ALASKAN BLACK IPA

275 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 31, 2012 (Saturday)

ALASKAN BLACK IPA

12 FL. OZ., 6.4% ALC/VOL

Alaskan Brewing Co. Brewed and Bottled in Juneau, AK

www.alaskanbeer.com

++++

FROM THE LABEL: "Spring Season release. Black India Pale Ale."

FROM THE MOUTH:BLACK IPA: Should have had this beer on a Monday night. Anyone who knows me ...knows how crazy Monday is around here. If you are paying attention you would note that ALL beers on Mondays have nothing on the label! I digress...almost ready to talk about the beer...isn't this a neat label- love it! Ok, now the beer. Delicious! I even said out loud, " hmm, I love this beer." Sort of a stout, sort of Guinness, but think IPA, so not as...thick, heavy or smooth and a bit more of a spicky bite of hops in the end. Nice complex flavor- has that peat taste like a Guinness. Good job! A

FROM THE GRILL: I am thinking I will drop this section.....

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberries

As a child, I received instruction both in the Bible and in the Talmud. I am a Jew, but I am enthralled by the luminous figure of the Nazarene.— Albert Einstein

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SAMUEL SMITH'S ORGANIC BEST ALE

276 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 30, 2012 (Friday)

SAMUEL SMITH'S ORGANIC BEST ALE

1 pt. 2.7 FL. OZ.

Bottled by Samuel Smith Old Brewery ( Tadcaster), Yorkshire

Product of the United Kingdom

www.merchantuvin.com

+++

FROM THE LABEL: "A delicately flavored amber /gold ale in which subtle fruity esters from the Samuel Smith yeast strain interact with a background of maltiness and fresh hops. Brewed with well water ( the original well sunk in 1758 is still in use), organic malted barley, organic hops and yeast. Fermented in 'Stone Yorkshire Square.' Samuel Smith brews at a small traditional British Brewery, the oldest in Yorkshire. Gold medal 1896 International Brewers Exhibition Leeds."

FROM THE MOUTH: ORGANIC AMBER ALE: Max has spoken, "this is a good beer." Extremely well blended ale. It was worth the extra cashola to try it out. Definite do over A+

FROM THE GRILL: takes Friday's off

FROM THE STORE: I have no idea how this got in my refrigerator.... there is some beer hanky panky going on!

The lonely one offers his hand
too quickly to whomever he encounters.
- Friedrich Nietzsche

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GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA

277 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 29, 2012 (Thursday)

GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA

11.2 FL. OZ., 7.5% ALC./VOL

Brewed in Ireland by Guinness & Co., St James's Gate, Dublin 8

est 1759

++++

FROM THE LABEL: "Foreign Extra Stout is brewed with generous hops and roasted barley for a bitter sweet balance and full -flavored, natural bite. Developed for global export from Ireland, the addition of extra hops ensured this stout would arrive in perfect condition. Today, it is enjoyed by millions around the world."

FROM THE MOUTH: Genuine Quality Stout: Now this is a beer! It's a Guinness- need I say more!!!! A++

FROM THE GRILL: Who would mess with food when you have a Guiness!

FROM THE STORE: Rocket Market

May the road rise to meet you,

May the wind be always at your back,

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

The rains fall soft upon your fields and,

Until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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FISHERMAN'S BREW

278 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 28, 2012 (Wednesday)

Happy 79th Birthday to my Dad, John Kennedy and

Rosie Ladewski and Katie Kennedy who also turn 50 today!!

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday dear Dad, Katie and Rosie

Happy Birthday......I LOVE YOU

FISHERMAN'S BREW

12 FL. OZ

Brewed and Bottled by Cape Ann Brewing Company, Gloucester, Mass,

Under Contract with Olde Saratoga Brewery, Saratoga Springs, NY

++

FROM THE LABEL: "Cape Ann Brewing Co's Fisherman's Brew. An Amber Lager whose bold flavor and character reflects the spirit and courage of the sailors of the North Atlantic fleet. Fisherman's blend of the finest grains and hops produce a brew truly worthy of a Gloucesterman returning from the sea. Fisherman's is the reward for a job well done, the end of a perfect day and the toast to friendships that endure."

