I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW

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1.1.13 (Tuesday)

HAPPY NEW YEAR

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW

12 FL. OZ., 5 % ABV

BBB Stevens Creek Swigs, Spokane Wa

www.stevenscreekswigs.blogspot.com

 

 

FROM THE LABEL: The label is a painting I did for a Quick Studies art class. It is a copy of a not so famous painting  by Rubens. It is hanging in the Orsay in Paris and I snuck a quick picture ( no cameras allowed) when I was there last summer. My mother died this year and when I saw this in my studio I thought of her because the painting reminded me of one of her favorite songs..."I can see clearly now...the rain is gone." So this is for my Mom, I love you.

 

FROM THE MOUTH: ALE: I brewed this beer back in August. First time brewer ..making an ale, I think. I figured since I was doing a beer blog I should know the process so I bought me-self a brew kit. I had a blast, a blast. If I had sampled this beer at the beginning of my blog I probably would have tossed it. It has a strong biscuit presence (yeast), mild citrus malt but not enough hop for my taste. Not bad for a first run. Tastes like a Belgian ale. I am pretty pleased with the color and the carbonation is wicked! B 

 

FROM THE STORE: Home brewed baby!

 

New Years hike to celebrate and give thanks for our health, the health of my family and for their love. I love you all, thanks for joining me this year. Was it not fun!

 

"No matter what you've done for yourself or for humanity, if you can't look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished?"

-Elbert Hubbard

 

And thank you Dad for taking us to the Jersey Shore every summer, for the songs you sang and for the unending love you continue to shower upon us every day. I love you.

 

 

now drink yer' beer

i

 

 

 

 





FAT TIRE AMBER ALE - NEW BELGIUM BREWERY

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12.31.12 (Monday)

NEW YEARS EVE

FAT TIRE AMBER ALE

12 FL. OZ. (355ML), ALC. 5.2% BY VOL

BBB New Belgium - Fort Collins, CO USA

www.newbelgium.com

 

FROM THE LABEL: "New Belgium Brewing Company is Wind Powered and Employee Owned. New Belgium's employee owners would love to have you stop by the brewery! 500 Linden, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (888) NBB- 4044. Savor the flavor."

 

 

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN AMBER/ RED ALE: I pulled this out of the fridge on the way over to our neighbors New Years Eve bon-fire. Should have pulled out a Porter or Stout- it was freezing until we got the fire roaring and even then my toes could have used some alcohol in them. At 22 degrees my nose couldn't smell anything and I needed to get this beer in me before hypothermia set in. Taste was refreshing and mild. Malty/ mild dark fruit front, biscuit and a touch of hops. Lots of people like this beer and I can see why..it is easy to drink and has enough flavor to keep you interested and at an ABV of 5.2% you can string these together. I love the label, beautifully designed. A-

 

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's in Spokane, WA

 

 

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne ?

CHORUS:

For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

And surely you’ll buy your pint cup !
and surely I’ll buy mine !
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS

We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine ;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS

We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine^† ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.

CHORUS

And there’s a hand my trusty friend !
And give us a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.

CHORUS

 

drink yer' beer

i

 

 





OLD JUBILATION ALE- AVERY BREWING

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12.30.12 (Sunday)

AVERY OLD JUBILATION ALE

12 FL. OZ., 8.3 % ALC/VOL

BBB Avery Brewing Co., Boulder, Colorado

++

 

 

FROM THE LABEL:

 

 

 

 

 

FROM THE MOUTH : OLD ALE: Aroma: HO HO WHOA! I can tell by the smell I am going to like this..roast, malty, sweet, hazelnut and...chocolate? Taste: Roasted and toasted, nutty and caramelly with a strong alcohol presence...rum like. Yum-mey. Body is full, flavor is full; I am warm and toasty. Semi dry and easy to drink and the love the nostalgic label- do we all not want to meet there for a late night snow shoe and winter treasure hunt. A+

FROM THE STORE: Rocket Market in Spokane WA

 

winter walk in Spokane

 

 

drink yer' beer

i



 

 



HENRY WEINHARD'S BLONDE LAGER

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12.29.12 (Saturday)

