LA MI DONA AMARCORD

245 BOTTLES OF FEAR ON THE WALL

April 30, 2012 (Monday)

LA MI DONA AMARCORD- PREMIUM BLOND ALE

11.2 FLUID OUNCES., 6.5% ALC. By VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by Birra Amarcord S.p.A 47923 Rimini (RN) - Stabilimento Apecchio (PU) -Italy

www.amarcord.it

ugh

FROM THE LABEL: "Product of Italy. Unique crafted beer. Birra Art Igianale. Prodotta Initau- Brewed in Italy. Ingredients: Pure spring water, barley, malt, hops, yeast. A slight veiling in the product of some deposit on the bottom are proof that it is a hand crafted product and are indicative of its quality."

FROM THE MOUTH: BLOND ALE: I do not know what that taste is but it is awful. It has been in about 2 beers I have had so far and it is nasty. I don't even want to sip it to find out. D

FROM THE STORE: Rocket Market

I'm sorry, if you were right, I'd agree with you.

Robin
Williams

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LAGUNITAS IMPERIAL RED ALE

246 BOTTLES OF FEAR ON THE WALL

April 29, 2012 (Sunday)

LAGUNITAS IMPERIAL RED ALE

Say "LAH - goo- KNEE- tuss"

Net contents: 12 FLUID OZ's of Hops, Malt, Hops, Yeast, Hops, Water and Hops.,

Alc. 7.8% By Vol./  54 IBU's

Brewed and Bottled by The Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma, Sonoma County, CA USofA

++++1/2 

FROM THE LABEL: "Limited Release. This special Ale is, in reality, a recontructed exhumination of the very first ale that we ever brewed way, way back in 1993. Brewed with a big head, a muscular malty thorax, a silky texture and & all strung together with a hoppy sweet nerve sack..yum!"

FROM THE MOUTH: RED ALE: Listening to Adam Lambert singing Mad World...goes with the beer. I have decided that not only do I want to be a beer label artist, but I want to also write the beer description so I can say things like 'muscular malty thorax. and sweet nerve sack.' Not a beer for the hoppy shy. Probably top 3 hoppest so far,  up there with C- Note, February 24 post , C- note  had 100 IBU's and this has 54. I know what 'nerve sack' means now! YUMMY silky sweet sack of nervous thorax's strung with malty muscles with heads. Told you I could write...A+

FROM THE STORE: Recieved this beer from an extremely talented artist and designer- Steve Johnson. Thank  you Steve!

A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the

course of history.

Mahatma Gandhi

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MOERLEIN STOUT

247 BOTTLES OF FEAR ON THE WALL

April 28, 2012 (Saturday)

Eileen Byrne's Birthday- RIP (1961- 1991)

MOERLEIN - FRIEND OF THE IRISHMAN- STOUT

Brewed and Bottled by Christian Moerlein Brewing Bo., Wilkes Barre, PA

www.christianmoerlein.com

+++

FROM THE LABEL: "You've made a discovery- a handcrafted stout dedicated to the friendship of mid 1800's Cincinnati's immigrants from Ireland and Germany- Friend of an Irishman. The Irish and Germans overcame cultural differences banded together and forged a lasting alliance. Moerlein Friend of an Irishman Brewers Stout has a mild coffee- like aroma and a brownish - black appearance. Oats enhance complex yet smooth flavors with a subtle sweetness. Raise a pint to friendship. Slainte!"

FROM THE MOUTH: STOUT: You will have to like coffee to like this beer and IF you love coffee and stout - you've found a friend in Moerleins Irish stout. Lovely and I will keep it around; which is a good thing since it is part of amazingbeer.com beer club and I have 7 more....A+

FROM THE STORE: www.amazingclubs.com

Sláinte... to your health

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HENRY WEINHARD'S PRIVATE RESERVE

248 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 27, 2012 (Friday)

HENRY WEINHARD'S PRIVATE RESERVE

12 FL. OZ

Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Co.

+

FROM THE LABEL: "Classic Northwest Lager since 1856."

FROM THE MOUTH: LAGER: Medium strength lager. Love the mountain label- nice design It's a lager..hard to go from a Porter or Ale to a Lager and be excited......A-

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's

There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.
Erma Bombeck

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IPA

249 BOTTLES OF FEAR ON THE WALL

April 26, 2012 (Thursday)

IPA

12 FLUID OUNCES., ALC 6.9 % BY VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by Terminal Gravity Brewery., INC. Enterprise, Oregon

++++

FROM THE LABEL: "Live beer. India Pale Ale."

