Beer of the Week

The beer: Virginia Cream Ale

Brewed by: 2 Silos Brewing Company, Manassas, Virginia

Description (from the website): "A tribute to our brewery’s dairy past, this velvety smooth, medium-bodied golden ale with a creamy palate feel, is crafted with clover honey, milk sugar, orange peel and natural vanilla. Best enjoyed fresh!"

Would I buy it again?: Lactose in beer is not something I'm always a big fan of. Milk stouts are often good, but the IPAs filled with lactose ... those don't work for me. For a cream ale though, I think it works great, and this beer is very good. The beer is fairly sweet but not heavy like a stout, and there's very little hoppiness. I'm a fan, and I would definitely buy again.