Beer of the Week

The beer: Mexican Lager

Brewed by: Väsen Brewing Company, Richmond, Virginia

Description (from Untappd): "This brew is light, clean, and extremely crushable from a can, but if you slow down long enough you might notice hints of citrus and maize along with the classic malty lager flavors from our traditional Mexican lager yeast. ¡Arriba, abajo, al centro y adentro! Brewed with lime peel & salt."

Would I buy it again?: Another lager, another excuse to bring out the Yuengling test. Is this beer good? Yes, I liked it. Would I buy it over a Yuengling? No, I wouldn't. It did definitely taste different, I'll give it that, and it wasn't a bad taste, that citrus and maize, but it's not enough to justify the extra money.

Beer of the Week

The beer: Saison Farmhouse-style Ale

Brewed by: Ardent Craft Ales, Richmond, Virginia

Description (from the website): "Our Saison is a pale gold-colored farmhouse-style ale. We use a traditional yeast strain and Continental hops that in combination imbue an aroma with a mild spiciness tempered with fruit. The beer is medium-bodied, with a slight acidity. It is effervescent and dry, with an edge of bitterness that balances the fruitiness of the aroma. A yeast-derived refreshing, spicy ale."

Would I buy it again?: Probably not. It just didn't grab me. If I were to end up at their taproom, I'd reconsider, but I wouldn't buy a bottle of it at a store.

Beer of the Week

The beer: Woodbooger Belgian-style Brown Ale

Brewed by: Strangeways Brewing, Richmond, Virginia

Description (from the website): "Dark, roasty brown ale brewed with coconut sugar and dark Belgian candi sugar, fermented with Belgian ale yeast and aged with Bourbon vanilla beans. It’s no hoax. You’ve spotted the elusive Woodbooger. However, your adventure is only now beginning. Examine its habits and you’ll uncover footprints of caramel, chocolate and roasted malts with subtle traces of dark chocolate and fruit esters. It will show you a sweet side, tempting you to let down your guard. But you must keep your wits about you, because as quickly as it reveals itself, it will vanish."

Would I buy it again?: They called their beer Woodbooger. Of course I'd buy it again, the name is basically the entire reason I bought the beer in the first place. But it's actually pretty good.