Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale

20121031:
I wrote: "This Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale is just so-so. While I can't say for sure, I believe I would certainly prefer Blue Moon Belgium White over the Abbey Ale. I wonder if this beer would have been better with an orange slice." 4:28 PM ET

[20121206]

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Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale

Relevant Links:
Winter Abbey Ale (Blue Moon Website)
Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale (BeerAdvocate.com)
Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

Ingredients and Profile
Malts: Pale, Winter White Wheat, Chocolate
Hops: Mittelfruh
Our Twist: Dark Belgian Candi Sugar
IBUs: 16
Original Gravity: 14º Plato
ABV: 5.6%

Appearance
Chestnut brown-colored ale with brilliant clarity and a rich, white head.

Aroma
Like the season, there’s a lot to take in. Starts with a malty nuttiness with notes of dark chocolate and toffee. A hint of hops swirls in the background.

Taste
The taste starts with assertive malty caramel notes with a touch of dark chocolate. It’s quickly balanced with a small amount of hop bitterness to keep the malt sweetness from building up.

Mouthfeel
A medium-bodied winter ale with a medium level of carbonation for balance.

Finish
Rich toffee and caramel finish with a hint of bitter dark chocolate.

Elysian Blight Pumpkin Ale

20121027:
I wrote: "Oh my goodness, I love this pumpkin ale. It definitely tastes like pumpkin. It is possibly the best pumpkin beer I've ever had. It's probably more deliciously spicy than other pumpkin ales I've had. It tastes like pumpkin pie." 8:56 PM ET

[20121206]

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Elysian Blight Pumpkin Ale

Relevant Links:
Blight Pumpkin Ale (BeerAdvocate.com)
Elysian 12 Beers of Apocalypse #9 - Blight Pumpkin Ale (RateBeer.com)

NV Scotto Cellars Rare Red 4 Grape Blend

20121027:

[20180707][Part of Beer and Wine Tasting at Eddie's Liquor]

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NV Scotto Cellars Rare Red 4 Grape Blend

Relevant Links:
NV Scotto Cellars Rare Red 4 Grape Blend (CellarTracker.com)

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Website Information: (CellarTracker.com)

VintageNV
TypeRed
ProducerScotto Cellars
VarietyRed Blend
DesignationRare Red 4 Grape Blend
Vineyardn/a
CountryUSA
RegionCalifornia
SubRegionCentral Valley
AppellationLodi
UPC/EAN Code684586204085

2010 Mommy's Time Out Puglia IGT

20121027:

[20180707][Part of Beer and Wine Tasting at Eddie's Liquor]

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2010 Mommy's Time Out Puglia IGT

Relevant Links:
2010 Mommy's Time Out Puglia IGT (Cellar Tracker.com)

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Website Information: (CellarTracker.com)

Vintage2010
TypeRed
ProducerMommy's Time Out
VarietyPrimitivo
Designationn/a
Vineyardn/a
CountryItaly
RegionPuglia
SubRegionn/a
AppellationPuglia IGT

Elysian Ruin Rosemary Agave IPA

20121027:
No specific comments.

[20180707][Part of Beer and Wine Tasting at Eddie's Liquor]

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Elysian Ruin Rosemary Agave IPA

Relevant Links:
Elysian 12 Beers of Apocalypse #5 - Ruin Rosemary Agave IPA (RateBeer.com)
Ruin Rosemary Agave IPA | Elysian Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)

Elysian Torrent Pale Beet Bock

20121027:

[20180707][Part of Beer and Wine Tasting at Eddie's Liquor]

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Elysian Torrent Pale Beet Bock

Relevant Links:
Elysian 12 Beers of Apocalypse #7 - Torrent Pale Beet Bock (RateBeer.com)
Torrent Pale Beet Bock | Elysian Brewing (BeerAdvocate.com)

Peach Schnapps, Sour Apple, Sprite

20121026:
I wrote: "The lime garnish really helps round it out." 11:34PM ET

[20130321]

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Recipe:
Hiram Walker Peach Schnapps
Sour Apple
Sprite
Lime garnish

Gordon Biersch FestBier

20121024:
I wrote: "Gordon Biersch FestBier is simple. My thoughts on it are neutral. It's not my usual style of beer. There's a slight bitterness." 4:31PM ET

[20121220]

