Napa Smith Lost Dog Red Ale

 If you have been following our blog, you might remember the Abita Jockamo IPA review. This product hailing from Napa, California is quite comparable to the Jockamo. I am not making light of this brew, and it does have distinguishing qualities. As you can see, the head is not very tight, is quite fluffy and doesn't last. This brew has an abv of 7.2%, which gives it a smooth, rich mouthfeel that cuts the hop oils quite nicely.
  I did enjoy this, and its flavor was somewhat reminiscent of a Killian's, with bittering hops added and overlayed by hints of caramel and citrus. This is most definitely a brew that has been expertly crafted. It is not at all pretentious, but is full bodied and makes a statement of quality when you drink it. The Napa Smith Brewery suggest pairing this brew with short ribs, hamburgers and garlic fries. I am salivating right now. I would probably only drink 1 or 2 of these in an evening, but I would savor every drop.
- Zech Gives the Lost Dog 3.5 pats out of 5-

Yazoo Brewing Pale Ale

  Yazoo's Pale Ale is a subtle and artistic take on the IPA. Thanks to the new Amarillo hop there is a delicate and slightly sweet citrus note to the nose. I could also pick up hints of malt which I found quite pleasant. Because the hops are so well balanced, the acidic oil content is low enough that you don't feel like you just swallowed a week cough syrup. There is the clean, crisp and dry hop finish without being harsh. The head doesn't linger too long and is not overly bitter. I am not generally a fan of IPA's, but this is a refreshing brew that I will definitely drink again.
 -Zech gives Yazoo Pale Ale 3.5 out of 5-

This is a clean your palate between dark beer offering. Very crisp and clean. I purchased this in a Yazoo 12 sampler and enjoyed it after a  Dos Perros. The clean flavor of this Pale Ale is definetly mild in comparison to the other Pale Ales you may be used to. I think that this is a good summer beer and would recommend this to those who are not ready for too much hop. On the other hand if you like the really hoppy brews you may be suprised at Yazoo's version. This would make a good outdoor barbeque beer.
-Matt Gives it a 3 of 5