ale

Dec 7th, Monty Python’s Holy Grail

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The name of this beer sounded promising; Monty Python’s Holy Grail Ale, From Black Sheep Brewery, Rochester, NY, and I really wanted to like this one, but I was not impressed with the taste. It’s a little like as if it is an ale version of Bud Light. Very watery. Another 2 out of 5.

The label says;
Tempered over burning witches.

Dec 2nd, Blue Moon Belgian White

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I have to say I was a little bummed when I unwrapped today’s beer and found a Blue Moon Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Ale, from Blue Moon Brewing Company in Golden, CO. Blue Moon does not have much credibility in my book for some unknown reason and I am not a big fan of wheat or Belgian style beer. But then as I open up and poured the beer I could feel my mouth was watering. My taste buds are still a little off cos of my cold, but the first sniff of the beer was aaah! and the first sip was a lot better than I was expecting. I am giving this a 2 out of 5. It’s better than the Apricot beer I had yesterday but still not good enough for me to buy it again.

The label says;
A refreshing unfiltered wheat ale brewed and spiced in the Belgian tradition for a uniquely complex taste & an uncommonly smooth finish.
Brewed with wheat and oats, Blue Moon features a crisp wheat finish and the perfect combination of orange peel and coriander. Bring out Blue Moon’s natural spices by serving it in a Pilsner glass with an orange-slice garnish.

Dec 1st, Pyramid Apricot Ale

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Super excited to wrap open the first Christmas beer! I got Apricot Unfiltered Wheat Ale from Pyramid Breweries (Seattle WA, Berkeley CA & Portland OR).
I think I’ve killed my taste buds with all the couch drops I’ve been eating lately for my cold that doesn’t want to go away, but I still think the Apricot Ale is a little to sweet for my taste. You could totally taste the apricot though, which is kind of cool. I give it 2 out of 5 – nothing I would drink again.

The label says;
Life is what you pour into it. Your thirst for life demands an offering that can match it. With the artistry of our brewing, we’ve created in every bottle an adventure worth sharing with friends.

no. 25 Home for the Holiday

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The last beer for this years calendar was Home for the Holiday, American Brown Ale, brewed by High & Mighty Beer Co, Massachusetts, USA 
7% alc./vol.

I had picked this out as my 25th beer already at the store, and it was well worth the wait. I’m glad I got to end the journey with a 5 out of 5, and I am already excited for next year!

no. 23 Brrr Seasonal Ale

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I was excited for this one and was thrilled when I got it today! 
Brrr Seasonal Ale from Widmer Brothers Brewing Co, Portland, Orlando, USA
7.2% alc./vol.
This one is a keeper! 5 out f 5!

no. 22 Old Jubilation Ale

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Today I got Old Jubilation Ale from Avery Brewing Company, Boulder Colorado, USA
Super excited to get a “real” beer after all those wheat beers I’ve gotten lately.
8.3% alc./vol. 

I usually dont like super strong beers, and 8% is stretching it, but I dont taste the alcohol in this one (which is good for the beer, but not so good for me…). Over all very pleased with this one, and the label reminds me of an old Christmas card from home. 4 out of 5.

no.6 Abita Beer Turbodog

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Todays beer: Turbodog from Abita Brewing Company, Abita Springs, Louisiana. 5.6% alc/vol.

An brown ale that was supposed to have a chocolate taste, but I thought it was a little watery. I like the label. 3 out of 5

no.5 Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen

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Todays beer went down without me even noticing it.
Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen, Ale from Paulaner Brauerei, Munich Germany. 5.8% alc./vol.

 Really easy to drink, not much flavor for being an ale. I give it 3 out of 5.