tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80643724883192300152024-03-13T08:28:07.912-07:00AoM: Beer et al.A branch of my blog series for beer (and sometimes other drinks: mixed drinks, wine, whiskey, etc.)Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.comBlogger981125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-24089578531016489022018-08-22T21:25:00.000-07:002019-01-21T14:30:46.616-08:00Bishop Guava Ginger<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;">~I'm a cider.~</span></div><br />
<b>20180822:</b><br />
My second drink at <a href="https://food.supertran.net/2017/09/bishop-cidercade.html">Bishop Cidercade</a> was the <i>Guava Ginger</i> didn't have much of a ginger taste. With that being said, it tasted good. I liked it. It was sweeter than the combination of <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/08/bishop-very-cherry.html"><i>Bishop Very Cherry</i></a> and <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/08/bishop-checkmate.html"><i>Bishop Checkmate</i></a> I had earlier. 11:25 PM CT<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RFYAUS8uLo0/XEZFUzl-J_I/AAAAAAABHeg/qgDDIAEnBYs7bVCDa3IlfjFZqay-U13-ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180822_234222235%2B%255BC%255D%2B%255BCensored%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RFYAUS8uLo0/XEZFUzl-J_I/AAAAAAABHeg/qgDDIAEnBYs7bVCDa3IlfjFZqay-U13-ACLcBGAs/s400/IMG_20180822_234222235%2B%255BC%255D%2B%255BCensored%255D.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Round 1: 66 vs. 39. Yay!<br />
Round 2: 54 vs. 66. Oh no!</td></tr>
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[20190121 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Bishop Guava Ginger</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://untappd.com/b/bishop-cider-company-guava-ginger/2783410">Guava Ginger - Bishop Cider Company (Untappd.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b> (Untappd.com)<br />
<blockquote>We thought the "Guava" was really good, and it is, but then again, we never rest on our laurels [whatever they are], so the cider masters added a bit of ginger. This adds a slight amount of heat and a clean finish to this cider.<br />
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7% ABV</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-66049042692293319752018-08-22T20:16:00.001-07:002019-01-21T14:37:49.055-08:00Bishop Very Cherry<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;">~I'm a cider.~</span></div><br />
<b>20180822:</b><br />
I came to <a href="https://food.supertran.net/2017/09/bishop-cidercade.html">Bishop Cidercade</a> today and I started off with a fifty-fifty blend of <i>Bishop Very Cherry</i> and <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/08/bishop-checkmate.html"><i>Bishop Checkmate</i></a>. 10:16 PM CT<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oa1QUwaspH8/XEY9_mTUOWI/AAAAAAABHd8/bJpuB9n_4iMDl38AUMy8TbAbSk4LRzQqgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180822_221454736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oa1QUwaspH8/XEY9_mTUOWI/AAAAAAABHd8/bJpuB9n_4iMDl38AUMy8TbAbSk4LRzQqgCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_20180822_221454736.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An even mix of <i>Bishop Very Cherry</i> and <i>Bishop Checkmate</i></td></tr>
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The employee/bartender gave me a sample of the <i>Very Cherry</i> mixed with the <i>Checkmate</i>, and said the <i>Checkmate</i> was very sweet on its own. I had enjoyed the sample mix and, instead of trying either ciders individually, I just went ahead and got cup of the two ciders mixed. 10:16 PM CT<br />
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The drink was so good. 11:22 PM CT<br />
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Afterwards I had a <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/08/bishop-guava-ginger.html"><i>Bishop Guava Ginger</i></a>.<br />
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[20190121 Edit]<br />
<hr/><b>Bishop Very Cherry</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://untappd.com/b/bishop-cider-company-bishop-very-cherry/2847067">Very Cherry - Bishop Cider Company (Untappd.com)</a><br />
<hr/><b>Website Information:</b> (Untappd.com)<br />
<blockquote>Cider blended with cherry... and plenty of it. Okay, not the over the top lip puckering level, but pretty cherryey.<br />
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6% ABV</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-47308238044314873102018-08-22T20:16:00.000-07:002019-01-21T14:37:51.508-08:00Bishop Checkmate<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;">~I'm a cider.~</span></div><br />
<b>20180822:</b><br />
I came to <a href="https://food.supertran.net/2017/09/bishop-cidercade.html">Bishop Cidercade</a> today and I started off with a fifty-fifty blend of <i>Bishop Checkmate</i> and <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/08/bishop-very-cherry.html"><i>Bishop Very Cherry</i></a>. 10:16 PM CT<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oa1QUwaspH8/XEY9_mTUOWI/AAAAAAABHd8/bJpuB9n_4iMDl38AUMy8TbAbSk4LRzQqgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180822_221454736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oa1QUwaspH8/XEY9_mTUOWI/AAAAAAABHd8/bJpuB9n_4iMDl38AUMy8TbAbSk4LRzQqgCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_20180822_221454736.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An even mix of <i>Bishop Very Cherry</i> and <i>Bishop Checkmate</i></td></tr>
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The employee/bartender said the <i>Checkmate</i> is very sweet on its own. While I didn't have the <i>Checkmate</i> on its own, I had enjoyed the sample mix, and so I went ahead and got cup of it. 10:16 PM CT<br />
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The drink was so good. 11:22 PM CT<br />
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Afterwards I had a <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/08/bishop-guava-ginger.html"><i>Bishop Guava Ginger</i></a>.<br />
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[20190121 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Bishop Checkmate</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://untappd.com/b/bishop-cider-company-checkmate/2800427">Checkmate - Bishop Cider Company (Untappd.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b> (Untappd.com)<br />
<blockquote>This is a bone dry cider kissed with french oak. Well structured, brilliant clarity, deep complexity.<br />
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10% ABV</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-28683902258984118892018-08-11T00:00:00.000-07:002019-01-13T21:51:20.288-08:00BarrelHouse Mango IPA<b>20180811:</b><br />
The beer has fruity smell out of the bottle. It has a hazy yellow color with suspended sediments. The head stays around.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BarrelHouse Mango IPA - bottle, bottlecap, half-full glass</td></tr>
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Sip #1. The beer is refreshing, juicy, and has a mild carbonation. It finishes with some bitterness, like a grapefruit but less bitter.<br />
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Sip #2. I can't detect any mango flavor, but the beer has a sweetness.<br />
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Sip #3. I like the mild carbonation. It's just enough to give the beer a sensation, but eases off in an appreciation for the flavor. Unfortunately, my hands had a strong fragrance left from some hand soap and sometimes I smell the hand soap instead of the beer.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FUlJUh1-gcY/XDwcJclVQCI/AAAAAAABHWg/d1EokBpoZ0AOWGOyk4sgCz6mR4nfDijKwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180811_002859220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FUlJUh1-gcY/XDwcJclVQCI/AAAAAAABHWg/d1EokBpoZ0AOWGOyk4sgCz6mR4nfDijKwCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_20180811_002859220.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BarrelHouse Mango IPA - glass with lacing</td></tr>
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Smelling the beer, it's grassy and indicative of it being an IPA. 12:06 AM PT<br />
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Sip #4. The beer is not bitter anymore. It has a lovely taste. Actually, there is some subtle bitterness in the aftertaste. This beer is very light on the palate; there is no stickiness on the tongue. My current nasal congestion is about a BM, earlier at the 2nd or 3rd sip it was between a BM and BE. 12:10 AM PT<br />