FROM THE MOUTH: INDIA PALE ALE: What does 'live beer' mean?  On the hoppy side with a dry sharp bitter ending. I just read about acidity while trying to figure out what I am tasting. Acidity: "an appetizing acidity, sometimes lemony, comes from hops. A fruity acidity derives from the yeast fermentation." I am tasting acidity- not fruity- and it is a dry bitter hop. Lots of beers out there so won't be missing this one. B

FROM THE STORE: Huckelberry's

By a lie, a man... annihilates his dignity as a man. Immanuel Kant

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HALE'S ALE - WEE HEAVY WINTER ALE

250 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 25, 2012 (Wednesday)

HALE'S ALE- WEE HEAVY WINTER ALE

12 FL. OZ

Brewed and Bottled by Hale's Ale LTD., Seattle Wa 98107

++1/2

FROM THE LABEL: "Since 1983. Bottle conditioned. Brewed from the purest malt and hops."

FROM THE MOUTH: WINTER ALE: Wee heavy is a good introduction ..wee bit malty AND did we not learn something this week about "bottle conditioned' beer.....THAT'S RIGHT.....has that sherry or madiera flavor and aroma. So when you are buying a beer and looking at their extremely artsy labels ( I got a pretty good close up on this one- a mini painting) and notice 'bottle conditioned' you will think....stevenscreekswigs said you might find the beer to have just a wee bit of sherry kicking it. A+

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's - what would I do without it...

Act that your principle of action might safely be made a law for the whole world.
Immanuel Kant

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CHIMAY ALE

251 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 24, 2012 (Tuesday)

Happy 55 Birthday to my big brother joHn kenNeDy- love you Bro

CHIMAY ALE

11.2 FL. OZ., ALCOHOL 9% BY VOLUME

Brewed at Scourmont Abbey and Bottled by S.A. Bieres De Chimay. Belgium

www.chimay.com

++1/2

FROM THE LABEL: "The registered trademark "Trappist" certifies that this ale was brewed within the walls of an existing monastery under the control of the Trappist community. A major part of the sales revenue is used by the monks to support charitable works. The exceptional yeast isolated by Father Theodore combined with the purity of the highly protected water of the abbeys wells, gives Chimay its unique richness. Since 1862, Chimay's secondary fermented ales have neither been pasteurized nor filtered and only natural ingredients are used. To fully appreciate the agreeable combination of fresh hops and yeast of the Chimay Triple , serve chilled , in a wide mouthed glass."

FROM THE MOUTH: ALE: " There is is again..that sherry/madiera flavor. This is JUST what I needed tonight after an intense acupuncture session [she treats the Gonzaga basketball team] on my glut muscles and lower back, still have three needles in my back [ she called it homework]. Afterwards my whole body was vibrating and I had to sit down; she said I was  acupuncture stoned. Woohoo, that kicked my ass and so is this beer. I am drinking it in honor of my brothers birthday- cheers joHn! A+

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's

no pain no gain....let's hope that is true because my butt is killing me

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ALLEYCAT AMBER ALE

252 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 23, 2012 (Monday)

ALLEYCAT AMBER ALE

TWELVE FL. OZ

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

++1/2

FROM THE LABEL: "Full flavored Amber Ale made with roasted caramel malt and spicy German and American hops."

FROM THE MOUTH: AMBER ALE: Beautiful caramel colored and caramel tasting beer. I can taste a wee bit of spicy hops- just enough to offset the caramel malt. nice job and will have it again. A

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's

It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems
longer.- Albert Einstein

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they went back to the old blog forum, must have gotten complaints from people who don't like change. too bad, it had some nicer features. oh well, life is uncertain...don't sip!

HAKIM STOUT

253 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 22, 2012 (Sunday)

Happy Birthday Joe Gilfillan

HAKIM STOUT

11.2 FL.OZ., ALC. 5.5%

Brewed and Bottled by Harar Brewery, Share Company, Harar Ethiopia

++

FROM THE LABEL: "Imported by Global Importes."

