ELYSIAN THE IMMORTAL IPA

123 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 31, 2012 (Friday)

ELYSIAN THE IMMORTAL IPA

NET CONTENTS 1 PINT, 6 FL. OZ., ALCOHOL 6.3% BY VOLUME

Brewed by Elysian Brewing Company INC., Seattle Washington

www.elysianbrewing.com

++++1/2

 

FROM THE LABEL:

"INDIA PALE ALE: Aggresive yet well- balanced, The Immortal IPA is a Northwest take on the classic English style, golden -copper in color and loaded with New World hop flavor and aroma.
 

BREWHOUSE: Elysian Brewing Company operates three brewpubs in the city of Seattle and has won Large Brewpubs and Brewmaster of the Year three times at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver Colorado. CHEERS! Dick Cartwell, Head Brewer."

 

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN IPA:Taste follows nose ( CAUTION: Don't try this after you have had a Pint- beer ends up on your nose- I speak from experience):  a  nice combination of floral and piney hops- perhaps some biscuity ( I just like saying that) malt. Ends with a nice shark, I mean sharp, hoppy bite. This beer is  EVERTHING you look for in a Northwest style IPA. Mouthfeel is soft and creamy with a crisp, refreshing finish. Overall a very nice full tasting beer that I will KEEP in my fridge. This is my first from Elysian Brewery- I hope there are more! A+

 

AND ...WHO WANTS TO MEET ME IN DENVER FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL NEXT YEAR!!!! YES!!!

 

I bought all the equipment to make my first batch of home brewed beer today----WOOHOOOO!!! Stay tuned!

 

FROM THE STORE: Albertson's

 

“The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose.”
― Khalil Gibran

 

drink yer' beer

i





SAMUEL ADAMS CHERRY WHEAT

124 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 30, 2012 (Thursday)

SAMUEL ADAMS CHERRY WHEAT

12 FL. OZ., 5.3% ALC./VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by Boston Beer Company, Boston MA

+

 

FROM THE LABEL: "Wheat Ale brewed with real cherrries and natural flavors added. Celebrating a centuries old American tradition of brewing with native ingredients, Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat combines Michigan cherries with a generous portion of wheat malt to produce a bright, lively ale with a crisp finish. Cheers!"

 

FROM THE MOUTH: FRUIT/VEGETABLE BEER: A surprisingly good beer, very enjoyable but you must love Bing cherries. Nice big mouthful of Bing- I feel like I am drinking a wheat beer with a cherry coke chaser. I thought I would be disappointed- fake taste and natural flavors added bad- but this is crisp and full. A nice tang of.. oh..so..mild.. hops at the end to let you know it is a beer. A

 

FROM THE STORE: Thank you Steve for bringing this over!

 

“To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved, but at what he aspires to.”
― Khalil Gibran

 

now drink yer' beer

i

LAGUNITAS IPA

125 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 29, 2012 (Wednesday)

LAGUNITAS IPA

say "lah-goo-KNEE- tuss"



NET CONTENTS 12 FLUID OUNCES OF MALT, HOPS, YEAST, AND WATER.,

 Alc. by Vol. 6.2%

The Lagunitas Brewing Company, Petaluma, California

++++

 

 

FROM THE LABEL: " Thanks for choosing to spend the next few minutes with this special homicidally hoppy ale. Savor the moment as the raging hop character engages the imperial Qualities of the Malt Foundation in mortal combat on the battlefield of your palette. Life if uncertain, Don't sip"

 

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN IPA: You are welcome! Loved it. Bring on the hop flavor. Gotta love that spicy hop bite to enjoy guzzling this beer- which I did! Who cares about fruit and citrus when you have mortal combat on the battlefield of your tongue!  I will drink this over and over again- YES! A+

 

FROM THE STORE: Trader Joe's

 

“You may forget with whom you laughed, but you will never forget with whom you wept. ”
― Khalil Gibran

 

now drink yer' beer

i

 

PRISMATIC HELLES BELLES

126 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 28, 2012 (Tuesday)

PRISMATIC HELLES BELLES

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

Brewed and Bottled by Ninkasi Brewing Co., Eugene, Oregon

www.ninkasibrewing.com
++

 

FROM THE LABEL: " Helles Belles is a traditional German-style lager brewed with premium pilsner malt and bittered with Hallertau hops. Originally brewed for the Oregon Brewers Festival, Helles ( meaning light) is straw yellow in color, bright and crisp. So for those about to rock, Ninkasi proudly presents Helles Belles. German Style Helles Lager.