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Sip #5. Sip #6 (and Last; I took a bigger gulp because it was the last sip). Overall, I enjoyed this beer. It was excellent on multiple levels. It was not too strong while still being flavorful. I rate it 4.6 out of 5 stars. 12:28 AM PT<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lZcDz-cHnmY/XDwcIFI4brI/AAAAAAABHWU/3cCWSSJC-I4173YNV_oJR8RDkdPBc-f7gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180810_235759773_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lZcDz-cHnmY/XDwcIFI4brI/AAAAAAABHWU/3cCWSSJC-I4173YNV_oJR8RDkdPBc-f7gCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_20180810_235759773_HDR.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BarrelHouse Mango IPA - ride side of bottle label</td></tr>
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[20190113 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>BarrelHouse Mango IPA</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.barrelhousebrewing.com/portfolio/">Year Round Beers (BarrelHouse Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/barrelhouse-mango-ipa/418081/">BarrelHouse Mango IPA (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/29744/229001/">Mango IPA | BarrelHouse Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>BARRELHOUSE MANGO IPA<br />
MANGO | CITRUS | SMOOTH<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pi_MO93fFXo/XDwcIYQRg4I/AAAAAAABHWY/tGRSw0YmHbgle6rdBrGQlPwJBaPN75U0ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180810_235808305_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pi_MO93fFXo/XDwcIYQRg4I/AAAAAAABHWY/tGRSw0YmHbgle6rdBrGQlPwJBaPN75U0ACLcBGAs/s400/IMG_20180810_235808305_HDR.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BarrelHouse Mango IPA - left side of bottle label</td></tr>
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You've just discovered one of the most enjoyable IPAs we've ever made. A crushable balance of citrus hops, mango goodness, and smooth finish truly puts this beer in a league of its own. Grab a bottle and experience how a mango IPA should taste. Cheers!<br />
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IBU: 45<br />
ALC BY VOL: 6.2%<br />
GRAVITY: 1.011<br />
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ABV: 2 out of 5<br />
HOPS: 3 out of 5<br />
MALT: 1 out of 5<br />
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Availability: Year Round<br />
Taproom: 22oz/12oz Bottles and Draft<br />
Distribution: 22oz/12oz Bottles and Draft</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-66533580354464661462018-08-06T22:30:00.000-07:002019-01-04T23:41:15.334-08:00Anchor Brewers' Pale Ale<b>20180806:</b><br />
The beer exhibited a lemon smell while I poured the beer. It had a fruity smell. The beer had a hazy yellow-orange appearance. It was easy to drink, had a citrus taste with a bitter and hoppy aftertaste.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-58pI4oAUKls/XDBaGLy6BdI/AAAAAAABHP0/c4vLiwIJK_8t4KLyFhBDYlx2x6is13THgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180806_224520373_HDR%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-58pI4oAUKls/XDBaGLy6BdI/AAAAAAABHP0/c4vLiwIJK_8t4KLyFhBDYlx2x6is13THgCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_20180806_224520373_HDR%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anchor Brewers' Pale Ale - full bottle</td></tr>
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The bitter aftertaste was strong. As such, the beer was refreshing on the sip, but had an unfortunate bitter aftertaste. 10:50 PM PT<br />
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The difference in taste (from tasty to bitter) was substantial. 10:51 PM PT<br />
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Eventually, the bitterness was gone and there was a delightful sweetness. 10:56 PM PT<br />
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Sleepy, I finished the second half of the beer in one gulp. Overall, the final taste was more mellow than before, yet like before, it tasted sweet, then bitter, and then sweet again. 11:40 PM PT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anchor Brewers' Pale Ale - empty bottle, half-full glass, out-of-focus bottle cap</td></tr>
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[20190104 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Anchor Brewers' Pale Ale</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.anchorbrewing.com/beer/brewers_pale_ale">Brewers' Pale Ale (Anchor Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/anchor-brewers39-pale-ale-nelson/597120/">Anchor Brewers' Pale Ale (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/28/327748/">Brewer's Pale Ale (Nelson Hop Blend) | Anchor Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>BREWERS' PALE ALE<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Brewers' Pale Ale is an aromatically complex, double dry-hopped American Pale Ale."</td></tr>
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Brewers’ Pale Ale is an evolving hop series, yet it remains a crisp and quaffable American Pale Ale packed with hop aroma and flavor.<br />
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Anchor’s Brewmaster, Scott Ungermann, asked our brewers “what beer would you like to drink right now?” and they told him “a killer, everyday pale ale that’s aromatic, crisp, refreshing and flavorful”. And then, they set off to make it.<br />
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Our brewers work together to develop and constantly evolve recipes until they’re absolutely delicious and uniquely Anchor. For this beer, their first step was to find just the right malt bill to showcase their favorite hops and then blend those hops within that framework. While it took many iterations and taste tests, our brewers were up for the challenge! The result? A modern American Pale Ale with the fresh aromatics of an ever-changing blend of our brewers’ favorite hops for a bright, crisp, delicious and perfect go-to beer.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8DzA65urzFM/XDBdbvRyiMI/AAAAAAABHQU/01ZMiOwv-CINxASk9aypsJAfP_kBe7qsACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180806_224551781%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8DzA65urzFM/XDBdbvRyiMI/AAAAAAABHQU/01ZMiOwv-CINxASk9aypsJAfP_kBe7qsACLcBGAs/s400/IMG_20180806_224551781%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anchor Brewers' Pale Ale - left side of front label</td></tr>
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The Citra Hop Blend of Brewers’ Pale Ale is a refreshing, easy-drinking pale ale with bright aromatics of tangerine, Meyer lemon and melons. While the first version of Brewers’ Pale Ale highlighted the unique Nelson Sauvin hop from New Zealand, the Citra Hop Blend possesses a more citrus-forward flavor profile with notes of pine in the background. Anchor’s team of brewers will continue to experiment with their favorite hop varieties in the Brewers’ Pale Ale series, releasing new hop blends periodically. The malt bill, alcohol, bitterness and brewing process stay consistent, but each new blend has unique flavors and aromatics.<br />
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Brewers’ Pale Ale is a tasty, aromatic beer packed with complex hop flavor. The Citra Hop Blend pours a bright golden straw color with a creamy white head and nice lacing. Not filtered to intense clarity, it has an intentional slight haziness. It finishes fairly dry with a nice balanced drinkability, making it a beer to enjoy any time of the day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"The Nelson Hop Blend has a bright, citrus-peel and fresh-hop aroma, balanced with a slightly sweet finish."</td></tr>
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Brewers’ Pale Ale, isn’t just another beer—it’s a beer that’s brewed by brewers, for brewers. And now, we’re proud to share it with our beer community. Cheers!<br />
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Brew Facts<br />
FIRST BREW 2017<br />
FIRST BOTTLING 2018<br />
ALC. BY VOLUME 5.3%<br />
AVAILABILITY YEAR-ROUND<br />
MALT 2-ROW PALE, RED WHEAT, PILSNER & ACIDULATED<br />
HOPS CITRA & SELECT BLEND OF AROMATIC HOPS<br />
DRY HOPS CITRA & SELECT BLEND OF AROMATIC HOPS</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-18927311253964446062018-08-04T16:30:00.000-07:002019-01-02T13:12:35.052-08:00Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock<b>20180804:</b><br />
The beer had a pitch black color and coffee and malty smell. There was only a little head. The beer had a good smell.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock - front label</td></tr>
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I like the flavor. There's a coffee taste, and the taste is not sharp. It's more mellow with some bitterness. 3:17 PM PT<br />
