My new go to beer Hoppin Helles

[Smokin Don]

When I want a beer with some more flavor than my everyday Keyestone I have been buying Leinenkugels Hoppin Helles. It is a Munich light lager style. Sometimes IPA is a little too hoppy for me that Hikerman likes. Not sure if Leiney's Helles is like a true German beer but to me it has a pleasant mild hop taste. Getting ready to enjoy one below. With it is my good bourbon Christmas present to myself! Smokin Don

[hikerman]

Don, I enjoy most of the offerings from Leinenkugle, but I haven't tried Hoppin Helles yet. I will look for it next time I'm buying beer. I have not tried Elijah Craig either. Usually I buy Jim Beam, but when I splurge it's Makers Mark.
Don it would be very enjoyable to me if one day we could share a few beers and tell a few stories as well.
Until then my friend, Merry Christmas to you and your family!   

[Smokin Don]

Don, I enjoy most of the offerings from Leinenkugle, but I haven't tried Hoppin Helles yet. I will look for it next time I'm buying beer. I have not tried Elijah Craig either. Usually I buy Jim Beam, but when I splurge it's Makers Mark.
Don it would be very enjoyable to me if one day we could share a few beers and tell a few stories as well.
Until then my friend, Merry Christmas to you and your family!   

It would be great to share a few or a lot of beer with you and eat some good food Gene! I thought maybe the Hoppin Helles was just a seasonal beer but checked the web site and looks like a new one and I'll be able to enjoy it often. Here is how they describe it. "Traditional Helles-style beers tend to be a tad malty. Leinenkugel’s® Hoppin' Helles™ is our spin on the style that puts it a bit on the hoppy side with five all-American hops. It starts bright and citrusy with a nice tropical aroma that ends with a tangy spice finish. New this fall " I just know I like it! I think my favorite IPA is Bass from England. My one neighbor and I used to tip a few of them. Merry Christmas!!! Don

[CDN Smoker]

I not a real big beer drinker but I do like to try different beers.

[hikerman]

When I want a beer with some more flavor than my everyday Keyestone I have been buying Leinenkugels Hoppin Helles. It is a Munich light lager style. Sometimes IPA is a little too hoppy for me that Hikerman likes. Not sure if Leiney's Helles is like a true German beer but to me it has a pleasant mild hop taste. Getting ready to enjoy one below. With it is my good bourbon Christmas present to myself! Smokin Don

Hey Don, Cheers to you buddy!
A younger fella on my crew at work has young kids so we let him take Christmas week off. Well when it snows on this week I'm the snow-removal guy at work . So work today started for me at 5 am and I got home at 4:30pm. Not all day outside but in single digit temps, it was a long day! I needed a warmer upper and a Manhattan sounded good. 

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[TentHunteR]

I don't recall seeing that particular Leinenkugels, but I'll look for it. Lager is what what I prefer when I have a beer or two.

[muebe]

I'll have to give that a try Don!

[flbentrider]

I have not seen that beer locally, but the Elijah Craig is great stuff. As is Bookers, Basil Hayden, Knob creek, Blantons....

I'll be in Louisville in Jan for business, I like to sample all the small batches when I'm there.