% ABV the alcohol is rather mute, particularly when distracted with all of the very interesting flavors in this beer. As with many complex ales, more flavors are noticeable when served cool, but I find this beer more drinkable cold. The mouthfeel of this beer is a bit sticky but it is reasonably drinkable and the body isn’t too heavy. Though the flavors of this beer are very unique it goes down quite smoothly but likely will not be drunk very quickly. Certainly not the beer for everyone but if you are looking for something different and don’t oppose fruit flavors you may enjoy this brew. Give it a shot and ride your bike.</p>
<p>8% ABV</p>
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<h2>Paulaner Hefeweizen</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.paulaner.com/"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/paulaner.png" alt="paulaner" title="paulaner" width="200" height="267" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-79" /><br />
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<p>Pours a nice dirty blonde color, nontranslucent with no carbonation activty present after pour. Decent two to one finger head with a nice cling to the glass. This beer has hints of wheat added with some citrus smells. Nothing prominent but good mild smells. The taste goes along the same as the smells. Good combinations of citrus and clove tastes as well as. Nice mellow finish to the beer. Overall a good hefeweizen with a nice taste and smell. Very nice beer to have on a hot summer day.
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<p>5.5% ABV</p>
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<h2>River Horse - Summer Blonde Ale</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.riverhorse.com/our_beer/our_beer_summer_blonde.html"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/riverhorsesummerblonde.png" alt="riverhorsesummerblonde" title="riverhorsesummerblonde" width="198" height="300" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-81" /><br />
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<p>Great summer memories are born out of uncomplicated times. We&#8217;ve made that the basis for our summer blonde recipe and kept this ale pure and simple. Relax and enjoy this all natural, light, golden beauty; a seasonal offering from the River Horse Brewing Company.
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<p>4% ABV</p>
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Guinness 250th Anniversary Stout



Guinness will celebrate its 250th anniversary next year and looks to be doing it in style with a new beer, Guinness Anniversary Stout. The beer commemorates the date on which Arthur Guinness signed the lease on St. James’ Gate in Dublin: December 31, 1759. Guinness hasn’t come around to the craft beer [...]]]></description>
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<h2>Guinness 250th Anniversary Stout</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.guinness.com"><img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/guiness250.png" alt="Guinness 250th Anniversary" title="Guinness 250th Anniversary" width="146" height="191"></a></p>
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Guinness will celebrate its 250th anniversary next year and looks to be doing it in style with a new beer, Guinness Anniversary Stout. The beer commemorates the date on which Arthur Guinness signed the lease on St. James’ Gate in Dublin: December 31, 1759. Guinness hasn’t come around to the craft beer scene yet but this one might appeal to craft drinkers. The packaging looks fancy and at 11.2 oz. indicates that this one may be bottled (I have never heard of an 11.2 oz. can but I could be wrong).</p>
<p>From Wikipedia, “Leased for 9,000 years in 1759 by Arthur Guinness at £45 per year, St. James’s Gate has been the home of Guinness ever since. It became the largest brewery in Ireland in 1838, and was the largest in the world in 1914.”</p>
<p>The good news comes amidst rocky times and major changes for Guinness. Just two years ago, there was talk that the brewery may shut down operations at St. James’s Gate. But this past May, it was announced that the brewery would be saved and that a new $1 billion brewery would be built elsewhere in Ireland. Still, according to Reuters, Guinness “will close two smaller sites by 2013 and cut its Irish brewery workforce by more than half.”</p>
<p>The 250th anniversary should provide for some much needed cheer amidst the turbulence. No release date set for the anniversary beer yet but I wouldn’t be surprised if it is released in the States around St. Patrick’s Day (not official).</p>
<p>5% ABV</p>
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<h2>Troegs Sunshine Pils</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.troegs.com/sunshinepils.htm"><img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/sunshinepils1.png" alt="Troegs Sunshine Pils" title="Troegs Sunshine Pils" width="186" height="191" /></a></p>
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<p>Hop fans rejoice! Sunshine Pils combines the crisp taste of European style pilsners with a<br />
kicked-up hop character to create a balanced, refreshing seasonal beer. Golden in color with<br />
a fluffy white head, Sunshine Pils is the perfect beer for Summer.</p>
<p>5% ABV</p>
