Beer Bracketology: March Madness

It's March, which means madness is in the air! We're not just talking about basketballs and brackets — we're talking about the ultimate beer showdown at The Good Pour. Forget filling out your office pool with team names — we've got a beer bracket that's guaranteed to get your taste buds cheering.

We've hand-picked 16 stellar beers and pitted them against each other in a head-to-head battle for beer supremacy. Just like the Big Dance, there were upsets, nail-biters, and a whole lot of deliciousness. Let's dive into the categories and see who made it to the final buzzer.

The Categories:

• Dark Beers: Think roasty and complex. This category is all about stouts and porters, where deep malt flavors like chocolate, coffee, and caramel reign supreme. Perfect for those cozy nights or after-dinner drinks.
• IPAs: India Pale Ales are known for their boldness. Expect intense bitterness, citrusy aromas, and a wide range of flavors from pine to tropical fruit. A true crowd-pleaser for hopheads.
• Light Beers: Crisp, clean and refreshing. Lagers and pilsners dominate this category, offering a light body and subtle malt flavors. Ideal for warm days and casual gatherings.
• Sours & Ciders: Tangy, tart and often fruity. Sours and ciders bring a refreshing twist to the beer world, offering a delightful balance of sweet and sour.

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The Sweet 16 Lineup:

• Dark Beers:
• New Holland Brewing Dragon's Milk BBA Stout: Rich, barrel-aged stout with notes of vanilla and bourbon.
• DuClaw Brewing Sweet Baby Jesus Porter: Chocolate peanut butter porter, a sweet and decadent treat.
• North Coast Brewing Old Rasputin: Intense imperial stout that blends malt and coffee perfectly.
• Left Hand Brewing NITRO Milk Stout: Creamy and smooth milk stout with a nitrogenated pour.
• IPAs:
• Suncreek Brewing Sun Squishy IPA: Juicy and hazy IPA with a citrus touch and subdued bitterness.
• Sideward Moon Boots IPA: West Coast style IPA with a crisp hop bite.
• Green Bench Skyway Hazy DIPA: Double IPA with a hazy appearance and intense hop aroma.
• Tripping Animals Everhaze Hazy IPA: Tropical fruit forward hazy IPA.
• Light Beers:
• Tivoli Brewing Outlaw Light Lager: Classic light lager, crisp and refreshing.
• Green Bench Postcard Pilsner: Crisp and clean pilsner with a subtle hop bitterness and dry finish.
• Tripping Animals No Mames Mexican Lager: Crushable Mexican lager with a touch of lime.
• Lakefront Brewery New Grist Gluten-Free Pilsner: Brewed without wheat or barley, enjoy a classic pilsner flavor in a gluten-free form.
• Sours & Ciders:
• Hidden Springs Riot Juice Sour: Fruity and tart sour ale.
• Cider Creek Black Eyed Peach Hard Cider: Peach-infused hard cider with a touch of sweetness.
• Blake's American Apple Hard Cider: Crisp and dry hard cider with a classic apple flavor.
• Tripping Animals Limonada Rosada Sour: Refreshing pink lemonade inspired sour.

Whether you're a die-hard IPA fan or prefer a smooth stout, we hope you enjoy our beer bracket as much as we do. Swing by The Good Pour to pick up your favorite brew and celebrate March Madness in style. Cheers!