FROM THE MOUTH: STOUT: Ok, I am going to give this a go. High caramel malt flavor, but more than that I am tasting Sherry! Sherry: GREAT BEER GUIDE says this: "Dry, fino sherry flavors are typical in Belgian lambic beers. Sweet sherry can arise in strong, bottle- conditioned beers that have been aged. See also Madeira: Caused by oxidation. In very strong bottled- conditioned beers that have been aged many years, this will be in a pleasant balance. In another type of beer, it is likely to be unpleasant." This is one of the pleasant beers and it is luscious.  I will ask Matt to bring me more!!!They really cut corners on their label, but I love the addition of Ethiopian Amharic symbols- cool. A+

FROM THE STORE: Tonights beer is compliments of a good dear old friend, Matt Miller. He had been a big supporter along with his awesome wife, Janice, of my blog. Thanks Matt!!!

And thou wilt give thyself relief, if thou doest every act of thy life as if it were the last.
Marcus Aurelius

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SERIOUS MADNESS BLACK ALE

254 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 21, 2012 (Saturday)

Happy 8th Birthday to my grandson Joshua Evers

SERIOUS MADNESS BLACK ALE

12 FLUID OUNCES., ALCOHOL 8.2% BY VOLUME

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

www.madriverbrewing.com

+++

FROM THE LABEL: "Silky, Smooth and Sublime. From the heart of Humboldt. Made in the USA."

FROM THE MOUTH: BLACK ALE: Yes , it is silky smooth and sublime but I picked it tonight because it had 8.2% alcohol and I hurt my back and can't walk so I am hoping this lifts me off my ass. In fact, I may have another just for good measure...........A+

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's

"A diamond is merely a lump of coal that did well under pressure."

~ Unknown

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google changed the whole blogging experience today. Everything is new. Why do they fix something that is not broken? All my colors are different- oh well...... just have to drink more so I don't notice :-)

BARNEY FLATS OATMEAL STOUT

255 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 20, 2012 (Friday)

BARNEY FLATS OATMEAL STOUT

12 FL. OZ

Anderson Valley Brewery Co., Boonville, Mendocino County, California

www.avbc.com

+++

FROM THE LABEL:"Consistently judged one of the world's finest breweries. Gold Medal Winner. Named in Boontling, (the local Anderson Valley dialect developed in the late 1800's), for the awesome virgin redwoods of the Hendy Woods Forest, located west of the brewery, Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout is a full- bodied, creamy, sweet stout. Barney Flats is lovingly handcrafted from the finest pale, caramel with oats, then balanced with generous additiond of our special blend of hops. An intensely rich experience with a gratifying bittersweet finish. We recommend it with or for dessert or as a nightcap. It's not just shy sluggin gorms neemer. ( It's not just for breakfast anymore)" Thought I was drunk didn't you!

FROM THE MOUTH: OATMEAL STOUT: I am really enjoying this stout. It is everything they say it is, full bodied- creamy and sweet. If I have another I feel I just might sprout some antlers and find myself in a lake ( see label). I will keep this in my fridge A+

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's

To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.
Mahatma Gandhi

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REDTAIL ALE THE LEGEND

256 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 19, 2012 (Thursday)

RED TAIL ALE THE LEGEND

12 FL. OZ., 6.1% ALC/VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by Mendocino Brewing Company, Ukiah, CA -since 1983

+++1/2

FROM THE LABEL: "This award winning brew is handcrafted to perfection. A premium American classic from a Pioneer brewing label."

FROM THE MOUTH: ALE: Nice bitter beginning - sort of smacks you and the sting lasts awhile. Mostly hops over malt. Wakes you up that's for sure. I would have it again if for nothing else to stare at the label. A

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's

"Leap and the net will appear. "~ Zen saying

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WARSTEINER

257 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 18, 2012 (Wednesday)

WARSTEINER PREMIUM VERUM

11.2 fl. oz., alc. 4.8% vol.

Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Cramer KG, D-59564 Warstein/Germany

www.warsteiner.com

+1/2

FROM THE LABEL:"Eine Kongin unter den Bieren. Premium German beer since 1753. Product of Germany."

