LEINENHUGEL'S SUNSET WHEAT

215 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 30, 2012 ( Wednesday)

LEINENHUGEL'S SUNSET WHEAT

12 FL. OZ., 4.9 ALC/VOL

Jacob Leinenkugel Brewery Co.

http://www.leinie.com/

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FROM THE LABEL: "Brewed with pride by the Leinenhugel's family since 1867. To join the Leine lodge or to order official wearables call toll free 1-888- Leinies. The pride of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin since 1857."

FROM THE MOUTH: WHEAT: Love this beer from start to finish. Refreshing citrusy clean and easy. Surprising! I will drink this again and again.A++

FROM THE STORE: Wild Style Restaurant, South Bend, Indiana

The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.William James

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SAMUEL SMITH OATMEAL STOUT

216 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 29, 2012 (Tuesday)

SAMUEL SMITH OATMEAL STOUT

1 PT. 2.7 FL. OZ.

THE OLD BREWERY SAMUEL ADAMS TADCASTER N. YORKS, ENGLAND

SOLE AGENTS: MERCHANT DU VIN CORP, TUKWILA WA 98188

http://www.merchantduvin.com/

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FROM THE LABEL: "THE CELEBRATED OATMEAL STOUT. an opaque, wonderfully silky and smooth textured ale with a complex, medium dry palate and bittersweet finish. Brewed with well water ( the original well sunk in 1758 is still in use ), malted barley, roasted barley, oatmeal, yeast and hops, Fermented in open-topped 'stone Yorkshire squares'. Celebrated Oatmeal Stout is a style benchmark revived by Samuel Smith's and the inspiration for hundreds of commercial oatmeal stouts. Samuel Smith's brews at a small, traditional british brewery, the oldest brewery in Yorkshire. Product of England."

FROM THE MOUTH: OATMEAL STOUT: Beautiful smooth mild stout.I am always impressed with Samuel Smith Brewery. Note: Anna Norquist also had a swig and her comment was, "tastes like A1 sauce or soy sauce. OK, now that she suggested that I am thinking I taste it too, I don't but I can sort of smell it so perhaps this would be  good beer to have with a steak! A

FROM THE STORE: Belmont Beverage in South Bend, Indiana

  

You must look into other people as well as at them. Lord Chesterfield

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LAGUNITAS PILS

217 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 28, 2012 (Monday)

Memorial Day

LAGUNITAS PILS CZECH STYLE PILSNER

net contents: 12 fl. oz., Alc. by Vol. 6.2%

Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluna, California

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FROM THE LABEL: "Like Adam and Eve, Isaac and Ishmael, Mao and Confuscious, Good and Evil, Day and Night, Hittites and Visgoths, John and Lorena, Groucho and Moe, Ales and Lagers are as different as can be. Still we must love each of who they are , separately but equally, with liberty and justice for all. Cheers!  12 Fluid ounces of Malt, Hops, Yeast and Water."

FROM THE MOUTH: PILSNER: Tastes delicately bitter, light bodied, tangy, quick finish, lively carbonation. Really nice beer to keep on hand- complex enough for hard core beer snob and smooth enough for every day  lager guy. A+

FROM THE STORE: Thank you Steve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.
Samuel Johnson

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EAST-WEST KOLSCH

218 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 27, 2012

EAST-WEST KOLSCH

12 FL.OZ., 5.01% ABV (not on label)

Brewed by the Boston Beer Company, Boston, MA

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FROM THE LABEL:" Our version of the traditional German Kolsch* style is fragrant and complex, the Alsation hop we chose imparts a subtle citrus note, Jasmine Sambac, a mighty blooming southeast Asian flower adds a delicate floral aroma and a flavor to this layered and refreshing brew. Cheers! A Kolsch style beer, aged with south east Asian jasmine Sambac Flowers."

*Kölsch (also spelled Koelsch) is a local beer specialty that is brewed in Cologne, Germany. It is a clear beer with a bright, straw-yellow hue, and has a prominent, but not extreme, hoppiness. It is less bitter than the standard German pale lager.

FROM THE MOUTH: KOLSCH: This has a nice aroma- sweet and jasmine. It's light tasting lager that is crisp and thin with a mild floral taste, not as many hop notes as I expected, a Kolsch should have more of a hop presence and I can't taste that here.  Have not had a true Kolsch so I can't say whether it stands up to it. But this is a great summer beer, easy to drink. A-

FROM THE STORE: Another beer from my famed artist Steve J- thanks!

