I'm home from Schaumburg and just sitting home having a couple beers that are not in my normal range of beers. They were given to my wife for me by Rich Burroughs, thank you Rich.
The first beer I'm having tonight is a Grain Belt Nordeast http://grainbelt.com/ourbeers_info.php?id=29, actually brewed and owned by August Schell Brewing Company. On the web site it is described as an American Amber Lager ABV 4.7%. It pours as a clear amber colored beer with a long lasting assertive off white head. It has a firm malt sweetness that is balanced with a biscuity sharp malt as well. The aroma is reminiscent of the malt flavors. There is little noticeable hops in the aroma or the flavor. Mouthfeel is medium full and the beer has a nice round finish at the end. This is a nice change from the industrial American Lagers that many US brewers make. So I would say if you have an opportunity to pick up this beer do it.
The second beer for tonight is also a August Schell product it is Hopfenmalz http://www.schellsbrewery.com/ourbeers_info.php?id=28 . The website describes the beer as an American Lager ABV 4.9%. The beer pours deep gold with a long lasting white head. Rich sweet bready malt flavor, with a nice citrus hop taste the adds a nice crispness to the finish of the beer. Medium bodied beer with a moderate carbonation and finishes dry and crisp. Again this is another beer that I would recommend to anyone that wants a good drinkable beer.
August Schell Brewing company http://www.schellsbrewery.com/home.php is one of the oldest family owned breweries founded in 1860. I was at the brewery last summer after NHC in Minneapolis, with my wife and the Scharrs. The brewery is located in a valley just outside of New Ulm, MN and the brewery grounds are awesome. They give a tour of the brewery and you are able to wander the grounds as well. Besides the people wandering the grounds they have several peacocks on the grounds. They make some really nice drinkable beers and the brewery and grounds are well worth the stop if you are in the area.
Prost!
QC Beerguy
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