HENRY WEINHARD'S BLONDE LAGER

ALE 12 FL. OZ. (0.355 L)

Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Co., Hoodriver , OR USA

For Customer questions call 1.866.443.6797

 

 

FROM THE LABEL: See above

 

Notes from the beer advocate:Malts: North American Select Pale and Caramel Malts
Hops: Pacific Northwest Cascade Hops
Calories/12 oz: 161
Carbohydrates (g): 14.1
% Alcohol by Vol: 5.12
Bitterness Units: 17.7

 

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN PALE LAGER: Aroma: very faint, almost can't detect one. Taste follows nose, a bit bolder and more present would have been preferred but it was crisp, clear and clean. I would drink this if you were having a complex meal and wanted something that wouldn't interfer with flavors or fill you up. As Pale Lagers go this is one of my favorites. A

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's in Spokane WA

 

 

I love my sista's

you are beautiful inside and out

miss you

 

drink yer' beer

i

Henry Weinhard's Blonde 

 

 



ABOMINABLE WINTER ALE

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12.28.12 (Friday)

ABOMINABLE WINTER ALE

1 PINT 6 FLUID OZ., ALC. 7.3% BY VOLUME

Hopworks Urban Brewery Portland Oregon 97202

www.hopworks.com

+++

 

 

FROM THE LABEL: "Thank you for supporting sustainably brewed beer. Sustainable - Organic Beer. 

 

 

 

 

 

What is a Winter Ale???

 

FROM: www.microbeerreviews.com



 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIx-xZmxqTk

 

FROM THE MOUTH: American Amber / Red Ale:  I would not consider this a Winter Ale, per the description. This is a very clean fresh crisp drink. Aroma: piney/ grapefruit hops and sweet caramel malt - no spices. Taste: same. This is so smooth and wonderfully blended. I love this beer and realizing that it is a seasonal beer and the Abdominable will... disappear - until the next snow fall. NOTE: They actually acknowledged the artist who designed the label- right on. A+

 

FROM THE STORE: Albertson's in Spokane WA

 

Finn, the best dog in the world with his new toy

 

 

drink yer' beer

i



 

 



TRICERAHOPS DOUBLE IPA -NINKASI BREWERY

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12.27.12 (Thursday)

NINKASI TRICERAHOPS DOUBLE IPA

1 PINT 6 FL. OZ. , ALC 8.8% BY VOL., 100+ IBU's ( not on label)

BBB Ninkasi Brewing Company, Eugene, Oregon

www.ninkasibrewing.com

++++1/2

 

 

FROM THE LABEL:

 

 

Notes from the beeradvocate:Ninkasi website:
"8.8%alc./vol. 100+ ibus. Always available in 22 oz bottles, and on draft."

 

FROM THE MOUTH: American Double / Imperial IPA: Aroma: Citrus and floral hops with heavy sweet malt overtaking the nose. Taste is sweet caramel/bready malt front followed by piney hops and an alcohol burn. Nice solid DIPA, easy drinking and I will certainly have this again. A+

FROM THE STORE: Albertson's in Spokane, WA

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 25% of college students have eating disorders. The same percent of college women report managing weight by binging and purging, says the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/12/27/college-kids-eating-disorders/1794057/

 

 

drink yer' beer

i



 

 



PYRAMID WHEATEN IPA

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12.26.12

PYRAMID WHEATEN IPA

1 PINT 6 FL. OZ. (650mL), ALC. 6.5% BY VOL.

Pyramid Brewing Co.: Seattle, WA - Berkeley, CA - Portland, OR

www.pyramidbrew.com

++1/2

 

 

FROM THE LABEL: See above

 

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN IPA: Was a bit nervous to try this since I have not been too fond of the Pyramid label ( other than the Pyramid Outburst Imperial IPA which was good) but this was nice. Aroma: citrus hops ( grapefruit) with pine hops and some sweet bread. Taste: Sweet bready malt/pine resins followed by those grapefruit NW hops/grass and finishes with some bitterness blended with caramel malts. Very drinkable and on sale for $2.99 makes it a winner in my book. A

 

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. - Jane Howard

 

drink yer' beer

i