The loose theme for the month of October is medals. As in skateboarding medals at the X Games, two-faced coins from the realm of Westeros and then a multiple GABF medal winner to round the connection out.
~LIGHT
Saint Archer Brewery/ Girl Skateboards 5.10% ABV
“The new beer is modeled after the pilsners brewed in Northern Germany. The beer has a firm bitterness from using European hops and a pale straw color that comes from using all German grain. This combination is then fermented with a German Lager Yeast, and allowed to lager in the tank. The blend of ingredients and time create a crisp, clean, flavorful, yet refreshing beer. “
~MEDIUM
Brewery Ommegang/ Valar Morghulis 8.00% ABV
“Valar Morghulis possesses a deep chestnut brown color with a persistent and creamy tan head. Rich aromas of caramel, toffee, ripe fruits and burnt sugar, with a hint of cloves. The taste is delicately balanced with rich malty sweetness, caramel and just enough bitterness to balance out its malty backbone. A surprisingly dry finish is light on the tongue, which belies the initial aroma.”
~DARK
Port Brewing/ Hop-15 10.00% ABV
“First brewed in 2002 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the original Pizza Port location in Solana Beach, we searched high and low and combined 15 of our favorite hops which were added every 15 minutes to the boil. Somewhat darker than other Double IPA style beers, our beer oozes the hop goodness of pine needles, freshly squeezed citrus and ground spices which are only moderately tempered by a sweet malt finish.”