Hollows & Fentimans Ginger Beer

20151213:
From what I can recall, the only other alcoholic ginger beers I've had thus far has been Crabbie's Original and Crabbie's Spiced Orange.

Front, Out of Focus
(The actual bottle, but not from the actual day.)

Although I was looking forward to this ginger beer, I was unfortunately met with a bitter taste - perhaps because I haven't had beer in a while.

I did, however, enjoy the clean ginger aftertaste.

[20180620 Post Date]

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Hollows & Fentimans Ginger Beer

Back
(The actual bottle, but not from the actual day.)

Relevant Links:
Craft Beer Page (Fentimans Website)
John Hollows Superior Alcoholic Ginger Beer (RateBeer.com)
Hollows Superior Alcoholic Ginger Beer | Fentimans Ltd. (BeerAdvocate.com)

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Website Information:

Gluten Free Alcoholic Ginger Beer
Available in 330ml, 500ml

A deliciously smooth and refreshing alcoholic ginger beer. Inspired by Thomas Fentimans original recipe, our alcoholic ginger beer is made using all natural ingredients and is certified gluten free.

ABV 4% | Certified Gluten Free

“Superior to the competition” The Edinburgh Foodie

Pour over ice into a tall glass and garnish with a slice of lemon or wedges of lime

Baileys Irish Cream and Almond Breeze

20150911:
Instead of mixing Baileys with milk, because I had none at the time, I decided to mix it with Almond Breeze vanilla almond milk (which apparently doesn't have much almond, but I like the taste).

While the Almond Breeze can taste a bit watery by itself, it gains a nice thick and creamy texture when mixed with the Baileys.

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Baileys Irish Cream and Almond Breeze

Bird Dog Whiskey

20150906:
After finishing our Irish Car Bombs, my friend and I each ordered a glass of whiskey; I got the Bird Dog Peach and Josh got the Bird Dog Apple, both on the rocks.

First trying my glass of Bird Dog Peach, I mostly tasted a peach flavor and detected a bit of a whiskey taste as well.

Having a taste of the Bird Dog Apple, I detected much more of a whiskey taste and only slightly tasted an apple flavor. 11:07PM PT

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Bird Dog Whiskey
: Bird Dog Peach
: Bird Dog Apple

Relevant Links:
Bird Dog Whiskey Website

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Website Description:

Peach
Bird Dog Peach immerses juicy, savory, fragrant peaches to create a smooth, easy-to-drink whiskey.

Apple
Bird Dog Apple flourishes with lush, succulent apple flavors and finishes with a sweet, warm cinnamon zest.

Irish Car Bomb

The Irish Car Bomb is a bomb shot where a shot glass filled with equal parts (Jameson) Irish whiskey and (Baileys) Irish cream is dropped into a pint glass filled with half a pint of (Guinness) stout and drunk quickly.

Both fun and tasty, I specifically recall having an Irish Car Bomb on three occasions (20090710=1st, unknown date, 20131231), and it's highly likely I've had one on one or two other occasions as well.

(20150906)

On the second of the three occasions, there were only so many bottles of Guinness and so a friend (D.P.) and I were planning to share. After dropping the shot glass down, I would drink some, then she would drink some, and so on - or at least something to that effect. However, I recall she lacked beer guzzling abilities, and at some point, I ended up drinking what remained. Next thing I knew, she looked at me and asked me where the cup went. Er, how 'bout them Baltimore Ravens?

New Years Eve (20131231)

[20151003]

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20100630:
Irish Car Bomb at Dave and Buster's.

[20180704][Part of Mixed Drinks at Dave & Buster's]

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(20100630)

20150906:
After finishing our Moscow mules, Josh and I headed back upstairs to the bar and ordered ourselves some Irish Car Bombs. However, like the Patron, the experience went by so quickly that I could only note having enjoyed the creaminess and that the drink overall was good.

Actually, another thought that crossed my mind after completing the drink was whether or not Kahlua was an ingredient. After looking through various articles online, it would seem that the short answer is no. However, the long answer is that it may have originally included Kahlua and there are bomb shots being made that include Kahlua. The contents of the shot glass would resemble the following: 1/2 oz. Baileys, 1/4 oz. Kahlua, 1/4 oz. Irish whiskey.

My first Irish Car Bomb (20090710)

While on the topic of ingredients, I saw suggestions regarding Carolans Irish cream as a stronger substitute for Baileys and Murphy's Irish Stout as a lighter substitute for Guinness (and supposedly the original stout of choice for the drink).

