///Fear.Movie.Lions Double IPA

Orange and cloudy, like the skin tone of the fucking bizarro lunatic that is our president. And somewhat in that vein, this is mostly underwhelming. It is bitter, but plain. Why leave it unfiltered when it doesn't give extra hop flavor? And calling 8.5% a "double", is a sad statement from this iteration of a brewery that had been among my favorites. Alas, maybe the call of corporatism has come to claim this once proud, independent, amazing entity. I'm not calling it over just yet, but this may be a nail in the coffin. ID

16oz can, 8.5% ABV
Stone Brewing
Escondido CA and Richmond VA
purchased at Kenwood

Howdy Neighbor Strawberry Lemon Kolsch

Very lemony, and the whole thing is sour, almost a style sour beer. I don't taste strawberry, but that bit of sweetness could really make this better. It is a bit grainy in flavor, but is overall pretty light. I'm not a fan, but if it had a huge strawberry flavor, it could be good. I'm honestly not sure what makes a "kolsch" so I'm not sure I'd like it over an IPA on the backbone. ID

16oz can, 5.2% ABV
Hailstorm Brewing Company (& 350 Brewing Company)
Tinley Park IL
purchased at Kenwood