The manager of our local Price Cutter apparently decided to expand their beer selection, so I've been trying some new stuff. There's been two real finds so far - the kind that make you go "Oh lord, that's GOOD beer!".

First, you hop-loving Pale Ale guys would really like "Lagunitas Little Sumpin'" Sumpin' Ale. Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma, Ca. According to the label, 64.20 IBU, O.G. 1.076, Alc. 7.5% by volume. Ingredients: "12 Fluid Oz's. of Hops, Malt, Hops, Hops, Yeast, Hops, Water, and Hops. Life is Uncertain, Don't Sip." Good, Good, GOOD!

Then there's "Dark Truth Stout" from Boulevard Brewing Co. in K.C., Mo. This is one of their premium "Boulevard Smokestack Series" beers that come kinda pricey in a 4-pack. Per the label: "Roasted English Malts provide a deep, rich texture, Belgian yeast bestows plum-like fruitiness, and German hops add spicy aromas as Dark Truth Stout mellows to a smooth, dry, smoky finish". 9.7 Alcohol by volume. Wow, this is a fine (bedtime) beer!

I'll leave it to griffin to expound on that "plum-like fruitiness" thing - he's from the big city.