tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:00:24 +0000marzenbayerischer banhoffbrouwerij st. bernardusenglish strong alesouthern tierrapinidinnermoviesred alewheat winebarleywinestuffimperial iparagoutguest postdopplebockliquorweyerbachersodablack ipaaveryportalrye beerlost rhinoroanoke railhousebloody mary'sriceamerican wild alerussian imperial stouttaco truckold alecorsendonkred oakrussian riverbreckenridgesummitporterjw leesblack diamondbrooklyn brewerypizzasixpointpearsshortsipaballast pointcooking disasteruinta brewing co.Brew Dogastoriadunkelweizenmaibockred lagercherrieschocolate chip cookiesnew hollandsmoked beersouther tierchickenmilk stoutfruit beerwestmallelagunitasschneiderfull sailpumpkin alebelgian strong dark alepretty thingsfischerchouffetomatoesbourbonrye porterwinefirestone walkerpale aleass kisserbelgian dark alequadsandwichleft handbrueryexperiments in aging beersummer alecantillonclipper citylagerbreadmagic hathambellscakediamond knotwake foreststoutsalsaelysianHuisbrouwerij de halve maanduclawbear republicmaui brewingorvalbelgian quadrupelcookiesschmaltz brewing companyporkmusickitchenspoetzl breweryeisbockaction figurehe'brewbrewers artblue moondonutsbelgian pale aleshipyardde proefpastawhite alejosh howarddeschutesstarr hillkielbasabrasserie dupontbeerstillwater artisan alesthree floydsbelgian tripelblond aleappalachian brewingsausagegreat divideflying dogeggscalifornia commonenglish bitterdunkelepic brewing coharpoonchocolatefoundersbakingayingeramerican strong alealtbierduck rabbitflemish red alebrowniesgreen flashtreepeoplefrench toasttacosheavy seasbiere de gardesierra nevadapieport citynationalslambicbreakfastgreat lakesesbsteakninkasiflemish oud bruinrodenbachTerrapin BrewerytroegsVictoryweizenbockanchorage brewingimperial stoutmad foxzuurirish whiskeyanderson valleypilsnerbelgian stoutrochefortbelgian strong pale alestonesmuttynosebelekinsingle hop ipaschlaflyunibrouewheat alewhiskeyurthelchocolate babkachickpeasdogfish headtortellinihopworksgeary'srandomnessallagashbuilt to spillbaying houndleffebelgian dubbeldc braulegend brewing cothe smithsoliversblue pointstar warsimperial red alecurryjolly pumpkinbarrel agedlong trailithaca beer co.belgian ipawidmer broscerealcast ironbirrificio le baladindoug martschwinter alescotch ale3 starscream aleclown shoespotatoesgueuzemac and cheesemikkellerbottle capsanchor steamodellLook at my Stuffnew belgiumirish red alehefeweizenticketsbraggotmixed drinksommegangbrown alescarpariellotrader joesboulevard brewingyuenglingold stylebockbacon21st Amendmenthalo bendersweird beeroskar bluesbeansschwarzbiergrassrootssaisonroguekonapizza portamber alesurlygoose islandlindemansweihenstephanersam adamsblog newsflying fishpancakesnorth coastenglish pale aleberliner weisshttp://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (joe)Blogger524125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-2907094375477138098Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:33:00 +00002012-02-10T06:33:00.615-05:00beerstillwater artisan alessaison<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vRDknWAETf1AT1lReHmCU480ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7kowMw2k1Vs/TyRD-KqUb0I/AAAAAAAAAqc/IpKA1ElDGEg/s640/Photo%2520Jan%252026%252C%25206%252025%252002%2520PM.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Brewed with whole juniper bushes, farmhouse ale yeast (brettanomyces) and a touch of smoke. Like a Viking Saison, yeah. - per the brewer's website<br /><br />I have no idea what a whole juniper bush tastes like, but this beer tastes like a slightly bretted/funky and lemony saison. Pretty good.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-2907094375477138098?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/-l0S81jW9eo" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/02/stillwater-aritisan-ales-debauched.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-4334282810155556837Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:00 +00002012-02-09T07:02:00.899-05:00beerstillwater artisan alessaison<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XDu87nDd8-9hiktlYWBvSI80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--piF14J6i6s/TyRD98aRIkI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/BzyqDCPE-Xg/s640/Photo%2520Jan%252023%252C%25207%252043%252030%2520PM.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/t0itIpyg4VW1zoAyQNji4480ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-18rBB8tp520/TyRD9uskhfI/AAAAAAAAAqM/4vqXnFXERpU/s640/Photo%2520Jan%252023%252C%25207%252043%252057%2520PM.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Pretty sweet and malty with some floral notes. Not bad. I think I like it better than many of the dark saisons by Stillwater.<br /><br />Best part is the awesome bottle art.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-4334282810155556837?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/g-B_NFgEku0" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/02/stillwater-artisanal-ales-debutante.