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More, please. Downright Pilsner, which is made by an Alexandria, Virginia brewery, is done right. It shows malt, biscuit and floral notes, and a light hop close. (Rating: Very Good) Read more at https://www.portcitybrewing.com/the-beer-old/downright-pilsner/
Good beer, which shows the notes one would expect: clove, banana, and a little citrus. (Rating: Good) Read more about this Maryland beer at https://jailbreakbrewing.com/jbb_beer/feed-the-monkey/
Yes, that is really the name of this Virginia brewery. Yes, you can detect french toast notes—cinnamon, vanilla, and maple. And it is good, and a potent 8% alcohol by volume. Read more at https://www.lickingholecreek.com/