In any case, similar to following the shots of Patrón with the Moscow mules, we followed the Irish Car Bomb with some Bird Dog Whiskey.

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Irish Car Bomb

(20150906)

Relevant Links:
Irish Car Bomb (Wikipedia.org)

Moscow Mule

20150906:
If my memory serves me correctly (with my blog to back it up), then I had yet to try a Moscow mule until today. I did, however, have some Vodka and Ginger Ale several months ago.

In any case, after having a shot of Patrón, my friends and I followed up with a round of Moscow mules.

The Moscow mule was good, but the ice melting in it was not. 10:03PM PT

With that being said, the ginger was crisp, sweet, and sometimes bitter.

I liked the overall alcoholic flavor. 10:15PM PT

When we eventually finished our Moscow mules, we sped up the pace with some Irish Car Bombs.

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Moscow Mule

Relevant Links:
Moscow mule (Wikipedia.org)

Patrón Silver

20150906:
The first drink of the evening was a shot of Patrón Silver. Garnished with a lime, my friends and I took the shot and chased the shot with the lime.

However, immediately after biting into the lime, I considered the missed opportunity of simply enjoying the tequila on its own. In particular, I remember thinking the shot of tequila was good and that I might not have needed the lime - or at least not have needed to bite into the lime as quickly as I did.

As such, I don't have a sense of how the Patrón tasted. At best, I gathered the tequila was smooth.

After drinking the Patrón, we ordered a round of Moscow mules.

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Patrón Silver

Relevant Links:
Patrón (Wikipedia.org)
Patrón Silver (Patrón Website)

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Website Information:

Patrón Silver
The perfect white spirit made from the finest Weber Blue Agave.

A FINE BALANCE
Color: Crystal clear
Aroma: Fruits & citrus
Taste: Smooth & sweet
Finish: Light pepper

MADE LIKE IT SHOULD BE
From the finest 100% Weber Blue Agave
Handmade in small batches
Presented in hand-numbered glass bottles

40% Alcohol by Volume
Available in 1.75L, 750ml, 375ml, 200ml, 50ml

Mexican Coffee

20150906:
Today I had Mexican Coffee for the first time, so named because of the tequila and Kahlua that go into the coffee.

Menu Description:
Tequila, Kahlua, Coffee and Whipped Cream

While I had considered getting a Bill's Famous Mimosa - probably a good choice while eating at Bill's Cafe - I instead initially wanted an Irish Coffee, and then changed my mind when my friend Josh ordered a Mexican Coffee for himself.

Oddly enough, it kind of tasted like it was made with whiskey instead of tequila. My friend Kevin, who took a sip of Josh's Mexican Coffee, agreed, but only at first, and that he eventually tasted the tequilla flavor.

In any case, it was good. 1:37PM PT

[20151001]

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Mexican Coffee

Snakebite (Old Rasputin and Julian Hard Cider Harvest Apple)

20150905:
A couple of hours ago I combined Old Rasputin and Julian Hard Cider Cherry Bomb. It was tasty and so after having some Harvest Apple by itself, I combined Old Rasputin and the Harvest Apple as a final drink of the night.

Overall, I thought the cider on its own was a bit sour (at least compared to the Cherry Bomb) and that the Old Rasputin was able to balance that flavor and create a great tasting drink.

As a minor detail, I was unable to successfully layer the stout and the cider - not even coming close to the layering achieved earlier today with the Old Rasputin and Cherry Bomb.

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Snakebite (Old Rasputin and Julian Hard Cider Harvest Apple)

Relevant Links:
My Drink North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout post
My Julian Hard Cider Harvest Apple post

Coronado Señor Saison

Coronado Señor Saison

Relevant Links:
Señor Saison (Coronado Brewing)
Señor Saison | Coronado Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)
Coronado Señor Saison (RateBeer.com)

20150904: [20150927]
The Señor Saison definitely had a spicy jalapeno taste, but I wasn't sure how much I enjoyed it.

It had a light smell and slowly grew on me, but I still didn't know how much I enjoyed it. 11:07PM PT

Website Information:

Señor Saison
Crown Series

Just south of our brewery, Baja California's burgeoning spirit of craft brewing reminds us a lot of our own with Mexican brewers looking to make a name for their region. We've enjoyed keeping an eye on the exciting new beers coming out of Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe, and celebrate the rise of craft beer south of the border with this reimagined farmhouse ale. Brewed with agave nectar and jalapeño peppers, it combines a touch of spice with fruity esters derived from Belgian yeast. Like the brews of our cross-border amigos, this cerveza takes craft to new and interesting places.

