Two-a-days

Two-a-days, as in trips to the bar. After a 32 mile bike ride, my legs somehow got me to the bar for lunch. And a beer. I guess we figured that after this ride, being next to an open window would be best for everyone involved.

Beer: Sol Cerveza
ABV: 4.50%
Home: Monterrey, Mexico
Slogan: "This is Espiritu Libre"

In my delirium, I forgot to take a picture until after I'd finished this beer. Take my word for it, though, the color was a pale golden. Drank it straight out of the clear bottle (normally bad). I'm sure my opinion would have been different at any other time, but the Sol was absolutely delicious. Ice cold and refreshing. I could have put another one down easily if I wasn't in such a calorie deficit.

When we came back that night for a real session, it was slightly embarrassing to say that we'd been there earlier that day and that we didn't need a new printout of our cards...

Beer: Pretty Things Jack D'Or
ABV: 6.50%
Home: Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
Slogan: "Stay pretty & drink real beer"

Here we go, finally a hometown brew! So local, that we've met the brewers a few times at events around town. Honestly, the Jack D'Or has never been my favorite from Pretty Things, but I find it much easier to drink now after having tried so many different beers. They call the Jack D'Or a simple table beer, or "American Saison," inspired by the Dupont Saison and some favorite local IPAs. It pours a clear golden, with a light head that laces nicely. As for taste, it's fairly bitter with a dry, spicy finish. According to their beer notes, though, there are no spices in this one. Just the basics: Malt, oats, rye, sugar, hops, and yeast. Respect.

Beer: Avery Ellie's Brown Ale
ABV: 5.50%
Home: Boulder, Colorado, USA

When I saw this beer on draft, I wasn't in a huge rush to get it, as it's pretty good when poured out of a can, but I got it anyway! The Ellie's Brown is one of my go-tos, as it works for me all year round. It pours a deep red/brown with a big head that gives off a slightly nutty aroma. The taste is not too complex, with a bit of nuttiness and a slightly sweet finish. Very drinkable.