On Tue, 6 Feb 2007 23:46:38 -0600, "Douglas W Hoyt"
> wrote:

>The new brews that our wonderful micros keep inventing make make this list
>shift amazingly fast--and in sudden, new directions. Here's my current top
>10 (highly influenced by local distribution, travel habits, and exciting
>new beers; the list definitely trends more to the zesty, strong, and/or
>golden side than to the dark and roasted side, which might yield a second
>list) and, of course, your abv may vary!!!:
>

>3) Capital Eisphyre -- A limited release that is an 'eisbocked' version of
>their already searingly rich, mellow, and potent Autumnal Fire; a zesty,
>potent brew that asserts itself brilliantly anytime, no matter what the
>palate has already endured.

That sounds fantastic. I've always loved Autumnal Fire. Unfortunately,
they quit distributing Capital in the Kansas City area

>4) Bells Hopslam -- Like #2 it is a floral hopjungle, though with a bit
>more heft and substance; citrus and pine in heaping, overwhelming glory.
>Boffo.
>

I just missed this at my local store. It only lasted a couple of days.

>
>9) Bear Republic Racer 5 -- The IPA in the big bottle that is sold here
>locally starts out pleasant but restrained, starts to get big and tasty, and
>winds up sublime with wave after wave of satisfying complexity; not
>complaining!
>

This one of my favorite IPAs. I'm going to Colorado next month, I
might have to pick some up. I always get the Hop Rod Rye whenever I
can.

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Pete Clouston
Lawrence Brewers Guild
www.lawrencebrewers.org