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Finishing this beer, it's sugary. I give it 4 out of 5 stars. I enjoyed drinking this beer. I like the sugary coating that's left on the tongue.<br />
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My nasal congestion is medium difficulty to forcibly breathe through the nose ("BM"). 4:28 PM PT<br />
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[20181227 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Ayinger Celebrator</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vJLC7OJE560/XCXDYxAQq4I/AAAAAAABHKQ/Fh9ta8d7bRc3Oxz2_OfOpFhksFrf6SItgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180804_145651195_PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vJLC7OJE560/XCXDYxAQq4I/AAAAAAABHKQ/Fh9ta8d7bRc3Oxz2_OfOpFhksFrf6SItgCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_20180804_145651195_PORTRAIT.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock - back label</td></tr>
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://merchantduvin.com/brew-ayinger-celebrator-doppelbock.php">Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock (Merchant du Vin Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/ayinger-celebrator-doppelbock/1090/">Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/39/131/">Celebrator | Privatbrauerei Franz Inselkammer KG / Brauerei Aying (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b> (Merchant du Vin)<br />
<blockquote>Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock<br />
Rich, classic Bavarian specialty lager often consumed as a celebration beer.<br />
<br />
<b>The History of Celebrator Doppelbock</b><br />
Doppelbocks ("double bocks") were probably first brewed in the 17th century by monks in Bavaria - a stronger version of bock beers that originated in Einbeck, Germany. Doppelbocks are usually rich, malty lagers; usually dark-colored; the names often end with the suffix "-ator." Ayinger Celebrator is probably little changed from the doppelbock first brewed at Ayinger in 1878; Ayinger's doppelbock was once called "Fortunator" but this global classic is called "Celebrator" around the world now.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-slrSLI0eRNM/XCXDKuAEtuI/AAAAAAABHKM/Rc0CrLntorgDJrRK-UHvVh6vinYPAhZawCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180804_150444416%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-slrSLI0eRNM/XCXDKuAEtuI/AAAAAAABHKM/Rc0CrLntorgDJrRK-UHvVh6vinYPAhZawCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_20180804_150444416%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" width="267" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock - glass and bottle</td></tr>
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<b>Taste</b><br />
A rich, dark elixir with cascading layers of malt complexity balanced by elegant hops. Notes of toffee, caramel, graceful dark-malt roastiness, and the essence of barley. Lager fermentation leads to clean flavors and pinpoint conditioning. Semi-dry finish.<br />
<br />
<b>Serving Suggestion</b><br />
Pastries and desserts, roast goose, cured ham, smoked duck, wild turkey, filet with Dijon sauce, chanterelles, Tournedos Rossini, Châteaubriand. Enjoy with a fine cigar after dinner. Serve in stemmed tumbler at 50 °F.<br />
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<b>Accolades</b><br />
[...]<br />
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<b>Product Sizes and Quantities</b><br />
11.2-ounce (330 ml) bottles / 24 per case with plastic goat on neck (case of six 4-packs)<br />
30-liter kegs.<br />
<br />
<b>Stats</b><br />
ABV: 6.7% - OG: 1.074 - IBU: 24 <br />
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops, yeast.<br />
<br />
Nutritional info: Serving Size - 11.2 oz. (330 ml). Calories: 260; Total Fat 0 g (0% Daily Value); Sodium 0 mg; Total Carbohydrates 23 g (8% DV); Sugars 0 g; Protein 3 g (5% DV). (Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet.)</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-33424513240043053782018-07-30T23:15:00.000-07:002018-12-27T19:32:06.516-08:00North Coast Red Seal Ale<b>20180730:</b><br />
I was testing out a new way of recording beer notes via Google Forms, but the procedure had a vulnerability: notes can easily be lost via a page refresh or hitting back. In fact, I lost some progress this way. I will return to my old method of sending myself an email via text.* In any case, the form reads as follows:<br />
<blockquote>Appearance: Orange-Yellow, Clear<br />
Smell: Sweet, Malty<br />
Taste: Bitterness, not so sweet. More bitterness. Hmm.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FuL4FuiMiSQ/XCDYI3s8KRI/AAAAAAABHD4/iD6Dxldg1p4Ewb2R4FafLyj1qB7drZDggCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180730_231656158_PORTRAIT%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FuL4FuiMiSQ/XCDYI3s8KRI/AAAAAAABHD4/iD6Dxldg1p4Ewb2R4FafLyj1qB7drZDggCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_20180730_231656158_PORTRAIT%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" width="267" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">North Coast Red Sea Ale - bottle, bottle cap, full glass</td></tr>
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Mouthfeel: Medium carbonation.<br />
Overall: My first impression (after the first four ounces) is that I don't like this beer.<br />
Overall Rating: 2<br />
11:25:19 PM PT</blockquote><br />
Going back to notes via text message, I noted that my nasal passages were good; I was able to forcibly breathe through my nose with ease ("BE"). 11:30 PM PT <br />
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I eventually finished the beer, but there wasn't any taste or flavor worth noting. My nasal breathing was somewhere between being able to forcibly breathe through my nose with medium difficulty and hard difficulty ("BM" and "BH"). 20180731 2:42 AM PT<br />
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*The Google Forms method ensures I hit the various bullet points (Appearance, Smell, Taste, Mouthfeel), while the texting method will save a draft, the submitted note exists in two places (phone and email), and can help provide timestamps.<br />
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[20181224 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>North Coast Red Seal Ale</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">North Coast Red Sea Ale - bottle, right side view</td></tr>
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://northcoastbrewing.com/beers/year-round-beers/red-seal-ale/">Red Seal Ale (North Coast Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/north-coast-red-seal-ale/675/">North Coast Red Seal Ale (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/112/410/">Ruedrich's Red Seal Ale | North Coast Brewing Co. (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>RED SEAL ALE<br />
PALE ALE<br />
Malt and hops are beautifully married in this full-bodied, copper-red Pale Ale. Red Seal is generously hopped for a long, spicy finish. An excellent accompaniment to grilled meats and rich sauces.<br />
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STYLE American Amber Ale<br />
COLOR Amber<br />
ABV 5.4%<br />
BITTERNESS 42 IBUs</blockquote><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HPMS0-E4Fgw/XCDYJ2-q5VI/AAAAAAABHEA/aI8aQkiZ5KQOjQ-G0rMk5Q5G46w1wp9rACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180730_231536792_PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HPMS0-E4Fgw/XCDYJ2-q5VI/AAAAAAABHEA/aI8aQkiZ5KQOjQ-G0rMk5Q5G46w1wp9rACLcBGAs/s400/IMG_20180730_231536792_PORTRAIT.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">North Coast Red Sea Ale - bottle, left side view</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-19469115034986047912018-07-06T19:15:00.000-07:002018-12-16T13:10:51.213-08:001800 Añejo<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;">~<i>1800 Añejo</i> is an aged tequila.~</span></div><hr/><b>20180706:</b><br />
I was at a birthday part and had the opportunity to have a several shots of tequila. In total I had five, which I considered to be a lot in the span of time they were consumed,* but I was happy to take them for the sake of socializing with family (in-laws). Plus, the tequila tasted great. 7:15 PM PT<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yn4ZdixJcyc/XBa65E33v_I/AAAAAAABG9k/Oh8nv72HkNMgn4l_XUiGNgi1OECg1zEAACLcBGAs/s1600/20180706_185536%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="tequila shot and bottle of 1800 Anejo" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yn4ZdixJcyc/XBa65E33v_I/AAAAAAABG9k/Oh8nv72HkNMgn4l_XUiGNgi1OECg1zEAACLcBGAs/s400/20180706_185536%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" title="" width="267" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1800 Anejo - front</td></tr>
