Beer of the Week

The beer: Rare Vos

The brewery: Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, New York

Description (from the website): "Our take on the smooth, easy drinking ambers poured in cafés across Belgium, Rare Vos (Strange Fox) takes its name from a tavern near Brussels known for cycling contests, pigeon races and outstanding ales. Pouring a brilliant copper with a creamy white head, this bright, beguiling beer is sensational to session, and pairs wonderfully with mussels, frites, and other pub fare. Because at the end of the day, it’s good to enjoy the end of the day."

Would I buy it again? I'm not sure about this one. It says easy-drinking, but honestly, it's somehow denser and thicker than you'd think. The taste is good, but it's more of a sipping beer than one you'd find refreshing. It wouldn't be bad on a colder day, but it's not a summer beer, and since that's when I'm drinking it, I'd have to give this a pass in the future.

Beer of the Week

The beer: Good Idea

Brewed by: Ology Brewing Company, Tallahassee, Florida

Description (from Untappd): "Blend between a Brown Ale and an Amber. Light, easy drinking, but solid malt complexity that has a nice complete finish. Bready, slight caramel, with a touch of roast. Every-day drinking beer."

Would I buy it again?: Alternatively, was it a good idea to buy this beer? Yes, that's the joke I'm going with. And I'm going to say, kind of. It was okay, but not spectacular. A little too hoppy for my taste, but mostly inoffensive. Which is fine, but there are better options out there.