Beer Profile:
Malt: Pilsner, Cara Munich, Munich
Additional Ingredients: Jalapeños & Piloncillo
Hops: Hallertau
Yeast Profile: Saison
IBU: 25
ABV: 6.5

Availability: Seasonal; 22oz, Draft

Snakebite (Old Rasputin and Julian Hard Cider Cherry Bomb)

20150904:
While I was at BevMo I was asked to buy some Mississippi Mud. However, instead of buying multiple bottles I bought one bottle of Mississippi Mud and various beers which I thought would make great combinations (through a mixture of experience and research).

Among the choices, I decided to first combine Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout and Julian Hard Cider Cherry Bomb.

While it would have been nice if the combination layered, the two mixed quite easily. While there's a lot of science involved in choosing beers which will layer well, I just haphazardly poured the stout onto a spoon which was placed over the glass filled halfway with the cider.

One likely issue was that I just used a regular spoon (as opposed to bending a spoon so that it was inside the cup and parallel to the surface). If it were my own home/spoon I would have bent it, but I was at my friends place, so I just hoped for the best.

Apparently using a curved glass instead of a pint glass would have also helped.

One of the glasses showed some amount of separation.

In any case, the combination mostly smelled like the cider and tasted cherry. I didn't really know what the Old Rasputin flavor contributed. 7:49PM PT

First Note: I once had a Snakebite in 2011: Guinness and HardCore Cider.

Second Note: Some articles say a snakebite is equal parts lager and cider, and some say the lager may be replaced by a stout. A stout and cider combination can also be called a Poor Man's Black Velvet, because a Black Velvet is Guinness and champagne. Whatever the drink is named, it's a tasty mix.

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Snakebite (Old Rasputin and Julian Hard Cider Cherry Bomb)

Relevant Links:
My Drink North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout post
My Julian Hard Cider Cherry Bomb post

Tejava

20150904:
This tea was not bad.

[Part of Beer and Wine Tasting at Bevmo]

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Tejava

Heretic Evil Cousin

20150904:
This beer had a hoppy smell, but it also had a sweet, lovely flowery smell. There was, however, a slightly bitter taste and it left a bitter aftertaste.

[Part of Beer and Wine Tasting at Bevmo]

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Heretic Evil Cousin

Relevant Links:
Beers (Heretic Brewing Website)
Evil Cousin | Heretic Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)
Heretic Evil Cousin (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

Evil Cousin
abv: 8%; ibu: 100; srm: 4
Evil Cousin is Heretic's take on a West coast imperial IPA. This beer is a bold, in-your-face hop monster. It has a light, easy drinking malt character that allows the hops to stand out. The hop character in this beer is intentionally on the dank side; big, sticky, and aggressive. This beer is for those of you who can't get enough hops. Join us on the dank side.

Firestone Walker 805

20150904:
The beer had an apple smell and a banana taste. It was a nice light taste.

[Part of Beer and Wine Tasting at Bevmo]

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20180525:
I wasn't sure if I had this beer before or not, but I decided to give it a try anyways.

"First Sip. Second Sip: It's drinkable. It's not bad. It's enjoyable. Third Sip. Fourth Sip. It's very drinkable. There's some flavor there.

The receipt says 'IPA' but this beer was most definitely not an IPA." 8:36 PM PT

After this beer, I drank a San Miguel, but I noted that I liked this one more. 9:16 PM PT

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Firestone Walker 805

Relevant Links:
Firestone Walker 805 Website
805 Blonde Ale | Firestone Walker Brewing Co. (BeerAdvocate.com)
Firestone Walker 805 (RateBeer.com)

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Website Description: (on 20180608)

A light, refreshing blonde ale created for the laid back California lifestyle. Subtle malt sweetness is balanced by a touch of hops
creating a versatile beer with a clean finish. 4.7% ABV and available wherever beer is sold if they don't have it, demand it.

Lamarca Prosecco Sparkling Wine

20150904:
This drink smelled like a white wine and looked like a white wine. It had carbonation and tasted good. It would be a reasonable substitute for champagne.

[Part of Beer and Wine Tasting at Bevmo]

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Lamarca Prosecco Sparkling Wine

2014 Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz

20150904:
The Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz tasted sweeter than the 2013 Apothic Red. It had a nice sweet taste sweet. It had a slightly carbonated feel.

