In honor of American Craft Beer Week, our NOVA Homebrew Club is brewing up something special. Every night from May 15-18 a different brewer will present a different beer. Come try these carefully crafted brews to mark the “Official Start of Beer Season!”

Wednesday, May 15: Clan Wolf Scottish Wee Heavy brewed by Jim.

Thursday, May 16: Wit’ty Repartee Belgian Wit brewed by Carl.

Friday, May 17: Bat out of Helles Munich Helles Lager brewed by Mark.

Saturday, May 18: California Common (Mariposa Street) brewed by Brent.

Clan Wolf Wee Heavy brewed by Jim

Food Pairing: BBQ Burger with angus patty, bacon, house spicy BBQ sauce, smoked Grandamer, brioche bun.

A Scottish Wee Heavy with a rich and sweet malty flavor and aroma. Notes of caramel and peat. ABV: 9.4%

Wit’ty Repartee Belgian Wit brewed by Carl

Food Pairing: Fry Flight with curry ketchup, roasted garlic aioli, pimento cheese.

This Belgian wit will tantalize the senses with its playful charm and refreshing character. With a hazy, pale straw hue crowned with a fluffy white head and aromas of zesty citrus dance alongside hints of freshly cracked pepper. Upon the first sip, the drinker will experience a lively effervescence and a subtle sweetness. Notes of orange peel and lemon zest intertwine harmoniously with the spicy undertones of grains of paradise, creating a complex yet approachable flavor profile. Its light body and crisp finish make it a perfect companion for warm afternoons or leisurely evenings. True to its name, Wit’ty Repartee sparks conversation and leaves a lasting impression with its wit and charm, whether enjoyed among friends or savored in solitude.  ABV: 5% Brewer: Carl

Bat Out of Helles Munich Helles Lager brewed by Mark

Food Pairing: Reuben with house made corned beef, kraut, spicy island dressing, local marble rye.

This Munich Helles pays Homage to the Brewers from Spaten Brewery for developing a world-renowned beer. A Munich Helles is a Lager…but a unique and distinctive one. Helles, which translates to “bright,” “pale,” or “light” is a Lager that was originally developed around Munich in the late nineteenth century by the Spaten Brewery in Munich Germany. Traditionally the Helles Lager is a bit bready and exerts a malt-forward characteristic. Sometimes referred to as a “Munich Helles Lager,” this classic beer is medium-bodied, pours heady, and has a striking golden color. It is a flavorful yet refreshingly uncomplicated style and one of the world’s most common and popular beers. Inherently sessionable due to its relatively low ABV, these Lagers lend themselves to early afternoon and hot weather drinking. The Helles Lager is what is called a classic “lawnmower” beer – and it is the perfect refreshment after a hot summer day of working in the yard or biking and a vacation standard built for drinking many! ABV: 4.8%  Brewer: Mark

California Common (Mariposa Street) Amber Lager brewed by Brent

Food Pairing: Chicken Natchos with smoky chicken, beer queso, pico de gallo.

This amber lager is a nod to a San Francisco brewery that made the California Common style famous. The grain bill (Pale, Crystal, Extra Special) produces a light amber beer with a malty sweetness and toasty notes. The hops (German Northern Brewer) contribute herbal, pine, and mint tones. The yeast (California Lager) produces a clean profile but with a touch more fruity esters than a typical lager yeast. The goal is an easy drinking lager loaded with flavor. ABV: 5.5%  Brewer: Brent