Getting lame with these titles, I know. Enjoying the end of the work week with a glass of Dogfish Head's Chicory Stout. Wow, there's a lot going on here. Swirl the glass and it smells deep and roasty, like you're walking in to a coffee shop. Pours black as night, no light getting through this. But it's the palate that's so interesting. Yes, you get the typical mocha, … [Read more...] about Chic-chicory, chic-chicory…
Sierrapalooza
Okay, okay. I realize I've been lagging on my self-imposed "deadlines”. Gimme a break, it's not like I'm being paid for this gig. And the editor is, well, me. So if I don't get a post sent up, meh. My millions of readers will just have to be patient. I must say that Sierra Nevada is trying very hard to corner the market on ... my fridge. Seriously. I'm working my way … [Read more...] about Sierrapalooza
Trader Joe’s 2012 Vintage Ale
Style: Belgian Strong Ale Brewer: Unibroue, Chambly, Quebec, Canada ABV: 9.0% [Editor's Note: I wrote this post about a month ago and recently discovered I had failed to put it up, hence the reference to a "December evening in front of the fire." I was going to update it, but decided against tampering with the original integrity of the piece. Deal with it.] Trader … [Read more...] about Trader Joe’s 2012 Vintage Ale
What am I doing here?
I’ve been lagging a bit on writing these reviews, I know. They’re turning into a bit of a chore, which is what I was afraid of. I’m a huge craft beer enthusiast, and I do enjoy writing and think I’m fairly decent at it. What better hobby could there be, right? I haven’t been at this for very long, and I’m already starting to notice that all these posts are starting to … [Read more...] about What am I doing here?
Puddle Jumper Pale Ale
Style: Pale Ale Brewer: Third Street Aleworks, Santa Rosa, CA ABV: 5.6% One of the many, many pleasures of living in Northern California is the proximity to world-class craft brewers. We’re silly with them here, especially in the Wine Country. Yes, along with Cabs and Zins and Chardonnays, one can also find some fantastic Bocks and Stouts and IPAs. A great Pale Ale … [Read more...] about Puddle Jumper Pale Ale