[Part of Beer and Wine Tasting at Bevmo]

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2014 Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz

2013 Apothic Red

20150904:
The Apothic Red, compared to the 2008 Edna Valley Pinot Noir, had a softer smell. It was nice and sweet.

[Part of Beer and Wine Tasting at Bevmo]

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2013 Apothic Red

Relevant Links:
My Drink 2010 Apothic Red post.

2008 Edna Valley Pinot Noir

20150904:
"It was a bit bitter. There were tannins on the nose."

[Part of Beer and Wine Tasting at Bevmo]

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2008 Edna Valley Pinot Noir

2013 Edna Valley Chardonnay

20150904:
"Tasted like apple. It had a nice flavor."

[Part of Beer and Wine Tasting at Bevmo]

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2013 Edna Valley Chardonnay

Summit Great Northern Porter

Summit Great Northern Porter

Relevant Links:
Summit Great Northern Porter (Summit Brewing Company Website)
Summit Great Northern Porter | Summit Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)
Summit Great Northern Porter (RateBeer.com)

20150829:
After finishing the Summit Pilsener, I moved on to the Summit Great Northern Porter.

The porter had an immediate and clear chocolate taste. This taste, however, eased off a bit as I drank more.

After returning to shore, I finished the beer and it still tasted like a porter, but had a slight sour/watered taste. Overall, it was good, but the Summit Pilsener was more consistent.

Website Information:
Summit Great Northern Porter
Next stop…Malt City

Originally named after London market workers who popularized this brew, we dubbed our Porter with a nod to the majestic railway stretching from St. Paul to Seattle. Roasted malts offer up coffee notes leading to a slightly sweet, chocolatey finish. All aboard!

Specs:
Brewed Year-Round
Original Gravity: 13.3° P
Alcohol by Weight: 4.3%
Alcohol by Volume: 5.4%
Color, (deg. L.): Black, 60° L
IBUs: 51
Malts Utilized: 2-Row Pale, Caramel, Chocolate, Crystal
Hops Utilized: Northern Brewer, Fuggle, Cascade
Yeast: Ale
Established: 1986

Reviews and Accolades:
First Place in the "Porters" category at the 1987 Great American Beer Festival®
Gold, 2003 World Beer Championships

Food Pairings:
Soft, creamy cheeses, hearty soups, stews, smoked foods, chocolate

Serving Tips:
50-55 °F, in a Pint glass or a Nonick tumbler.

Summit Pilsener

Summit Pilsener

Relevant Links:
Summit Pilsener (Summit Brewing Company Website)
Summit Pilsener | Summit Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)
Summit Pilsener (RateBeer.com)

20150829:
The other day I had a Summit Oktoberfest and today I tried the Summit Pilsener.

As far as pilseners go, the Summit Pilsener was real refreshing. It had a nice taste down to the last sip.

I later had a bottle of the Summit Great Northern Porter and felt the Summit Pilsener was more consistent.

Website Information:
Summit Pilsener
Czech, please.

Authentic Saaz hops from the Czech Republic give our Pilsener just the right amount of spicy floral aroma. With a crisp, refreshing malt backbone and lightly spiced hops, it’s a taste of the Bohemian life. Now available in 12oz cans!

Specs:
Brewed Year-Round
Original Gravity: 11.0° P
Alcohol by Weight: 3.6%
Alcohol by Volume: 4.5%
Color, (deg. L.): Golden, 5° L
IBUs: 23
Malts Utilized: Moravian 37, Caramel
Hops Utilized: Vanguard, Saaz
Yeast: Lager
Established: 2001

Conversation Starters and Awards:
Brewed exclusively with two-row Moravian 37 barley grown on the North Dakota family farm of Summit Founder Mark Stutrud’s cousin Jim and his son Todd.

Silver medal winner at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival for Bohemian-Style Pilsener
The 20 Best Pilsners in the World by Men's Journal, 2015

Food Pairings:
Havarti cheese, poultry, seafood, Asian food

Serving Tips:
40-45 degrees °F in a Flute, Slender Tulip/Pokal, or a Stange glass.

Summit Oktoberfest

Summit Oktoberfest

Relevant Links:
Summit Oktoberfest (Summit Brewing Company Website)
Summit Octoberfest Marzen | Summit Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)
Summit Oktoberfest (RateBeer.com)

20150827:
While it's great to try new beers, its even better when the beer I try is local*, thanks Jack!

