In an earlier post I spoke on Great Lakes Brewing and their commitment to sustainable practices, but first and foremost they make great beer. I have a sentimental attachment to this brewing company as they were one of the first craft breweries I ever experienced and they definitely helped to shape my love of good beer. For this post I want to talk about two of their wide array of available beers: Burning River and Commodore Perry. So let's get to it.
First is the Burning River pale ale. I tend towards dark beers for personal preference, but this pale was memorable and high on the drinkability scale for me. It is light and crisp with bright citrus notes and a punch of hoppy bitterness that sticks with you. Beating the heat is easy with a refreshing pale like this. It gets the Beerzilla seal of approval for tastiness.
Second beer tonight is Commodore Perry IPA. I do love a good IPA and this lived up to my expectations in every way. Along with the wonderfully strong hoppy kick, it has a delightful fruity back end. I enjoyed every drop and I'm ready to get another.
I haven't had anything with the Great Lakes name on it that didn't make me happy. Now I'm just keeping my eyes open for a couple of their seasonal brews - namely, Lake Erie Monster and Blackout Stout. Coming soon: Avery, Lagunitas, Shipyard, and another night out on the town! Until then, Cheers!
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