The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost

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BELGIAN SESSION

219 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 26, 2012 (Saturday)

BELGIAN SESSION 

12 FL. OZ., 4.25% ABV( not on label)

Brewed by Boston Beer Company, Boston MA

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FROM THE LABEL: " A crisp refreshing version of a traditional Belgian beer, fruity, slightly spicy flavors from the Belgian yeast are balanced by toffee and caramel notes from our blend of malts. The hops provide a citrus character that rounds out this enjoyable brew. Cheers! Product of USA."

FROM THE MOUTH:BELGIAN PALE ALE Lots of 'spicy' which makes me think of the holidays- orange cloves. I wish I could taste the toffee and caramel they mention because that would be a nice blend against the hops and clove. I think I am tasting the bisquity yeast and a banana???? A bit overpowering on the cloves- so you have to like cloves- thats why it makes me think of pumpkin pie and the holdidays. Goes down well. B+

FROM THE STORE: Beer tonight is compliments of Steve Johnson- one of the most talented artists I know. Thanks Steve!

I LOVE YOU BRYAN

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HIGH FIVE HEFE.

220 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 25, 2012 (Friday)

HIGH FIVE HEFE.

1 pt. 6 oz., alc 6% by vol.

Brewed and bottled by Iron Horse Brewery, Inc. Ellensburg, WA

www.ironhorsebrewery.com

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FROM THE LABEL: "ginger, honey, wheat. Malt beverage brewed and flavored w/ honey & ginger."

FROM THE MOUTH:  HEFERWEIZEN: I can smell the ginger and honey and definitely taste them, smooth transition with lots of flavor.  It is uncomnonly flat- check out the lack of foam- I mean flat. The taste is not flat but it doesn't have any carbonation? If you are a fan of ginger  THIS is your beer - and ginger is good for your stomach. Also a good beer if you are like a sweet honey malt taste. I give it a high five and yes I would have it again. I love the label- makes me feel good and ...hands are hard to draw so kudos to the artist. A

FROM THE STORE: Albertsons

It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, "Always do what you are afraid to do."Ralph Waldo Emerson

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INDIANA AMBER

221 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 24, 2012 (Thursday)

Happy Birthday Brenda Bare ( Bauer)

INDIANA AMBER

12 FL. OZ., O.G. 13 P

Brewed and Bottled by Oaken Barrel Brewing Co. Greenwood, Indiana

www.oakenbarrel.com

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FROM THE LABEL: "Hoosier- Style Red Ale. Fresh, local, handcrafted."

FROM THE MOUTH:RED ALE: First we have to talk about this O.G. and P? O.G. stands for Original Gravity -Definition: OG - Original gravity is a measure of the fermentable and unfermentable substances in the wort before fermentation. OG gives the brewer an idea of the potential alcoholic strength of the final product. After fermentation when OG is mathematically compared to FG, Final Gravity, the exact alcoholic strength can be determined. Cool, but they didnt' give the FG number? The P stands for color. check out this web site if you are interested- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_measurement.  Now, onto the beer itself. First swig was a surprise because it played like an ale/lager than it got complex with no lager left..weird but good weird. It has plenty of  fruity flavor and piney hoppiness.. it starts a bit on the sweet side, with caramel notes, but quickly a noticeable hoppy bite comes along ..and is that pepper? This is a solid amber; will not blow any socks off, but that is not what the style is about. GO HOOSIERS! Will certainly have this one again. A

FROM THE STORE: Special UPS delivery from INDIANA by way of my sister Peg! Thanks Hopper!

HUG YOUR SISTER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!