THE FROSTED MUG:"Cape Ann's Fish Brew is an American Amber Lager brewed by the docks of the country's oldest seaport, Gloucester, from the finest two- row barley. The barley comes to Massachusetts all the way from Munich, Belgium and England. The beer has a toasty malt flavor with a dry , hoppy finish."

FROM THE MOUTH: American Amber Lager: Well, isn't that a great story from the label..I almost want to cry in my beer now. THIS is a very good lager, by far one of the best lagers I have had so far. Well blended with lots of character AND a touch of hops. Don't find a taste of hops in too many lagers- at least I haven't had one so far. Lucky me, I have 7 more of these since it was a gift from my daughter Whitney, doesn't suck to be me right now! A+

FROM THE GRILL: Turkey burgers with crispy fries

FROM THE STORE: This came from Amazing clubs gourmet gifts of the month. Thank you Whitney! www.amazingclubs.com

“Don’t think you’re on the right road just because it’s a
well-beaten path.” ~Unknown

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LAGUNITAS THE CENSORED

279 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 27, 2012 (Tuesday)
LAGUNITAS THE CENSORED
12 fl. oz., 6.75% by VOL.
Lagunitas Brewing ,Petaluma, CA
+++

FROM THE LABEL: "Rich Copper Ale. Life is uncertain, don't sip. IBU 25.08. Ingredients: malt, hops, yeast and water."

FROM THE MOUTH: COPPER ALE: Nice - thought there would be a bit more bite since they listed the IBU's. Very smooth and I would drink it again. Have you noticed that there are A LOT of Ales out there????? A

FROM THE GRILL: Corn bread and white beans

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberries

"Life is uncertain, don't sip" from the label

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MILK STOUT NITRO

280 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 26, 2012 (Monday)

MILK STOUT NITRO

12 fl. oz

Brewed and Bottled by Lefthand brewing Co., Longmont, Colorado

www.lefthandbrewery.com

+++

FROM THE LABEL: "Ingredients: Mtn. water, malted barley, hops, yeast, flaked oats and lactose sugar. Pour Hard, admire and enjoy." "Design by: Moxie Sozo, Artist: Ivan Rocha"

FROM THE MOUTH: STOUT: THIS IS SMOOOOOTH. I MEAN SMOOOOOTH. Excellent malt taste blended perfectly with the hops to make a SMOOOOOOTH taste. Since I took the picture upside down, Max said I needed to spice it up a bit, you can't see the beautiful color- dark guiness color brown/black with a lovely cream head. YES!!! A++

FROM THE GRILL: Chili made with lentils and lots of tomatoes

FROM THE STORE: you guessed it...Huckleberries.

The more you let yourself go,
the less others let you go.
- Friedrich Nietzsche

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TANGERINE

281 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 25, 2012 (Sunday)

Happy Birthday Gordy Norquist

TANGERINE

12 fl. oz., 5 % alc./ vol.

Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe, Eureka, CA

+

FROM THE LABEL: " A crisp citrus beer with a hint of tangerine. Beer with natural flavor added. Tangerine wheat beer."

FROM THE MOUTH: Tangerine wheat beer:Label has it right. Quite refreshing. Would be better on a hot afternoon in an ice cold mug. You can smell the tangerine as well as taste it, wonder how an added orange would taste? A

FROM THE GRILL: Fish would be great with this.

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberries.

Forgiveness is giving up the possibility of a better past.

