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A big thanks to the good folks @roadhousebeer for their latest care package — Mountain Jam Vol. 4 Double Dry Hopped Hazy IPA.

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Oct 11

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A big thanks to the good folks @roadhousebeer for their latest care package — Mountain Jam Vol. 4 Double Dry Hopped Hazy IPA.

Yes, that’s a mouthful, but a very good one. Got some honeydew and pineapple going on, with maybe a hint of red licorice. Juicy light bitterness makes its 7.4% go down WAAAAY too easy. Sneaky.

Brewed in collaboration with @dragondeer, a local blues/rock/funk/kitchen sink band. If their music sounds anything like their beer tastes, I’m in.

Roadhouse hasn’t made it to the Bay quite yet, but odds are if you’re roaming around NorCal you’ll run across them at your finer beverage establishments.

Cheers, y’all! 🍻🍻🍻

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Took a road trip for the first time in ages down through California’s beautiful Central Coast.

First stop, Cambria. Stayed at the ...

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Took a road trip for the first time in ages down through California’s beautiful Central Coast.

First stop, Cambria. Stayed at the wonderful @therigdonhouse, which had a great Happy Hour. Stopped in on some good friends at their new coffee house, @mojosvillagebean. Great coffee, breakfast, and good conversation before hitting the highway. Pro-tip, the Iced Mexican Mocha is 🔥🔥🔥!

On to Santa Barbara, which included a flight @topatopabrewingco. Absolutely loved their single-hop Waimea IPA, as well as their 6th Anniversary Dark IPA. There aren’t enough darker IPAs on the planet as far as I’m concerned.

Pro-tip II — get the Ahi Benedict @chadscafesb. You’re welcome.

Didn’t make it to their taproom, but on a recommendation picked up some @captainfattys The Blue IPA. Old-school dankness with a bracing clean bitter finish. Top notch. Need to try more from these guys.

Thoroughly enjoyed getting out on the road and appreciating our beautiful state. Cheers, y’all! 🍻🍻🍻

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Finally, FINALLY, made it @temescalbeer. Top-notch beers, super-chill vibe, what more do you want?

Well, how ‘bout that it’s an ...

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Finally, FINALLY, made it @temescalbeer. Top-notch beers, super-chill vibe, what more do you want?

Well, how ‘bout that it’s an easy-peasy two-block walk from MacArthur BART?

Not enough? How ‘bout that it’s also only a few more blocks away from @homeroom510, makers of the best Mac’N’Cheese ever created??

Temescal West IPA + Chorizo Mac = Succeeding At Life.

Took home some Foreign Exchange, their Belgian-style Pale. Belgian funk more prominent on the nose than the palate, but with a nice crispy finish and a citrus bite. Tay-stee on these warm Summer days.

Cheers, y’all! 🍻🍻🍻🍻

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Big thanks to the good people at @halyardbrewing for sending some of their fresh-brewed hard Ginger Beer. Since Mules are a common occurrence in my ...

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Big thanks to the good people at @halyardbrewing for sending some of their fresh-brewed hard Ginger Beer. Since Mules are a common occurrence in my household, I thought I’d try some experiments. So I tried each straight, then in a Mule.

Volcano Juice Ginger Beer w/lemonade. The ginger and lemon combine into a honeyed sweetness w/a citrus bite. Very refreshing.

Volcano Mule — w/silver tequila. The interplay of lemon, lime, ginger and pepper tastes like 7up w/a kick. Austere with a touch of sweetness. Nice.

Nicole’s Extra Ginger Beer — nice pure chewy ginger flavor with a touch of spice, high carbonation brings a clean, crisp finish. Outstanding.

Nicole’s Mule — makes a nice, classic mule, with a rich ginger flavor. Lime gives a nice, bright finish. This would easily be my house Mule. Really, really good.

The Breeze Ginger Beer — w/hibiscus & lime. Hibiscus leads with ginger and lime following, gives an overall impression of black cherry cola. Interesting.

Breeze Mule — went with the cola vibe and used spiced rum. Unfortunately the least successful of my experiments. Too many flavors competing for attention, wound up tasting like a tart piña colada. Straight vodka would have been the way to go.

This Vermont-based brewery just started distribution in CA, look for them in Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.

BTW, the names I made up for the Mules are my own, so apologies if they are already taken. Thanks again, Halyard, for the samples!

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You knew it was coming — the Black Hazy IPA.

A big thanks to @alaskanbrewing for sending me a sneak preview of their latest creation — ...

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Aug 14

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You knew it was coming — the Black Hazy IPA.

A big thanks to @alaskanbrewing for sending me a sneak preview of their latest creation — Midnight Haze IPA.

I absolutely ADORE Black IPAs. I might even venture to say it’s my favorite style, and I’m happy to see it make a bit of a comeback.

This hits all the marks. Smells of dark hardwood and forest floor. Tastes of roasted nuts and dark toffee. The “hazy” factor manifests as a milder than typical hop bitterness.

Look for this in your finer retail establishments starting next month.

Long live Black IPA!!! Cheers, y’all! 🍻🍻🍻🍻

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