The wonderful thing about craft beer is the amazing variety that is available. Breweries continually strive to push the envelope of flavor, not only as a brewing challenge, but also because people want new and different. It’s not just about beer, of course. Whether it’s distilled spirits, food, cereals, cars, etc. — variety sells! One of the cool choices in craft beer is to experience the true-to-style beers. To some, it’s a brand new beer experience!
Now, there’s all this talk about “beer snobbery” where it’s frowned upon to have a beer that has anything but the four main ingredients in it — hops, yeast, grain and water. As a flavor fan, I’m excited when a beer comes out with fruits, nuts and other wild additives, but I’m just as excited when I get my hands on a true-to-style beer. It’s actually a talent to brew a beer that doesn’t hide behind extra additives, because there are plenty of off-flavors that can occur.
Trophy Brewing offers a beautiful beer called Mort’s Trophy Lager. The name, which comes from an old trophy shop in downtown Raleigh called Mort’s Trophy & Awards, sounds like an old-time name that is familiar and iconic. The beer is a classic lager that is crisp, clean and offers a nice, light, honey-like flavor. Coming in at 4.8% ABV, it’s easy drinking and so welcoming after coming in from the heat. Another perk — lagers pair exceptionally well with food. Enjoy it with shellfish, light seafood, chicken or pork. Plus, it’s a lighter beer, so it won’t fill you up or overtake your meal. Sip and enjoy!
Trophy Brewing’s original location, at 827 W. Morgan St. in Raleigh, just went through a big expansion to offer more sour and farmhouse beers, more pizza and a bigger patio. Their other location, at 656 Maywood Ave. in Raleigh, offers a comfortable taproom, big outdoor space and a great view of their brewery.
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