--Unknown

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OLD FOGHORN

282 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 24, 2012 (Saturday)

OLD FOGHORN

12 FL. OZ.,

Brewed and Bottled by Anchor Brewery Co., San Francisco, CA since 1975

www.anchorbrewing.com

++

FROM THE LABEL:" San Francisco's celebrated Old Foghorn Ale has been virtually handmade by the brewers of Anchor Steam beer, in one of the worlds smallest and most traditional breweries since 1975. Our barley wine-style ale, the first of its kind in the modern times in the United States, has a luscious depth of flavor that makes it ideal for sipping after dinner. It is made with top fermented yeast, fresh whole hops and 'first wort' ,the richest runnings of thick ale malt mash. Old Foghorn is 'dry hopped' in the classic ale tradition and aged in our cellars until it attains the perfect balance of malty sweetness, estery fruitness and exquisite hop character, for which it is known throughout the world."

FROM THE MOUTH: Barley- wine style ale: Aren't you wondering how they could get all that on the label! It is actually written on the small label that goes around the neck. They are quite proud of themselves, aren't they! I was a bit apprehensive when I saw 'top fermented yeast' because it brought back awful memories of Maudite ( check March 4th blog); but in checking my notes - "fermented on yeast base and bottle fermented' is what should cause alarms to go off. First sip is a surprise because it is very malty, probably most malty beer I have had so far; that means on the sweet side; then is comes in with some medium fruity heat and ends there. Personally, it needs a bit more of the hop bite at the end. B+

FROM THE GRILL: Saturday night is Pizza night and this sweet beer would go well with some spicy toppings.

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberries

Why change the world when we can change ourselves?

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Mighty Tiny Whinny

Mighty Tiny Whinny

I know this is a beer blog but it is also MY blog so I can post anything I want and tonight I want to show you my little friend Tiny. Tiny sits inside my arms every night and purrs as I write my blog; she usually smells every beer but hasn't develped a liking to anything yet. She came to me from a neighbor who found her on the side of the road along with her 11 brothers and sisters and a momma who had been shot. Unfortunately, Tiny has Feline Leukemia so she could die tomorrow; doctors say 1-3 years at best. So... she reminds me everyday to slow down, pick her up, play, hold her and listen to her purr........ because tomorrow may not come. Hug your kids, hug your neighbor, hug yourself, heck hug your Mother in Law, kiss your significant other....

now go drink yer'beer

tonight's beer blog is posted after this... and a fine beer it tis..........

SHEAF STOUT

283 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 23, 2012 (Friday)

SHEAF STOUT

1 PT. 9.4 FL. OZ., 5.7 % ALC./VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by Carlton and United Beverages Limited,

South Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

++++

FROM THE LABEL: "Imported Australia"

FROM THE MOUTH: STOUT: Best stout I have had so far. I had heard that Stouts are supposed to be drank warm? This one is chilled and it is outstanding. Starts out with a high malt, then almooossstt chocolate, buuut then coffeeeeeeeee and I dont' know... burnt hazelnut? Am I crazy. Delicious blending of flavors and a delight to drink. You are probably thinking it's heavy but not at all. And lucky me....I have another one in the fridge!!!! A+

FROM THE GRILL IS TAKING FRIDAY OFF!

FROM THE STORE: Tonight's beer is a gift from a dear friend who I met the second day I moved to Spokane- Janiceeemmmooooo - thanks birdwoman!

Speak only if it improves upon the silence. Gandhi

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MACTARNAHAN'S

284 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 22, 2012 (Thursday)

Happy Birthday Pat Richards

MACTARNAHAN'S

12 FL. OZ., 5.1% ALC/VOL

MacTARNAHAN'S Brewing Co. Portland, OR

+++

FROM THE LABEL: " Our amber ale is dry hopped with fresh Cascade hops. That's what gives Mac's it's crisp, complex flavors."

FROM THE MOUTH: Amber Ale: I bet this is an excellent draft beer because it is an excellent bottled beer. I need to go to Portland and find this on draft. Smooth and delicious, well blended with a warm blend of hops and malt to finish it off. Nice..A+

FROM THE GRILL: Honestly every night I just want to say Pizza.

