So you may ask yourself while staring at the huge selection of beers on tap at Faegan’s, ‘What should I get?’ While Faegan’s Cafe & Pub has many beers to choose from, not all of them are as good as the next. For those of you who don’t care, no need to worry, they have Blue Moon and Bud Light. But if you’re looking for a little more in your pint glass and a better taste for your buck, check out these fine selections:

Spaten Lager
Spaten-Franziskaner Brau
Germany
5.2 percent alc./vol.
$4.50 per pint

If you’re thinking of getting Budweiser, Coors or any of the other ‘lagers,’ try Spaten. This lightly colored, lightly flavored beer is perfect for those who don’t like bitter or heavy beers. Spaten Lager is simple in its style but just has a better flavor to it than your average American ‘watered down’ beers. A trace of hops here, a dash of malt there, and you get deliciousness. At 5.2 percent alc./vol., you can certainly have a few of these, so make the switch from those other bad beers and you won’t be sorry.
1.5 out of 4 Mugs

Edmund Fitzgerald Porter
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Ohio
5.8 percent alc./vol.
$4.50 per pint

For those looking for a little more body in their beer, check out the very delicious Edmund Fitzgerald Porter. It is a darker beer with a deep brown, chocolaty hue to it. The flavor is smooth and wonderful, highlighting caramel, chocolate and coffee notes. The Porter is not overly dense and does not violate your taste buds. It was easy to drink and had a nice finish that left a great taste in my mouth. Try this beer if you’re moving to the next level of craft brewing. It’s a worthy brew.
3 out of 4 mugs

60 Minute India Pale Ale
Dogfish Head Brewing Co
Delaware
6 percent alc./vol.
$4.50 per pint

The old standby. Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute is one of the best IPA’s that you can find in most bars and grocery stores, and Faegan’s is no exception. If you desire more bite to your beer, check out the 60 Minute for a full-bodied beer with a good hop kick. You will get citrus flavors and scents, along with a prolonged bitter aftertaste. While you can’t exactly pound down a ton of these, the 60 Minute is a great beer to go with dinner or if you are stopping at one or two. The IPA is well balanced but will offend those who like lighter beers. Again, if you are looking to move out of the realm of bad beer, Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute is a great place to start.
2.5 out of 4 mugs

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Published on March 31, 2010 at 12:00 pm