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-2331154871384439928Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:43:00 +00002012-02-08T06:43:00.084-05:00beerexperiments in aging beeramerican strong alesierra nevada<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25101630@N06/5274767200/" title="DSC03407 by mountainfrieddeac, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5274767200_b82f07b5da.jpg" alt="DSC03407" height="500" width="333"></a></div><br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9v6qvt9-_0f6f-yXD2rAd480ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nsjfpU3boTk/TyRD8O3-B9I/AAAAAAAAAp4/ACEnh8X_Qiw/s640/Photo%2520Jan%252021%252C%25205%252036%252025%2520PM.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />I liked this so much when it came out last year that I went out and stashed another in my closet. It's still fairly tasty, but not as mind blowing as I remember. At this point it tastes like an aged Bigfoot. It finishes really dry. Nice, but I wish I had just drank it last year.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-2331154871384439928?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/qijJfIkW4xM" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/02/sierra-nevada-30th-anniversary-grand.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-7624739839211397416Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:15:00 +00002012-02-07T06:15:00.199-05:00beerstillwater artisan alessaison<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EzXA038kVWX-X4dl-Vspu480ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZdnUDwLIpqM/TyRD70b027I/AAAAAAAAAp0/D6oDHUr9Jgg/s640/Photo%2520Jan%252021%252C%25204%252012%252055%2520PM.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Very fizzy. Slightly sweet, the herbs/botanicals are pretty assertive. Nothing I can really place. It smells slightly of sage, but doesn't really taste like it. It was enjoyable enough, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-7624739839211397416?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/bvKU4QFv0aE" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/02/stillwater-artisanal-ales-of-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-580707926507845690Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:23:00 +00002012-02-06T07:23:00.794-05:00beerimperial ipalagunitas<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yv462XSIy_lJi4MWOTalx480ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-41K1k81wLgU/TtpXC59UlXI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/LMUnZ7aQ5WA/s640/IMG_0247.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This was a really delicious IPA. Super citrusy (with a hint of cat pee). Malt definitely takes a back seat. I'd buy it again.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-580707926507845690?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/i0U4y-c5hq4" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/02/lagunitas-lagunitas-sucks-holiday-ale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-2759762991554875114Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:38:00 +00002012-02-03T06:38:00.566-05:00beerass kisserimperial ipa<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yf6ckjAlV1fzwG0jdaiIDI80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cqVsXR_5VUI/TyRD_aAIvWI/AAAAAAAAAqs/vF-Eg01b30I/s640/Photo%2520Jan%252028%252C%25201%252036%252058%2520PM.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This was fine. Pretty bitter. A lot more caramel malt than I was expecting. The hopslam I had yesterday was far superior.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-2759762991554875114?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/HbNRXNb6Wv4" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/02/ass-kisser-double-ipa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-758929125477307008Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:04:00 +00002012-02-02T06:04:00.338-05:00beerold alebruery<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/dkJDbnIM-yhEYM7FMdBXPI80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5fIN6ifhLzo/Txr-ajv7h-I/AAAAAAAAAo8/5rjcbQ22jwo/s640/Photo%252520Dec%25252023%25252C%2525209%25252048%25252025%252520PM.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Shared over a Christmas dinner. It was enjoyable. I'd consider getting a bottle of the next anniversary release.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-758929125477307008?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/l2em4633iVM" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/02/bruery-cuir.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-724645482435085076Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:13:00 +00002012-02-01T06:13:00.537-05:00beersaisonmad fox<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OaOErvTF6r8HmS_eU__7l480ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YFEdj1cn5SY/Txr-ZtrTiMI/AAAAAAAAAos/xA-D_TfV4z8/s640/Photo%252520Dec%25252023%25252C%2525202%25252011%25252053%252520PM.