IPA

Dec 11th, Sierra Nevada Celebration

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I was almost gonna skip the beer today and have two beers tomorrow instead, but then I changed my mind. I got the 2011 Celebration Fresh Hop Ale from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in Chico, CA.
A very good beer after a long weekend, 4 out of 5!

The label says;
Celebration Ale is a special ale for the holidays. Featuring the first hops of the growing season, this pioneering IPA is full of complex flavors and aromas from the generous use of whole cone American hops.

Oktoberfest

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It’s already the end of October and we have not had a chance to go to any Oktoberfest parties this year, so we had our own beer tasting party. We picked up a few different kind of beers that we all could share.
Started with a smoked porter from my favorite Stone Brewery.
Starting off with a smoked porter might not be the best choice, as it is pretty dark with a lot of flavors. We moved on to Fullers Organic Honey Dew and I think we’re gonna have to give this beer a second chance as it dint taste much right after the porter.

 

I’ve seen the Ninkasi beers on the selves for a while now, and I think I’m gonna have to try them all.

I think Rouge might be my second favorite brewery after Stone.

Finishing off with a bang!