Oakshire Brewing Amber Ale has a sweet bright nose, floral and citrus hops balance out the butterscotch and caramel from the malts. The finish is dry, full and rounded with a touch of nuttiness, 24 IBU, 5.4% ABV. $3.99/22 oz. bottle.

Hopworks Rise-Up NW Red ale is dark amber in color and full in flavor. This is not a wimpy Red Ale; the hops used are Cascade and Centennial which gives the beer floral and citrus notes.  The malt balances the hops, rounding out the finish with notes of caramel and a bit of roasted nuttiness.  60 IBU 5.8% ABV. $5.19/22 oz. bottle.

Our tasting schedule this week:
• Friday, May 21, from 5-7 p.m. – Todd from Hop Valley Brewery will be pouring their IPA Imperial Red and Cream Ale

• Saturday, May 22, from 5-7 p.m. – Joseph from Bacchus will be pouring Norman Zinfandel, Les Traverses de Fontaines, and Goldwater Sauvignon Blanc

• Sunday, May 23, from 5-7 p.m. – Mas de Daumas Gassac Rosé and Blanc