The first sip had a slight pumpkin taste, but then the flavor plateaued to a milder winter ale. Afterwards, there was a pleasant mild sugary mouthfeel. 10:38PM CT

*Summit Brewing Company is located in St Paul, MN

Website Information:

Summit Oktoberfest
Hold the bottle up to your ear.
You can almost hear the polka.

Brewed in the classic Märzen style with Northern Brewer hops from Germany. Rich, toffee malt flavors up front with a clean hop finish as crisp as the autumn air. Unfortunately, like the fall colors, this seasonal beer is gone before you know it. Now available in 12oz cans!

Available in the Fall
Also featured in our Autumn Sampler Pack

Specs:
Seasonal
Original Gravity: 16.0° P
Alcohol by Weight: 5.7%
Alcohol by Volume: 7.1%
Color, (deg. L.): Bronze, 15° L
IBUs: 25
Malts: Moravian 37, Crystal, Munich, 2-Row Pale
Hops: Northern Brewer, Tettnanger, Saaz
Yeast: Lager
Established: 2001

Reviews and Accolades:
Two-time Grand Champion at the U.S. Beer Tasting Championships (2002, 2003)

Food Pairings:
Swiss cheese, turkey, spicy food, bratwurst, wild game

Serving Tips:
45-50 °F, in a Nonick tumbler or Stein.

Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Coffee

20150825:
So I've previously had Baileys Irish cream and coffee, and today I'm taking the drink up a notch.

However, without a double blind taste test, I don't really know what the Kahlua contributes to the drink in terms of taste. In fact, my single note on the drink fixates on one aspect: the drink's warmth. I wrote: "Mmm... warm."

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20150830:
On my return trip from MSP to SFO, I added Baileys Irish cream and Kahlua to my cup of coffee from Caribou Coffee and thought it added a nice touch. I did not, however, make any notes on how the combination tasted.

As an observation, there was a higher Kahlua-to-Baileys+coffee ratio in this cup than that in the cup on 20150825. 7:18PM CT

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Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Coffee

Relevant Links:
Baileys Website
Kahlua Website

Fieldwork Hanging Valley

Fieldwork Hanging Valley

Relevant Links:
Fieldwork Brewing Company Website
Hanging Valley | Fieldwork Brewing Co. (BeerAdvocate.com)
Fieldwork Hanging Valley (RateBeer.com)

20150818:
After rock climbing today my friends and I went to Elevation 66 for some food and drinks. To drink I got a pint of Fieldwork Hanging Valley, a friend got a pint of Elevation 66 Esther's Vanilla Stout, and two others got a cider.

The Fieldwork Hanging Valley has a banana smell and tastes the way I expect a banana smelling beer to taste.

As a minor detail, I didn't have time to spit out my gum before cheering and taking a sip. In this case I don't think the gum altered the taste of the saison.

In any case, I liked my saison. The entire drink, from beginning to end, was solid.

There was no bad aftertaste, and the drink felt a bit dry.

Calicraft Oaktown Brown Ale

20150815:
This beer had a cloudy, dark brown color and a mildly malty smell.

Calicraft Oaktown Brown Ale - draft pour in a plastic cup (20150815)

Overall, it had a nice carbonated, sugary taste. 8:30PM PT

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20170307:
The beer had a nice fizz. It also had a sweet taste. It was an excellent beer. 11:02PM PT

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Calicraft Oaktown Brown

Calicraft Oaktown Brown Ale - draft pour in glass (20170307)

Relevant Links:
Year Round Beers Page (Calicraft Brewing Co. Website)
Oaktown Brown Ale | Calicraft Brewing Co. (BeerAdvocate.com)
Calicraft Oaktown Brown Ale (RateBeer.com)

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Website Information:

Oaktown Brown
Deep & Soulful
Brown Ale
6.7% Alc/vol

Not your traditional brown ale. This is a big, bad, bold brown. It’s the intersection of a cabernet and an IPA. Or, say, 19th and Broadway. A blend of three oaks added during fermentation creates a red wine-like structure. California Cascade hops bring the local flavor that goes from roasted and bitter on first swig to a soulful, chocolate finish. Generally speaking, not for wussies. But who are we to say?

Drink up: on a Saturday night or a cool day.
Pair with: a slab of steak, strong cheese, backyard barbecue.

Grimm Super Going

Grimm Super Going

I've decided that no post should go without a picture.
So I will start introducing random/relevant pictures.

Relevant Links:
Super Going (Grimm Artisanal Ales Website)
Grimm Super Going (RateBeer.com)
Super Going | Grimm Artisanal Ales (BeerAdvocate.com)

20150807: [20150909 Edit]
This beer had a nice sour taste and yellow appearance.

