Orlio Common Ale
The Nitty Gritty:
- Brewery: Orlio
- Type: Ale
- Style: Golden
- Country: United States
- Price: About $1
- Rating: 80/100
- Tags: vermont
Orlio is an organic brewery that uses the Magic Hat facility in South Burlington, Vermont. It currently only brews three beers: the Common Ale, a Spring/Summer IPA, and a Fall/Winter Black Lager.
The Common is exactly as its name suggests: a very standard ale, a bit like a nice table wine or a loaf of crusty whole-wheat bread. It is a great meal accompaniment, like either of these, because it does not overpower the food, but has enough body to complement grilled meats, cheeses, or a sturdy salad. At 5% alcohol by volume, Common Ale makes a good session beer – you can have a few and still have enough balance to flip your chicken or veggie burger.
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By Sam Chapple-Sokol
Sam Chapple-Sokol is a paralegal at the Department of Justice, but that’s just his day job. By night and weekend he loves to cook, eat, and brew his own beer.
A Vermonter at heart, his favorite breweries are Rock Art and Long Trail. He is currently brewing an Election night beer. It will be wittily named, and full of clever ingredients. Ask if you’re curious.
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