FROM THE MOUTH: PILSNER: I could probably tell you this was a foreign Pilsner just by the taste. There is something unique about imported beers. There is a slight malt presence with just the right hop dominance. But it isn't overly bitter, instead there is a good clean/dry finish leaving just a slight bitterness on the throat and tongue. A great all around refreshing beer. Would go better with food, me thinks. Note to self...don't drink all the beer before you take the picture! This had a nice foam on top- guess I was thirsty! A+

FROM THE STORE: Rocket Market

"When odds are one in a million, be that one."~ Anonymous

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BASS

258 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 17, 2012 (Tuesday)

BASS

12 FL. OZ.

Brewed by William Bass and Co., Baldwinsville, NY

Originally brewed in 1777 by William Bass Brewers Limited Burton. on. Trent England

www.bass.com

+

FROM THE LABEL: "Iconography. as Bass Pale Ale's popularity grew, unscrupulous imitations tried to pass off inferior products as Bass by copying the unique red triangle logo. In 1875 concerned for the reputation of their beloved brew Bass brewers applied for and were granted Englands first registered trademark. This fine Pale Ale has been brewed in the great British tradition using the finest two- row malted barley. Product of the USA"

FROM THE MOUTH: PALE ALE: An extremely smooth beer with plenty of that fine malt flavor. A

FROM THE STORE: Rocket Market

Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten. Aesop

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ALOHA SERIES PIPELINE

259 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 16, 2012 (Monday)

ALOHA SERIES PIPELINE

no ounces or alcohol listed

Kona Brewing LLC., Kona Hawaii

www.konabrewingco.com

++1/2

FROM THE LABEL: "Porter with 100% Hawaiian Kona Coffee. Mele Kalikimaka! Share a gift of Aloha this winter season, Happy Holidays."

FROM THE MOUTH: PORTER: This had a date of 12/11 to drink for best flavor so I thought I better crack it open. I was going to put it in the back of the fridge and have it during the holidays, but heck....make your own holidays! Excellent Porter, very smooth and yes, you can taste the Kona coffee. A

FROM THE STORE: Tonights beer is compliments of my dear friend...birdwoman- you know who you are....thanks!

"Motivation is an external, temporary high that pushes you forward. Inspiration is a sustainable internal glow which pulls you forward."~ Thomas Leonard

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TRADER JOSE LIGHT

260 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 15, 2012 (Sunday)

TRADER JOSE LIGHT

11.2 FL. OZ.

Brewed and Bottled by CERVECERIA ALTA S. de. R.L. de C.V., TECATE, B.C. MEXICO

FROM THE LABEL: "Carbohydrates 9.6 g, protein 1.0g, 120 calories, fat 0.0 g. Premium lager, imported from Mexico."

FROM THE MOUTH: PREMIUM LAGER: How did this get in my refrigerator? After tasting a multitude of Ales and Porters...it would not be fair to rate this. It tastes like a light beer, so there. And as light beers go it is .... a light beer. I can't rate it ...lets just move on.

FROM THE STORE: Trader Joe's

"The greatest revenge is to accomplish what others say you cannot do."~ Unknown

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RED CHAIR NWPA

261 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 14, 2012 (Saturday)

RED CHAIR NWPA

12 FLUID OUNCES, 6.2% ALC. BY VOL.

Deschutes Brewery, Bend OR

www.deschutesbrewery.com

+++

FROM THE LABEL: "Witness the subtle aromatic seduction of the debut Northwest Pale Ale. Another slap at brewing convention, another kick in the pants. Enjoy. Not up for the full-bodied hop assault? Red Chair NWPA is a smooth ride. Seven select European and domestic malts take a suprisingly plush satin turn on the way to the citrusy hop kick. Edges out, layers in."

FROM THE MOUTH: NORTHWEST PALE ALE: Hmm, plush satin turn? This is some good writing. Indeed this is a nice blended beer- I should say excellent blended beer. I am finding Deschutes brewing has some winners. I think we (we?) have tried four- Jan 2, Jan 21, Jan 24, Jan 28 ( which I gave a D!) so far and for the most part they are conservative and make an outstanding beer. I like their label and their catchy phrases. A

FROM THE STORE: Trader Joes

"As one person I cannot change the world, but I can change the world of one person."~ Paul Shane Spear

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LAGUNITAS MAXIMUS

262 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 13, 2012 (Friday)

LAGUNITAS MAXIMUS

Net contents:12 FLUID oz's of Hops, Malt, Hops, Yeast, Hops, Water and Hops.

