Joe Hotek, an employee at John’s Grocery, 401 E. Market St., said this week’s pick for Beer of the Week is Millstream’s German Pilsner.

“It’s a really well balanced German-style beer,” Hotek said. “It has a light floral hoppiness to the body and is crisp and refreshing.”

For food pairings, he said the ale goes well with any traditional German meal, and the beer is known to bring out flavors in Thai, Indian, and seafood dishes. Hotek also said it’s a great choice for grilling out on a hot summer day.

The beer, which is brewed in the Amana Colonies, produces a light malt taste that allows the hop’s aromatic flavors come through.

— by Eric Hawkinson