LUCKY BUCKET LAGER

177 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

July 7, 2012 (Saturday)

LUCKY BUCKET LAGER

12 FL. OZ., 4.5% ALC. BY VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by Lucky Bucket Co., La Vista, Nebraska

www.luckybucketbrewing.com

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FROM THE LABEL: A lot of things go into making a great beer, this pre-prohibition style lager, for example , combines 100% malted barley with just the right amount of hops, making it smoother and more flavorful than today's typical lagers. But the most important ingredient isn't on the label, it's our passion for quality that goes into every Lucky Bucket brew. So take another drink and savor what real beer is all about."

FROM THE MOUTH: LAGER: I really tried to like this beer but it just too sour- sort of tastes like it sat in a can for too long. C

FROM THE STORE: www.amazingclubs.com

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NELSON IMPERIAL IPA

178 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

July 6, 2012 (Friday)

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY TO JIMMY (MATRIX) NORQUIST

WIDMER BROTHERS NELSON IMPERIAL IPA

This beer name is an alias of Widmer Brothers Deadlift Imperial IPA

22 FL. OZ. (1 PT 6 FL. OZ)., 8.6% ALCOHOL BY VOLUME

Widmer Brothers Brewing Company, Portland, Oregon

www.widmerbrothers.com

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FROM THE LABEL: " PROST, OR IF YOU PREFER, HAKA [WHAT!*#?!]

COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTIONDeadlift Imperial IPA is unlike any Imperial IPA you’ve ever lifted from the beer aisle. It has the strong hop flavor you’d expect from an Imperial IPA but no heaviness that could weigh down your desire to take another sip. The unique flavor stems in part from Nelson Sauvin hops imported from New Zealand. Deadlift’s other component, a simple but fully braced malt backbone muscles up enough malty sweetness and caramel character to spot the incredibly robust hop flavor and aroma.

Deadlift Imperial IPA uses Nelson Sauvin hops from New Zealand’s best hop growing region: South Island’s Nelson. This region produces some of the most flavorful hops found anywhere. These hops have an intense citrus, fruity, berry-like aroma and flavor that makes them unique. The result will surely be a welcome workout for your taste buds.

 

FROM THE MOUTH: IMPERIAL/DOUBLE IPA: TOP DOG- --the ease with which this is drunk is a little scary. The blend is very crisp and smooth. First swig is malty citrus sweet but quickly turns to a great hoppy bitterness but not too harsh or scalding. Lots of citrus like sweetness coming through. Wow. Balanced, smooth, tasty. Great beer.  This has 70 IBU's!!!!!!!!!!!! Very nicely blended. A++



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FROM THE STORE: Just about any store in this area ( except Trader Joe's) will carry this beer.

For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
Nelson Mandela

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SCRIMSHAW

179 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

July 5, 2012 (Thursday)

SCRIMSHAW PILSNER SYLE BEER

12 FL. OZ., 4.4% ABV (not on label)

Brewed and Bottled by North Coast Brewing Co., Fort Bragg, CA

www.northcoastbrewing.com

FROM THE LABEL: "Named for the delicate engravings popularized by 19th century seafarers, Scrimshaw is a fresh tasting Pilsner brewed in the finest European tradition from Munich and Klages malts, Hallertauer and Tettnang hops. Scrimshaw has a subtle hop character, a crisp, clean palate, and a dry finish."

FROM THE MOUTH: PILSNER:  Defined: A modern pilsner has a very light, clear colour from pale to golden yellow, and a distinct hop aroma and flavour.This beer is slightly fruity with medium  malt but I am just not tasting the distinct hop flavor ( this is more like a Lager), but it is very smooth light bodied and great on a hot day. I would buy it again if I were looking for a refreshing light easy drink. A

FROM THE STORE: Trader Joe's

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1554 ENLIGHTENED BLACK ALE

180 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

July 4, 2012 (Wednesday)

Happy Independence Day

1554 ENLIGHTENED BLACK ALE

12 FL. OZ., ALC. 5.6% BY VOL.

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

www.newbelgium.com

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FROM THE LABEL: "Born of a flood and centuries-old Belgian text, 1554 Enlightened Black Ale uses a lager yeast strain and dark chocolaty malts to redefine what dark beer can be. In 1997, a Fort Collins flood destroyed the original recipe our researcher, Phil Benstein, found in the library. So Phil and brewmaster, Peter Bouckaert, traveled to Belgium to retrieve this unique style lost to the ages. Their first challenge was deciphering antiquated script and outdated units of measurement, but trial and error (and many months of in-house sampling) culminated in 1554, a highly quaffable dark beer with a moderate body and mouthfeel."