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberries

What does not destroy me, makes
me strong.
- Friedrich Nietzsche

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ESTRELLA DAMM

285 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 21, 2012 (Wednesday)

ESTRELLA DAMM

11.2. FL. OZ

Imported from Barcelona Spain

www.estrelladamm.com

FROM THE LABEL: "Estrella Damm es la culminacion de la esperiencia CENTENERIA el la elaboracion de AUGUST KUENTZMANN DAMM. Fundara la Compania que lleva su appellido." Looks like it has recieved 6 awards: 2- Vienna 1904, Munich 1906, Londes 1905, Paris 1964 and a Gold from Australia 1998. "DAMM 1876"

FROM THE MOUTH: Lager: First sip took me right back to Barcelona, on the malty side- definitely a European lager. Fantasitico! Picture above is taken in Barcelona, sipping a Cerveza! A++

FROM THE GRILL: Paella valenciana

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberries

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. Mahatma Gandhi

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SNOW CAP WINTER WARMER

286 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 20, 2012 (Tuesday)

First Day of Spring- snowed here

SNOW CAP WINTER WARMER SEASONAL ALE

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

Pyramid Brewing Co., Seattle, WA/Portland, OR/Berkley, CA

www.pyramidbrew.com

+++

FROM THE LABEL: " Life is what you pour into it. Your thirst for life demands an offering that can match it. With the artistry of our brewing, we've created in every bottle an adventure worth sharing with friends."

FROM THE MOUTH: Seasonal Ale: I think my hair used to be that color, but I digress. This is a complex mix of toasty malty flavors with a nice blend of hop to finish it off. The hops sort of gather there at the end and have a little piney party. A+

FROM THE GRILL: Pea Soup with lentils and a crusty parmesan bread

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberries

In Heaven, all the interesting
people are missing.
- Friedrich Nietzsche

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MILLER GENUINE DRAFT

287 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 19, 2012 (Monday)

Happy Birthday Dorthay Maxey who turns 86 today

MILLER GENUINE DRAFT

12 FL.OZ

Brewed and Bottled by Miller Brewery

www.millerbrewing.com

+

FROM THE LABEL: "Cold filtered for fresh from the tap taste"

FROM THE MOUTH: Lager: This is my neighbors favorite beer. When I told him I was drinking 366 different beers this year he said, "why, when you can have a MGD?" I find this to be a very mild beer, lightly flavored so you could almost drink it like water, but I don't recommend that! Brian brought one of these over when I was putting my horse down- thank you Brian. A-

FROM THE GRILL: Veggie Pizza with pesto, mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, onions and cheese on whole grain crust.

FROM THE STORE: We ate and drank at MacKenzie River Pizza

One reason why birds and horses are happy is because they are
not trying to impress other birds and horses. - Dale Carnegie

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SAPPORO

288 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 18, 2012 (Sunday)

SAPPORO

12 fl. oz

Brewed and Bottled by Sapporo Brewery Company, Guelph, Ontario Canada

www.sapporobeer.com

+

FROM THE LABEL: "Crisp, clear and refreshing, Sapporo premium beer has been made to the richest standards of Japans oldest Brewery. Japans oldest Brand since 1876."

FROM THE MOUTH: " Lager: Tastes like a beer you would see advertised on Super Bowl Sunday.A

FROM THE GRILL: Fried Tuna with rice and spinach

FROM THE STORE: Rocket Market.

Have enough sense to know, ahead of time, when your skills will not
extend to wallpapering. Marilyn vos Savant

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O' DARK: 30

289 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 17, 2012 (Saturday)

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband

O'DARK:30

1 pt 6 FL.OZ /ALC 6.3% BY VOLUME

Brewed and Bottled by Oakshire Brewing, Eugene, OR

www.oakbrew.com

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY

YOU BETTER BE OUT DRINKING AND NOT READING THIS BLOG!