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RED ROCKET ALE

222 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 23, 2012 (Wednesday)

RED ROCKET ALE

12 FL. OZ., 6.8% ALC. BY VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by Bear Republic Brewing Co. INC, Healdsburg Cloverdale, CA

www.bearrepublic.com

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FROM THE LABEL: " Red Rocket Ale is a basterdized Scottish style red ale packed with distinctive flavors and an aggressive hop character rivaled by none. This unfiltered, bottle- conditioned amber colored ale, breaks all style molds. Brew Master notes: Keep refrigerated, beer is perishable, real ale is alive, yeast is good, serve at 45 -50 degrees. Sonoma County Ales"

FROM THE MOUTH: ALE:I have already had most of the beer and am feeling a whole lot better now then when I was staring at the label reading the most fantastic story of a beer "breaking all style molds." I have decided all these are written late at night after more than a few tastings and they have watched the movie 300 and feel like Spartan warriors. On to the beer which tastes remarkable delicious as I take the last sip. It has a heavy brown sugar smell and it is quite malty but oh the sting of hops comes forward and will not be denied. Oh no, I am feeling like a Spartan Warrior and feel like breaking something...but it is not stylish so I will concede and go listen to Bach and calm down. A+

FROM THE STORE: Trader Joe's

Hug your sister

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ABBEY BELGIAN STYLE ALE

223 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 22, 2012 (Tuesday)

Happy Birthday Bridget Ladewski (14)

ABBEY BELGIAN STYLE ALE

12 FL. OZ., ALC 7% BY VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by New Belgium Brewing, Fort Collins, CO

www.newbelgium.com

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FROM THE LABEL: "NEW BELGIUM= Employee owners would love to have you stop by the brewery! 500 Linden, Fort Collins, CO 80524 ( 888) NBB-4044. A beauty of a Belgium dubbel with six different malts and an authentic Belgium yeast strain thats happiest being served in a New Belgium globe glass."

FROM THE MOUTH: BELGIAN DUBBEL: This was a beer that started with a smell ( SMELL_ STRONG) so I had to go with it- what the heck was that....clove... banana....plums....apple and brown sugar...it took awhile and I had to put the beer back in the fridge so it wouldn't get warm. Next the taste... there is THAT taste again that I have found ....rude,  but I decided to go with it because it is not overwhelming in this beer. Someone told me it was the yeast strain- the UNIBROUE beers have it and the AMARCORD. I found this very complex due to the overwhelming variety of sweet taste mixed with the heavy cloves which may be what I am thinking is the yeast? I probably won't have this again but for those who like the yeast strain of UNIBROUE and AMARCORD I think you will really like this beer. no rating since i can't be impartial

FROM THE STORE: Trader JOe's- they like this type of tasting beer!

 The only medicine for suffering, crime, and all the other woes of mankind, is wisdom.
Thomas Huxley

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STEELHEAD DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE

224 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 21, 2012

STEELHEAD DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE

TWELVE (12) FLUID OUNCES., ALCOHOL 8.6% BY VOLUME

Brewed and Bottled by Mad River Brewing Company, Blue Lake, CA

www.madriverbrewing.com

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FROM THE LABEL: "Made in the USA. A sublime and elegant balance of malt and hops. West coast Alchemy Humboldt style."

FROM THE MOUTH:DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE: Full mouth taste of sweet citrus malt and  piney hops- nicely balanced- nothing overpowering- quite smooth. Really nice beer overall- very drinkable. Hops linger on the tongue just right. I like it - ha, what don't I like! A

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberrys

The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.William James

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BECK'S

225 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

2

May 20, 2012 (Sunday)

BECK'S

12 FL. OZ.

Brewed under the German Purity law of 1516

Imported by Import Brands Alliance, St Louis

www.becks.com

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FROM THE LABEL: "Product of Germany"

FROM THE MOUTH: LAGER: Solid smooth full German beer. Lagers always remind me of eating pizza. A

FROM THE STORE: Rocket Market

Such as are thy habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of thy mind; for the soul is dyed by the thoughts.
Marcus Aurelius

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1967 MISSION ST. PALE ALE

226 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 19, 2012 (Saturday)

1967 MISSION ST. PALE ALE

12 FL.OZ.

Brewed and Bottled by Steinhaus Brewing Co., Paso Robles, CA

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FROM THE LABEL: "Quality and value, a place we have called home for more than 40 years. Our award winning beer is crafted in small batches using only the finest all - natural hops and malted barley, resulting in a classic American Pale Ale with remarkable flavor and freshness."