 

The ancient Sumerians worshipped the beer they made, and praised the Goddess Nikasi for the miracle of fermentation. Beer is a staple of civilization. WORSHIP THE GODDESS."

 

FROM THE MOUTH:   MUNICH HELLES LAGER: Not certain what makes a Helles Lager different than any other lager? I googled it but it was boring so I moved on. I have been apprehensive to pull a lager from the fridge after having so many really tasty beers  (IPA, Porters) lately but this one did not disapppoint. It has a nice full carbonation with a smooth bisquit malt, light hops ( a nice German bittering hop that contributes to the smooth bitterness and nice aroma), all combined with a hint of citrus.   Finishes a bit a dry and ..tangy but overall a very nice beer. I will definitely pull this from the fridge again. For those who mostly drink and like lagers..give this a whirl. A

 

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's in Spokane, WA

 

" You never have to explain yourself to anyone."

- my mother

 

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i

TOTAL DOMINATION IPA

127 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 27, 2012 (Monday)

TOTAL DOMINATION IPA
TONIGHT IS FOR ANNA- YOU TOTALLY DOMINATE!!!

12 FLUID OUNCES., 6.7 ALC % BY VOL

Brewed and Bottled by Ninkasi Brewing Company, Eugene, Oregon

www.ninkasibrewing.com

+++

 

FROM THE LABEL: " A Hoppy, Floral and exceptionally Balanced Northwest IPA. Multiple hops collide in balanced perfection, dominating the senses, achieving total satisfaction. From the Pacific Northwest birthplace of the modern IPA, comes a beer whose name says it all.

 

The ancient Sumerians worshipped the beer they made, and praised the Goddess Nikasi for the miracle of fermentation. Beer is a staple of civilization. WORSHIP THE GODDESS."

 

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN IPA: Bought this beer for the name; they need some help with their labels! Interesting beer- starts out fruity citrus (apricotish) then stops point blank and turns into bitter, slight (very slight)  coriander hop, ends with a wipe out your mouth dry tang.....like what foil does to your teeth when it hits one of your metal fillings. Feels a bit disjointed. I thought the hops were nice and bitter but nowhere near "total domination." I like the story on the label but the beer falls short of the miracle. B

 

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's in Spokane WA ( Pretty cool place- has over 500 beers on sale in their beer display.- I call it a beer art gallery. You can buy them individually-sweet.)

 

FOR ANNA:

 

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant,
gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us.
It is not just in some; it is in everyone.

And, as we let our own light shine, we consciously give
other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.

 

 

drink yer' beer

i

 

 

 





STEELHEAD PORTER

128 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 26, 2012 (Sunday)

STEELHEAD PORTER

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

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

www.madriverbrewing.com

++

 

FROM THE LABEL: "Product of Humboldt County from the heart of the Redwoods. Made in the USA."

 

FROM THE MOUTH:ENGLISH PORTER:  Pours a beautiful deep dark chocolate - little carbonation on pour but gives a nice carbonation in the mouth. I would not call this a mild smooth porter- more of an in your face- slap you with flavor- now I am awake and listening porter. Heavy musty smokey peat up front with deep roasted coffee/chocolate/toffee malts to follow. Ends with some nice hop coffee bitterness. This beer feels great in the mouth..chewy, as in I feel like I am having a meal. I have had better porters so I will pass on this one next time, but it was a decent beer for the blog. B+

 

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's in Spokane WA

 

“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”
― Khalil Gibran

 

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i

BOATSWAIN AMERICAN I.P.A.

129 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 25, 2012 (Saturday)

BOATSWAIN AMERICAN I.P.A.