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<b>By the Shot:</b><br />
1. Warm taste.<br />
2. It has a nice smell. I remember this one time I smelled some cheap tequilla and it was painfully harsh on my nose. The taste was like the first shot: warm, sweet, smooth. In particular, there's no burning sensation in the throat.<br />
3. <i>no notes</i><br />
4. Haha. My uncle-in-law doesn't wait for my cousin-in-law and I to toast, he says "I don't like to toast." In any case, it was warm. It was sweet. It was smooth. [Similar to my description of the second shot] 7:15 PM PT<br />
5. One more. I probably could have had more if it weren't for the peanut I accidentally ate (prior to drinking). 8:17 PM PT<br />
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*Each shot is roughly the equivalent of one beer (0.57 ounces of alcohol). I had the four shots in under an hour. Normally, a better, slower pace would be at most two drinks an hour, at most six drinks in twenty-four hours. I can exceed these estimates, but I would begin to risk feeling sick and/or vomiting.<br />
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[20181216 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>1800 Añejo</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-awXRhzGac48/XBa65PAFIcI/AAAAAAABG9g/R9aXMQ-6Yr4DkFyfao0wCOo7W-kdELgwwCLcBGAs/s1600/20180706_185548%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="back of tequila bottle - 1800 Anejo" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1063" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-awXRhzGac48/XBa65PAFIcI/AAAAAAABG9g/R9aXMQ-6Yr4DkFyfao0wCOo7W-kdELgwwCLcBGAs/s400/20180706_185548%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" title="" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1800 Anejo - back</td></tr>
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.1800tequila.com/products/anejo/">Anejo (1800 Tequila Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1800_Tequila">1800 Tequila (Wikipedia.org)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>1800 Añejo<br />
<br />
Using 100% Weber blue agave, picked at their peak — anywhere from 8-12 years old — Añejo is aged in French Oak barrels for a minimum of 14 months. Its finish is described as spicy and well rounded with flavors of toasted oak, vanilla and butterscotch. This deep, luxurious tequila is ideal for sipping.</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-73752065854698393972018-06-30T21:00:00.000-07:002019-01-02T13:15:05.706-08:00Sierra Nevada Summerfest<b>20180630:</b><br />
I bought several beers from Whole Foods Market and they are all local beers (Northern California: Chico, Fort Bragg, Paso Robles, Sonoma County, San Francisco, and San Carlos). Out of the six, I decided to first have the <i>Summerfest</i>.<br />
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<b>By the sip:</b><br />
0. My nasal congestion is a 1 on a scale of 0 to 8. The beer had a wheat smell.<br />
1. It was refreshing and crisp.<br />
2. I like it so far. 9:04 PM PT<br />
?. I'm feeling sleepy, but my nasal congestion seems to be the same. My sleepiness could just be from working out, I felt sleepy since midnight. Finishing the beer, it was warm and no longer carbonated. It had a mellow flavor to it. 20180701 12:30 AM PT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sierra Nevada Summerfest - bottle</td></tr>
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[20181216 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Sierra Nevada Summerfest</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://sierranevada.com/beer/seasonal/summerfest">Summerfest (Sierra Nevada Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/sierra-nevada-summerfest/369/">Sierra Nevada Summerfest (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/140/3558/">Summerfest | Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>SUMMERFEST®<br />
<br />
Crisp summertime lager.<br />
<br />
Since their invention in the 1840s, Pilsener-style beers have become the world’s most popular style. With a nod toward the original Czech tradition, Summerfest is brewed to feature the best of Bohemian nature. Crisp, golden, dry and incredibly drinkable, Summerfest has a delicate and complex malt flavor and spicy and floral hop character—the perfect warm weather beer.<br />
<br />
OVERVIEW<br />
ALCOHOL CONTENT 5.0% by volume<br />
BEGINNING GRAVITY 12.2° plato<br />
ENDING GRAVITY 2.8° plato<br />
BITTERNESS UNITS 28<br />
<br />
INGREDIENTS<br />
YEAST Lager yeast<br />
BITTERING HOPS Perle<br />
FINISHING HOPS Saaz, Spalter Select<br />
MALTS Two-row Pale, Pilsner, Munich<br />
<br />
FOOD PAIRING<br />
CUISINE Grilled Chicken, Sushi, Salads, Lightly Spiced Sausages<br />
<br />
Brewing is as much art as science, and all beer specifications and raw materials are subject to change at our brewers' creative discretion.</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-53378570708293289512018-06-24T15:00:00.000-07:002018-12-08T01:41:58.680-08:00Blue Moon Mango Wheat<b>20180624:</b><br />
This beer had a sweet mango taste. About halfway through, it tasted less sweet. 2:59 PM PT<br />
<br />
My nose congestion, on a scale of 0 to 8, was a 4; a mild effort to breathe through my nose. Earlier in the day it was a 1. Meanwhile, my sleepiness was a 6 (wave of sleep) when earlier it was a 3 (yawning). 3:08 PM PT<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9hec3FAb3Y/XAuQptgggJI/AAAAAAABGvc/y9wafFdJnLoiGCtkUv-Ap8muizO46yjKACLcBGAs/s1600/20180624_145302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="beer - Blue Moon Mango Wheat - bottle, bottle label, bottle cap" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9hec3FAb3Y/XAuQptgggJI/AAAAAAABGvc/y9wafFdJnLoiGCtkUv-Ap8muizO46yjKACLcBGAs/s400/20180624_145302.jpg" title="" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue Moon Mango Wheat - bottle and bottle cap</td></tr>
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In any case, the beer had a mango smell. At the last sip, I decided that I liked this <i>Blue Moon Mango Wheat</i> more than <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2011/03/blue-moon-belgian-white.html"><i>Blue Moon Belgian White</i></a>. I rate it 3.9 out of 5 stars.<br />
<br />
My nasal congestion seems constant from earlier (3:08 PM). 3:28 PM PT<br />
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[20181208 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Blue Moon Mango Wheat</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r7CMNaw_k-4/XAuRA_CBhFI/AAAAAAABGvk/BMjW84HjI5Q5d3VlPsZ-QSae6kdSDYpDQCLcBGAs/s1600/20180624_151950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="beer - Blue Moon Mango Wheat - neck of the bottle - crafted with ripe mango" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r7CMNaw_k-4/XAuRA_CBhFI/AAAAAAABGvk/BMjW84HjI5Q5d3VlPsZ-QSae6kdSDYpDQCLcBGAs/s400/20180624_151950.jpg" title="" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue Moon Mango Wheat - neck of the bottle</td></tr>
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com/currently-available/mango-wheat">Mango Wheat (Blue Moon Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/blue-moon-mango-wheat/442825/">Blue Moon Mango Wheat (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/306/271820/">Blue Moon Mango Wheat | Coors Brewing Company (Molson-Coors) (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>MANGO WHEAT<br />
<br />
A refreshing beer with ripe mango flavor and biscuity malt sweetness.<br />
<br />
Our Twist: Mango and a hint of honey<br />
<br />
Food Pairing: Shrimp or chicken with mango salsa, curry, French vanilla ice cream.<br />
<br />
Awards: Silver Medal, Fruit Wheat Beer 2016 Great American Beer Festival®<br />
<br />
ABV. 5.4%<br />
IBU. 19<br />
AVAILABILITY: YEAR-ROUND & SHARE PACK</blockquote><br />
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Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-8323256528898463152018-06-17T15:00:00.000-07:002018-12-07T21:46:55.431-08:00SanTan Devil's Ale<b>20180617:</b><br />
I had this beer while at the <a href="https://food.supertran.net/2018/06/barrio-cafe.html">Barrio Cafe</a> located inside the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. <br />
<br />
The beer had a hoppy smell. It was crisp and had a strong bite. It had a strong taste. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SanTan Devil's Ale - full glass</td></tr>
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It's hoppier than most other IPAs.* I enjoy it, but this genre of beer is not my favorite.**<br />