May the blessing of God's soft rain be on you,

Falling gently on your head, refreshing your soul

With the sweetness of little flowers newly blooming.

May the strength of the winds of Heaven bless you,

Carrying the rain to wash your spirit clean

Sparkling after in the sunlight.

May the blessing of God's earth be on you,

And as you walk the roads,

May you always have a kind word for those you meet.

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LA FIN DU MONDE

290 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 16, 2012 (Friday)

LA FIN DU MONDE

12 fl. oz., 9% ALC.VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by UNIBROUE, Chambly, Canada

FROM THE LABEL: "The excellence of triple fermentation through a blend of special yeasts gives this malt beverage LA FIN DU MONDE ( The end of the world) an exquisitely robust flavour of exceptional refinement. Natural source ingredients, beer fermented on yeast base. Triple Golden Ale on Lees."

FROM THE MOUTH: Golden Ale: It must be the "fermented on yeast base" that tastes so horrible. I can taste cloves and a mouthful of yeast. YUCK. D-

FROM THE GRILL: Anything to wash out the taste in my mouth.

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberries. I think I will try to return the two other beers from this 'set'.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are
in harmony. Mahatma Gandhi

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STELLA ARTOIS

291 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 15, 2012 (Thursday)

STELLA ARTOIS

11.2 fl. oz

Brewed by Stella Artois Brewery, Leuven, Belgium

www.stellaartois.com

+

FROM THE LABEL: "Anno 1366. Belgium's finest. Over 600 years of Brewing experience."

FROM THE MOUTH: Lager- Smooth quiet lager with just enough body to keep you pouring another sip. A

FROM THE GRILL: Salmon with asparagus and pickled beets, stuffed mushrooms are good too.

FROM THE STORE: Thank you Jim Engard for dinner at Milfords!

I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been
more specific. Lily Tomlin

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OLD RASPUTIN RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT

292 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 14, 2012 (Wednesday)
OLD RASPUTIN RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT
12 FL. OZ, 9% ALC./VOL.
Brewed and Bottled by North Coast Brewing Co., INC, Fort Bragg, CA
www.northcoastbrewing.com
+++

FROM THE LABEL: "Brewed in the tradition of the 18th century Emglish Brewers who supplied the Russian court of Catherine the Great. Old Rasputin develops a cult following wherever it goes. It's a rich, intense brew with bog complex flavors and a warming finish."

FROM THE MOUTH: Stout: Wish my hair was the color of this beer; it's gorgeous! This is more a dry hop, than a sweet hop so it is associated more with Dublin or Cork- although they are saying Russian. This is a heavy tasting beer, complex with a kick at the end---bitters all the way down to that warm place in your tummy. A

FROM THE GRILL: I think I am full already, but perhaps some dark bread and cheese would keep me walking straight.

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberries

Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. Mark Twain

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ACME PALE ALE

293 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 13, 2012 (Tuesday)

ACME PALE ALE

12 fl. oz.

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

www.northcoastbrewing.com

++

FROM THE LABEL: "World Beer Championships - One of the best Breweries in the world. Beverage tasting institute. The classically- styled pale ale revives the name of the early icons of California brewing. Clean tasting and pleasantly malty, Acme Pale is brewed with Yakima Valley hops, American two-row malt, and British specialty malts for depth."

FROM THE MOUTH: Pale Ale- Some times the descriptiong gets it just right... clean, pleasantly malty, and I will add velvety smooth. Surprisingly full bodied and excellent blend of hops to malt. I think I will have another...wait, I only buy one each for 366 days. So, I will add this to my list of beers to keep in the fridge for seconds! And do we not love the label. A+

FROM THE GRILL: I am going with a cheese and fruit plate- just feels like something I would eat if I were that girl flying on a rope and drinking a beer.

