Archives for September, 2011
I’m just putting the last bits in my giant suitcase as I get ready to fly to Denver. 33 Beers has a booth, and if you’re going to the show yourself, you should definitely come by. Heck, I’ll even give you this here coupon for a special, GABF-only buy one, get one deal. I was [...]
Beer Name: Fore Smoked Stout Brewer: Dark Horse Price: FREE* Sampled: March 10, 2011 Rating: 4/5 Notes: Creamy, malty, smoky and just a hint, the barest hint of band-aid. Faintly yeasty. Some bittersweet chocolate. Fairly dry. Nicely balanced. ABV: N/A IBU: N/A OG N/A TG N/A Serving Type: Bottle * Gift of The Hopry in [...]
Beer Name: Cherry Adam from the Wood Brewer: Hair of the Dog Price: $8.50 Sampled: March 9, 2011 Rating: 4/5 Notes: Licorice without the anise color. Has a vinous quality. Molasses and some … nutmeg? Definitely cherry. Not much oak, but some sweet bourbon. ABV: N/A IBU: N/A OG N/A TG N/A Serving Type: Draft
Beer Name: Hop the Plank IPA Brewer: Three Skulls Price: N/A Sampled: March 7, 2011 Rating: 3/5 Notes: Having a bit of trouble smelling, but I’m getting Lucky Charms complete with dried marshmallows. Weird. Tastes a tad soapy, with a nice toasty linger. Good. ABV: N/A IBU: N/A OG N/A TG N/A Serving Type: Bottle.
When I was in college, you could get a 24-bottle case of Leinie’s for $8.99, plus deposit. Thanks to that, I’ve developed an almost Pavlovian reaction to seeing the signature Leinenkugel script – instant headache. So it was with some surprise that I discovered this craft-y looking thing on the shelves of the Ale Jail [...]
Why, hello there, blog. It’s been awhile! And I have a lot of beers to write up. So you and I will be seeing each other a bit more over the next few weeks, I think. Yes, indeed. Just as soon as I get back from GABF. Beer Name: Old Salt IPA Brewer: Cascade Price: [...]