<br />
There's a subtle bitterness in the aftertaste. However, the apparent lack of bitterness could just be from my familiarity with beer. 3:03 PM PT<br />
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Upon finishing the beer I rated it 3.9 out of 5 stars. 3:59 PM PT<br />
<br />
*I'm confused about my notes. First, they indicated that, prior to this sentence, I didn't know the beer's style. It then seems as if I was able to determine that the beer, perhaps via Google, is an IPA. However, the beer is an American pale ale. <br />
**I also don't understand this comment. I thought I like IPAs.<br />
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[20181207 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>SanTan Devil's Ale</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hHqHUpq1iOk/XAtMTthuhgI/AAAAAAABGtQ/TutkrdYg4CYmUPWMS_P5AxwY7rAFR2YwgCLcBGAs/s1600/20180617_155841%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="beer - SanTan Devil's Ale - empty glass with lacing" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hHqHUpq1iOk/XAtMTthuhgI/AAAAAAABGtQ/TutkrdYg4CYmUPWMS_P5AxwY7rAFR2YwgCLcBGAs/s400/20180617_155841%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" title="" width="267" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SanTan Devil's Ale - empty glass, lacing</td></tr>
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://santanbrewing.com/the-beer/devils-ale/">Devil's Ale (SanTan Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/santan-devils-ale/105252/">SanTan Devil's Ale (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/16357/54460/">Devil's Ale | SanTan Brewing Co. (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>Devil's Ale<br />
<br />
American Pale Ale | 5.5% ABV | 45 IBU<br />
<br />
An American Pale Ale that offers a sinfully crisp taste. Cascade, Centennial and Simcoe hops provide fiendishly aromatic pine and citrus flavors. Devil’s Ale pairs wonderfully with salmon and pork and goes best with sharp cheeses such as Cheddar and Colby.<br />
<br />
HOPS | Centennial | Cascade | Simcoe<br />
MALT | Two Row Barley | Wheat | Caramel 80 | Munich | Roasted Barley | Vienna<br />
YEAST | American Ale<br />
SUGGESTED POUR | 16 oz.<br />
<br />
AWARDS + RECOGNITION<br />
1st Place Canfest Reno | Pale Ale Category<br />
Bronze Medal | U.S. Open Championship<br />
Gold Medal | The Great Arizona Beer Festival<br />
<br />
AVAILABILITY<br />
ARIZONA | Draft + Craft Cans<br />
NEW MEXICO | Draft + Craft Cans</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-15400185190191780062018-06-16T21:00:00.000-07:002018-12-07T16:51:25.447-08:00Gull Dam Nitro Chocolate Milk Stout<b>20180616:</b><br />
Unfortunately, as it sometimes happens, I didn't take enough notes on this beer.<br />
<br />
I only wrote the following: "This beer comes out with a thick head. There's a smell I can't describe and it's subtle." 11:25 PM CT<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CFXV9qLqKM4/XAsVPGefNvI/AAAAAAABGr4/hEaDFHe-4j4mTyyQljbzBgEPrKcf_xSgQCLcBGAs/s1600/20180616_231113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="draft beer - Gull Dam Nitro Chocolate Milk Stout" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CFXV9qLqKM4/XAsVPGefNvI/AAAAAAABGr4/hEaDFHe-4j4mTyyQljbzBgEPrKcf_xSgQCLcBGAs/s400/20180616_231113.jpg" title="" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gull Dam Nitro Chocolate Milk Stout. That's a lot of head.</td></tr>
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[20181207 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Gull Dam Nitro Chocolate Milk Stout</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://gulldambrewing.com/beer-list/">Beer List (Gull Dam Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://untappd.com/b/gull-dam-brewing-co-gull-dam-nitro-chocolate-milk-stout/2413283">Gull Dam Nitro Chocolate Milk Stout (Untappd.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b> (Untappd.com)<br />
<blockquote>Welcome to winter with our Chocolate Milk Stout, a silky smooth body with hints of roasted malts, milk sugars brewed with milk chocolate and exotic cocoa nibs for a layered chocolate taste and aroma. It is topped with a creamy nitro tan head that makes it extra frothy. Comfort in a glass!</blockquote><br />
Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-53749540211960709252018-06-16T20:30:00.000-07:002018-12-02T10:27:38.604-08:00Fulton Cosmic Stallion<b>20180616:</b><br />
I had a taste of this beer. It was good. 10:22 PM CT<br />
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[Part of <a href="https://groups.supertran.net/2018/06/beer-at-fulton-brewing-taproom.html">Beer at Fulton Brewing Taproom</a>]<br />
[20181202 Edit]<br />
<hr/><b>Fulton Cosmic Stallion</b><br />
<br />
<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.fultonbeer.com/beer/cosmic-stallion">Cosmic Stallion (Fulton Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/fulton-cosmic-stallion/617866/">Fulton Cosmic Stallion (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22167/345814/">Cosmic Stallion | Fulton Beer (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr/><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>COSMIC STALLION<br />
CITRUS WHEAT ALE Cosmic Stallion<br />
<br />
ABV 5.3%<br />
IBU 25<br />
COLOR (lightest) 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (darkest)<br />
<br />
#PARTYBRAND<br />
We brewed this citrus wheat ale in partnership with our longtime friends and collaborators at All-City Cycles. The name and package design pay tribute to All-City's top of the line all-road / endurance cycle, Cosmic Stallion. The beer is similarly versatile: the wheat forward body is punctuated by notes of lemon and lime zest, with kettle and dry hop character provided by Galaxy, Summer, and Nelson Sauvin. The flavors come together for a bright, easy-drinking beer that's flavorful yet refreshing -- making the Cosmic Stallion the embodiment of summer in a can. Ride on!<br />
<br />
Once a Year available in Cans, Draught<br />
</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-15552368729040226782018-06-16T20:25:00.000-07:002018-12-02T10:25:10.173-08:00Fulton War And Peace<b>20180616:</b><br />
This beer was awesome. It had a strong coffee smell.<br />
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By the end, the beer still smelled amazing. Likewise, the last sip tasted amazing.<br />
<br />
The taste was a balance of coffee with a warm alcoholic taste. Relatively, the beer had a perfect taste and I will give it 4.7 out of 5 stars. 10:22 PM CT<br />
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[Part of <a href="https://groups.supertran.net/2018/06/beer-at-fulton-brewing-taproom.html">Beer at Fulton Brewing Taproom</a>]<br />
[20181202 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Fulton War And Peace</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.fultonbeer.com/beer/war-and-peace">War And Peace (Fulton Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/fulton-garage-series-1-war-peace/119440/">Fulton Garage Series 1: War And Peace (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22167/56955/">War And Peace | Fulton Beer (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>WAR AND PEACE<br />
IMPERIAL COFFEE STOUT<br />
<br />
ABV 9.5%<br />
IBU 81<br />
SRM 65<br />
PLATO 24<br />
COLOR (lightest) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X (darkest)<br />
<br />
PEACE COFFEE + FULTON<br />
Fulton War and Peace is a Russian Imperial Stout conditioned with whole bean PEACE COFFEE in the fermentation tank. It's an epic work of beer, but unlike the novel, this beer is brief and fleeting, appearing just once a year in Winter. Historic quantities of chocolate malt and roast barley clash over a field of dark roast Peace Coffee beans. Like Tolstoy's masterpiece, it may take some time to finish and require some thought along the way. But by the end, we think you'll find yourself better for the effort.<br />
<br />
Winter available in Bottles, Draught</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-52914283281904953962018-06-16T18:30:00.000-07:002018-12-02T10:23:13.578-08:00Fulton Barrel Aged Porter<b>20180616:</b><br />
The beer had a dark smell. It was medium-bodied. In the third sip, I got a hint of the beer's strength. The flavor changes subtly as I drink it. Unfortunately, I think the taste is about average. So maybe I would rate it 4 of 5 stars. 8:48 PM CT<br />
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The last sips of the beer were warmer and thinner than the first few sips. Overall, I would rate it 3.8 out of 5 stars, because the experience waned. 9:07 PM CT<br />
