The BeerLog

One of the directives for ManWeekend II was the institution of the Beer Exchange, or Case Party: Each man could select a beer, for its taste, its local color, or sentimental value, and bring a case along. Everyone could sample the beers brought and each participant could return home with the ultimate sampler pack. Plus, it ensured that there would be plenty of beer on hand!

The BeerLog is the place where the MW guys can share info about the beers we bring to the event. Cheers!

	Troegs Pale Ale
	Type: Ale, Pale
	Brewery: Troegs
	Harrisburg, PA, USA
	Light and clean
	Probably the most "standard" of this Central PA craft brewer's lineup.
submitted by DaveHo

	Guinness
	Type: Stout
	Brewery: Guinness
	Dublin, Ireland
	Full, hearty, but smooth. Can be enjoyed at most any temperature, but into a chilled pint glass is preferred.
	Guinness is the one sure way we know that the invention of beer was for the common good. Guinness goes beyond the mere notion of "beer": It is a reflection of an entire culture. The words "Irish" and "Guinness" are inseparable. It is the stuff of smart conversation and fellowship. You can float a bottlecap on the head. It's one half of a Black-and-Tan. Boy, do I like Guinness!
submitted by DaveHo

	Troegs Dreamweaver
	Type: Wheat
	Brewery: Troegs
	Harrisburg, PA, USA
	Smooth, clear
	Another nice beer from the Trogner bros.
submitted by DaveHo

	Troegs Rugged Trail
	Type: Ale, Brown
	Brewery: Troegs
	Harrisburg, PA, USA
	Strong, full bodied
	A nice darker selection from Tröegs.
submitted by DaveHo

	Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier Dunkel
	Type: Wheat, Hefeweizen
	Brewery: Paulaner
	Muenchen, Bayern
	Best of the Dark hefeweizens. Franziskaner's is a close 2nd.
	Not imported since 2002. (Found that out immediately after getting back from a trip to Munich). [http://www.paulaner.com/home.html,http://www.paulaner.com/home.html]
submitted by McKeever

	Victory Hop Devil
	Type: Ale
	Brewery: Victory Brewing Co.
	Downingtown, PA
	Menacingly delicious, with the powerful, aromatic punch of whole flower American hops backed up by rich, German malts. HopDevil Ale offers a roller coaster ride of flavor, coasting to a smooth finish that satisfies fully. COMPOSITION Malts: Imported, German 2 row Hops: American whole flowers Alcohol by volume: 6.7%
	Details Magazine - One of Ten Best Summer Beers (June/July 2006) Champion American Beer: Great British Beer Festival 2002 Domestic Beer of The Year: Malt Advocate Magazine 1999 [http://www.victorybeer.com/home.html,Victory] is an award-winning brewery about a half-mile from my house. This brew made an appearance at MW07. If you can't take bitter hops on your pallate, don't bother.
submitted by TomWest ActionFigure™

	Victory Prima Pils
	Type: Pilsner
	Brewery: Victory Brewing Co.
	Downingtown, PA
	Heaps of hops give this pale lager a bracing, herbal bite over layers of soft and smooth malt flavor. This refreshing combination of tastes makes Prima a classy quencher in the tradition of the great pilsners of Europe. Dry and delightful, this is an elegant beer. COMPOSITION:Malts: 2 row German pilsner malt Hops: German and Czech whole flowers Alcohol by volume: 5.3%
	Details Magazine - One of Ten Best Summer Beers (June/July 2006) Men's Journal - Top Lager Worldwide (July 2005) Grand Champion Pilsner: United States Beer Tasting Championships 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Another great victory for [http://www.victorybeer.com/pils.html,Victory], this brew will make an appearance at MW08.
submitted by TomWest ActionFigure™

	Yuengling Lager
	Type: Lager
	Brewery: D. G. Yuengling and Sons
	Pottsville, PA, USA
	Yuengling Traditional Lager is an iconic American lager famous for its rich amber color and medium-bodied flavor. Brewed with roasted caramel malt for a subtle sweetness and a combination of cluster and cascade hops, this true original promises a well balanced taste with very distinct character.
	Basic lager - the only thing that can kill a Vindaloo. The standard brew for folks who have lived in Central PA! It's so widely known and unique that in some areas you can ask for it simply by the name "Lager."
submitted by TomWest ActionFigure™

	Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse Dunkel
	Type: Wheat, Hefeweizen
	Brewery: Franziskaner
	Muenchen, Bayern
	Best dark wheat beer exported to the U.S.
	All of Franziskaner's weiss beer products - Hefe-Weisse Hell and Hefe-Weisse Dunkel - are top-fermentation beers noted for their agreeable carbonation levels and zesty wheat flavour. The consistently high quality of our products makes Franziskaner weiss beers a refreshing taste sensation of a special sort. All Franziskaner weiss beers are brewed in strict adherence to the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516. http://www.franziskaner.com/
submitted by McKeever

	Brains Bitter
	Type: Bitter
	Brewery: S A Brain
	Cardiff, Wales
	The famous 'pint of Brains' is rich amber coloured, well balanced and refreshing. Goldings and Fuggles hops from The Welsh Marches create an appetising crisp aroma to complement the subtle flavour of fine pale malt. Crystal clear water combines with the unique Brains yeast to create the complete Welsh beer experience.
	[http://www.sabrain.com/,S A Brain] also brews a dark bitter, Brains Dark, which is made with chocolate malt. Their distribution is somewhat limited, with only mainland UK, and the best product being the cask ales served on tap in Welsh pubs.
submitted by McKeever

	Penn Pilsner
	Type: Pilsner
	Brewery: Penn Brewery
	Pittsburgh, PA
	An amber Vienna-style lager beer that is smooth, mellow and full bodied, with delicate hop aroma. Uses two-row barley malt and caramel-roasted malt. Based on founder Tom Pastorius' favorite German bier.
	Won the 2001 gold medal from the National Beverage Tasting Institute
submitted by Shekkie

	Troegs HopBack Amber Ale
	Type: Ale
	Brewery: Troegs
	Harrisburg, PA
	Aromatic, strong, hoppy, complex.
	You can taste lots of different grains and hops competing for your attention.
submitted by The Sweede

	Weihenstephaner Original
	Type: Lager
	Brewery: Brauerei Weihenstephan
	Freising, Germany
	A flowery, golden lager, sweet tasting and exceptionally well balanced, with a big, malty aroma. Clear, light golden color, low level carbonation with a small white head. The aroma is crisp, flowery and herbal with a fresh bread roll dough backround. The taste has a crisp clean hop, sweet, malty and exceptionally well balanced. The Original is an easy-drinking German-style lager, brewed by The Weihenstephan ("Sacred Stephen") Brewery - which is the oldest operating brewery in the world.
submitted by Wes

	Leinenkugel's Berry Weiss
	Type: Wheat, Lambic
	Brewery: Jacob Leinenkugel
	Chippewa Falls, WI
	Pale and wheat malts, cluster hops, brewed with honey, and flavored with blackberries and other natural berry flavors, this beer was the hands-down winner of the 2008 ManWeekend beer pool. Brought to the occasion by the Cock, on suggestion of TomWest
	Winner of the bronze medal in the fruits and vegetables category at the Great American Beer Festival 2004.
submitted by TomWest ActionFigure™

	Victory Lager
	Type: Lager, Doublebock
	Brewery: Victory Brewing Co.
	Downingtown, PA
	Perfectly balanced, this authentic version of a German helles-style lager satisfies gloriously. Lean, German malts and fine European hops offer subtle harmony. COMPOSITION Malts: 2 row German malts Hops: German whole flowers Alcohol by volume: 4.8% An offering for MW09, transported in Victory's awesome growler - the best-designed growler ever seen!
	Grand Champion Dortmunder/Helles category: United States Beer Tasting Championships 2004
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	Lindemans Lambic Peche
	Type: Ale, Doublebock
	Brewery: Lindemans
	Vlezenbeek, Belgium
	Golden in color; with a nose that fills the room with fresh peaches. Sparkling, crisp and refreshing balance of fruit and acid. Style—Peach Lambic. Color—Golden. Unanimous winner of the Man Weekend 09 Beer Brackets competition.
	Gold Medal—World Beer Championships
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