Deciduous Shortlist
I sought out lagers more than ever this year, and Shortlist was one of many that rewarded my efforts. This unfiltered german style pilsner poured a hazy pale yellow, with a lovely blend of pilsner malt and grassy hops.
Monkish Swap Meets
As you may have heard, Monkish makes some good IPAs. This was my Beer of the Month in September.
![Swap Meets](https://beerselfie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_5883_jpg-1024x794.jpg)
Jester King Shiso & Fuyu Persimmon SPON
Jester King is American lambic royalty and their SPON series are works of art. I’m not sure what a shiso is, but this beer is transcendent. The blueberry & papaya version in the photo was excellent as well but the Shiso & Fuyu persimmon really complimented the lambic flavors.
![SPON](https://beerselfie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/spon.png)
Brasserie Saint James Daily Wages
If you end up in Reno, Nevada do yourself a favor and visit Brasserie Saint James. This saison had all of the earthy, peppery, and hay flavors I like in the style, without going over the top, making it flavorful yet still very drinkable.
![Daily Wages](https://beerselfie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/daily-wages-844x1024.png)
Common Roots Lager
This Helles lager had a mild flavor that quietly did everything right. Notes of honey, cracker, with a touch of grassy hops.
![Common Roots](https://beerselfie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/common-roots-848x1024.png)
Secret Trail Electric Oats
This West Coast IPA is bold, hoppy, bitter, and everything I want with a bowl of spicy ramen.
![Electric Oats](https://beerselfie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/electric-oats.png)
Weldwerks DDH Juicy Bits
Weldwerks nailed it with this Hazy IPA. You can smell this one across the room. It has huge, citrusy hop aroma and flavor.
![Juicy Bits](https://beerselfie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/juicy-bits.png)
Hoppin’ Frog Barrel Aged Q.O.R.I.S. The Quasher Quadruple Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout
That’s quite the name, but this beer lives up to it. Weighing in at 15.7% ABV, I was 100% ok with the small can. Dark, thick, and imposing…yet somehow fairly drinkable. Big notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and vanilla with a thick body.
![QORIS](https://beerselfie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/qoris.png)
Ever Grain Sorbetto Series #34
This isn’t a beer I would drink often, but I loved it for the novelty. THICK mouthfeel with bright pineapple and banana flavors.
![Sorbeto](https://beerselfie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sorbetto-768x1024.png)
Run & Hide Your Mom’s Best Friend
This DIPA hit the right spot for me at 7.1% ABV, bright citrusy hops, and a lovely hazy body.
![Your Mom's Best Friend](https://beerselfie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/your-mom.png)
Russian River Small Batch: Blueberry
I’m a sucker for blueberry in beer and Russian River Brewing, while more widely known for their IPAs, are quietly sour beer wizards. This was a nice blend of blueberry flavor, with just the right level of acidity, and notes of earthy funk.
Bell’s Two Hearted
A classic for a reason. This IPA was my October Beer of the Month.
![Two Hearted American IPA](https://beerselfie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image0-1024x768.jpeg)
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