What can I say? I'm a procrastinator. Maybe it's the years of practice cranking out overnight term papers in college (fueled by Sno-Caps and Dr. Pepper, this was WAAAAAY before 5-Hour Energy). Maybe it's laziness. Or maybe it's because I just picked it up last week. No matter. Like the bottle says, I'm currently enjoying a Enjoy By 12.13.13 by Stone Brewing, out … [Read more...] about Whew, Just Made It: Stone Enjoy By 12.13.13
Brews
Upright — Outtasight!
I have to go to work tomorrow. Mondays are bad enough anyway, but after a blissful week off, they are especially rough. Although this blissful week was interrupted with a stupid cold, my plan of doing pretty much nothing was only slightly tarnished by constant nose-blowing and the occasional coughing fit. I decided to celebrate my last day of freedom by enjoying an … [Read more...] about Upright — Outtasight!
Terra Inscrutable — A Beer in Disguise
By naming their collaboration brew Terra Incognita, the folks at Sierra Nevada and Boulevard Brewing seem intent on defying any attempts to describe it. Technically, it's classified as an American Wild Ale, but it's much more than that. Each sip brought something new. First, the sweetness of the Brettanomyces in the dank-brown, almost black brew announced itself. … [Read more...] about Terra Inscrutable — A Beer in Disguise
Memo to Sierra Nevada: Please stop.
I would like to begin by stating, unequivically and for the record, that I am not, repeat NOT, an employee or paid shill for the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Nor do I even know any employees or paid shills. Although there is plenty of evidence to the contrary (here, here, here, here, here, here, and here), this blog is not any kind of mouthpiece for, nor is it affiliated … [Read more...] about Memo to Sierra Nevada: Please stop.
A’s Beer Report 2013
Sounds more grandiose that it is. Actually, just a brief follow-up to last year's post about the "State of the Taps" at the Coliseum. Sadly, kind of a mixed bag this year.You'll recall my excitement over the new beer booth that took over for the former Pyramid spot. Well, Pyramid nudged their way back in, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, since Lagunitas and … [Read more...] about A’s Beer Report 2013