Sean suggests for November 2013

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Oh to have seasons in Los Angeles.  Alas, we do not.  It is tough to have to recommend lighter beers all the way through December practically but the thrill of a barrel aged beer is lost a bit when it is 80 degrees out. But here are a few maltier options that still fit the hotter weather.

~LIGHT

Latitude 33 / The Pasha’s Rye Brown 6.0% ABV

“Roasted malts and rich, spicy rye offset with a unique hop character.”

~MEDIUM

Golden Road / Burning Bush IPA 8.0% ABV

“Burning Bush uses the smoked malt characterized by a traditional German style Rauchbier with the hops of an west coast IPA. This deep copper colored ale has a light smoky aroma that sits atop a generous floral and piney hopping.”

~DARK

Ninkasi / Imperiale  9.1% ABV

This High Gravity Stout from Eugene, Oregon.  (Sorry about Stanford) is flat out pretty in the glass.  Tan head that a barista could work a design into.  And the flavor is smooth.  Milk chocolate with a slight roast but cream is the flavor that I get most.