beer

Dec 19th, Snow Day Winter Ale

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Beer of the day; Snow Day Winter Ale from New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, CO. I am very familiar with New Belgiums’ Fat Tire Amber Ale, but it’s the first time I’m having their Winter Ale; very good, 5 out of 5!

The label says;
With 3 feet of powder closing the roads, a brewery is not a bad place to get snowed in, Given the unanticipated hall pass of a snow day, our brewers decided to experiment. Hmm… what about this dark caramel roasted Midnight Wheat braced with a serious load of Syrian Goldings, Centennial and Cascade hops? Shovel it in. What a deliciously unexpected way to spend a SNOW DAY!

Dec 18th, Stone Pale Ale

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We all know I love everything that comes out of Stone Brewery so it is to no surprise that I give Stone Pale Ale from Stone Brewing Company in Escondido, CA 5 out of 5!

The label says;

Gar-goyle… a fearsome figure carved from stone that has powers to wand of evil spirits, Our Stone gargoyle wards off modern day evil spirits such as chemical preservatives, additives & adjunts. One taste, and you can tell he does his job very well.

Dec 18th, Stone Pale Ale

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We all know I love everything that comes out of Stone Brewery so it is to no surprise that I give Stone Pale Ale from Stone Brewing Company in Escondido, CA 5 out of 5!

The label says;

Gar-goyle… a fearsome figure carved from stone that has powers to wand of evil spirits, Our Stone gargoyle wards off modern day evil spirits such as chemical preservatives, additives & adjunts. One taste, and you can tell he does his job very well.

Dec 17th, Old Scratch Amber Lager

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The beer of the day; Old Scratch Amber Lager from Flying Dog Brewery, Frederick, MF. Very nice beer, I like the slacker design on the label as well! If it has to be a lager, it should be an amber lager. 5 out of 5!

The label says;
Some itches can’t be scratched. Like your fantasy involving latex and flavored lotions. So it’s best to concentrate on the ones you can scratch. Like your itch for this Amber Lager with a malty, mellow flavor. As for your other fantasies, you’ll probably need to find a chat room for these. 

Dec 16th, Liberty Ale

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Beer of the day was Libert Ale from Anchor Brewing Company from San Francisco, CA. Anchor was one of the first craft beer breweries in California, and I’ve always liked their beer. I give this one a 5 out of 5!

The label says;
San Francisco’s famous Liberty Ale was first brewed on the 18th of April, 1975 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Paul Revere’s historic ride. It is virtually handmade by the brewers of Anchor Steam Beer in one of the smallest and most traditional breweries in the world. Liberty Ale is made with the finest barley malt; fresh, whole hops; top-fermenting yeast; pure water; and simple, natural methods that reflect our exceptional respect for the ancient art of brewing. It is “dry hopped,” a classic ale tradition, and slowly completes its fermentation in sealed vats in our cellars. This unique process creates Liberty Ale’s distinctive bouquet and uncommonly delicate, entirely natural carbonation.

Dec 15th, Minott’s Black Star Double Hopped Golden Lager

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Today I got Minott’s Black Star Double Hopped Golden Lager from Great Northern Brewing Company, Whitefish, Montana. I rarely drink lagers nowadays, but this one is pretty good. I give it a 3 out of 5.

The bottle says;
Black Star Double Hopped Golden Lager is hopped first in the kettle and then again before finishing. Result? A refreshing beer with lots of taste. We hope you enjoy drinking it as much as we enjoy making it.

Dec 14th, Abita Turbodog

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I’ve seen this beer around a lot, but I dont know if I ever have had it. Turbodog Ale from Abita Brewing Company, Abita Springs, LA. It’s a really good beer, but it didnt blow me away. I give it 4 out of 5.

The label says;
Turbodog os a dark brown ale brewed with pale, caramel, and chocolate malt and Willamette hops. This combination gives Turbodog its rich body and color and sweet chocolate, toffee-like flavor. Every Abita brew is all natural and handcrafted using the pristine artesian water of Abita Springs, Louisiana that is naturally perfect for brewing.
Live it. Love it. Wear it.

Dec 13th, He’Brew Messiah Bold

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I know I’ve had a He’Brew beer before, but not sure which one. Today’s beer was He’Brew Messiah Bold Dark Brown Ale from Shmaltz Brewing Company, Saratoga Springs, NY. It was great, super easy to drink! 5 out of 5!

The label says;
It’s the beer you’ve been waiting for! He’Brew, the Chosen Beer. A Rich and Robust Dark Brown Ale.
Why is this beer different from all other beers? As commanded, we at HE’BREW Beer have been fruitful and multiplied our offerings. Tradition teaches that the Messiah’s name is Shalom-Peace. With your first sip of this rich, dark, and delicious libation, we hope to offer a momentary taste of microbrewed bliss. If you feel the sudden urge to beat your swords into ploughshares (Isaiah 2:4) or to picnic with the lion and the lamb (Is. 11:6)… Rejoice! Now, our award-winning brewers can’t claim supernatural powers-simply a fanatical commitment to brewing world-class beers: A truly scrumptious mitzvah (good deed)! Through the new Millennium and beyond, may your cups runneth over with the blessings of great beer and great shtick. To the Future! To Bold Life! L’Chaim!

Dec 12th, Alimony Ale IPA

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Super happy to unwrap the Alimony Ale India Pale Ale from Buffalo Bill’s Brewery in Hayward, CA
I’m a big fan of IPA’s, it’s a little sweeter and more fresh then a regular ale and is awesome for hot LA days! It’s rainy today, but an IPA always works! This one was great and it went down fast. 5 out of 5!

The label says;
Good beer, like true love, doesn’t last long. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Alimony Ale, Its Irreconcilably Different

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.