My shelves are stocked with new beer selections. From Pelican, two summer beers have arrived. Surfer’s Summer Ale, an English-style Ale with Glacier hops and Golden Promise malt. Balanced and refreshing. The Ankle Buster Ale is a Belgian-style Ale with nugget hops. With an herbal hop character, fruity and spicy yeast aromas, this brew is stimulating and delicious.

Stone Imperial Russian Stout is back. Big, rich, thick and lovely. Packs a punch at 10.5% ABV while well balanced and smooth. Also from Stone, Belgo Anise Imperial Stout, brewed with anise, oak chips and Belgian yeast. With a strong anise flavor, you’ll need a taste for black licorice for this Stout. Fortunately, I love licorice!

Out of Salt Lake City, we now have two from the Uinta Brewing Co. Crooked Line Series. Detour Double I.P.A. a solid, well-done effort, and Cockeyed Cooper Bourbon Barrel Barley Wine Ale. I adore this one and its many layers of flavor. Like a fine wine, this is a beer you sip slowly all evening.

Remember, July is Oregon Craft Beer Month. Our state brews some of the best in the country, and it’s always nice to support local vendors. I have over 30 Oregon beers in my set, something for everyone. Stop in and help celebrate Oregon’s bounty.

July tasting schedule:
• Friday, July 1, Ninkasi Brewing Company
• Thursday, July 7, Pelican Pub & Brewery
• Friday, July 8, Hop Valley Brewery
• Friday, July 15, Hopworks Urban Brewery
• Friday, July 22, Widmer Brothers Brewing Company
• Friday, July 29, Alameda Brew House

All tastings are from 3:30-5:30 p.m.