Karl Strauss Amber Lager - San Diego CA

Karl Strauss Amber Lager

3.5/5

This little award winning amber colored gem is one of the best bang for your buck beers I have come across recently. We're talking strictly flavor to price ratio here.

Karl Amber has a generous caramel note and is mildly hoppy. It's twice filtered which give it a nice light amber luster.

I find it to be one of those rare full flavored beers which you can manage to polish off several in one sitting. Fortunately my local Costo sells it by the case (24) at a very reasonable price.

Try Karl Amber with meaty Pizza, Pork or Steak. The subtle sweetness to the amber lager will pair nicely with these meats.

Ballast Point - Yellow Tail Pale Ale- San Diego CA

Ballast Point - Yellow Tail Pale

4/5

Definitely a possibility of finding a permanent place in my fridge.

Yellow Tail Pale is based loosely on German style pales and is moderately hoppy with a clean bitter finish. It's a tasty consumption beer when you're looking for that tasty ale to accompany you to a summer BBQ and conveniently comes in 6 packs.

You will find Yellow Tail Pale and others in the Ballast point range in most chain supermarkets in San Diego.

Just like the big Tuna Fish on the label suggests, it will pair well with grilled fish or light seafood.

Ballast Point - Calico Amber Ale - San Diego CA

Ballast Point - Calico Amber Ale

5/5

This award winning ale is possibly one of the best beers I have discovered to date in the US.

This little beauty is a light golden amber in color and is mildly hoppy with smooth caramel notes. Inspired by English ESB's (Extra Special Bitter) it is the perfect balance of flavor and bitterness.

Enjoy it on its own or pair it with a steak, lamb or even grilled fish.