1 PT,6 FL OZ (650 ML)., 6.7% ALC/VOL

ORIGINAL GRAVITY (O.G.) = 15.46, IBU = 79, APPEARANCE = BROWN

Brewed and Bottled by : Rhinelander Brewing Co. LLC. Monroe, WI 53566

+++

 

FROM THE LABEL: "Boatswain (bo'sun) beers are unique brews made in small batches. Our American IPA has a sweet maltiness from the roasted barley and crisp bitterness from the high hop level."

 

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN IPA: New favorite IPA, although it is more of an American strong ale.  I would drink this every night ** Danger Danger ** because it goes down way too smoothly. It pours out beautifully - medium carbonation, much more rich, deep caramel malt and yeast than hop resin but it is there with a bite of spice at the end. This is a fullbodied beer with a good/great mouthfeel but without all the fanfare for the tongue and throat.  Very drinkable chugger and only $2.29 at Trader Joe's. YES! A+

 

FROM THE STORE: Trader Joe's

 

“Your children are not your children.
They are sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you.
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you."

Kahlil Gibran

 

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DIAMOND KNOT INDIA PALE ALE

130 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 24, 2012 (Friday)

DIAMOND KNOT INDIA PALE ALE

1 pint, 6 fl.oz., 6.2% Alc. by Vol.

Diamond Knot Brewing Co. Mukilteo, WA

www.diamondknot.com

+++++

 

FROM THE LABEL" Washington beer. Fermenting change in taste since 1994."

 

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN IPA: Sigh, I really wanted to love this beer because it is Friday night and well, this is a lot of beer ...and it's Friday night...sigh.  It has some nice citrus start and a good solid malt blend, good bit of carbonation, which I like, but it has a nasty astringent aftertaste that dries out your tongue and then glues itself to the back of your throat and ..wait.... is that soap I taste now? Well, there is always Saturday night. C

 

FROM THE STORE: Albertson's grocery store in Spokane, WA

 

"You are either telling the truth.... or you are lying."

My mother - RIP Mom

 

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i
remember .....this is all about me- you may love this beer... so don't let this stop you from buying a chugger yourself and starting your own blog!

TROIS PISTOLES

131 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 23, 2012 (Thursday)

TROIS PISTOLES

1 PT 9.4 FL. OZ., ALE ON LEES 750ml.,  9% alc./vol.

Brewed and Bottled by Unibroue, Chambly, Canada

++

 

FROM THE LABEL: "Trois Pistoles is a remarkably mellow dark ale. To complement its aroma of ripe fruit, it has a pleasant aftertaste that lingers on like an old port wine. Bottle refermentation."

 

FROM THE MOUTH: BELGIAN STRONG DARK ALE: Wicked, wicked, wicked good. This reminds me very much of a old port wine- heavy on the spicy cherry cordial and thick with.....deep dark leather couch comfortable.. by the warm fire cozy...and pour me another beer sweetheart. Yummmmeee- 9% alc/vol ain't all that bad either! A+

 

FROM THE STORE: My friend Steve picked this up for me to try- woohoooo thanks Steve.

 

“I have found both freedom and safety in my madness; the freedom of loneliness and the safety from being understood, for those who understand us enslave something in us.”
― Khalil Gibran, The Madman

 

 

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i



MAREDSOUS 8- BRUNE

 

132 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

 

August 22, 2012 (Wednesday)

MAREDSOUS BRUNE 8 BRUIN

11.2 FL.OZ., 8% ALC. BY VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by Duvel Moortgat, Puurs Belgium

www.maredsous-usa.com

 

 

FROM THE LABEL: " Maredsous Brune is a high fermentation abbey beer, brewed in accordance with the Benedictine tradition of the community of Maredsous Abbey. The beer is refermented in the bottle during the two- month ageing period. Maredsous Brune should ideally be served at a temperature of 42-30' F. Contains barley wheat. Biere Belge d' Abbaye- Belfisch Abdijbier."

