Since Micro-Brew Review Monday died a long time ago on another platform and since I have time to write today, consider this a new series that will continue for as long as my current employment holds and as long as my current enjoyment of both writing and beer hold.
Clipper City is a Baltimore-based brewery and they make a variety of fine libations, but so far my favorite has been the Marzhon. The Marzhon is an Oktoberfest style amber lager. The name is a play on the Baltimore slang “hon,” a term for just about anyone as far as I know, and the name of the style of brew, marzen(umlaut missing on the a). It’s not too hoppy or too malty, nor is it cloying or bitter. I think this is what better reviewers and more seasoned tongues would call “balance.” Marzhon is just a damn good and yummy. I would drink it year round and definitely with spicy food, but it would work well with nearly any food as the flavor is not particularly heavy. I would easily recommend this beer to someone who was not sure that they are a fan of beer yet.
This beer was drunk at the Brickskeller.
January 26th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Apparently that beer is not available farther west than Illinois so I will have to take your word on it for now.
It sounds good. And can I say, now that I officially realize where you are working, I will be out to visit soon…
January 27th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Well, Mendocino is on deck for next Sunday.
January 27th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Yeah, I’m just jealous that he’s got easy access to Dogfish Head stuff. The Raison D’etre and various IPA’s by them are all pretty great. Not that I don’t like our Madison micro-brews. The Spotted Cow and Capital Amber are, as usual, quite excellent.
January 27th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
I was never a huge fan of Capital Brewery but maybe they’ve gotten better. However, all hail the Spotted Cow in her glorious majesty.
January 28th, 2009 at 11:56 am
I am hoping that I can convince my parents to bring me a case or two of various New Glarus beers in April. I am offering up the Dogfish Head Pangea (a ginger-infused brew) and a selection of Dogfish brews. I must admit that I have not tried their 60 or 90 minute IPAs yet, and the Bricks is out of the 120.