Yet, few of these items have stirred up such spirited debate as theBrewer’s Advent Calendarat Costco.
“This box is always a fun share with everyone.”
After hauling the hulking 30-pound package home, I gradually sipped my way through the entire malty medley.
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But, even amid all the similarities, there are several beers that stand out for various reasons.
The texture is silky and the flavor is roasty and slightly sweet.
Baren Weisse
Presumably, the German Riviera is nothing like the Jersey Shore.
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There’s a helluva lot of these in the box.
A total of seven cansmore than any other style.
Some friends and I split this one, savoring its bready aroma and hints of caramel and spice.
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We also sampled another one of the helles in the same sittingand all of us preferred the doppelbock.
The flavor is just as mild as the potency, with very subtle hints of hops and spice.
It’s endlessly quaffable, making it highly valuable in social controls.
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The Bavarian-style marzen from theRheder Castle Breweryis light and refreshing with a smooth body and clean finish.
Furst Carl Kellerbier
You know the saying about looks being deceiving?
This can is a prime example.
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While the design seems downright antediluvian, the unfiltered kellerbier inside is remarkably bright and refreshing.
When tasting all these various beers, I made a concerted effort to keep my sample sizes relatively small.
Otherwise, fully finishing each 16.9-ounce can would take foreverand invariably cloud my judgment along the way.
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But with this ambrosial caramel-colored brew, I couldn’t help but drink every last drop.
That’s why it’s ranked up top.
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