FROM THE MOUTH: PALE ALE: I read some reviews because I personally am not a fan of this beer. I can not taste any caramel or grapefruit just hops, even when you smell it you are overwhelmed with piney hops- no sweet malt. Not a fan...just had another swig to give it a chance...nope, not a fan for sure. C

FROM THE STORE: Trader Joe's

Leadership does not always wear the harness of compromise.Woodrow Wilson

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HOP HENGE IPA

227 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 18, 2012 (Friday)

HOP HENGE IPA

1 PINT 6 FLUID OUNCES., ALC. BY VOL. 8.9% ., 95 IBU'S

Deschutes Brewery, Bend OR

www.deschutesbrewery.com

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FROM THE LABEL: "STONEHENGE is a mystery. HOP HENGE is a discovery. Our monument to hops- Hop Henge is brought to life by the uncompromising creativity of our brewers with the immense hop flavor and bitter finish. This experimental IPA will stand the test of time.Experimental India Pale Ale."

The label art is so fun and creative. LOVE the concept- Stone Henge- Hop Henge...these artists are smart!!! 

FROM THE MOUTH : EXPERIMENTAL INDIA  PALE ALE: Check out the interview by Amos Amarillo of Deschutes Brewmaster Larry Sidor for a roller coaster ride with some hop heads-

 http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/blog/2010-02-05/heroic-heavyweight-born

This is an intense beer- full flavored and a slap in the face- and not a gloved slap- a big damp bare palm stinging sort of slap that leaves a welt of hops, citrus hops, malt and hops. The first sip sort of teases you with its malty sweetness than stings you in the ass as it makes its way down. They are not kidding when they say immense- but it is held together well. WOOHOO, what a ride. A

FROM THE STORE: Trader Joe's

Where there is no vision, the people perish.
Proverbs 29:18

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OLD STOCK ALE 2011

OLD STOCK ALE 2011

May17, 2012 (Thursday)

Happy Birthday Becca Schultheis

Happy Birthday Patty Ladewski

OLD STOCK ALE 2011

12 FL. OZ., ALC./VOL 11.9%

Brewed and Bottled by Northcoast Brewing Co. INC., Fort Bragg, CA

www.northcoastbrewing.com

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FROM THE MOUTH: ALE: I was going to say nothing and just let alcohol content speak for itself---but....this is like nothing I've ever had before. It's insanely complex to the point I don't know what to think, could be that I have already had too much therefore I can't think..... so many flavors going on at once..but I do taste cherry- whew.  I will say it's extremely well balanced. You truly must try this for yourself to understand. I recommend it- if for nothing else the alcohol content-did I say that already? A-11.9% +

FROM THE STORE: I am not telling; I am keeping this to myself...hehehehe

The problem with some people is that when they aren't drunk,they're sober.

~W.B.Yeats

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DOWNTOWN BROWN

229 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 16, 2012 (Wednesday)

DOWNTOWN BROWN

12 FL. OZ

Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe, 617 4th Street- Eureka, California

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FROM THE LABEL: "A smooth medium bodied nut brown ale, hand made in small batches."

FROM THE MOUTH: BROWN ALE:  OK tastes like a flat coke with some perhaps faint chocolate/coffee and some sort of nut...like a hazelnut. Very lightly carbonated- overall feels a but muted, did they chicken out in the end or forget something. That is what it feels like- they quit too soon. But it is easy to drink. B+

FROM THE STORE Huckleberry's

He who has never learned to obey
cannot be a good commander.
Aristotle

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SESSION BLACK

230 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 15, 2012 (Tuesday)

Happy Birthday Mary Ladewski

SESSION BLACK - PREMIUM DARK LAGER

11. FL. OZ., ALC 5.4% BY VOLUME, 18 IBU's

Brewed and Bottled by Full Sail Brewing Co. Hood River , OR

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FROM THE WEBSITE: Short, Dark, and Drinkable and six time Gold Medal Winner including the 2009 GABF! The second addition to family, Session Black, carries the mantra of drinkability into new territory. Most beers this dark are so heavy-duty, you could eat them with a fork. Session Black, on the other hand, lets you have your dark beer and drink it, too. With just a hint of roasty chocolate character, Session Black is short, dark, and totally drinkable. At long last, a dark beer that doesn't drink like a meal.
ABV 5.4% IBU 18

AWARDS:

We're so stoked, four gold medals right off the bat and a silver medal from the 2011 GABF.


