Bruce LeBlanc

Special to the Times

Urban Growler Brewing Company was opened in July 2014 by master brewer Deb Loch and Jill Pavlak. It is the first women-owned microbrewery in Minnesota.

Both Deb and Jill left their successful careers in corporate America to pursue their passion for brewing. With a lot of tenacity and hard work, they now have a successful brewery and tap room in St. Paul and their beers are available locally.

Cowbell is a cream ale style of brew with a beautiful golden color and a creamy white head. It has a grainy aroma with a hint of spicy hops. The beer is slightly sweet up front from the malt and grains.

A light citrusy hop flavor balances the malt with a mild hop bitterness in the background. The body is medium and smooth with a light and dry finish.

This is an easy drinking, very refreshing beer that is full of flavor. A great beer from Deb and Jill.

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