Zito’s Beer of the Week: Toasted Bock

It’s that time of the week when I try to find the perfect beer. Over the last few weeks, we have graded beers of all types. It’s a fun little segment Zito’s Beer of the Week. So far, the count is at 3 Chug it! and 1 Pour it Out! and we have tried multiple types. Lagers, IPA’s, Blonde Ales. This year we are reaching back and going traditional with the Toasted Bock. So, sit back, grab a pack and let’s get into this week’s beer of choice.

Leinenkugel’s Toasted Bock is a name so hard to say that you know you have had enough when you can pronounce it right. Or if you can pronounce it right, you need more. Not sure we don’t make the rules up. Regardless this beer is said to be a refreshing take on a traditional. They mixed the ingredients of Germany and American to make what could be considered a perfect beer. That’s what the guy behind the counter described to me when I bought it. He wasn’t far off; I will give him that.

Sitting back, I twisted the top off, and on the first sip, I was surprised. It was smooth and refreshing. I felt like I was enjoying one of the traditional beers. This had a holiday vibe for a seasonal beer without having to blast me with Pumpkin or wintergreen. It was pretty filling, in fact, too. Kicking back the 6 pack, I felt my money was well spent. In the end, I was relaxed and ready to buy another box. All this being said, it gets the Chug It!

Ultimate Guide to Zito's Beer of the Week

• Zito’s Beer of the Week: Toasted Bock

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  Sitting back, I twisted the top off, and on the first sip, I was surprised. It was smooth and refreshing. I felt like I was enjoying one of the traditional beers. This had a holiday vibe for a seasonal beer without having to blast me with Pumpkin or wintergreen. It was pretty filling, in fact, too. Kicking back the 6 pack, I felt my money was well spent. In the end, I was relaxed and ready to buy another box. All this being said, it gets the Chug It!

• Zito’s Beer of the Week: Longboat

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  All this said and done this beer officially gets the first Pour It Out! For something that looks like a islanders dream I just didn't feel anything special about it. Knowing what I know now I wouldn't bother to pick this up to the shelf even though it's got a decent price to it. it needs something else to stand out as a lager but what that is I don't know. So if you are looking at Longboards on the shelf Pour It Out!

• Zito’s Beer of the Week: Bleach Blonde Ale

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  It went down easy as it poured into my mug, which was what set it over for me. I didn't feel that urge to wince when you take a big swig of other beers, but I felt relaxed and refreshed. Some say it's got a citrusy taste that is noticeable, but I felt you could taste the grains of it. It was nice, like enjoying a higher-class beer without paying high-class prices. This is your light beer, too; you can drink quite a few, feel a buzz, and keep chugging like a champ. Therefore this beer gets my Chug It! seal of approval!
• The Neon Bear Hug

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  As much fun as it would be to continue grieving my producer, he is on the mark with these IPAs. Most have an alcohol content level of 7% ABV (alcohol by volume). Like last week's pick, this one is packed with citrus flavors and has a soft citrus orange taste. In their words, the Neon Bear Hug is "AN ELECTRIC BOUQUET OF TROPICAL & CITRUS FLAVORS." Unfortunately, I think you didn't taste that much of the citrus. It honestly felt like it was a Miller Light of IPA's you barely notice it's an IPA  but your drinking it because it's cheap. It wasn't bad, I didn't feel the urge to chuck the can out immediately, but I didn't feel like it was something I would go out of my way on.  If I had to guess, I would say it's probably the cheaper of the Goose Island chain to make, but it still got me buzzed after a few more than the Voodoo Vice. So added with the taste and the price, this one gets my Chug It! So pick up a cheap pack and tell your friends they are drinking the finest craft beers.

• Zito’s Beer of the Week: Voodoo Vice

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  The first beer on this list is one I didn't think would ever be on my list. Voodoo Vice. IPAs are usually bitter, and you can fill up on just 2 if you're not wearing your big boy pants. Voodoo Ranger can be like that too but what makes this one different is that its citrus smooth. It's really smooth and let me tell you I get about 3 in, and I feel like it's going to be a good night. I mean it's 7.1% on total alcohol content. Overall, this beer gets my Chug It seal of approval!