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberries

Glory lies in the attempt to reach one's goal and not in reaching
it. Mahatma Gandhi

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CARLSBERG

294 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 12, 2012 (Monday)

CARLSBERG

11.2 FL. OZ. , ALCOHOL 5% BY VOLUME

Brewed and Bottled by Carlsberg Breweries in Fredericia, Denmark

FROM THE MOUTH: Lager- Refreshing mild lager- a bit on the malty side.A

FROM THE GRILL: Enchiladas

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberries

Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes. Jim Carrey

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BOONT ESB

295 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 11, 2012 (Sunday)

Happy 35th Birthday Emily

BOONT ESB

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

Anderson Valley Brewery Company, Boonville, Mendocino County, CA

www.avbc.com

+++ 1/2

FROM THE LABEL: "Brewed from the finest malted barley, yeast, hops,and pristine Boonville mineral water. Consistently judged one of the worlds finest breweries. Boont ESB is one of the finest examples of the Craft Brewers Art. The generous amounts of malted barley are offset by four separate additions of Pacific Northwest hops. This combination creates a masterpiece in balance between the ambrosial sweetness of the malt and the exquisite taste and savory fragrance of teh spicy hops. This satisfying brew is not for the 'light beer drinker." To fully appreciate the Extra Special Beer its best flavors are realized at 45 - 52 degrees. Enjoy with fine cheese, a well seasoned meal or simply by itself."

FROM THE MOUTH: I am not tasting the sweetness as much as the "four separate hops" but it is blended well, has a bitter kick at the end. And as it states above...not for the light beer drinker. I also see a Gold Medal on the label as well as the bear with antlers- very creative design. A

FROM THE GRILL: See above suggestions under "From the label"

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberries

A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.
Paul Cezanne

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STONE VERTICAL EPIC

296 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 10, 2012 (Saturday)

STONE VERTICAL EPIC

1 Pt. 6Fl. Oz., 9.4% Alc./Vol.

Brewed and Bottled by the Stone Brewing Co., Escondido, San Diego County, CA

++

FROM THE LABEL: "ALE BREWED WITH ANEHEIM CHILIES AND CINNAMON.

Epic: 1.) Heroic and impressive quality. 2.) Surpassing the usual or ordinary, particularly in scope and size. 3.) Of, constituting, having to do with, or suggestive of literary epic. the tenth in an 'epic' series. As with any good epic, herein lies the promise of larger-than-life experiences, heroics and twists & turns as the adventure unfolds. this bottle-conditioned ale is chapter ten, and is specifically designed to be aged until sometime after December 12, 2012. Provided you can wait that long. At that time, enjoy it in a 'vertical' tasting along with its ten Stone Vertical Ale brethren. Each one unique in its year of release. Each with its own 'twist & turn" in the plot line. Each one released one year, one month and one day from the previous years edition. This years Stone Veritical Epic Ale might justifiably be considered the non sequitur edition. We somehow came to the conclusion that adding Anaheim chilies from New Mexico's Hatch Valley, plus whole cinnamon stickes, to an amber -hued brew fermented with Belgium Flanders Golden Ale yeast ( which provides fairly intense character with lots of clove and banana overtones) would create a very tasty result. And we believe it does. The Aneheim chili is known for it's rich flavor more than endorphin-inducing heat, and the cinnamon adds a nice twist...part of the promise behind the Vertical Epic Ale series itself. As with any epic, remember that it is not just the destination, but the journey."

FROM THE MOUTH: Amber Ale but not really. Nope, doesnt work for me, all I can taste is heavy cloves and cinnamon with a bit of burn at the end. Each sip is a bit painful- way to overwhelming- I think I can even smell it sitting here on my desk. C-

FROM THE GRILL: Taking Saturday night off from cooking!

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberries. The beer guru there told me about Stone Brewery and how they come out with a new beer every year...02.02.02. 03.03.03, 04.04.04 etc. Thought that was cool so decided to give it a try. Not a cheap beer either.