Alc 8.2% By Vol., 72 IBU's

Brewed and Bottled by the Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma, CA

++++

FROM THE LABEL: "If some is good. More is better. Instant gratification is not fast enough. 42 IBU? Why not 72? The end is near. Don't sip. A trillion Whats? Imelda's shoes. Dow @ 7392. Just by a Senate seat? Tats, Nipple Piercing, Cutters, Burners and Hummers, a cold Maximus just makes perfect sense. Cheers!"

FROM THE MOUTH: INDIA PALE ALE: PERFECT- FAVORITE BEER SO FAR- LOVE THE BEER, LABEL, MESSAGE AND BEAT OF THE DRUM. A++ Could be that I have my ipod plugged in and listening to Adele- " there's a fire starting in my heart".......................

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's

"We aim above the mark to hit the mark."~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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OLD NO. 38 STOUT

263 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 12, 2012 (Thursday)

OLD NO. 38 STOUT

12 FL. OZ

Brewed and Bottled by Northcoast Brewing, Mendocino County, CA

www.northcoastbrewing.com

+++1/2

FROM THE LABEL: "Water, Barley, Malt, Hops, Yeast and that's all. Named for a retired steam engine on the California Western Railroad Redwood route, Old No. 38 Stout is a smooth, firm-bodied stout with the toasted character and coffee notes of dark malts and roasted barley."

FROM THE MOUTH: STOUT: Yummy, smooth, wonderful, coffee, peat, and malt. And I love the story of the old steam engine. Cool label! We must demand that the artist be listed on the label! I will keep this around in my fridge as a favorite stout. I am really developing a taste for stouts. A+

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's

“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” ― Muhammad Ali

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PYRAMID APRICOT ALE

264 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 11, 2012 (Wednesday)

PYRAMID APRICOT ALE

12 FL.OZ., ALC. 5.1% BY VOL.

Pyramid Brewing , Seattle WA, Berkely CA, Portland OR

www.pyramidbrew.com

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FROM THE LABEL: "A refreshingly unfiltered wheat ale combining the taste and aroma of apricot with the smooth finish of wheat malt. Unfiltered wheat ale, est. 1984."

FROM THE MOUTH: APRICOT ALE: You have to like apricot foremost because it is very apricotty, not hoppy. This would be spectacular at a picnic on a hot July day in a frosty mug. B+

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's

"Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely."~ Karen Kaiser Clark

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AYINGER CELEBRATOR

265 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

FIRST 100 BEERS!!!!!

April 10, 2012 (Tuesday)

AYINGER CELEBRATOR

11.2 fl oz., alc. 6.7% of vol.

Brewed and Bottled by Privatebrauerei Franz Inselkammer, Aying, Germany

www.merchantduvin.com

++1/2

FROM THE LABEL: "Ayinger Bier. Doppelbock Bier. Product of Germany. Finest Bavarian Double Bock Beer."

FROM THE MOUTH: DOPPELBOCK: I like how they give you a little toy, what is that... a ram? Doppelbock or Double bock usually means the abv ( alcohol by volume) is around 6.0 or more. This is a very flavorful, complex beer...lots of character and on the strong side. I would say caramely for certain as that is the major malt flavor- overcomes the hop taste until the end. I will have this again and keep it in the fridge. A+

FROM THE STORE: Rocket Market

All the religions of the world, while they may differ in other
respects, unitedly proclaim that nothing lives in this world but Truth.
Mahatma Gandhi

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DUNKELWEIZEN

266 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 9, 2012 (Monday)

DUNKELWEIZEN

12 FL. OZ., 5.2% ALCOHOL BY VOLUME

Brewed and Bottled by JosephsBrau Brewing Co., San Jose, CA

++

FROM THE LABEL: "JosephsBrau Dunkelweizen is an unfiltered wheat beer brewed with dark roasted malted wheat and caramalized malted wheat in addition to pale malted barley. The complex flavors produced by the Bavarian Hefeweizen yeast strain are enhanced by the roasted flavors from the dark malts."