My friend said it had a honey taste; giving the beer another sip, I found this feasible.

I guess it also tasted like lemonade, except mildly tart.

Overall, it tasted good. 8:18PM PT

Website Information:
Super Going
Style: Dry Hopped Gose with Orange Zest and White Oak
Strength: 4.8% ABV
pH: 3.4
Color: SRM 5

Hazy and richly aromatic. Aggressively dry hopped with new German aroma hops Mandarina Bavaria and Huell Melon; orange zest to boot. Lightly toasted white oak provides tannins and mouthfeel. Assertively tart, with light sea salt appearing on the finish. Citrus and hop flavors galore. Absolutely mouthwatering.

Devil's Canyon Full Boar Scotch Ale

Devil's Canyon Full Boar Scotch Ale

Relevant Links:
Full Boar Scotch Ale (Devil's Canyon Website)
Full Boar Scotch Ale | Devil's Canyon Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)
Devils Canyon Full Boar Scotch Ale (RateBeer.com)

20150801: [20150908]
This beer had a nice and standard carbonated, malty taste. It was sweet. It appeared to have a dark red color. 4:45PM PT

Website Information:

FULL BOAR SCOTCH ALE

Full Boar™ Scotch Ale is deeply malted and caramel apparent with overtones of chocolate and a slight hint of a mild, smoky flavor.

Our Full Boar Scotch Ale’s proprietary malt blend, lightly smoked with peat moss, imparts subtle hints of chocolate, caramel and smoke in a beer that drinks astonishingly smoothly.

First-Class chefs pair this Wee Heavy style ale with the finest cuts of meat, yet it has been infused into everything from artisanal cheeses to ice cream.

Type: Strong Scotch Ale (BCJP 9E)
ABV: 7.4
IBU: 12

Bronze Medal 2013 – Triple Rock 11th Annual Firkin Festival
California State Fair – Commercial Craft Brewery Awards

2012 – Gold Medal
2010 – Gold Medal
2009 – Bronze Certificate
2006 – Bronze Certificate
2005 – Silver Certificate
2004 – Silver Certificate
2003 – Gold Medal

Ommegang Game of Thrones Three-Eyed Raven

Ommegang Game of Thrones Three-Eyed Raven

Relevant Links:
Game of Thrones Three-Eyed Raven (Ommegang Website)
Game Of Thrones: Three-Eyed Raven | Brewery Ommegang (BeerAdvocate.com)
Ommegang Game of Thrones #5 - Three-Eyed Raven (RateBeer.com)

20150725: [20150903]
I thought this beer smelled strong (alcoholic fumes). Michael said it smelled like a normal dark beer. Afterwards I picked up scents of bread and wheat.

Josh didn't like it. He thought it tasted weird. It's possible this was due to the beer not being cold enough.

In any case, there was a slight banana taste. 20150726 12:30AM PT

Website Information:
GAME OF THRONES

THREE-EYED RAVEN

FROM THE DARKNESS I WATCH YOU. ALL OF YOU, ALL OF YOUR LIVES, WITH A THOUSAND EYES, AND ONE.

Push through the thick brambles and present yourself to the Three-Eyed Raven. Abiding in the shadows of the Three-Eyed Raven lies this deceptive Dark Saison. The ominous Three-Eyed Raven inspired us to brew a Dark Saison ale, a hybrid style open to brewer’s imagination. In the end it is neither a pure saison nor your typical dark beer, but instead a delectable blend that both deceives and thrills the senses.

Three-Eyed Raven makes for perfect season premiere pairing.

On sale April 2015, available in 750ml bottles and 1/6 barrel kegs.

TASTING NOTES
Three-Eyed Raven harbors a deep dark brown, almost jet-black color with a light tan head. Yeast forward aromas are packed with peppery phenolics and fruity esters. Despite what you might expect from a dark hued beer, the flavor brings to mind a traditional saison: a light, malty body with a hint of sweetness, and roast accentuated by herbal and spicy hops, yet underpinned by pleasant yeastiness. Finish is crisp, with lingering notes of herbal hops and Belgian yeast.

Malt: Our carefully crafted mixture of specialty malts.
Sugar: Dark Candi
Hops: Hallertau Spalt Select, Tettenang and Bravo
Spices: None
ABV: 7.2%
Available on draft and in 750ml bottles.

Pair with roasted chicken and pork, barbeque and other spicy dishes, grilled vegetables, goat cheese and smoked gouda.