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[Part of <a href="https://groups.supertran.net/2018/06/beer-at-fulton-brewing-taproom.html">Beer at Fulton Brewing Taproom</a>]<br />
[20181201 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Fulton Barrel Aged Porter</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/fulton-barrel-aged-porter/604774/">Fulton Barrel Aged Porter (RateBeer.com)</a>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-43163087047199230952018-06-15T17:00:00.000-07:002018-11-26T13:12:47.146-08:00Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale<b>20180615:</b><br />
This beer was mildly carbonated and had some sweetness. 5:03 PM PT<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TMwV4wShHoM/W_xWx8-ymGI/AAAAAAABGgc/8-6_tMfy3QkwVvJnWltN98YNOjzNaf_hQCLcBGAs/s1600/20180615_184408%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="beer bottle, front label - Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1065" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TMwV4wShHoM/W_xWx8-ymGI/AAAAAAABGgc/8-6_tMfy3QkwVvJnWltN98YNOjzNaf_hQCLcBGAs/s400/20180615_184408%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" title="" width="266" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale - bottle front</td></tr>
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It tasted okay. 6:18 PM PT<br />
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[20181126 Edit]<br />
<hr />
<b>Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale</b><br />
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8ZRUWJXj7SU/W_xW1JeKy4I/AAAAAAABGgg/xOpZcCVFTCcAnYJia8VhqGam7iItJ7-lwCLcBGAs/s1600/20180615_184355%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="beer bottle, right side of label with description - Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale - A medium bodied, smooth, dark ale. Robustly malted with lots of Vienna malt. Flavors of caramel, toffee, & coco in the finish. This Munich inspired ale will slap you silly with malt flavor and aroma. You may call it what you wish, but call on it you will." border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8ZRUWJXj7SU/W_xW1JeKy4I/AAAAAAABGgg/xOpZcCVFTCcAnYJia8VhqGam7iItJ7-lwCLcBGAs/s400/20180615_184355%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" title="A medium bodied, smooth, dark ale. Robustly malted with lots of Vienna malt. Flavors of caramel, toffee, & coco in the finish. This Munich inspired ale will slap you silly with malt flavor and aroma. You may call it what you wish, but call on it you will." width="267" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale - bottle side</td></tr>
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://excelsiorbrew.com/brews/bitteschlappe-brown-ale/">Bitteschlappe Brown Ale (Excelsior Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/excelsior-bitteschlappe-brown-ale/186072/">Excelsior Bitteschlappe Brown Ale (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/29434/87026/">Bitteschlappe | Excelsior Brewing Co. (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr />
<b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>
BITTESCHLAPPE<br />
Brown Ale<br />
<br />
Our traditional Munich-style brown ale features a medium body, with brisk carbonation and a malty sweetness that carries the beer to a soft finish. <br />
<br />
- Medium-bodied, smooth, dark ale<br />
- Flavors of caramel, toffee, and cocoa in the finish<br />
- Robustly malted with lots of Vienna malt, lightly hopped with German hops<br />
- Very easy drinking—brown is a color, not a flavor<br />
<br />
Suggested pairings:<br />
Hearty foods: Roast pork, smoked sausage, grilled salmon<br />
Cheese: Aged Gouda, crumbly Cheshire<br />
Dessert: Almond or maple-walnut cake, pear fritters, cashew brittle<br />
<br />
Alcohol By Volume: 6.5% [0-2][X X 0 X X X X][18-20]<br />
Bitterness Level: 25 IBU [0-17][X 0 X X X X X][108-125]<br />
Original Gravity: 16 [0-3][X X X X 0 X X][24-27]</blockquote>
<br />Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-36398854564652745692018-06-15T16:18:00.000-07:002018-11-26T12:07:44.767-08:00Fulton Lonely Blonde<b>20180615:</b><br />
This beer is okay. It's a regular tasting blonde - possibly less than average. It doesn't taste special. 4:18 PM PT<br />
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[20181126 Edit]<br />
<hr/><b>Fulton Lonely Blonde</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.fultonbeer.com/beer/lonely-blonde#">Lonely Blonde (Fulton Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/fulton-the-lonely-blonde/112164/">Fulton The Lonely Blonde (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22167/59015/">Lonely Blonde | Fulton Beer (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr/><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>LONELY BLONDE<br />
AMERICAN BLONDE ALE<br />
<br />
ABV: 4.8%<br />
IBU: 29<br />
SRM: 5.0<br />
PLATO: 11.8<br />
COLOR: (lightest) X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (darkest)<br />
<br />
PICK UP A LONELY BLONDE.<br />
<br />
The Lonely Blonde wears a delicate fragrance of German noble hops, and slips a touch of white wheat between American pale and crystal malts for a smooth, sensuous body, fair complexion, and a pleasantly lacy white head. Crisp carbonation slinks the Lonely Blonde quickly away, and you’re left with nothing but a slight lingering sweetness as you contemplate how The Lonely Blonde can be so beautiful on so many levels.<br />
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Year Round available in Bottles, Cans, Draught</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-75410739518570137592018-06-14T20:45:00.001-07:002018-11-25T23:52:06.351-08:00Odell Cutthroat Porter<b>20180614:</b><br />
This was my second beer from <a href="https://food.supertran.net/2018/06/silver-bullet-sports-bar.html">The Silver Bullet Sports Bar</a>.<br />
<br />
I started drinking this beer while eating my pulled pork sandwich and so the taste of it was skewed, but good. 8:27 PM PT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Odell Cutthroat Porter - front of the bottle</td></tr>
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Actually, it isn't that special. Unfortunately, it did follow the ever delicious <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/06/new-belgium-voodoo-ranger-juicy-haze-ipa.html">New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA</a>.<br />
<br />
Towards the end of the beer, I found it had a slightly bitter taste. 8:44 PM PT<br />
<br />
Overall, it was not bad, but overshadowed by the previous beer. 8:50 PM PT<br />
<br />
[20181125 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Odell Cutthroat Porter</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G9HlsC_79s8/W_ugHfr_QiI/AAAAAAABGfE/ERt0_GxvA2gd81joMOVtNRDr5uAl313hgCLcBGAs/s1600/20180614_211036%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1199" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G9HlsC_79s8/W_ugHfr_QiI/AAAAAAABGfE/ERt0_GxvA2gd81joMOVtNRDr5uAl313hgCLcBGAs/s400/20180614_211036%2B%255BC%255D.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Odell Cutthroat Porter - right side of the bottle</td></tr>
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.odellbrewing.com/beer/cutthroat-porter/">Cutthroat Porter (Odell Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/odell-cutthroat-porter/2247/">Odell Cutthroat Porter (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/267/738/">Cutthroat | Odell Brewing Company (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>CUTTHROAT PORTER<br />
<br />
IBU: 36<br />
PORTER<br />
ABV: 5.0%<br />
YEAR ROUND<br />
<br />
BRITISH ROASTED BARLEY AND GOLDINGS<br />
<br />
Not quite a stout but definitely no lightweight, Cutthroat is smooth, robust and inspired by classic London porters. We use dark roasted malts to create a deep, rich color and flavor that hint at chocolate and coffee. And while we love and respect the London porter, we made sure to give it a little Colorado twist by naming it after our state fish.</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-30481114951037306052018-06-14T20:45:00.000-07:002018-11-25T23:52:15.283-08:00New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA<b>20180614:</b><br />
While at the airport I went to <a href="https://food.supertran.net/2018/06/silver-bullet-sports-bar.html">The Silver Bullet Sports Bar</a> and I started off with a taster of this beer. Satisfied with the taster, I went ahead and got a pint of it.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jUf878Kp644/W_uJcU_ufGI/AAAAAAABGeM/P3LnNX2xoK0ovKo8LLv5KLi3KGLerjYrwCLcBGAs/s1600/20180614_204728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jUf878Kp644/W_uJcU_ufGI/AAAAAAABGeM/P3LnNX2xoK0ovKo8LLv5KLi3KGLerjYrwCLcBGAs/s400/20180614_204728.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA - full glass</td></tr>