 

FROM THE MOUTH: DUBBEL:  I am not sure if it is because of the cool bottle and the elegant (wine like)  label but I am especially enjoying this beer. First off  the aroma is wonderful - sweet and full, second it looks perfect in a glass. Taste is a sweet malt, with a very thick distinct dark cherry with a tug of Belgian spice ( Belgian beers have that spice- coriander perhaps- whichs works really well with the cherry). This would be delicious around the holidays, by the fire- it would even work as an after dinner drink..... a sweet cherry cordial. Really nice Dubbel. A+

 

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's in Spokane WA

 

“Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding... And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life, your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy”
― Khalil Gibran

 

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i

 

KBC BLUEBERRY WHEAT ALE

133 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 21, 2012 (Tuesday)

Happy Birthday Leah Kennedy Winter-Barkai

KBC BLUEBERRY WHEAT ALE

12 FL. OZ., 4.7% Alc/Vol

Brewed and Bottled by Kennebunkport Brewing Co. Portland, Maine

FROM THE LABEL: "Wheat Ale with natural flavors added."

FROM THE MOUTH: NATURAL FLAVORED WHEAT ALE: Very blueberry aroma and taste but more like a 'beer cooler' than a beer. I suppose this would be good on a hot afternoon on a blanket by the lake...or not. I am not a fan of 'natural flavors added." C

FROM THE STORE: You will not be buying this... so who cares.

“joy and sorrow are inseparable. . . together they come and when one sits alone with you . . remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.”
― Khalil Gibran

I miss my sisters and brother...and brothers in law, and nieces and nephews, and.....

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i

IMPERIAL IPA

134 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 20, 2012 (Monday)

IMPERIAL IPA

12 FL. OZ., 8.7% ALC. BY VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by Anderson Brewing Company, Boonville, Mendocino County, California

www.avbc.com

++

FROM THE LABEL: " This IPA was first created in honor of our second decade as a brewer and purveyor of the finest ales in the world. This limited release, over-the-top brew is loaded with excessive amounts of malts to balance 20 separate additions of the finest Pacific Northwest hops, to create the kind of product "that made California craft ale famous."

FROM THE MOUTH: INDIA PALE ALE: Wonderful mouthfeel, thick with some spicy citrus and a nice hop bite.  Nice beer and I appreciated the extra alcohol content tonight!!! I will do this beer again. A

FROM THE STORE: Huckleberry's in Spokane WA

“Hearts united in pain and sorrow
will not be separated by joy and happiness.
Bonds that are woven in sadness
are stronger than the ties of joy and pleasure.
Love that is washed by tears
will remain eternally pure and faithful.”
― Khalil Gibran, Love Letters in the Sand: The Love Poems of Khalil Gibran

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i



GREAT WHITE BEER

135 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

 August 19, 2012 (Sunday)

GREAT WHITE BEER

TWELVE FLUID OUNCES

Brewed and Bottled by Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe, Eureka, California

FROM THE LABEL: " This light unfiltered beer is made with two- row malted barley, unmalted wheat, crystal mountain water and ale yeast. It is spiced with coriander and a secret blend of Humboldt herbs that give it a delicate citrusy flavor. Because Great White is unfiltered, natural yeast settlings may appear at the bottom of the bottle."

FROM THE  MOUTH: FLAVORED WHEAT ALE: I can taste a little of the coriander, citrusy with a pronounced pinapple tart. It is a nice soft beer with  a good mouthfeel- nice carbonation. When it warms you can really taste the coriander- which I was not fond of- so drink it cold if you don't like a lot of coriander. Nice beer, but probably wouldn't pick it up again. B

FROM THE STORE: Amazingclubs.com
 

“For what is it to die, But to stand in the sun and melt into the wind? And when the Earth has claimed our limbs, Then we shall truly dance.”
― Khalil Gibran

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i

A FLAT NASTY SUMMIT PALE ALE

136 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 18, 2012 (Saturday)

16 ounces of nasty flat Summit Pale Ale foam at the Minneapolis Delta Sky Miles club- it was either that or a non- alcoholic Miller Sharps....I drank my foam.

BELL'S PALE ALE

137 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 17, 2012 (Friday)

Happy Birthday Eamon Ladewski

BELL'S PALE ALE

Net Contents 12 FL. OZ. (355 ml)., Alc. 5.2% by Vol.

