Undistributed beer of the week: Banana Hammock

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Hillcrest Brewing Company: Banana Hammock

Style: Scotch Ale

ABV: 9%

Pair with: Roasted meats or shortbread cookies

This tasty beer is true to form - incredibly malty, sweet and full-bodied. The bite of banana flavor in the finish, combined with the boozy, caramel characteristics make this beer a fragrant, dessert-like indulgence.

The story behind this beer’s name shouldn’t surprise those who have seen Hillcrest Brewing’s tap list; it’s filled with outlandish, eye-catching names including choices like Hoppy Endings and Pearle Necklace. The brewery actively supports the LGBT community that it’s a part of and is in close connection with the surrounding restaurants and bars like UrbanMo’s, Gossip Grill and Baja Betty’s. The fun, sexual innuendo-driven beer names are only out-done by how enjoyable and interesting the beers are themselves. This brew is available on tap regularly at Hillcrest Brewing Company.

Hillcrest Brewing Company, 1458 University Ave., Hillcrest. hillcrestbrewingcompany.com

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Source: DiscoverSD