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    Leinenkugel’s adds new seasonal beer

    August 3, 2008
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    Specialty beer maker Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. said Friday that it will introduce a new seasonal beer in November — Leinenkugel’s Fireside Nut Brown.

    The new amber-toned brew will feature roasted malt character. English two-row malts provide the lager with a maple aroma and pronounced chocolate, caramel and hazelnut top notes, the Chippewa Falls craft brewer said.

    Fireside Nut Brown will be available during November and December in six, 12- and 24-pack bottles and on draft.

    The beer will replace the seasonal Leinenkugel’s Apple Spice, which was launched in the fall of 2005, according to Brew Blog, a Web site operated by Leinenkugel’s owner MillerCoors LLC.

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    Fuller’s London Pride

    July 30, 2008
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    Name – Fuller’s London Pride
    Country – England
    Type – English Pale Ale

    Appearance – Poured a golden yellow color with really no head at all.  My second bottle poured with a little more of a head but was disappointed in that.  Maybe it was the glass, I don’t know.

    Smell – Sweet hoppy smell.  For some reason I could almost smell apples I thought.

    Taste – Toasted malt flavor that was kind of like bread.  It went down more bitter than most pale ales I’ve had.

    I’ve been on this pale ale kick lately as they seem to be really good at quenching one’s thirst on a hot day but this one left a lot to be desired with.  I can honestly say I was disappointed.  I expected something better from the fine folks at Fuller Smith and Turner based on some of their other brews.  While not horrible it was definitely not one of the best pale ales I’ve had.

    Overall Grade – C-

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    Chamberlain Pale Ale

    July 30, 2008
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    Name – Chamberlain Pale Ale
    Country – United States
    Type – American Pale Ale

    Appearance – Poured a nice light amber color with small, slightly off white head that didn’t last too long.

    Smell – Sweet smell of malt and hops.

    Taste – Very smooth with a slightly hoppy taste that was not over powering at all. Quenching to one’s thirst if I might say

    This beer was surprisingly good. I was drawn in instantly by the smell. After my first few tasting sips I noticed that I was finished my first one in no time flat. It just went down really smooth and was a genuine pleasure to drink. Perfect for a hot summer evening which we here in Florida have had a lot of lately.

    Overall Grade – A

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