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
Brews
Beer Camp ’12 Imperial Pilsner
Style: Pilsner Brewer: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Chico, CA ABV: 5.6% I apologize if this blog has been a bit Sierra heavy lately. Unfortunately, it’s only gonna get worse. I have Tumbler, their Fall seasonal, in the fridge. And Celebration, their Holiday offering and one of my all-time favorites, is I'm sure is in stores already. Look for those reviews soon. To … [Read more...] about Beer Camp ’12 Imperial Pilsner
Altitude Adjustment: Elevation 66 Brewing Company
I was very excited when I first learned a brewpub was opening in El Cerrito, as previously I've had to travel to either Berkeley or Walnut Creek to find the closest one. I've been to Elevation 66 Brewing Company a few times now, and they've really put together a winner. Their menu features small plates as well as entrees, emphasizing fresh, locally sourced … [Read more...] about Altitude Adjustment: Elevation 66 Brewing Company
Beer Camp ’12 Oatmeal Stout
Style: Oatmeal Stout Brewery: Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Chico, CA ABV: 9.0% Another in the Sierra Nevada Beer Camp series, this is desert in a glass. You might want to keep a flashlight handy, as this inky-black brew will suck the light out of the room. The nose is sweet, with caramel, molasses, maple, and chocolate. The texture is pure velvet, silky smooth on … [Read more...] about Beer Camp ’12 Oatmeal Stout
Knee Deep Simtra Triple IPA
Style: Triple India Pale Ale Brewer: Knee Deep Brewing Company, Lincoln, CA ABV: 10.1% This being billed as a "triple" IPA, I was prepared for an all-out hop assault, which I got. However, what surprised me was the drinkability for such a big beer. And make no mistake, this is a big, big beer. The name "Simtra" comes from combining the names of the two hops used to … [Read more...] about Knee Deep Simtra Triple IPA