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Heineken: Great Commercial…
Hehehe….word. Heinekin doesn’t make the best beer…but this is definitely a dope commercial. Enjoy…
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Visit To The Stone Brewery…
So, the other day I went to the Stone Brewery in Escondido, CA. I’ve been wanting to go for quite a while now and thankfully, it’s been accomplished.
First of all the brewery and grounds are really incredible. They have spared no expense creating a little oasis in the hills of Escondido. There are tons of rock formations, flowering trees and bushes, greenery, and even a waterfall and pond in their garden walk area. This is one of the best spots to enjoy a beer that I’ve been to. It’s just set up really nice and is such a serene setting. Luckily the weather was perfect and so my afternoon, waiting for the tour to start, beer was especially enjoyable.
Basically all the areas within the building are really nice too. The restaurant has super high ceilings and koi pond. Plus the bamboo trees and asian style decor make for a really comfortable feeling room. And since the name of the brewery is ’stone’, they made sure to include all sorts of giant stone slaps to embelish different areas…including the bathrooms. Read more No comments
What Did You Drink For Superbowl?…
Well folks, I was lucky enough to have a bigass growler of fresh Ruination IPA on hand for the big game. I can say from experience, that having 67 ounces of this great brew on tap made for a much happier buzz and experience than my usual “game beer aka Bud Light” ever provides. The only drawback was that I was fuller than normal too. Drinking this thicker, better, healthier beer definitely feels heavier in the guts. But….it’s soooo worth it. What did you drink?
Russian River Brewing: Pliny The Elder…
Plain and simple: This is good beer. This is how I like my brew to taste, look, and pack a punch. Just the smell alone, once I cracked the cap off, was almost enough to convince me that this was a quality brew. Sadly, I’ve had this in my fridge for way too long. And although this label warns repeatedly about how this is not a beer that should be ‘aged’ and that drinking it ‘fresh’ is key, I managed to overlook it more than a few times while looking for my next drink to review. I blame it mostly on the fact that this little guy comes in a ’smaller than usual’ bottle that is just a tiny bit over a pint. When placed next to any 22oz. bottle, it’s easy to overlook. I have to admit though, what this ale lacks in stature, it more than makes up for in flavor and overall booyow. This is something that any hop-head should rush out and taste. Also, with a hefty 8% alcohol content, this shizzle will keep that belly warm during the cold Winters. Overall, I have to say that this is just delicious, and is exactly what I was hoping for when I reached for it. Hoppy as hell, and smooth as silk. Represent.
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No commentsBeer: Sierra Nevada Harvest Ale (12th Release)…
First off, I like the color. I poured this into a pint glass and my first reaction was, “nice color.” While I’m at it, it smells nice too. Having lived in Chico for so long, I kind of expect good things from that brewery…since everything they make seems to be just that; good. And yes, what do you know?…the first and seconds sips concure, this is good. Weighing in at 6.7% Alcohol, it’s got a solid flavor that isn’t overpowering and a gentle aftertaste that is a bit dry. I like this much better than their ’standard’ Pale Ale, but I’m not sure if that kinda has to do with the fact that I’ve drank about a billion of those and this is my first Harvest Ale. Which, actually, is pretty surprising since I lived so close to the brewery. I thought that I had tried all their releases, but according to the Sierra Nevada website, this was first brewed in 1996. It goes down very smooth and I’m going to try and remember to look for the next edition of this when it’s brewed next. These were bottled pretty recently and should be in any of your local beer spots that provide exceptional beers. So, probably not gonna be at your local super market, unless it’s a very cool super market. This is another brew that you will want to add to your conquests…
Beer Valley Brewing: Leafer Madness Imperial Pale Ale…
Woo! Another beer to add to the review/drank list. This one comes from Beer Valley Brewing in Ontario, Oregon and has the great name of “Leafer Madness: Imperial Pale Ale”. Weighing in with a hefty 9% alcohol content, this one screamed from the shelf to ‘Buy Me!’. …which…of course, I did. I had it in the fridge for a couple of days because I wanted to make sure to be of clear mind and palette before sipping this bad bwoy. And since happy hour at the Goat happened on Friday, and Saturday was happy hour at Tatalum’s, basically today is the first day to get to this.
Upon first sappin on this thing, I notice a pretty distinct flavor. It’s good, but not exactly the spot-on IPA flavor that I look for. Not to discourage anyone from drinking it though, because it’s definitely worth drinking and trying it. It’s just a tad bit different from what I’m used to. There are definitely some serious flavor explosions once this stuff hits your tongue, and it is a thick drink (for an IPA). With such a high alcohol content though, it is surprisingly mellow and I wouldn’t guess it was 9% by the flavor.
This stuff was released in very limited quantities, so go out and grab yours soon. This is from their website: This edition of Leafer Madness Imperial Pale Ale was brewed with 200 pounds of fresh Chinook hop flowers. Only 2400 bottles of these special beers were packaged. Leafer Madness Imperial Pale Ale as created during the great hop shortage of 2008, but there is no shortage of hops in this beer. Read more