Last weekend I finally tried a Blue Moon Belgian Style Pale Ale (with the obligatory orange wedge) at the suggestion of the waitress (it's been on my long list). It was really smooth and sweet and light...I surprised myself by liking it. It was so easy to drink (or gulp, as the case may be), with a cleansing, citrusy punch at the end. Refined but very simple in flavor.
So, last night I went for a casual bite to eat with The Ladies (sister, cousin, auntie) and ordered one (see: impossibly adorable waiter, above) again. And again, delish. I am pleased to see that this particular establishment had a fairly competitive selection of brews to choose from. Now if only their kitchen staff could speed it up a bit, I'd be a regular.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Something fruity this way comes.
Well, I finally found a store that carries some interesting brews for me to peruse. Phew! AND they have a second location AND the owner said if I want something special he will get it for me. So a big fat thank you to Raynham Wine and Liquors on New State Highway (Rt 44) in Raynham. My fellow lushes should go there for the biggest selection of beers I have found, thus far.
If you read the first comment on the last post, you'll see that my friend Sunny has recommended (for the 3rd time) Seadog Raspberry Wheat Ale which I finally tried. It smelled fruity...surprisingly fruity. And I mean that in a nice way. Nothing like when I told my friend Dan in high school that he was surprisingly fruity.
The raspberry flavor was less intense than it's scent, although I still could discern a hearty fruit in there. It was a bit sweeter than I normally like and truthfully, the flavor didn't linger very long. What did linger, however, was the metallic aftertaste. Holy TinFoil, Batman! The first 7 or 8 sips were almost tough to recover from. I was afraid to take the next sip. I quickly got used to it and, just to sure, I had a second one.
(hic)
It was still metallic. It did not prevent me from drinking it, and I would, in fact, order it at a pub. The taste was smooth and sweet and refreshing. But the metallic aftertaste was undeniable, all the way through the bottles and it made me wonder if it was something to do with my taste buds or the batch I got. I'm going to give it another go to be sure because it was a lovely, smooth, fruity and light ale. It reminded me of Sam Adams Summer Seasonal which i really enjoy. I really would love to try the SeaDog Apricot Wheat Beer as well as their Blue Paw Wheat Ale, to tell the truth. But alas, I have not been able to secure any :(
In keeping with my mammalian theme, I also sampled this week Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA. The label was striking, with a dogfish (shark?) printed on a thick, papryus style label. It smells very "yeasty" which I assume is the barley (they claim a "ridiculous amount of English Two Row barley"). I couldn't stop sniffing it; it was a familiar and yet beckoning scent. Reminded me of a bakery.
The strong taste was instantly sharp and tangy on my tongue. I recoiled with an audible gasp, then dove in for more. Something about it makes my tongue lash back but yet I can't stop. Must be the same genes responsible for my fascination with John Travolta. I hear they have a Punkin Ale available in the fall and I am crossing my fingers that I'll be able to find it. Pumpkin and brown sugar in my beer? Oh my...sign me up!!
If you read the first comment on the last post, you'll see that my friend Sunny has recommended (for the 3rd time) Seadog Raspberry Wheat Ale which I finally tried. It smelled fruity...surprisingly fruity. And I mean that in a nice way. Nothing like when I told my friend Dan in high school that he was surprisingly fruity.
The raspberry flavor was less intense than it's scent, although I still could discern a hearty fruit in there. It was a bit sweeter than I normally like and truthfully, the flavor didn't linger very long. What did linger, however, was the metallic aftertaste. Holy TinFoil, Batman! The first 7 or 8 sips were almost tough to recover from. I was afraid to take the next sip. I quickly got used to it and, just to sure, I had a second one.
(hic)
It was still metallic. It did not prevent me from drinking it, and I would, in fact, order it at a pub. The taste was smooth and sweet and refreshing. But the metallic aftertaste was undeniable, all the way through the bottles and it made me wonder if it was something to do with my taste buds or the batch I got. I'm going to give it another go to be sure because it was a lovely, smooth, fruity and light ale. It reminded me of Sam Adams Summer Seasonal which i really enjoy. I really would love to try the SeaDog Apricot Wheat Beer as well as their Blue Paw Wheat Ale, to tell the truth. But alas, I have not been able to secure any :(
In keeping with my mammalian theme, I also sampled this week Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA. The label was striking, with a dogfish (shark?) printed on a thick, papryus style label. It smells very "yeasty" which I assume is the barley (they claim a "ridiculous amount of English Two Row barley"). I couldn't stop sniffing it; it was a familiar and yet beckoning scent. Reminded me of a bakery.