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Gordon Biersch FestBier

Relevant Links:
Festbier (Gordon Biersch Website)
Gordon Biersch FestBier (BeerAdvocate.com)
Gordon Biersch Festbier (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

FestBier

Gordon Biersch FestBier celebrates fall and the flavor profiles of beers served at the modern day Oktoberfest. Originally, the Oktoberfest was held in the middle of October. The brewers were motivated to increase beer sales and moved the date to the last week of September through the first week of October. At the same time, they created the modern day Oktoberfest beer with a lighter body than Märzen but a more robust, hoppy flavor, resulting in FestBier. The maltiness is created via a combination of dark-roasted Munich malt and pilsner malt, and the hoppy aroma is achieved via the imported Hallertau and Tettnang aroma hops. FestBier is available seasonally from August through October.

Alcohol Volume: 5.6%
Bitterness: 24 IBU
Residual Sugar: 2.7%
Yeast Strain: Weihenstephan 34/70
Hops: Hallertau and Tettnang aroma

Shiner Kosmos Reserve

20121017:
I wrote: "Shiner Kosmos Reserve had some taste at first, but then quickly lost it. It might have even gone to or below the level of Natty Boh or similar." 4:28PM ET

[20121220]

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Shiner Kosmos Reserve

Relevant Links:
Shiner Kosmos Reserve (BeerAdvocate.com)
Shiner Kosmos Reserve (RateBeer.com)

Brewer's Art Sweet Sour(ish) 16

20121012:
I wrote: "Sweet Sour(ish) 16. Dang. Fruity goodness. Kalina says it tastes like raspberry. True. True." 10:24PM ET

Upon ordering a second beer, I also had the opportunity to try a little macaroni and cheese. Absolutely delicious.

[20121220]

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Brewer's Art Sweet Sour(ish) 16

Relevant Links:
The Brewer's Art Website
My Drink Brewer's Art Le Canard post

Brewer's Art Le Canard

20121012:
I wrote: "Le Canard. It has an apple cider smell. There is a similar taste. Drinkable and alcoholic. Wow. It has a strong effect on me." 10:14PM ET

[20121220]

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Brewer's Art Le Canard

Relevant Links:
The Brewer's Art House Beer List
Brewer's Art Le Canard (BeerAdvocate.com)
Brewer's Art Le Canard (RateBeer.com)
The Brewer's Art Website
My Drink Brewer's Art Sweet Sour(ish) 16 post

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Website Information:

Le Canard
A strong, copper-colored ale with a mild, sweet malt character. Brewed with lots of Belgian candi sugar and slowly fermented for a month. Sublime. 8.5%abv

Samuel Adams Hazel Brown

20120926:
I seemed to have snapped a picture of the Samuel Adams Hazel Brown on this date, strongly suggesting I tried the beer, but failed to take any notes on it. This certainly happens from time to time.

[20121223]

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20121010:
I wrote: "This Samuel Adams Hazel Brown tastes like a stout. Smells good too. It's delicious. It's really good." 5:29PM ET

[20121214]

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Samuel Adams Hazel Brown

Relevant Links:
Samuel Adams Hazel Brown (Samuel Adams Website)
Samuel Adams Hazel Brown (BeerAdvocate.com)
Samuel Adams Hazel Brown (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

Flavor: Caramel and toffee notes with a slightly sweet maltiness & roasted hazelnut flavor
Color: Rich brown, 28 SRM
Original Gravity: 13° Plato
Alcohol: 5.2%ABV - 4.0%ABW
Calories 12/ oz.: 174
IBUs: 20
Malt Varieties: Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, Caramel 60, Dingeman's biscuit, Paul's roasted barley
Hop Varieties: Hallertau Mittelfrueh Noble hops, East Kent Goldings
Yeast Strain: Samuel Adams ale yeast
First Brewed: 2012
Availability: Limited Release in the Harvest Collection Variety Pack

Magic Hat Hocus Pocus

20121010:
I wrote: "This Hocus Pocus is very drinkable. Lightly hoppy. Light beer. Actually perhaps a watery feel." 4:29PM ET

[20121221]

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Magic Hat Hocus Pocus

Relevant Links:
Hocus Pocus (Magic Hat Website)
Magic Hat Hocus Pocus (BeerAdvocate.com)
Magic Hat Hocus Pocus (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

Hocus Pocus — Our take on a classic summer ale.
A toast to weeds, rays, and summer haze. It was a light, crisp ale for mowing lawns, hitting lazy fly balls and communing with nature, Hocus Pocus was offered up as a summer sacrifice to cloudless days. Its malty sweetness finished tart and crisp and was best appreciated with a wedge of orange.