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It had a sweet smell. The strength of the beer was approximately medium and it had an orange flavor. As the bartender said, the beer is a little sweet. After my third or fourth sip, I considered this beer to be one of the best IPAs I've ever had. It reminded me of the sweet shandies which I have previously tried, except more hoppy with just enough sweetness. 7:54 PM PT<br />
<br />
When my food arrived, I decided to finish the beer first, otherwise the flavor of the food would have potentially ruined the flavor of the beer. In any case, the beer was a perfect balance between hoppy and sweet. It had so much flavor, yet every ounce of it was enjoyable.<br />
<br />
On a related note, there was no discernible bitterness. 8:09 PM PT<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9V1goZTACbI/W_uJgnp2FPI/AAAAAAABGeQ/Mf5kwWNBe58TvyfPUHSEN4DE-mFo38yDwCLcBGAs/s1600/20180614_205929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9V1goZTACbI/W_uJgnp2FPI/AAAAAAABGeQ/Mf5kwWNBe58TvyfPUHSEN4DE-mFo38yDwCLcBGAs/s400/20180614_205929.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA - half glass</td></tr>
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[20181125 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA</b><br />
<br />
<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-juicy-haze-ipa/">Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA (New Belgium Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/new-belgium-voodoo-ranger-juicy-haze-ipa/580959/">New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/192/302437/">Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA | New Belgium Brewing (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>VOODOO RANGER JUICY HAZE<br />
IPA<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lRARNY5Z6Ps/W_uJjkRpCxI/AAAAAAABGeU/K9DpxiIoFSwn7lPkF8TTSmYT1Iw1qJTpwCLcBGAs/s1600/20180614_210724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lRARNY5Z6Ps/W_uJjkRpCxI/AAAAAAABGeU/K9DpxiIoFSwn7lPkF8TTSmYT1Iw1qJTpwCLcBGAs/s400/20180614_210724.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA - empty glass, lacing</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
TASTING NOTES<br />
Visual: Deep pale orange with an opaque haze.<br />
Aroma: Very strong hop aroma of citrus (lemon, some orange, lime and grapefruit) and tropical (guava and pineapple), with light grassy and caramel-like malt aroma.<br />
Flavor: A little sweet initially, becoming smoothly bitter.<br />
Mouthfeel/Body: Clean finish. Medium body.<br />
<br />
BEER FACTS<br />
ABV: 7.5%<br />
IBU: 42<br />
Yeast: American Hefeweizen<br />
Calories: 230<br />
Hops: Citra, Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe, Nugget<br />
Malts: Pale, Wheat, C-80, Oats</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-17712837986709766782018-06-12T21:00:00.000-07:002018-11-26T00:23:37.711-08:00Calicraft Buzzerkeley<b>20180612:</b><br />
This beer had sediments in it. It had an apple smell. It had a strange taste. I wondered if it was the carrot juice I had drank earlier.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fQN2R6advkA/W_usKjQdT0I/AAAAAAABGfk/nlH7wQ8Yhvs5RTfkatMRUKTx8M49peW9gCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC05061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="267" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fQN2R6advkA/W_usKjQdT0I/AAAAAAABGfk/nlH7wQ8Yhvs5RTfkatMRUKTx8M49peW9gCLcBGAs/s400/DSC05061.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">glass of Calicraft Buzzerkeley with Bottle and Bottlecap</td></tr>
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It had a bitter aftertaste. I didn't enjoy the taste; it might have been a wheat taste. 8:44 PM PT<br />
<br />
I dumped what remained of the beer at 12:53 AM. I estimate having dumped a total of half the bottle (approximately 12 ounces). I just didn't enjoy it.<br />
<br />
On a different note, the recommend glass for the drink is a flute. 20180613 12:58 AM PT<br />
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[20181125 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Calicraft Buzzerkeley</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Io1CDvNbmw/W_usK3L-7HI/AAAAAAABGfo/SWSuRMv9XXs7gfSJToMPP3hgHZO9mJVIACLcBGAs/s1600/DSC05054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Io1CDvNbmw/W_usK3L-7HI/AAAAAAABGfo/SWSuRMv9XXs7gfSJToMPP3hgHZO9mJVIACLcBGAs/s400/DSC05054.JPG" width="267" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Calicraft Buzzerkeley - Bottle</td></tr>
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.calicraft.com/limited/">Limited Beer Page (Calicraft Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/calicraft-buzzerkeley/176348/">Calicraft Buzzerkeley (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/29346/83205/">Buzzerkeley | Calicraft Brewing Co. (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>Buzzerkeley<br />
Draft, 6pk bottle, and 750ml<br />
<br />
7.7% ABV, 7 IBUs<br />
<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gq--r3JBQgk/W_usJjY-7LI/AAAAAAABGfg/buUv352lIH8ZVO9Cw1FfHYNnsW0oQi4DQCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC05060%2B%255BC%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1069" data-original-width="1600" height="267" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gq--r3JBQgk/W_usJjY-7LI/AAAAAAABGfg/buUv352lIH8ZVO9Cw1FfHYNnsW0oQi4DQCLcBGAs/s400/DSC05060%2B%255BC%255D.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Calicraft Buzzerkeley - Top of Bottle</td></tr>
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STYLE: Sparkling Ale<br />
<br />
YEAST: House Champagne Yeast<br />
<br />
Buzzerkeley blurs the line between beer and wine. In the free spirit of Berkeley, it's a whole new category we call Sparkling Ale. Champagne yeast and California star thistle honey create an ale that's subtly tart and dry with hints of plum and spice. It's our limit-pushing tribute to the cover beer-crafting that began in Blaine's UC Berkeley dorm room and nearly got him kicked out.<br />
<br />
DRINK UP: at celebrations or just for the heck of it.<br />
<br />
PAIR WITH: tapas, dessert. intellectual conversation.</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-82094561806087336672018-06-06T14:15:00.000-07:002018-11-19T00:59:15.899-08:00Melvin Scenario<b>20180606:</b><br />
The beer has a subtle smell. There's a subtle scent of alcohol.<br />
<br />
The head was deliciously creamy. I love the taste of it.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8c6wOk_Mi4Y/W_Jo1fl6hJI/AAAAAAABGPc/RiA3ZIEWrOgpiHQ0pe_F44iA-BG2It8MgCLcBGAs/s1600/20180606_134028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8c6wOk_Mi4Y/W_Jo1fl6hJI/AAAAAAABGPc/RiA3ZIEWrOgpiHQ0pe_F44iA-BG2It8MgCLcBGAs/s400/20180606_134028.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melvin Scenario - glass full</td></tr>
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Unfortunately, the sour taste of the two (sour) beers (<a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/06/grimm-amarillo-pop.html">Grimm Amarillo Pop!</a> and <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/06/phantom-carriage-broadacres.html">Phantom Carriage Broadacres</a>) I had consumed prior to this beer affected the taste. I attempted to wash the sour flavor out.<br />
<br />
This beer had a lingering bitterness. 1:52 PM PT<br />
<br />
I later noted that the beer was medium-bodied; the menu description also indicates the beer has a medium body. <br />
<br />
Speaking of the menu description, the beer is written to have a "taste of chocolate" and a "hint of roasted licorice." However, I did not detect either.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PUIc9vCM0gA/W_Jo1T4FJII/AAAAAAABGPg/5t3FM7UtgroK3JE9x0nk9rTqJw34wkPbwCLcBGAs/s1600/20180606_135455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PUIc9vCM0gA/W_Jo1T4FJII/AAAAAAABGPg/5t3FM7UtgroK3JE9x0nk9rTqJw34wkPbwCLcBGAs/s400/20180606_135455.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melvin Scenario - glass half full</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
Overall, this beer was good despite not differentiating itself apart in any particular way. Of course, the quality and taste of a beer is sometimes obscured by being the third beer of the night.<br />
<br />
As it stands, I decided to rate it 4.1 out of 5 stars. 2:17 PM PT<br />
<br />
[Part of <a href="https://groups.supertran.net/2018/06/beer-at-big-rec-tap-room.html">Beer at Big Rec Tap Room</a>]<br />
[20181118 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Melvin Scenario</b><br />