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<h2>Bell&#8217;s Two Hearted Ale</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.bellsbeer.com/index.php/brands.html"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/2hearted.jpg" alt="Bells Two Hearted Ale" title="Bells 2 Hearted Ale" width="202" height="202" /><br />
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India Pale Ale style well suited for Hemingway-esque trips to the Upper Peninsula. American malts and enormous hop additions give this beer a crisp finish and incredible floral hop aroma.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t let this one fool you:<br/> 7% ABV</p>
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<h2>Philadelphia Brewing Company&#8217;s Fleur De Lehigh</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.philadelphiabrewing.com/pig.html"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/fleurdelehigh.png" alt="Philly Brewing Company Fleur De Lehigh" title="Philly Brewing Company Fleur De Lehigh" width="123" height="191" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-52" /><br />
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<strong>Special ordered - usually this beer is only sold in their variety pack.</strong></p>
<p>An unfiltered golden ale, blooming upon the palate with a vibrant, floral character the accentuates any seasonal feast.</p>
<p>? ABV</p>
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<h2>Victory Ten Year&#8217;s Alt</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.victorybeer.com"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/10yearsale.png" alt="Victory 10 Years Alt" title="Victory 10 Years Alt" width="123" height="191" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-53" /><br />
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The Victory version of this ‘secret’ offering is inspired by the rich brewing heritage of the alt beers. It is a dark ale exhibiting the love of hops and mastery of malt that Victory has displayed for 10 years. Initially assertive with spicy hops, Ten Years Alt concludes ever so comfortably in rich, roasted malts and burnished hop character. </p>
<p>8.5% ABV</p>
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<h2>Magic Hat Wacko</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.magichat.net/wacko/"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/wacko.png" alt="Magic Hat Wacko" title="Magic Hat Wacko" width="202" height="202" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-54" /><br />
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<p>Crisp like the morning, cool like the evening and quenching all day long. It&#8217;s the beer that dances to the beat of summer. Pop the top and set your summer loose. Wacko is the song of summer.</p>
<p>A delicious, beet-red summer beer with a big malty aroma, a subdued hop bit and a clean, slightly sweet finish.</p>
<p>4.5% ABV</p>
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Victory Baltic Thunder


Truly a worldly beer. Baltic Thunder represents the Baltic Porter style admirably. Exhibiting the enticing, toffee roast of the British porter that originated the style in the 18th century, and the soothing, subtle fruit nuance of contemporary brews that flourish from Helsinki to Vilnius today, this dark lager honors the Baltic god of [...]]]></description>
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<h2>Victory Baltic Thunder</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.victorybeer.com/home.html"><img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/balticthunder.jpg" alt="Victory Baltic Thunder" title="Victory Baltic Thunder" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
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Truly a worldly beer. Baltic Thunder represents the Baltic Porter style admirably. Exhibiting the enticing, toffee roast of the British porter that originated the style in the 18th century, and the soothing, subtle fruit nuance of contemporary brews that flourish from Helsinki to Vilnius today, this dark lager honors the Baltic god of thunder.  Created by an inspired collaboration of brewers and tempered with a touch of turmoil, Baltic Thunder rolls on to bring you enchanting light as the darkness fades.
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<h2>Brooklyn Brown Ale</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.brooklynbrewery.com/beer/?beer=brown_ale"><img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/brooklyn.jpg" alt="Brooklyn Brown Ale" title="Brooklyn Brown Ale" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
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This is an award-winning original American brown ale, first brewed as a holiday specialty, and now one of our most popular beers year-round.<br />
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Northern English brown ales tend to be strong and dry, while southern English brown ales are milder and sweeter. Brooklyn Brown Ale combines the best of those classic styles and then adds an American accent in the form of a firm hop character and roasty palate. A blend of six malts, some of them roasted, give this beer its deep russet-brown color and complex malt flavor, fruity, smooth and rich, with a caramel, chocolate and coffee background. Generous late hopping brings forward a nice hop aroma to complete the picture. Brooklyn Brown Ale is full-flavored but retains a smoothness and easy drinkability that has made it one of the most popular beers in the Northeast.
