3 Beers and Where to Find Them

Youngstown has a history of being a hard-nosed blue-collared town. What the Yo has lacked since Renner Brewery chained its doors and after the steel mills shuttered operations along the Mahoning River, has been a beer to shift a new generation of Valley beer drinkers.

1. Having 5.4% abv, Penguin City has ended that search with this drinkable “end of shift” beer. Somewhere between a Pale Ale and a pilsner. However, not quite either, this golden ale shares qualities of both.

Clean and crisp... Pilsner bitterness on the palate at first sip and drinks and finishes smooth, both semi-sweet and dry.

Penguin City Beer is a Perfect bridge beer to bring domestic traditionalists over the craft beer world, but is flavorful enough to give craft beer enthusiasts something light, refreshing and full of flavor something to enjoy.

It truly is a beer that epitomizes Youngstown.

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2. A caramel centered stout accentuated by Athens’ Own Dawn Chorus French Roast. Started from a stout with minimal roasted barley and an abundant amount of caramel malts (Special B, cara 8); this creates sweet flavors and mouthfeel to boot! Mouthfeel refers to the sensations that are experienced inside the mouth while eating or drinking. These can include textures that touch the tongue, roof of the mouth, teeth, throat, or it even can refer to an aftertaste. 

After fermentation the beer is cold conditioned on four pounds, of course, ground coffee beans for one week to add color and lots of roasted flavor. Java the Stout not only contains approximately a half a cup of coffee caffeine per pint, but is also 6.5% abv. Great body with a robust aroma and pungent coffee flavor. 

You can stop into Vintage Estates to grab this mouth pleasing beer on tap! What more could you ask for?

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3. Meet the wild child of craft beer, the tropical troublemaker with effervescent intentions. This ale pairs bright pineapple with apple and tart passionfruit in a sensual carimbo. This beer allows you to take the getaway to a destination unknown, set off into sparkling skies. The possibilities, the thrill, the adventure; Wowie. 

There is nothing overpowering about this brew, it has a nice balance to it. If you like tart brews. It is hard to pick up on the 6.20% ABV in this brew, it is just that smooth. The mouthfeel is Bold, Sweet, Tart, Clean Smooth and Refreshing. Rhinegeist Brewery did a really nice job with this brew. Available in a cold can at The Casual Pint. Until we drink again, cheers! -Maleri Noble