Beer of the Weekend #1,160: Calumet Queen
The beer of the weekend last weekend was Calumet Queen, brewed by 3 Floyds Brewing of Munster, Indiana. Serving type: 12-ounce bottle. “BOTTLED ON 04•17•26” is printed on the shoulder. Appearance: Poured into a stange. The color is clear, clean gold. A bubbly, fluffy, white head pops away unevenly and leaves a lot of foam stuck to the glass. Pretty beer! Smell: Sharp, malty, zesty, earthy. Maybe a touch floral. Light malt. Taste: Dry, light malt, touches of floral and earthy hops. Bitterness lingers on the taste buds. Mostly floral, not much zest. Pretty smooth. Hint of strawberry and honey. Fun facts about Calumet Queen: • Style: Kölsch. • Price: $11.99 for a 6-pack of 12-ounce bottles at John’s Grocery in Iowa City. • Alcohol content: 5 percent ABV. • IBU: 20. • I assume Calumet Queen is named for Calumet City, Illinois, the birthplace of the Blues Brothers. The Quiet Man’s grade: B+.