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<h2>Stoudt&#8217;s Scarlet Lady</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.stoudtsbeer.com/brewery_styles-flag-ship.html#"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/scarlet.jpg" alt="Stoudts Scarlet Lady" title="Stoudts Scarlet Lady" width="125" height="161"/><br />
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This English-style ale is brewed with Marris Otter and Caramel malts for a rich, reddish-copper color and smooth malty palate. The use of bittering and aroma additional hops balances the regal, sweet maltiness and imparts a softly perfumed aroma.
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<h2>Abita Turbo Dog</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.abita.com/brews/turbodog.php"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/12105_turbodog.jpg" alt="Abita Turbo Dog" title="Abita Turbo Dog" width="168" height="137" /><br />
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Turbodog is a dark brown ale brewed with Willamette hops and a combination of pale, crystal and chocolate malts. This combination gives Turbodog its rich body and color and a sweet chocolate toffee-like flavor. Turbodog began as a specialty ale but has gained a huge loyal following and has become one of our flagship brews.<br />
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This ale pairs well with most meats and is great served with hamburgers or sausages. It is a good match with smoked fish and can even stand up to wild game dishes. Turbodog is also great for marinating and braising meats and cooking such things as cabbage and greens. Colby, Gloucester, Cheddar and Blue cheeses go nicely with Turbodog. It’s perfect with spicy Louisiana jambalaya or Spanish paella. Some even like it paired with chocolate!
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<h2>Long Trail Blackberry Wheat</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.longtrail.com/home.html"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/picture-10.png" alt="Long Trail Blackberry Wheat" title="Long Trail Blackberry Wheat" width="120" height="188" /><br />
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Light and refreshing with a hint of blackberry at the finish makes this beer a real thirst quencher! This brew combines 2-Row Pilsen malt and of course plenty of malted wheat.
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<h2>Konig Pilsener</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.koenig.de/produkte/koenigpilsener/"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/konig.jpg" alt="Konig Pilsener" title="Konig Pilsener" width="150" height="75" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-27" /><br />
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König Pilsener ist als erstes deutsches Premium-Pilsener überall dort zu Hause, wo höchste Qualität der Maßstab der Dinge ist. Keine andere Biermarke verbindet Erfolg und Hochklassigkeit so vollkommen wie König Pilsener - das König der Biere.<br />
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Don&#8217;t ask me - its a German beer. Google translate that shit.
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<h2>Rogue Dead Guy Ale</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.rogue.com/beers/dead-guy-ale.php"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dead-guy-ale-label.jpg" alt="Rogue Dead Guy Ale" title="Rogue Dead Guy Ale" width="146" height="191"/></a></p>
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In the early 1990s Dead Guy Ale was created as a private tap sticker to celebrate the Mayan Day of the Dead (November 1st, All Souls Day) for Casa U Betcha in Portland, Oregon. The Dead Guy design proved so popular with consumers and especially Grateful Dead fans, that we made it the label for our Maierbock ale. Even though the association with the Grateful Dead band is pure coincidence, we have gratefully dedicated Dead Guy Ale to the Rogue in each of us.<br />
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In the style of a German Maibock, using our proprietary Pacman ale yeast. Deep honey in color with a malty aroma and a rich hearty flavor.
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<h2>Sierra Nevada Stout</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/stout.html"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/96789292_aa6bcb715d.jpg" alt="Sierra Nevada Stout" title="Sierra Nevada Stout" width="120" height="164" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-31" /><br />
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Creamy, malty, and full-bodied, the Sierra Nevada Stout is satisfyingly rich. Caramel and Black malts give the Stout its deep, dark color and pronounced roasted flavor.<br />
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“Sierra Nevada Stout is admirable from nose to finish, with notes of malty sweetness to the palate but plenty of bitterness available to set up a stimulating counterpoint.”
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<h2>Dogfish Head 60 min IPA</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/year-round-brews/60-minute-ipa.htm"><br />
<img src="http://www.bobricca.com/beerofthemonth/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/picture-11.png" alt="Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA" title="Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA" width="125" height="189" /><br />
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Our flagship beer is continuously &#038; intensely hopped. A session India Pale Ale brewed with Warrior, Amarillo &#038; &#8216;Mystery Hop X.&#8217; A powerful East Coast I.P.A. with a lot of citrusy hop character. The session beer for hardcore beer enthusiasts!
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