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RjFngeQyeT8/W_Jo1e91jHI/AAAAAAABGPk/jpg_mtLnpj42yT3Ld6vS9rsIj5kXOkXzgCLcBGAs/s1600/20180606_141213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RjFngeQyeT8/W_Jo1e91jHI/AAAAAAABGPk/jpg_mtLnpj42yT3Ld6vS9rsIj5kXOkXzgCLcBGAs/s400/20180606_141213.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melvin Scenario - glass empty and lacing</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/melvin-scenario/468052/">Melvin Scenario (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/24056/258103/">Scenario | Melvin Brewing / Thai Me Up (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr />Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-89168139734608321602018-06-06T13:36:00.000-07:002018-11-19T00:59:23.126-08:00Phantom Carriage Broadacres<b>20180606:</b><br />
Today at Big Rec, I meant to order the Phantom Carriage Cognac Curse and instead I ordered the Phantom Carriage Orange Vanilla Creamsicle Broadacres.*<br />
<br />
Anyways, it had a strange smell.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HmSqBYrPwQA/W_EQN0745LI/AAAAAAABGPE/RebhvcTTlkstAW4DR_T61mLbjABGj7BBQCLcBGAs/s1600/20180606_132531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HmSqBYrPwQA/W_EQN0745LI/AAAAAAABGPE/RebhvcTTlkstAW4DR_T61mLbjABGj7BBQCLcBGAs/s400/20180606_132531.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Phantom Carriage Broadacres - full glass</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
The taste was dominantly orange with a sour taste.<br />
<br />
Upon looking at the description, the sour taste made sense, because it's a sour / Berliner Weisse.<br />
<br />
On a related note, my previous beer, the <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/06/grimm-amarillo-pop.html">Grimm Amarillo Pop!</a>, was also a Berliner Weisse. However, this beer has a stronger sour taste than the previous. In fact, it's much strong and borders on being too strong. I wouldn't always like it this sour.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ogQ26V4PzZA/W_EQNz4GzWI/AAAAAAABGPA/YbzyTX6Elb0QJw0kN8kVfcIR3188mAEMgCLcBGAs/s1600/20180606_133148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ogQ26V4PzZA/W_EQNz4GzWI/AAAAAAABGPA/YbzyTX6Elb0QJw0kN8kVfcIR3188mAEMgCLcBGAs/s400/20180606_133148.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Phantom Carriage Broadacres - half full glass</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
Overall, I would rate it 3.9 out of 5.<br />
<br />
*From what I can tell, it's a variation of Phantom Carriage Broadacres and I decided to list the variation under Phantom Carriage Broadacres.<br />
<br />
[Part of <a href="https://groups.supertran.net/2018/06/beer-at-big-rec-tap-room.html">Beer at Big Rec Tap Room</a>]<br />
[20181117 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Phantom Carriage Broadacres</b><br />
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x_YEPVLW4sw/W_EQOJIbi6I/AAAAAAABGPI/PKLYTiFRl3MfqlRtnMEI-imhlYqYCcFkQCLcBGAs/s1600/20180606_133524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x_YEPVLW4sw/W_EQOJIbi6I/AAAAAAABGPI/PKLYTiFRl3MfqlRtnMEI-imhlYqYCcFkQCLcBGAs/s400/20180606_133524.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Phantom Carriage Broadacres - empty glass and lacing</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><b><br />
Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/phantom-carriage-broadacres-berliner-weisse/377653/">Phantom Carriage Broadacres (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/38091/151115/">Broadacres | Phantom Carriage (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>BROADACRES<br />
Wild Berliner<br />
<br />
brettanomyces/lactobacillus fermented Berliner weisse<br />
Bright acidity highlights notes of lemon<br />
<br />
FG: 1.007; ABV: 3.7%</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-20942992606269061202018-06-06T13:22:00.000-07:002018-11-19T00:59:41.866-08:00Alvarado Street Kettle Cooler<b>20180606:</b><br />
I tried this beer and it did in fact taste like Cactus Cooler, but I didn't want to drink a full glass of it and so I chose another beer.<br />
<br />
I meant to choose the Phantom Carriage Cognac Curse, instead I chose the <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/06/phantom-carriage-broadacres.html">Phantom Carriage Orange Vanilla Creamsicle Broadacres</a>. 1:36 PM PT<br />
<br />
[Part of <a href="https://groups.supertran.net/2018/06/beer-at-big-rec-tap-room.html">Beer at Big Rec Tap Room</a>]<br />
[20181117 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Alvarado Street Kettle Cooler</b><br />
<br />
<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.alvaradostreetbrewery.com/beers/kettle-sour/#beers">Kettle Sour Beer Page (Alvarado Street Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/alvarado-street-kettle-cooler/482978/">Alvarado Street Kettle Cooler (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/35259/286752/">Kettle Cooler | Alvarado Street Brewery (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>Kettle Cooler<br />
Kettle Sour Ale<br />
<br />
Inspired by Cactus Cooler soda, we've added heaps of mandarin orange, pineapple puree and vanilla beans to our base kettle sour ale. Tart, fruity, and refreshing!<br />
<br />
ABV: 5% <br />
Bitterness Level: Low<br />
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Malt: American 2-Row, Flaked Oats</blockquote><br />
Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-80060254362223032712018-06-06T13:21:00.000-07:002018-11-30T19:28:52.108-08:00Grimm Amarillo Pop!<b>20180606:</b><br />
I ordered the nine-ounce pour. The beer had a sour smell. It has a mild sour taste.<br />
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It was enjoyable, but it was not the best sour I've ever had.<br />
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In any case, the nine ounces went by fast.<br />
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The last sip had the same sour taste as the first sip.<br />
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I liked the sourness taste that lingers.<br />
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Overall, I rate the beer 4 out of 5 stars. 1:21 PM PT<br />
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[Part of <a href="https://groups.supertran.net/2018/06/beer-at-big-rec-tap-room.html">Beer at Big Rec Tap Room</a>]<br />
[20181117 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Grimm Amarillo Pop!</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/grimm-amarillo-pop/604998/">Grimm Amarillo Pop! (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/32893/334460/">Amarillo Pop! | Grimm Artisanal Ales (BeerAdvocate.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Commercial Description:</b><br />
<blockquote>Dessert Berliner brewed with Amarillo, vanilla, and milk sugar.</blockquote><br />
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Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064372488319230015.post-18600039106270227822018-06-05T20:00:00.000-07:002018-11-20T17:32:41.202-08:00Red Branch Hard Black Cherry Cider<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;">~I'm not a beer. I'm a cider.~</span></div><br />
<b>20180605:</b><br />
The cider had a strong black cherry smell. The taste was strange. I guess it reminded me of medicine. It tasted disgusting. Well, I suppose it tasted okay. <br />
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After I drank what I initially poured (approximately 12 ounces), I poured the rest into the glass (approximately 4 ounces) and mixed it with orange juice. 8:55 PM PT<br />
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[20181120 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Red Branch Hard Black Cherry Cider</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://redbranchcider.com/hard-black-cherry/">Sparkling Black Cherry (Red Branch Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/red-branch-hard-black-cherry-cider/217419/">Red Branch Hard Black Cherry Cider (RateBeer.com)</a><br />
<hr /><b>Website Information:</b><br />
<blockquote>SPARKLING BLACK CHERRY<br />
by Mike Faul on 05 Nov, 2013<br />
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The original killer cherry!<br />
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Our most popular cider, our Black Cherry is the perfect balance between sweet and tart and delicious. When we made the first batch we didn’t know what to think – now we can’t make enough of the stuff. Be a hero, bring this to the next party you attend. Trust us!<br />
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Style: Cherry Cyser (Apple and Honey Cider with Cherry Juice)<br />
ABV: 6.9%<br />
Available in 500ml bottles, 5 gal pub kegs.</blockquote>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0