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This was really delicious. A saison that was heavily hopped with citra. Smelled and tasted awesome.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-724645482435085076?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/uMxcD_uFUQg" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/02/mad-fox-funk-cask.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-2707964439208134046Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:11:00 +00002012-01-31T06:11:00.245-05:00beerduck rabbitscotch ale<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5tbLNeW2bL8O59ATnyuf0Y80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Xgll1S73GJE/Txr-ZK88sDI/AAAAAAAAAok/exPanqKiuy4/s640/Photo%252520Dec%25252017%25252C%2525205%25252024%25252010%252520PM.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Very nice. Strong roasted malt flavor. Not much bitterness. A really great scotch ale/scotish ale/wee heavy/whatever.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-2707964439208134046?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/gLVgPuRTIPk" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/duck-rabbit-wee-heavy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-5417597942528318834Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:10:00 +00002012-01-30T06:10:00.280-05:00beerstillwater artisan alesdc braubelgian stout<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/R_ivw_SD76yQlmGtqnPwKI80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z1IYMdfSGqw/Txr-7j0O9TI/AAAAAAAAApU/j633PLMyOkI/s640/Photo%252520Dec%25252004%25252C%2525204%25252059%25252059%252520PM.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />A dry chocolatey finish. Enjoyable enough. I was hoping for something comparable to the 25 to One (Folklore) which I liked a lot more.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-5417597942528318834?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/dXpF_HvbUMI" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/dc-braustillwater-natas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-4615672726175467435Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:08:00 +00002012-01-27T07:08:00.949-05:00spoetzl brewerybeerweird beerfruit beer<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OfhSDIjd946VjqidbqUP-480ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fKlZ2GlpoQI/Txr-aCjeJeI/AAAAAAAAAo0/IKjZEFIriDg/s640/Photo%252520Jan%25252001%25252C%2525209%25252033%25252054%252520PM.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Peachy!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-4615672726175467435?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/NywDehwGXxk" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/shiner-holiday-cheer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-8784433371722074749Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:17:00 +00002012-01-26T06:17:00.373-05:00rochefortbeerbelgian dubbel<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vrofYHRgnL3-BCfvux9ioY80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HAXv8m6OXcE/TvaDUntO2QI/AAAAAAAAAoE/6_mZSccNO8U/s640/IMG_0280.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Its very drinkable. But its a lot more subdued than I like dubbels. The fruit flavors are muted. It's nice, but way too pricey to buy again.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-8784433371722074749?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/2zIPmA6Q1W8" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/rochefort-8.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-8694840163762351724Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:42:00 +00002012-01-25T06:42:00.752-05:00stonebeerelysianpumpkin alebruery<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fYjJkAowvT2WROy5YSyRHI80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XSDj4s3_S04/TvaCqwUaTlI/AAAAAAAAAls/dcvmdfE53Lo/s640/IMG_0253.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Totally ridiculous name.<br /><br />A hint of maple? Slightly lemony (or that might be from the hummus I'm eating). Not bad. Reasonable priced (for one of these Stone collaborations) at $5.<br /><br />Does not taste like a typical pumpkin ale.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-8694840163762351724?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/8RcDMhcms7Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/stonebrueryelysian-la-citrueille.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-6141990934685172553Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:08:00 +00002012-01-24T07:08:00.441-05:00beerstoutexperiments in aging beerbells<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/cohKgQZkpxmur6nnjgnK1Y80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3_G9nHt79Sc/TvaDS8rgqBI/AAAAAAAAAoA/_wn_ObkYkFE/s640/IMG_0279.