Posts Tagged: Beer Reviews
Brewery Focus: Bell's Expedition Stout, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
Posted by on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 in - 7 comments
I like this Brewery Focus thing. The last one, Scotland's Isle of Skye Brewing, isn't done and yet I can start another. Why? Because a pal went to Michigan for work [Ed.: (later) he has revealed himself in the comments.] and all of a sudden, realizing the implications, we made calls to his cell …
Sour Beer Studies: Rose de Gambrinus, Cantillon, Belgium
Posted by on Friday, July 13, 2007 in - 2 comments
The famous nude lady sketch beer that outraged Maine or at least some officious Mainers. I never thought such a human condition was possible. Just to make a statement, I bought this 2005 375 ml bottling in Maine at the ever excellent Tully's at York for $8.50 USD. However will I hide the empty … read more »
About Oaked Beer: Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale, Stone, USA
Posted by on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 in - leave a comment
Look at it sitting there in the stash, taunting me, telling me I am not worthy. Even though today was a big day here abouts - maybe landing a new sponsor, maybe landing a contest prize with a great western craft brewer and even getting a mention in the July 2007 issue of Beer Advocate - still it …
Ontario: Sgt. Major, IPA, Scotch Irish Brewing
Posted by on Monday, July 9, 2007 in - 8 comments
Nothing like a six of stubbies if you're over 40 and a Canuck. I wrote about this beer in March 2005 and again in March 2006 when it compared very nicely in a side-by-side with Victory's HopDevil. Careful sifters of clues will note however, that the address on the six-pack box above shows a …
Imperial Showdown For Independence Day
Posted by on Sunday, July 8, 2007 in - 3 comments
It was an imperial 4th for me here in the United States. It was pirate versus druid as two 8% Imperial Stouts went head to head. • The first, Peg Leg Imperial, one of the Heavy Seas special offerings from Clipper City Brewing in Baltimore, Maryland poured black with just a hint of red tint …
Session 5: Atmosphere
Posted by on Friday, July 6, 2007 in - leave a comment
Today is the day of The Session, the international beer blogging chatfest that is held the first Friday of every month. This always takes some thinking. We have had stouts, dubbels, milds and your local brew and today we have atmosphere, as chosen and hosted by Al and Ron at Hop Talk: • “Beer is …
Brewery Focus: Black Cuillin, Isle of Skye Brewing, Scotland
Posted by on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 in - leave a comment
After an evening of bottling hefeweizen, time for something without notes of pineapple, banana, cloves and white pepper. The second in the series on the beers of the Isle of Skye Brewing Company, this 4.5% brew is described by the brewer simply as "the dark one, brewed with rolled roast oatmeal … read more »
Brewery Focus: Red Cuillin, Isle of Skye Brewing, Uig, Scotland
Posted by on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 in - leave a comment
In an effort to bring a bit more organization to things around here, I am adding another series called Brewery Focus - until I think of a better name. The first three posts in the series are going to be about three brews from the Isle of Skye Brewing Company from the bit of the Old Country my … read more »
Grill, Shed, Steak, Rain, Bieres de Garde And Saisons
Posted by on Sunday, July 1, 2007 in - 4 comments
The trouble with charcoal grilling is that when the rain comes you can't turn it off. Propane, on the other hand, has a nice dial that has a "0" setting. But there is the garden shed and, when it rains and you have visitors, it can turn out to be a delightful place to while away a late afternoon …
Sour Beer Studies: Duchesse De Bourgogne, Verhaeghe, BE
Posted by on Thursday, June 28, 2007 in - 1 comment
Why did I pick another Flemish Red so early on in these Sour Beer Studies? I think I am still wary of those dry lambics in the stash and Stonch has spoken so highly of the style that I thought what the heck. • First thing to note is that is this a beer that was kept on the wood as well so could …