FROM THE MOUTH:DARK LAGER:  A very mild coffee chocolate dark beer. It is "totally drinkable" and smooth. A+

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's

I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet, strange, I am ungrateful to those teachers.
Khalil Gibran

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JAMAICA BRAND RED ALE

231 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 14, 2012 (Monday)

JAMAICA BRAND RED ALE

TWELVE (12) FLUID OUNCES., ALCOHOL 6.5% BY VOLUME

Mad River Brewing Company, INC, Blue Lake, CA

www.madriverbrewing.com

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FROM THE LABEL: "Product of USA. Certified with whole Hop goodness from the heart of the redwoods."

COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION;This beer was originally brewed for a famous Reggae festival that happens each year here in Humboldt County. A malty bitter American Amber style ale. This mahogany hued ale brings an intense spectrum of hop flavors from the spicy aromatic to lingering bitter, all underscored by a full- bodied caramel richness. Try this brew with a little Jamaican Jerked Chicken.

FROM THE MOUTH: RED ALE: This would indeed by splendid with some Jamaican Jerked Chicken but since we don't have any of that....let's talk about the beer. First sip is intense with hops but mellows out full steam ahead with some citrus..nice transition because it almost was heading towards the rapids. I sound like a label! Not for the hop timid but it is balanced well with the malt so don't be shy. A

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's

Rely on your own strength of body and soul. Take for your star self-reliance, faith, honesty and industry. Don't take too much advice — keep at the helm and steer your own ship, and remember that the great art of commanding is to take a fair share of the work. Fire above the mark you intend to hit. Energy, invincible determination with the right motive, are the levers that move the world.Noah Porter

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BUDWEISER KING OF BEERS

232 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 13, 2012 (Sunday)

Happy Mother's Day

BUDWEISER KING OF BEERS- GENUINE

12 FL. OZ., 5% ALC/VOL

Brewed and Bottled by Anheuser-Busch INC., St Louis MO

FROM THE LABEL: "This is the famous Budweiser Beer. We know of no brand produced by any other brewer which costs so much to brew and age. Our exclusive Beechwood Aging produces a taste, a smoothness and a drinkability you will find in no other beer at any price. Average analysis: Calories- 145, Carbohydrates- 10G grams, Protein- 1.3 Grams, Fat- 0.0 Grams."

FROM THE MOUTH: LAGER: I actually don't think I have had a Genuine Budweiser before and it is not bad. It is smooth and drinkable- especially on a hot day like today. B+

FROM THE STORE: Dinner for Mother's Day at McKinstry River Grill. Getting tough to go there since they do NOT have a good selection of bottled beers. I will have to have a Michelob Ultra next time I go in.....so I am putting that off.

If you have a mom, there is nowhere you are likely to go where a prayer has not already been. ~Robert Brault

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STEELHEAD EXTRA PALE ALE

233 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 12, 2012 (Saturday)

Happy 27th Birthday to Patrick Norquist

STEELHEAD EXTRA PALE ALE

TWELVE (12) FLUID OUNCES., ALCOHOL 5.6% BY VOLUME

Brewed and Bottled by Mad River Brewing Company, Blue Lake, CA

Made in the USA

www.madriverbrewing.com

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FROM THE LABEL: "Handcrafted in the heart of Humboldt."

FROM THE LABEL: EXTRA PALE ALE: Pours a gorgeous clear, golden color with a white, bubbly head that attenuates ( isn't that a fun word I found!)  to a thin cap. Smells like.....or bouquet.... in beer language.... is characterized by light notes of orange peel and grapefruit, very unique and more grapefruit than orange.  This beer has an almost perfect mouthfeel in that it balances a heavier slickness with a mild scrubbing on the back of the tongue. Sweet grapefruit and lemon balanced by just the mildest tart citrus at the finish make this a very pleasant drinker. Fell in love on the first sip!A+

FROM THE BAR: Huckleberries

A friend who is far away is sometimes much nearer than one who is at hand. Is not the mountain far more awe-inspiring and more clearly visible to one passing through the valley than to those who inhabit the mountain? Khalil Gibran

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FOUNDERS PORTER

234 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 11, 2012 (Friday)

FOUNDERS PORTER

12 FL. OZ.. 6.5% ALC BY VOL., 45 IBU'S

Founder's Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, MI

www.foundersbrewing.com

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FROM THE LABEL: "DARK, RICH & SEXY. Founders Brewery since 1997."