FROM THE MOUTH: BLACK ALE: That is a mouthful! Starts with smooth sweet malty chocolate/coffee rounds out nicely with some hops- undertones of pepper and dark fruit. Reminds me of a mix of a brown ale and a porter. Nice beer. A

FROM THE STORE: Trader Joe's

“I have two doctors, my left leg and my right.”
-- G.M. Trevelyan


 

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DICK'S LAVA ROCK PORTER

181 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

July 3, 2012 (Tuesday)
IN MEMORY OF JOHN COYLE 1.18.31 - 7.3.12

DICK'S LAVA ROCK PORTER

12 fluid ounces., A 6.2% ALCOHOL BY VOLUME ALE

Dick's Brewing Company, Centralia, WA

www.dicksbeer.com

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FROM THE WEBSITE: "Dark and rich, a palate-full of deep, malty flavors. A multitude of malts and hops make this beer so special. The mash includes a good helping of caramel, chocolate and black malts. We add plenty of Magnum hops to balance the malty wort and two additions of Mt. Hood hops for lots of hop flavor and great aroma. Our *porter is a traditional full flavored English style porter with a dark brown, almost black color, lots of body and smooth drinkability."

So, I have been confused (what's new) about the difference between a Porter and a Stout - turns out the history and development mingle...hmmm....who knew....read on

*Porter is a dark style of beer originating in London in the 18th Century,  descended from brown beer, a well hopped beer made from brown malt. The name came about as a result of its popularity with street and river porters^.
The history and development of stout and porter are intertwined. The name "stout" for a dark beer is believed to have come about because a strong porter may be called "Extra Porter" or "Double Porter" or "Stout Porter". The term "Stout Porter" would later be shortened to just "Stout". For example, Guinness Extra Stout was originally called "Extra Superior Porter" and was only given the name Extra Stout in 1840.
Early London porters were strong beers by modern standards. Early trials with the hydrometer in the 1770s recorded porter as having an OG (original gravity) of 1.071° and 6.6% ABV. Increased taxation during the Napoleonic Wars pushed its gravity down to around 1.055°, where it remained for the rest of the 19th century. The huge popularity of the style prompted brewers to produce porters in a wide variety of strengths. These started with Single Stout Porter at around 1.066°, Double Stout Porter (such as Guinness) at 1.072°, Triple Stout Porter at 1.078° and Imperial Stout Porter at 1.095° and more. As the 19th century progressed the porter suffix was gradually dropped. British brewers, however, continued to use porter as the generic term for both porters and stouts.

FROM THE MOUTH: STOUT: I love this beer; must have something to do with the Coyle blood in me. It has a caramel sweet, chocolate, coffee flavor with a clipping of hops..oh so right there for you to discover. Beautiful balance- reminds me of some of the smooth milk stouts I have enjoyed earlier. I would like to find this somewhere on draft! So I must travel to Centralia and do some bar hopping; anyone!!!  I wish this were my job! A+

FROM THE STORE: Trader Joe's

In memory of my Uncle John Coyle- one cool dude!
January 18, 1931-July 3, 2012

drink yer' beer for Coyle's

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HUCKLEBERRY CREAM ALE

182 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

July 2, 2012 (Monday)

HUCKLEBERRY CREAM ALE

12 FLUID OUNCES., ALCOHOL 5.0% BY VOLUME

Brewed and Bottled by Laughing Dog Brewing, Ponderay, ID

www.laughingdogbrewing.com

FROM THE LABEL: "The huckleberry is native to the Pacific Northwest and it is prized for its sweetness and texture. To celebrate summer and the huckleberry picking season, we have blended real huckleberries from last season with our cream ale.

Smooth and creamy with a light touch of huckleberries, Huckleberry-Cream ale would be great at the lake, a BBQ or simply just relaxing away a long summer day.
Just like the berries, our Huckleberry-Crème Ale will be here for your enjoyment for a limited time, available during the summer months. You never know when it will be gone until next year."

FROM THE MOUTH:FRUIT BEER: You really have to be from the Pacific Northwest to know what Huckleberries taste like and understand their popularity. I personally don't really care for the berry- being from the midwest my preference is the big blueberry. But that does not mean that this is not a tasty beer; it is pretty straight forward- watery huckberry flavor swimming around in a hopless ale. Not found of the way it ends...sort of like when you get grease from the grill on your hands - you know that grease I am talking about- the stuff that won't come off without a scrubby, that is what this is doing to my mouth- not the grease but this dry eraser feeling. B

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's- of course!

"Whenever I hear any one arguing for slavery I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally." The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln

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HOSS RYE LAGER

183 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

THE GREAT DIVIDE--WE HAVE HIT THE HALF WAY POINT!!!!!

July 1, 2012 (Sunday)

HOSS RYE LAGER

12 FL. OZ., 6.2% ALC. BY VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by The Great Divide Brewing Co., Denver Colorado 80205

www.greatdivide.com

FROM THE LABEL: "Hoss is based on the Marzen lagers of Germany. Rich, layered malt notes with hints of cherry and dark fruits dominate, while the unique addition of rye imparts a slightly earthy, spicy character. Hoss finishes crisp and dry and its brillant red- orange color is a toast to the sunsets that make the perfect backdrop for this beer."

FROM THE MOUTH: OCTOBERFEST/MARZEN:  Nice interpretation of a lager; I can almost see myself in one of those great old German beer halls . This is not a simple lager and I am enjoying  the complexity of malt with the earthy notes of rye. Lack of bitter hops makes it go down smooth, so watch out...  6.2 ABV sneaks up fast. A+

FROM THE STORE: Trader Joe's

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go."
-- T.S. Eliot

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