CLEVELAND, Ohio – We head metaphorically to Europe, tasting seven beers from four European countries.

It still feels more like summer than fall, so we tried all lagers this month. They top out at 6% alcohol.

As usual, all should be available on local store shelves. Our photos show what the beers look like, and we note our favorites at the end.

Cheers!

CZECH REPUBLIC: Primator

Primator, 5%

Clean tasting, very quaffable with a hoppy kick. It’s usually American pilsners that get hopped up a bit, so this was a pleasant surprise.

GERMANY: Berliner Geschichte

Privatbrauerei Eibau, 4.8%

Definite hoppiness – a bit of a surprise for a German Pilsner – with pleasing tea notes that dry it out. Smooth and drinkable, perfect for sitting around a campfire. The beer’s name translates to “Berlin’

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