The strong taste was instantly sharp and tangy on my tongue. I recoiled with an audible gasp, then dove in for more. Something about it makes my tongue lash back but yet I can't stop. Must be the same genes responsible for my fascination with John Travolta. I hear they have a Punkin Ale available in the fall and I am crossing my fingers that I'll be able to find it. Pumpkin and brown sugar in my beer? Oh my...sign me up!!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
from a cloud of inebriation comes something bitter
I'm here! I'm back! I'm glad you refrained from sending the search party (rolling eyes).
I tried 2 new beers recently and have some well thought out reviews. But first I want to bitch*piss*whine*moan for a moment, if you please.
WHY can't I find a decent brewpub in my area that carries something more intriguing than the Undeserved Top Ten? If I'm really lucky they'll have Sam Adams Seasonal and one place carries the Wachussett's Blueberry Wheat but everywhere else is the same old boring, bitter, beer-flavored water that I hated from the first sip. I'm going to start picketing.
And, in other news, a big huge HOLLA to Stephanie at Flying Dog Ales who read my blog and is helping me out with my Journey to Alcoholism. Watch for my (probably sloppy) ramblings of their upcoming fall brew, Dogtoberfest!
Okay, onward and upward!
Magic Hat brewery makes a few cool brews. Their labels rival Flying Dog in the coolness department....eye catching and kinda trippy. I chose the #9 which is "not quite pale ale" according to the company. It smelled like the Mojo, which scared me immediately. The flavor was interestingly bitter but fruity. At first I thought I didn't like it so much but as I took a few more sips it really grew on me. The bitterness lingered in my mouth and was a surprisingly nice taste. The label said that Magic Hat #9 contains the "essence of apricot" but I dont know that I ever could discern that.
Up next was Weihenstephaner. What's that you say? Oh, yes. ANOTHER one no one can pronounce. Good luck ordering one. On second thought, don't bother. It was indiscernible from any of the UTT. It was watery, boring and kind of bland. They claim to be the "world's oldest brewery" which prompts me to think they need to do some re-evaluating. It was just not good beer. And I can't SAY it which does not encourage me to seek it out, anyway.
So, there ya go. I'm having a hell of a time finding places that carry new grog for me to sample so give me a shout if you know of a store or pub that carries something new worth trying.
hic.
I tried 2 new beers recently and have some well thought out reviews. But first I want to bitch*piss*whine*moan for a moment, if you please.
WHY can't I find a decent brewpub in my area that carries something more intriguing than the Undeserved Top Ten? If I'm really lucky they'll have Sam Adams Seasonal and one place carries the Wachussett's Blueberry Wheat but everywhere else is the same old boring, bitter, beer-flavored water that I hated from the first sip. I'm going to start picketing.
And, in other news, a big huge HOLLA to Stephanie at Flying Dog Ales who read my blog and is helping me out with my Journey to Alcoholism. Watch for my (probably sloppy) ramblings of their upcoming fall brew, Dogtoberfest!
Okay, onward and upward!
Magic Hat brewery makes a few cool brews. Their labels rival Flying Dog in the coolness department....eye catching and kinda trippy. I chose the #9 which is "not quite pale ale" according to the company. It smelled like the Mojo, which scared me immediately. The flavor was interestingly bitter but fruity. At first I thought I didn't like it so much but as I took a few more sips it really grew on me. The bitterness lingered in my mouth and was a surprisingly nice taste. The label said that Magic Hat #9 contains the "essence of apricot" but I dont know that I ever could discern that.
Up next was Weihenstephaner. What's that you say? Oh, yes. ANOTHER one no one can pronounce. Good luck ordering one. On second thought, don't bother. It was indiscernible from any of the UTT. It was watery, boring and kind of bland. They claim to be the "world's oldest brewery" which prompts me to think they need to do some re-evaluating. It was just not good beer. And I can't SAY it which does not encourage me to seek it out, anyway.
So, there ya go. I'm having a hell of a time finding places that carry new grog for me to sample so give me a shout if you know of a store or pub that carries something new worth trying.
hic.
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