December 24, 2023

262/4223) Home:  Leisel Weapon by Noon Whistle Brewing of Illinois, U.S.A.:  ***1/2; 5.2%; German style Hefeweizen; pours foggy, golden; nose is yeasty with notes of cloves and bananas and herbal hoppiness; similar flavours;

Day  21 of the Advent calendar.  Leisel is a municipality in the Rhineland area of Germany.

263/4224) Home:  Rauchbier by Echoes Brewing Company of Washington, U.S.A.:  **1/2; 5%, 20 ibu;  Bamberg style Dunkel with Beechwood smoked malted barley and Mittelfrüh hops; nose is bitter and smokey; somewhat subtle smokey flavours and dark sugary notes but it's still a lot like drinking whatever someone has spilled into an ash tray;  Day 22;