Fear has its use but cowardice has none. Mahatma Gandhi

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PERSNICKETY PALE ALE

297 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 9, 2012 (Friday)

PERSNICKETY PALE ALE

1 pt. 6 fl. oz., 5.7% Alc. by Vol.

Brewed and Bottled at Two Beers Brewery Co, Seattle , WA

www.twobeersbrewery.com

+++1/2

FROM THE LABEL: "It's the little things that matter. The details, the intricacies, the things often left unnoticed. The fine tuned balance of this beer can be attributed to its complete Northwest ingredients and its obsession with being the best Pale Ale possible. Cheers! 98% Washington grain, 100% Washington hops. 36 IBUs."

FROM THE MOUTH: Pale Ale: First of all I appreciate when the list the IBUs, wish all beers would do that. Remember an IBU is a measure of the actual bitterness of a beer as contributed by the alpha acid from hops. Because the apparent bitterness of a beer is subjective to the taste of the drinker and the balancing malt sweetness of the beer this is not always an accurate measure of the "hoppiness" of a beer. But, generally speaking, beers with IBUs of less than 20 have little to no apparent hops presence- most of the beers you see advertised on Super Bowl Sunday- the Lager. Beers with IBUs from 20 to 45 are the most common and have mild to pronounced hops presence- a lot of your IPAs, Wheat Beers and Porters. Beers with IBUs greater than 45 are heavily hopped and can be quite bitter. So, this is on the bitter side ( good bitter) and not showing very much malt- it wears the pants in the family. A

FROM THE GRILL: Something mild, perhaps a Grilled Provolone on a hearty Rye

FROM THE STORE: Tonights beer is compliments of my sister Peggy Kennedy Norquist. I love her! Thanks, as always, for your love and support.

"Power up Pink Ranger" Peggy Kennedy Norquist

drink yer' beer

ei

ISOLATION ALE

298 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 8, 2012 (Thursday)

ISOLATION ALE

12 fluid ounces, 6.1% ALC.BY VOL.

Odell Brewing Co, Fort Collins, CO

www.odellbrewing.com

++ 1/2

FROM THE LABEL: "A funny thing happens here around summers end- our eyes start searching the skies for those first flakes. As we welcome autumn's first snow, we celebrate the return of Isolation Ale. A sweet caramel malty ale that is balanced by a subtle crisp hop finish. Whether you ski, shred or shoe, Isolation Ale will inspire you to make first tracks."

FROM THE MOUTH: Seasonal Ale. Who writes these things; I need to go to the mountains now and make first tracks! No suprises here, which is nice. Beautiful color and nicely blended. It does have some body to it,don't get me wrong- not too malty which means the hops are finishing well. A

FROM THE GRILL: Veggie Burger with an avocado salad (in honor or Colorado where I had my first Veggie Burger)

FROM THE STORE: I purchased this in Steamboat Springs

The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are
treated. Mahatma Gandhi

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ei

TROUT SLAYER WHEAT ALE

299 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

March 7, 2012 (Wednesday)
In memory of Roberta Bechtel Maxey 1946-1980
TROUT SLAYER WHEAT ALE
12 fl. oz., 5.0% alc./vol.
Big Sky Brewing, Missoula, Montana
www.bigskybrew.com
++

FROM THE LABEL: No info but isn't that a cool label!

FROM THE MOUTH: This is a Wheat Ale. Nice blend of hops to malt, not as malty as last nights beer. I bit piney or cedary, haven't figured that one out yet. It has a strength to it that hangs in the back of the throat- I was going to say 'burn' but that is too dramatic. A bit like when you have a mint and you can feel it in your nose. A

FROM THE GRILL: Cheese Tortellini in Olive Oil with garlic.

FROM THE STORE: Albertson's

One of the oldest human needs is having someone to wonder where you are when you
don't come home at night.- Margaret Mead

drink yer' beer

ei