Chang Beer

Chang Beer

Relevant Links:
Chang Website
ThaiBev (Wikipedia.org)
Chang Beer (Export) | Cosmos Brewery (Thai Beverage Plc.) (BeerAdvocate.com)
Chang Beer 5.0% (RateBeer.com)

20160318:
This beer is drinkable and light. Comparing it to another Asian beer, I found it wasn't as all bitter the way I remember 33 Export.* Overall, it's an enjoyable light beer and I'd probably prefer it over a Bud Light. 6:05PM PT

*Interestingly, my notes on 33 Export emphasize its sweetness. Guess I'll have to have an updated taste test.

Website Information:

The taste of Chang Beer’s unique golden brew is created through a time honoured brewing process and a selection of the finest ingredients the world has to offer – from the deep-water wells of Thailand to the finest yeast and hops the rest of the world has to offer.

Chang Beer has a pleasant full flavour, with a subtle fruit and hop aroma, delivering a natural easy-to-drink brew. The barley specially selected for Chang has a low level of protein, to give our lager its bright, golden clarity.

CHANG BEER TASTES PERFECT WHEN SERVED AT 4-8° CELSIUS

POUR CHANG BEER SLOWLY WHILE HOLDING THE GLASS AT A 45° ANGLE

FILL THE GLASS UP 3/4, THEN TILT IT UPRIGHT AND CONTINUE POURING FOR THE PERFECT BEER HEAD

Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale

Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale

Relevant Links:
Mirror Pond Pale Ale (Deschutes Website)
Mirror Pond Pale Ale | Deschutes (BeerAdvocate.com)
Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale (RateBeer.com)

20160305: [20160323]
After finishing my glass of Deschutes Black Butte Porter I decided to try the Mirror Pond. Having tried many of the other beers by Deschutes Brewing Company, it comes as a bit of a surprise that I haven't already tried and blogged about this one.

In any case, the beer had a grassy smell, but the taste wasn't bitter. With that being said, my sinuses were acting up from one or both of beers, though typically pale ales will more than likely have that effect on me.

While drinking the beer, I also noted that there was a mild, malty coating imparted on my tongue. 7:58PM PT

Website Information:

Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Mirror Pond Pale Ale is the quintessential northwest pale ale. Cascade hops and more Cascade hops give this tawny colored ale delicious hop-forward aroma and flavor. Pale malt allows the hops to linger, not overpower.

Brewer Notes
Floral, citrus, and caramel notes. Balanced with the beautiful simplicity of the Cascade hop.

Malt: Pale, Crystal, Carapils, Munich
Hops: Cascade
Alc.: 5%
IBU.: 40
Cal.: 170/12oz
Cert.: Born in Oregon

Unibroue Éphémère Pear

Unibroue Éphémère Pear

Relevant Links:
Éphémère Pear (Unibroue Website)
Unibroue Éphémère Poire (RateBeer.com)
Éphémère (Pear) | Unibroue (BeerAdvocate.com)

20160301: [20160321]
Before heading to the airport, I popped open this bottle of Éphémère Pear and took several sips of it before heading out. While I didn't take any notes, I roughly recall finding, like the Éphémère Apple,* that sometimes it tasted good and sometimes it tasted bad.

Overall, there's no guarantee that one would like this beer if one typically enjoys ciders or fruity beers such as Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat. However, I would be willing to suggest the Éphémère series to anyone who enjoys the Organic Fruit Beer series by Samuel Smith's (e.g., Apricot, Cherry, Raspberry).

*I had a sip of the Éphémère Apple on 20160225.

Website Information:

Éphémère Pear
Origin: Chambly, Quebec
Brewed since 2015
ABV: 5.5%
Fermentation: Top
Style: White ale brewed with fruit
Color: Pale gold
SRM: 5
Clarity: Slightly cloudy
Head: White effervescent foam
Bubbles: Fine
Effervescence: Medium and sustained
Nose: Pears, sweet rolls and spices
Flavor: Mild ripe pears complemented by a distinctive wheat acidity. A feeling of freshness which is intensified by a spicy finish.
IBU: 7
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: Medium
Suggested serving temperature: 6 - 8°C/ 43°F - 46°F
Suggested glass: Tulip
Availability: Canada and United States
Format: Bottle of 750 mL and draught
Comment(s): Available in Canada starting April 2015 and throughout the Unites States from the month of May. Limited seasonal release. Bottle of 750 mL and draught.