FROM THE MOUTH: PORTER: Smooth, full, delicious toasty Porter with a sting of hops at the end to balance the sweet malt. The label alone makes you want to buy this beer. I am glad the beer on the inside held up to the masterpiece on the outside! A

FROM THE STORE: Beer tonight is compliments of my sister Peg all the way from South Bend, IN- thanks Peg!

Any one can hold the helm when the sea is calm.
Publilius Syrus

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GROLSCH

235 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 10, 2012 (Thursday)

GROLSCH

12 FL. OZ., 5% ALC/VOL

Brewed and Bottled by Grolsche Bierbrouwerij, Enschede, Holland

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FROM THE LABEL: "Premium lager since 1615. Ingredients:Water, malted barley, hops."

FROM THE MOUTH: LAGER: Smooth, mild,  beautiful (that is not a beer word!) European lager. Brings back memories of Europe so I will drink this whenever I can. A+

FROM THE STORE: Rocket Market

A bold onset is half the battle.
Giuseppe Garibaldi

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BUFFALO IPA

236 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 9, 2012 (Wednesday)

BUFFALO IPA

Flying Bison Brewing Co.

www.flyingbisonbrewing.com

+++++

FROM THE LABEL: "Buffalo IPA is a combination of two big classic IPA styles, English and American. We use English Pale malts as a base for a firm backbone and sold platform to accept plenty of hops. Then we layer three different West Coast U.S. hop varieties. First we add plenty of bitterness to balance the malt then lots of fresh hoppy flavor and finally we finish with a Galaxy hop for  bright, citrusy bouquet you'd expect from an IPA. We're not trying to blow your head off with IBU's of bitterness ,we're trying to excite your senses with long lasting smells and flavors. Flying Bison uniting the world one beer at a time. Happy Hopping."

FROM THE MOUTH: INDIA PALE ALE: 'trying to blow your head off with IBU's' .....is exactly what this beer is doing. It is all hops and all bitterness. It is a bit too intense for me because the hops are too overpowering and it doesn't end well. C

FROM THE STORE: www.amazingclubs.com

To do great things is difficult; but to command great things is more difficult.
Friedrich Nietzsche

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JOE MAMA'S MILK

237 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 8, 2012 (Tuesday)

JOE'S MAMA'S MILK

12 FL. OZ

Brewed and Bottled by Keegan Ales, Saratoga Springs, NY

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FROM THE LABEL: " Milk Stout with coffee added."

FROM 'THE FROSTED MUG' : Joe Mama's Milk begins with Keegan Ale's Mother's Milk- a dark, creamy milk stout- and is blended with copious amounts of brown sugar to build the body and raise the alcohol content. After primary fermentation, the brewers infuse a cold coffee extract from their neighbors down the street at Monkey Joe's Roasting Co."

FROM THE MOUTH: MILK STOUT: This would be a great beer if I were in a frat house and I drank coffee and beer for breakfast.............A

FROM THE STORE: www.amazingclubs.com

A ruler should be slow to punish and swift to reward.
Ovid

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JOE MAMA'S MILK

OLD CAPITAL KEEGAN ALES

238 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

May 7, 2012 (Monday)

OLD CAPITAL KEEGAN ALES

12 FL. OZ.

Brewed and Bottled by Keegan Ales, Saratoga Springs, NY

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FROM THE LABEL: " Golden Ale"

FROM THE 'FROSTED MUG': "The award - winning Keegan Old Capital takes its name from the area's rich history, and its taste is tried and true. This golden , crisp beer is infinitely refreshing, and makes a great choice on a Saturday night out or during dinner midweek. (2003) Awarded People's choice: Best of Show at The Hudson Valley Microbrew Festival."

FROM THE MOUTH: GOLDEN ALE: A nice crisp citrusy ale. I think it is relatively flavorful for a Golden Ale. You can taste citrus but then right at the end there is this distinctive flavor- like licorice- maybe? I couldn't identify it ...I was so close. Luckily I have 3 more so perhaps I will come back later and after I nail it down. A delighful beer, great on a hot summer day- just enough flavor to enjoy slowly. A

FROM THE STORE: www.amazingclubs.com - thank you Whitney!

Exaggeration is truth that has lost its temper.

Khalil Gibran

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