The Beer Enthusiasts of Blacksburg

Style: Cream Lager Purchased at: BrewDo Fest What makes this beer different: Honey Will I be drinking this again: Definitely Grade: A Comments: This was one of the many brews I chose to sample at the BrewDo Fest this past weekend in Blacksburg, VA at First & Main. This beer was hands down my favorite overall. It had excellent complexion, lacing, smell, head, and taste. My two favorite things about this beer is the amarillo hops and the wonderful blend/tone of honey. This restaurant/brewery is conveniently located down the road in Radford, VA. I plan to make a trip down soon to pair a dish with this beer; will update once I do so! Recommendations: Liz got us some of the tempura battered onion rings, made with red onions and spicy batter ... they were AMAZING and I would pair this brew with them anytime!

Style: Fruit Beer Purchased at: Vintage Cellar What makes this beer different: This is a new one ... BANANA'S  Will I be drinking this again: Definitely Grade: A- Comments: Homemade banana bread + Banana smell + 5.20% ABV = AWESOMENESS. Nough Said. This beer is worth a try for every beer lover .... EVERY person. Recommendations: Take a bite of homemade banana bread, then take a taste of this beer. Wow!

Style: Fruit Beer Purchased at: Vintage Cellar What makes this beer different: Strawberries! Will I be drinking this again: Definitely Grade: B+ Comments: A gorgeous red-ish gold color compliments the sweet smelling (and tasting) strawberry ale created by Samuel Smith's brewery in England. I can't drink bottle after bottle as it gets too sweet, but at an ABV of 5.2% you are getting more alcohol from this brew than you would from a Budweiser, MGD, Heineken or the like (5.0%). Recommendations: Pair it with a semi sweet brownie?!