Chilly Water Pale Ale

Chilly Water Pale Ale, Tighthead Brewing Company, Mundelein, IL
(American Pale Ale, Rated 87)

This wheat-based pale ale pours a clear, golden-yellow with a nice thick, white head. Smells of citrus, orange zest, and a faint grassiness. Taste is fruity, light grapefruit, earthy pine, with a slight dank finish. No bitterness. Clean and crisp. At 4.8% abv, this is one delicious Session IPA!

Ruby's Tears

Ruby's Tears, Marz Community Brewing Company, Chicago, IL

(Grodziskie/Gose/Lichtenhainer)

Pours a color reminiscent of pink grapefruit juice. Subtle aromas of must, yeast, and floral notes. Bitterness is light in the nose. Taste is lemony-citrus up front with some sweet berries. A nice, tolerable acidic, salty, tartness. A very mild, tasty gose and crushable at 5.1% abv. These are great for hot, Summer days.