FROM THE MOUTH: FILTERED WHEAT BEER: Sorry, but this reminds me of the La Fin Du Monde from March 16th and Maudite from March 4th. It is not as strong but it has that same undertoe taste of a yeast gone bad. According to Trader Joe's this is a popular type beer (I asked if I could return the two other beers that I bought as a pack with the Monde and Maudite) but it is not for me. C-

FROM THE STORE: Trader Joes

Don't pole-vault over mouse turds

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RUSTY CHAIN

267 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 8, 2012 (Sunday)

Happy 24th Birthday Anna Norquist

RUSTY CHAIN

12 FL. OZ., 5% ALC./VOL.

Flying Bison Brewing Co., Buffalo and Utica , NY

+++

FROM THE LABEL:" Rusty Chain is a crisp , amber beer brewed in the Vienna Style, We use a selection of European malts and generous amounts of three different hops to achieve its unique taste. The Chain is smooth enough to enjoy as a session beer after a bike ride or just with friends and family and is flavorful enough to enjoy with your favorite foods. Flying Bison is changing the world one beer at a time. Cheers to traveling on two wheels."

FROM THE FROSTED MUG: " Flying Bison Rusty Chain is a medium bodied Vienna - style amber beer. The brew is soft, nutty malt flavor with a hint of caramel, and just enough German hops to balance the finish. The "Chain" - which is five percent alcohol by volume- goes great with chicken , milder dishes and grilled vegetables."

FROM THE MOUTH: VIENNA STYLE LAGER: Vienna lagers are supposed to be Bronze to red and have a sweetish malt aroma and flavor. I would say this is probably it. It is a malty and has a nice blend of bitter hops at the end. I would drink this again and keep it in my fridge. A-

FROM THE STORE: Another beer from amazing clubs.

If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him

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SANTA FE NUT BROWN ALE

268 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 7, 2012 (Saturday)

SANTA FE NUT BROWN ALE

12 FL. OZ.

Brewed and Bottled by the Sante Fe Brewing Co., Sante FE, N.M.

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FROM THE LABEL: " Using only the finest ingredients: Water, Malted Barley, Whole flower Hops and water."

FROM THE FROSTED MUG: A publication of Amazing Clubs "Santa Fe Nut Brown. The brown ale style comes from England's pubs, where beer drinkers wanted a beer that was flavorful and complex, yet mild enough to be considered a session beer. The Sante Fe Brewing Company's Nut Brown interpretation is an easy-drinking beer that is mild and smooth; try a keg of it at your next shindig. Awards: 2012 Rockies/Southwest Regional Champion: Brown Ale, Us Beer Tasting Championship."

FROM THE MOUTH: BROWN ALE: Nice flavor, sort of like a watered down cup of black coffee but with some piney hops jumping in at the end. Like the label says...mild and smooth. I would probably have this again, keep it in the fridge or serve it at a party. B+

FROM THE STORE: Tonights beer is compliments of my daughter Whitney who sent them from www.amazingclubs.com - thanks Whit.

May God grant you always...

A sunbeam to warm you,

A moonbeam to charm you,

A sheltering angel,

so nothing can harm you.

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SAMUEL SMITH'S WINTER WELCOME ALE

269 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

April 6, 2012 (Friday)

SAMUEL SMITH'S WINTER WELCOME ALE

1 PT 2.7 FL.OZ., 6% ALC./VOL.

Brewed at Yorkshire's Oldest Brewery, Tadcaster England

www.merchantduvin.com

+++

FROM THE LABEL: "This seasonal beer is a limited edition brewed for the short days and long nights of winter. The full body resulting from fermentation in 'stone Yorkshire squares' and the luxurious malt character, which will appeal to a broad range of drinkers, is balanced against whole dried Fuggle and Golding hops with nuances and complexities that should be contemplated before an open fire. Samuel Smith's brews at a small traditional British Brewery, the oldest Brewery in Yorkshire. Product of England."

FROM THE MOUTH: WINTER ALE: Outstanding label! This is the second Samuel Smith beers I have tried and this is another winner. A beautiful smooth winter ale, nicely balanced all the way from start to finish. I love the image they create ...sipping this beer with some friends, relaxed and content in front of the fire. We have had snow here the past week so a fire, some friends and a lot of beer sounds good to me right now. A++

FROM THE STORE: Trader Joe's

"There are some things in life that you are not meant to be. Don't waste your
time and tears trying to be them. Reach for the things you are meant to be, and
you will reach your destiny." ---Sarah Normile

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