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Thanks to my <a href="http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2011/03/bells-cherry-stout.html">super detailed notes from my last tasting</a>, I have an excellent comparison point for over a year of aging (don't be fooled by the date of the post). Based on the batch number of 9993, this was bottled on October 28, 2010. <br /><br />The cherry taste is still really strong in this, providing a fair amount of tartness. The roasted malt is almost secondary at this point. Its fine, but nothing I'd go out of my way to get (or age again).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-6141990934685172553?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/XaxvyRaOyK8" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/bells-cherry-stout-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-1503417121853654635Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:33:00 +00002012-01-23T07:33:01.284-05:00dogfish headbeerweird beeramerican strong ale<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7tIbbKIYdP9bUWS27-dbZI80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sGGXxhufxeo/TvaDPkZOLKI/AAAAAAAAAn8/Ekd-dpO146w/s640/IMG_0275.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Woah. Heavily peated malts in this. Also sweet. Slightly dark fruity? <br /><br />The peat malt is the overwhelming taste here. I'd pass if I saw it again.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-1503417121853654635?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/cwH0pOQ7Zmo" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/dogfish-head-immort-ale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-7059118307905511189Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:30:00 +00002012-01-20T06:30:01.785-05:00beernew belgiumipa<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TCA7AJT83heLHwb2pEkdAo80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2tI_YYV63xA/TvaDPYQpdzI/AAAAAAAAAn4/SG58mRHZZeA/s640/IMG_0273.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We had an eager to please waiter at Meridian Pint who described this beer, in detail, from memory. I didn't get it that day, but it stuck with me when I was picking up some wine the other day.<br /><br />Slightly grassy with a good amount of grapefruit bitterness that lingers (for a "normal" IPA). Easy drinking.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-7059118307905511189?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/KrRglr_ZXhc" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-belgium-fresh-hop-india-pale-ale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-7377229182595347442Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:03:00 +00002012-01-19T07:03:00.674-05:00southern tierbeerold ale<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/u0To_B2-GnbRaZeppd9i2I80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vsr6Hxv7KY8/TvaDOEpReMI/AAAAAAAAAn0/d149OTuSM5o/s640/IMG_0272.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Not as heavy as I thought it would be. Slight almost rye taste to it. Nicely hopped.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-7377229182595347442?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/l_8oKlE1-UU" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/souther-tier-old-man.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-4265100953619446037Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:07:00 +00002012-01-18T08:07:00.606-05:00beerbelgian strong dark alebruery<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8ZTEzxy9RzjEbRKNmXDV3Y80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AplzCosmjaM/TvaDHkkg2AI/AAAAAAAAAnw/Bda3WJ1A7qc/s640/IMG_0271.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />I liked last year's version in the series well enough, so I figured I'd keep up the trend.<br /><br />Still enjoyable enough. Mildly spiced. A burnt sugary sweetness.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-4265100953619446037?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/MUULVMNsNX8" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/bruery-four-calling-birds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-1856330021941371528Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:25:00 +00002012-01-17T06:25:00.387-05:00belgian pale alebeerport city<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Nrd1PBLSNXNGC8wFcAdYCI80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bOcP70oABgo/TvaDGwboQpI/AAAAAAAAAns/rdTA_HPUonE/s640/IMG_0269.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This is heavy on the spices. Coriander and grains of paradise are noticeable. (Cardamom and ginger were also used). Its all a little too much. I don't think I'd get it again.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-1856330021941371528?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/IEMsgbe9RJ8" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/port-city-tidings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-7212405951565754936Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:32:00 +00002012-01-16T06:32:00.271-05:00dogfish headbeerstout<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/P19E9tU01qFNxokm2PL3Io80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ryetTbOI1Ag/TvaDFb9sQSI/AAAAAAAAAno/sVKnhDa9E9o/s640/IMG_0267.