Brewed and Bottled by Bell's Brewery. Inc. Comstock, MI 49053

www.bellsbeer.com

FROM THE LABEL: " A blond ale made from a delicious blend of pale malts with a distinctive spicy, floral aroma and taste. WE like it a lot. You will too.

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN IPA: A pleasant blend of sweet malt, some floral hops, and nice bit of bitterness. The mouthfeel is light body and clean. This is a simple and basic Pale Ale, pleasant and pleasing... nothing making me want to have another but I wouldn't pass it up.  I was expecing more from Bell's..alas. A-

FROM THE STORE: Found it in my sisters fridge- South Bend , Indiana

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”
― Khalil Gibran

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i



LUCKY U IPA

138 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 16, 2012

Rest in Peace Mom- Buried my Mom today

LUCKY U IPA

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

Brewed and Bottled by Beckenridge Brewery of Colorado, LLC Denver

++

FROM THE LABEL: "A hoppy homage to a Denver landmark The Tivoli Brewery. Drink up Fortuitous one. Fine Colorado Ales."

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN IPA: Buried my Mom today- rained, thunder and lightening - she would have loved it.  A thought as she was being lowered into the ground- she took nothing with her but the beautiful dress she was married in, so...give it away, don't worry if it gets scratched and who cares if your t- shirt has a hole. I am not certain I cared much what this beer tasted like other than I needed a beer. As beers go after you buried your Mom- this was very drinkable and that is exactly what I was looking for. A

FROM THE STORE:  Someone brought this to the house so it must have been available locally in South Bend, Indiana

My Mom told me I never had to explain myself to anyone- thanks Mom.

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i

BELL'S OBERON ALE

139 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 15, 2012 (Wednesday)

Happy Birthday Janicemoooooo

BELL'S OBERON ALE

Net Contents 12 Fl. OZ. (355 ml)., Alc. 5.8 % by Vol.

Brewed and Bottled by Bell's Brewery, Inc., Comstock, MI 49053

www.bellsbeer.com

FROM THE LABEL: "Oberon, our summer ale. An American wheat ale with the color and scent of a summer afternoon."

FROM THE MOUTH:  AMERICAN PALE WHEAT ALE: Fairly thin, average carbonation- goes down very easily. A bit citrusy- oranges and lemons, some tartness with a finish of perhaps some sweet citrus malt? This is a very nice summer beer, refreshing with a nice balance of citrus and wheat. Another nice Bell's beer. A

FROM THE STORE: Martins supermarket in South Bend, Indiana

“Let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf. Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone, Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music. Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping. For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts. And stand together, yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.”
― Khalil Gibran, The Prophet

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i

MCSORLEY'S IRISH PALE ALE

140 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 14, 2012 (Tuesday)

MCSORLEY'S IRISH PALE ALE

12 FL. OZ. (855ML) BEER

Brewed and Brewed by McSorley's Brewing, Utica, NY- Product of USA

++

FROM THE LABEL: "It took 116 years, the pressure of public opinion and, ultimately, the authority of a court order for McSorley's to surrender. By mid 1970, McSorley's allowed women inside the bar at 15 E. 7th St. for the very first time. Ah, but the owners did not completely forego tradition; women would wait for their own restroom until 1986."

FROM THE MOUTH: IRISH RED ALE: Lovely smooth ale. Nice blend of malt, yeast, citrus and hops. Another fine ale for the blog! Easy drinking- have another. A

FROM THE STORE: I found this in my sisters fridge!

               Every moment and every event of every man's life on earth plants something in his soul.
                                                                  Thomas Merton

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i 

 

SIERRA NEVADA SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE HARVEST

141 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 13, 2012 (Monday)

SIERRA NEVADA SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE HARVEST

1 PT. 8 FL. OZ.,ALC. 6.7% BY VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Chico, CA

www.sierranevada.com

 ++++

FROM THE LABEL: " Southern Hemisphere Harvest Ale features fresh hops from New Zealand; where the annual fall hop harvest occurs during our spring . Brewing this beer is no easy task: we get fresh hops picked, dried, and shipped half way across the world and into our brew kettle in a little over a weeks time. The result is a North-by-South fusion of fresh New Zealand hops blended with the finest North American hops. Its robust hop character presents intriguing floral, citrus, and fruity aromas and fresh-hop spiciness. 

