The Englert  and three local breweries have joined forces to give people what they want: beer. Backpocket Brewing Co. is up first with Riot of ’84 Pre-Prohibition Lager.

Experience: This is one of the best beers I’ve ever had, and it’s not even that close. It’s an American lager-style beer with the corn taste and aroma very prevalent. I had it straight out of the tank, but even had I not, it would still be the freshest tasting beer I’ve ever had. Backpocket is tapping it today at 6 p.m. and giving out free samples until 7:30 p.m.. Then it’ll be available there as well as at the Englert.

Advice: Get it while you can. It’s part of the Englert Signature Series, and Backpocket won’t brew it year round (which is a shame). Drink up, because this is a beer that will delight both the beer expert and the casual fan.

— by Ian Murphy