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This was surprisingly "mild" for a stout proclaiming it has coffee and chicory in it. Thinner body. More in line with a porter these days than a stout, but whatever. Its a fine beer that I wouldn't go out of my way to get again.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-7212405951565754936?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/tUqkyos-mwU" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/dogfish-head-chicory-stout.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-919634454082332367Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:47:00 +00002012-01-13T06:47:00.384-05:00unibrouebeertrader joesbelgian strong dark ale<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/aWKqQh10Mo0IfSTof08FjY80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TdBk6YOJ3Lc/TvaC_kun_FI/AAAAAAAAAnk/KxcERU3TGqI/s640/IMG_0263.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Slightly over carbonated, but it settles some. Its spiced a fair amount, but it works well enough. Not super sweet or heavy.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-919634454082332367?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/Pal1ofSU8t0" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/trader-joes-2011-vintage-ale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-3219870402271484144Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:36:00 +00002012-01-12T06:36:01.351-05:00beerweird beerporterleft hand<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nCEVkkstR7IOEO0LkSPhFI80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qdFBuUyz_VM/TvaC8CCNqGI/AAAAAAAAAoY/lEPaVumkfV4/s640/IMG_0261.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Hmm. This is apparently a "pepper porter". It is a little spicy (the kind that hits you in the back of the throat vs. burning up your tongue). Its..uh.. interesting? Its less pleasant than the Stone 11.11.11 though.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-3219870402271484144?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/PqKqisOOsV8" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/left-hand-fade-to-black-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-7829855687413106818Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +00002012-01-11T08:30:04.487-05:00beeresbheavy seas<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qUfXbKeGHhkQBtuGIiMvSI80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ItsCPQq4pcY/TvaC-XEzGNI/AAAAAAAAAng/iFv70qUUlbU/s640/IMG_0262.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This was pleasant. A hint of caramel, mild bitterness. Unoffensive.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-7829855687413106818?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/OaI7pkr0Asw" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/heavy-seas-winter-storm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-281716385668734090Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:43:00 +00002012-01-10T05:43:00.396-05:00beergreat lakesrussian imperial stout<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-ZVZuOxOd54xtrMWSnTIWI80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hqma9avEDXc/TvaC4GLbANI/AAAAAAAAAnc/ld-1aEr-9qY/s640/IMG_0260.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Tasty. Roasted coffee & associated bitterness are the main flavors, but there are hints of chocolate and anise as well. Very nice. Recommended.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-281716385668734090?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/HURMgkUNXc0" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/great-lakes-blackout-stout.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542588654414783127.post-8600570720169747862Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:56:00 +00002012-01-09T07:56:00.897-05:00beerexperiments in aging beerold alegreat divide<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ShDV-S6ay8bndFHpVXEX0I80ECRG1GMXUQ2nMkNo8ow?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-G5RPa-6b1hw/TvaCyzOfKEI/AAAAAAAAAnY/d-PydZ38noQ/s640/IMG_0258.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113569905519146106135/JoeDrinksDinnerAndStuff?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCNz1oOnIwtj3qwE&feat=embedwebsite">Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Bottled November 4, 2010 and saved in a closet/cupboard for a year. <br /><br />Sort of light chocolatey? The hops have completely faded away (compared to the 2011 bottle I had earlier in the day). It seems very thin now. <br /><br />It's okay, but I liked the fresh one today better.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1542588654414783127-8600570720169747862?l=joecooksdinner.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/JoeCooksDinnerAndStuff/~4/orBCcZXiOgQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://joecooksdinner.blogspot.com/2012/01/great-divide-hibernation-ale-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (joe)0