What is it? Imitation, of course. American craft brewers have become some of the most creative, ingenious brewers on the planet, but let’s not forget where those brewing roots stem from. This month we’ve compiled four of the best Americanized versions of classic beer styles from Germany, England and Belgium. Some are attempts to closely mirror the old-world styles, while others certainly take the basic principles and run the creative gamut.
Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold ~ GERMANY
Victory Prima Pils ~ GERMANY
Two Brothers Ebel’s Weiss ~ GERMANY
Dark Horse Perkulator Coffee Doppelbock ~ GERMANY
Three Floyds Pride & Joy ~ ENGLAND
Anderson Valley ESB ~ ENGLAND
Bell’s Old Ale ~ ENGLAND
Bell’s Best Brown ~ ENGLAND
Unibroue Trois Pistoles ~ BELGIUM
Ommegang Abbey ~ BELGIUM
Victory Golden Monkey ~ BELGIUM
Goose Island Matilda ~ BELGIUM
Questions: Which beer has the most accurate representation of the original style? Which beer strays the furthest from the original style? Do you really care how historically accurate these beers are? Which beer is your favorite, and why?
The Beer-of-the-Month Club member who best answers all of these will receive a beer on the house during your next visit to the bar … so make sure to leave your last name on your comment. Cheers.
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