Beer Tasting Anyone?

Fellow Lexingtonians, if you have not checked out the Beer Trappe, you are missing out. Personally, I am not a " beer connoisseur," but what better way to explore new horizons than through tastings. A good friend and I decided to take advantage of the Beer Trappe's tastings and ever changing beers on tap. With a constantly rotating 8 beer draught list, consumers are offered the choice of sampling four 4 oz. tastings for $10.00, 2 oz. tastings for $1.00 each, or take a gamble and buy a glass.

The 8 featured beers for Tuesday, April 5, were as follows:

1. Three Floyds Alpha King, an American Pale Ale (6.5% abv)

2. Ommegang Abbey Ale, a Belgian favorite (8.5% abv)

3. Founders Imperial Sout, a lush malt flavored stout (10.5% abv)

4. Dupont Ferot, a world class Farmhouse ale (7.5% abv)

5. Founders Double Trouble, Founder's Double IPA (9.4% abv)

6. Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold,  a mild German lager (5.8% abv)

7. Three Floyds Gumballhead, a popular American summer ale (4.8% abv)

8. Steenberge's Klokke Roeland, a malty Belgian ale (11.0% abv)

http://thebeertrappe.com/

Not only do they offer tastings for our taste buds, but they also offer Beer Schools which focus on seasonal beers. Explore the flavor, culture, and "behind-the-scenes" of each featured beer. 

Although it's a little short notice, if you are interested in expanding your beer knowledge, check out the "Spring Seasonals" offered on April 10, 2011. There are two tastings at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at a cost of $10.00. Reservations are suggested, as space is limited to 16 people per session. Call 859.309.0911

Featured beers:

1. Brooklyn Summer Ale

2. Southern Tier Raspberry Wheat

3. Great Lakes Conway Irish Red

4. De Dolle Bos Reun

5. Augustiner Maximator

6. Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine

You'd be surprised what might turn you on...

LOCATION: 811 Euclid Ave Lexington, KY 40502

HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday  11 a.m. - Midnight; Sunday  1 p.m. - 10 p.m.