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Dec 23rd, Karl Strauss Amber

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I have a feeling I’ve had this one before. Amber from Karl Strauss Brewing Company, San Diego, California. 4.5% alc/vol. A 4 out of 5.

The label says:
A session amber with crisp toasted malt flavors and smooth, clean finish. Share it. Cheers.
Keep our beaches and ocean beautiful. Recycle.
Karl spent his life making beer. He believed that behind every beer recipe was an inspiration, and behind every pint was a story waiting to be told. Karl Strauss Amber was his story, a story that challenged and inspired a new generation of brewers. Today we brew our own stories, while raising a pint to the man and the beer that started it all.

LA Kings Game

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We went to the Staple Center to see Los Angeles Kings play Dallas Stars.

The kids were excited at first, but quickly fell asleep as their parents had not followed the suggested day schedule I gave them. They skipped the “nap on the beach” – I think they went shopping instead.

The game was a little boring anyway, so we left before they finished. LA Kings lost at the end.

Dec 22nd, Skull Splitter

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This one is cool! Skull Splitter Rich Ale from The Orkey Brewery, Quoyloo, Scotland. 8.5% Alc/Vol. A 4 out of 5.

The label says:
5000 years in the making, hand crafted in small batches.
Skull Splitter, takes its name from Thorfinn Hauskaluif – the 7th Viking Earl of Orkney. Sophisticated, satiny smooth with a deceptively light character, it is a tribute to our colorful forebear.
On The Nose, this robust beer has a fruity malt character, with hints of dark fruits, spicy hop, dates and figs.
On The Palate, the sweet toasted malt creates a rich, and complex character of molases, fresh and dried fruits with hints of warming spices.

Family is Here!

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I have been pretty excited about this day for quite some time! My brother and his family is finally here! They brought a suitcase full of goodies for me, I think I am set for the rest of this year.

It took about 3 seconds for the kids to create a storm and find the computer. Björn got the best seat in the house.

Dec 21st, Peak Organic IPA

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This beer looks kind of cheap. India Pale Ale from Peak Organic Brewing Company, Portland, Maine. 7.1% Alc/Vol. A 3 out of 5, pretty low for being an IPA.

The label says;
Pure ingredients, delicious beer.

Dec 20th, Firestone DBA

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This is a classic! Double Barrel Ale from Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Paso Robles, California. 5% Alc/Vol. A 4 out of 5.

Christmas At Work

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Yes, I am obsessed with X-mas. No one at work cares though. I have a white board in the office and this is all the Christmas I get.

My freelance client is a little more serious about Christmas, that makes me happy!

Dec 19th, California Lager

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Todays beer was California Lager from Anchor Brewing Co, San Francisco, California. Another strong 4 out of 5!

The label says:
Anchor Steams roots go back to the Gold Rush, long before icehouses and modern refrigeration made traditional lagers a viable California option. In 1876, thanks to an ice pond in the mountains and a belief that anything is possible in the Golden State, a little brewery named Boca created California’s first genuine lager. Anchor California Lager is our re-creation of this historic beer.
Made in San Francisco with two-row California barley, Cluster hops (the premier hop in the 19th century California), and our own lager yeast, this all-malt brew is krausened and lagered in our cellars. Its golden color, distinctive aroma, creamy head, balanced depth of flavor, and smooth finish make Anchor California Lager a delicious celebration of California’s unique brewing heritage.

Dec 18th, Grimbergen Double Ale

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The beer of the day: Double Ale Grimbergen Abbey Beer from N.V. Br Alken-Males, Belgium. 6.5% Alc/Vol. A 4 out of 5, which is rare for a Belgium beer.

The label says:
Grimbergen Abbey Ale was first brewed as far back as the early middle ages by Norbertine monks. The recipe for this outstanding abbey ale has been carefully guarded throughout the centuries by the monks of the Abbey of Grimbergen. Their beautiful monastery with it’s phoenix stained glass windows lies just north of Brussels.
The tradition of ale brewing by monks originates from the former role of abbeys as inns for pilgrims.
Grimbergen Double is a rich, dark burgundy ale with a white head. Double has undergone two fermentations, which gives this ale a chocolaty, toffee taste with a brandy- like finish.
To enjoy this abbey ale at its best, drink it from its original chalice glass to keep the rich flavours. Serve between 45F – 55F.

Dec 17th, Goose Island Sixth Day

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The beer of the day was Sixth Day, a festive brown ale, from Goose Island Beer Co, Chicago Illinois. 8.3 alc/vol. I give it a 4 out of 5.

The label says:
Serve sixth day in a nonic pint glass. Improves in the bottle for up to 1 year.

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