TYPE: Summer Ale
YEAST: English Ale
HOPS: Cascade, Columbus
MALTS: Pale, Malted Wheat, Acidulated
ABV: 4.5
GRAVITY: 11.20 Plato
BITTERNESS: 13
SRM: 4.0
AVAILABILITY: Spore-adic - Watch this space

Vodka Cranberry

Also known as a Cape Cod, the drink is a simple combination of vodka and cranberry juice. I've had this drink a couple of times before.

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20121007:
I wrote the following: "Delicious, as usual." 10:56PM ET

[20130323][Part of Drinks at a Friend's Wedding]

Seagrams 7 Whiskey and Orange Juice

20121007:
I wrote the following: "Er... bad? Tastes a little better on the second sip." 8:43PM ET

Seagrams 7 Whiskey and Orange Juice

[20130323][Part of Drinks at a Friend's Wedding]

Brewer's Art Ozzy

20121006:
I wrote: "The Ozzy is bitter, hoppy, and good. There's an orange taste to it. 7.25% ABV. Yeah, that's a delicious bitterness. On the downside, it leaves a bad aftertaste." 11:10PM ET

[20121221]

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20140310:
Today I got a flight of the House Beers on draft.

For the Ozzy I wrote the following:
"This beer has a light smell and taste. It tastes like a blonde ale and has a citrus flavor. It reminds me of Blue Moon." 10:28PM ET
"[Last sip:] Ahhhh, that refreshing Ozzy (Belgian-style)." 11:15PM ET

[Part of Beer Flight at The Brewer's Art]

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Brewer's Art Ozzy

Relevant Links:
The Brewer's Art House Beer List
Brewer's Art Ozzy Ale (BeerAdvocate.com)
Brewers Art Ozzy (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information: (20121221)

Ozzy
Our answer to the Belgian «devil» beers (i.e. Lucifer, Duvel, etc.). Both rich and dry, this beer is all too easy to consume in large quantities. Hopped with Styrian Goldings. 7.25%abv

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Menu Description: (20140310)

Ozzy
Our tribute to the «Devil» beers of Belgium. This beer is light in color with a full flavor and dry finish. Be careful, as it may sneak up on you. 7.25% ABV

Samuel Adams Dunkelweizen

20121003:
I wrote: "Dunkelweizen. Samuel Adams. It has a lemon sort of flavor. I like it. It's refreshing." 4:15PM ET

[20121221]

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Samuel Adams Dunkelweizen

Relevant Links:
Samuel Adams Dunkelweizen (Samuel Adams Website)
Samuel Adams Dunkelweizen (BeerAdvocate.com)
Samuel Adams Dunkelweizen (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

Flavor: Caramel and toasted malt notes integrated with the traditional German weizen beer fermentation aromas of clove and banana.
Color: Dark amber brown, 20 SRM
Original Gravity: 12.6° Plato
Alcohol by Vol/Wt: 5.1%ABV – 4.0%ABW
Calories/12 oz.: 168
IBUs: 13
Malt Varieties: Samuel Adams two-row pale malt blend, malted wheat, Carawheat® malt, and Carafa® malt
*Carafa® and Carawheat® are registered trademarks of Weyermann Malt, Bamburg, Germany
Hop Variety: Hallertau Mittelfrueh Noble hops
Yeast Strain: W-68 ale yeast
Availability: Seasonal (Aug. - Oct) in the Harvest Collection Variety Pack
First Brewed: 2009

2011 Bodegas Bretón Rioja Iuvene

20121002:
I wrote: "A slight sourness. Some bubbly. Watery. Not dry. Watery." 7:02PM ET

Menu Description:
Bodegas Breton “Iuvene” Rioja Cosecha 2011, Rioja, Spain

[20121221]

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2011 Bodegas Bretón Rioja Iuvene

Relevant Links:
2009 Bodegas Bretón Rioja Iuvene (CellarTracker.com)
2010 Bodegas Bretón Rioja Iuvene (CellarTracker.com)
2011 Bodegas Bretón Rioja Iuvene (CellarTracker.com)