Each fall, hops reach their peak flavor, bursting with aromatic oils that give ales layers of complex flavor that can only happen at harvest time. For us, fall comes twice a year- once in each hemisphere. This Harvest ale features fresh hops from New Zealand- where fall occurs during our spring. These fresh whole cones are picked, dried, and shipped to the brewery within days of the harvest."

FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN IPA: Wonderful blended, smooth yet chewable, well hopped ale. A stand out American Pale ale. I will definitely keep this one around. Very drinkable at 66 IBU's.  A

FROM THE STORE: Martins Supermarket in South Bend, Indiana

 Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.
Robert Louis Stevenson

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i  

 

SOUTHERN TIER INDIA PALE ALE UN*EARTHLY

142 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

Alc.

August 12, 2012 (Sunday)

SOUTHERN TIER INDIA PALE ALE UN*EARTHLY

1 Pint 6 fl. oz., Alc. 9.5 % by Vol.

Brewed and Bottled by Southern Tier Brewing Company, Lakewood, New York, USA

+++

 

 

FROM THE LABEL: 

 

FROM THE MOUTH:  INDIA PALE ALE:A nice hop challenge but way over malted; I could hardly get through the first few sips. "Syrupy, oatmeally, battery, thick, a bit of cough medicine tasting. " Anna Norquist quote 

Not my favorite and I will not have this again.C

 

FROM THE STORE: Martins Supermarket, south Bend, Indiana

 

 

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SAMUEL ADAMS DARK DEPTHS BALTIC IPA

143 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 11, 2012 (Saturday)

Happy Birthday Whitney Maxey Evers

SAMUEL ADAMS DARK DEPTHS BALTIC IPA

1 PT 6 FL. OZ., 7.6% ALC./VOL.

Brewed and Bottled by The Boston Beer Company, Boston , MA

+++

FROM THE LABEL: "Dark, Fierce and Blustery. Across the cold and blackish waters of the Baltic, the English porter was transformed from a mild ale to a dark and complex lager that confounds definition. Immersed in dark, roasted malts and bold citrus hop character, these big contrasting flavors are brought together with the smoothness of a lager for a brew that's bold, mysterious, and full of flavor. At Samuel Adams we love experimenting. This series of limited edition brews represents some of our favorite small batch creations. Hops: SAAZ, NOBLEHOPS, ZEUS, AHTANUM, SIMCOE. Brewed with lager yeast. Malts: Two-Row Harrington, Metcalfe and Copeland pale malts, Carafa I, Caramel 60 and Munich." ( I may have these spelled wrong. I can't see for sure because the writing is wiggly.)

FROM THE MOUTH: BALTIC PORTER: This tastes like a Porter,so why the IPA title? : Very smooth, full bodied, roasty, very sweet, burnt sugar, toffee, hop bitterness, charred peat/log licking finish.It started off well but it got too sweet for me and I just couldn't drink anymore. B

FROM THE STORE: Martins supermarket in South Bend, Indiana

Can you smile for us Peggy!

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i

IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER PEGGY COYLE

AUGUST 10, 2012 (FRIDAY)

REST IN PEACE MOM

MARGARET THERESA COYLE

OCTOBER 1, 1934- AUGUST 11, 2012

LAKE PLACID BARKEATER AMBER

144 BOTTLES OF BEER ON THE WALL

August 9, 2012 (Thursday)

LAKE PLACID BARKEATER AMBER

12 FL. OZ.

Lake Placid Brewing Company, Utica, NY

++

FROM THE LABEL:

FROM 'THE FROSTED MUG': Barkeater Amber is brewed with a variety of crystal malts which gives its red color and slightly sweet malt flavor. It has four hop additions, with the last addition being a relatively large addition of Willamette hops. This beer has a fairly dry finish and has been a local favorite for about 15 years.



FROM THE MOUTH: AMERICAN AMBER/RED ALE: A nice blend of sweet toffee malt and sublte hops. Really nice beer. A 



FROM THE STORE: www.amazingclubs.com

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