The beer for today; Kennebunkport Brewing Co. Porter, from Portland, Maine.
When I open up the beer today I was a little suspicious as I thought Shiner Bock was a light lager, and then I got even more suspicious when it was a twist off cap. Beers with twist off caps usually don’t leave a great impression in my book.
But there it was, Shiner Bock Beer, from Spoetzl Brewery, Shiner, TX. I was surprised when I poured it in my glass as I saw it was not a light lager and more of an ale. The first taste was a-ok, and as I kept on drinking, that fizzyness came over me like with a lot of other beers, a little too fizzy for my taste, but still ok. I give it 3 out of 5 and I will not judge you if you like to drink this beer.
The bottle says;
Handcrafted in the same brewery where it was first made back in 1913, this gently hopped medium brown brew is the pride of Shiner, Texas.
Bock Beer combines old world Bavarian heritage with American handcraft brewing for a smooth, delightful drinkable dark beer, Prosit!
Small Town, Small Brewery
Every drop of Shiner Beer is brewed right here in the Shiner, Texas (Pop, 2070), by a handful of local craftsmen who take pride in our little brewery, and our classic Shiner Bock. First brewed in 1913, this lightly-hopped, American-style bock has a cream flavor and a slightly sweet finish. We hope you enjoy drinking it as much as we enjoyed making it.
Today is Repeal Day, it was on this day, December 5th 1933, when the government allowed the use of alcohol again after 14 years of misery and banning of alcohol.
How appropriate that I got the Prohibition Ale from Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, San Francisco, CA as my advent beer today!
Aaah yes! was the words hat came out of my mouth as I had my first taste, just how I want my beer!
I have had this beer many times before and have a feeling I will have it many times again. One of my faves, definitely a 5 out of 5!
Wow, we are doing o good with the beers so far for this years calendar!
The label says;
Sssshhh! During prohibition, the masses were forced underground into the speakeasy. Hidden within streets of the city, friends gathered where music played and drinks were poured…
Prohibition Ale is a boldly, hopped amber ale that strikes a perfect balance between caramel maltiness and its aggressive hopping.
The beer for today;
Alt-Bier Ale from Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, Redlands, CA.
Mmm was my first thought as I had my first sip. 5 out of 5!
A beautiful label that says;
Caramel, toasty and clean. This red ale is our unique version of a northern German Alt-Bier. Enjoy silky caramel smoothness, followed by toasty, bready flavors and finished with a hint of chocolate roast. These flavors all come through in the aroma and combine in a truly unique, very clean, complex, Alt-Bier
Today’s beer; Aloha Series Pipeline Porter with 100% Hawaiian Kona Coffee, from Kona Brewing Co. Kona, Hawaii.
Since I just recently started to enjoy drinking coffee, I was looking forward to this beer. It was a good beer over all and I give it 4 out of 5, but I wish it had a tad bit more of the coffee flavor, I could barley taste it. It is a good idea though, mixing beer with coffee, I am all for it!
The bottle says;
Pipeline Porter is full bodied with a rich, smooth, dark-roastes malt flavor. A selection of premium hops and 100% Hawaiian Kona coffee complete this limited brew.
Since 1994, Kona Brewing Co. has been committed to making handcrafted ales and lagers of uncompromised quality. We invite you to visit our brewery and pubs whenever you visit Hawaii. Mahalo!
Italy is not really famous for their beers, they are more into their wine I guess, but this beer; La Rossa Birra Moretti ale, brewed by Heineken Italia, Italy was good for being Italian. It had not a lot of flavor and a little fizzy, but I expected a lot worst. 3 out of 5.
The bottle says:
Qualita E Tradizione
Wow, we are starting off strong for this years beer calendar with a Stockyard Oatmeal Stout from JosephBrau Brewing Co., San Jose, CA. 5.2% alc. by vol.
The label says:
A deliciously creamy stout in the Irish tradition – with its rich tan head intact, this deep and dark-colored beer has the aroma and flavor of chocolate, roasted oats, and coffee – all derived from the specialty malts used in the brewing process.
It has a lot of flavors which is nice, but it is a little too fuzzy for my taste. Overall a good beer, and I give it 4 out of 5!
Super excited for the beers to come!
2 kg (4.5 lb) sugar
6 large potatoes
7-8 dried figs
1 orange
500 g (1 lb) raisins
1 cinnamon stick
1 large fresh ginger
500 g (1 lb) muscovado sugar
15 g (0.5oz) Cloves
15 g (0.5oz) Cardemum
1 vanilla bean
2 fresh hot chilies
3 pieces of Bitter Orange
50 g fresh yeast
