Lager Kick

I have briefly touched on the fact that my favorite style are IPAs, it's been that way ever since I first started to get into craft beer when I was *cough* 21 *cough* with Harpoon's flagship IPA. However every so often I will go on a 'kick' and only seek out beers of a certain style and recently that style has been lagers. Lagers have always had a special place in my heart simply because for a period of time you would only seem them in the domestic macro breweries and imports. Craft lagers are few and far between and typically even before this kick, whenever I see a new craft lager either on tap or in the liquor store I like to reward the brewer and try it out. But now I find myself seeking this style out more.

Recently I was at Narragansett Cafe in Jamestown and they had a lager on tap from Ragged Island Brewery called Black Hog* and it was awesome. Very crisp with a good light mouthfeel and a clean finish. It was exactly what I wanted as soon as I heard it listed as a draft offering. The funny part about ordering the beer was the reaction from the bartender. She actually recommended one of the IPA offerings they had then offered me a sample it and then was surprised when I commented on how much I liked the beer. It was exactly what I wanted.

Then, a few nights later I was at Square Peg in Warren. Not only was the food quite good but as luck would have it they had a house lager on tap. This amber lager was light and crisp with a more of a heavier mouthfeel but on a night where it was hot and humid it was the perfect choice.

So the next time you're in the mood for something light and refreshing and you see a craft lager, give it a chance. I hope you're not disappointed.



*The bartender called the beer from Ragged Island 'Black Hog' but I cannot find it on their website and I created the posting on untappd. Either way it was a damned good lager.

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Hello world, my name is Nick and just as the title of the blog suggests I am an attorney who very much enjoys craft beer. While spirits (scotch primarily because of obviousness) was something i was always passionate about,  craft beer is something that I have always loved. This is because of how approachable and universal it is, how the different style can be blended together, how beers from different regions can incorporate ingredients from other areas to improve their product, and how all beers from the largest macro-brewery to the smallest home brew tell a story. While that last one is cheesy as hell it is something that I do believe and hope that in the coming weeks, months, and maybe even years you all can join me as I reminisce about old trips and get to make some new memories too. Let's have some fun together!