tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91501149555609994382024-03-14T04:04:01.042-07:00NorCal Beer BlogBeer is the world's most widely consumed and probably oldest of alcoholic beverages; it is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea. At NorCal Beer Blog we'll discuss beer, brewing and beer culture in not only Northern California, but across the beer drinking community He who drinks beer sleeps well. He who sleeps well cannot sin. He who does not sin goes to heaven.
Amen.Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.comBlogger918125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-33641694718708686832020-11-02T17:00:00.001-08:002020-11-02T17:00:04.997-08:00A bit of a hiatus...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HlelS2gdBUkh9FM_n5PWCP-tJK8loSfH0jpW_jdzfXmXRt2NaVgU3mtmcOQULT9koiGV-ic6DdN4y4r88MmTu2C8HWw506pjldlr5zZDs3_RUIQ7CvRQK_iCJQPdAhWKMeTdIKzmhF8/s4032/IMG_1685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HlelS2gdBUkh9FM_n5PWCP-tJK8loSfH0jpW_jdzfXmXRt2NaVgU3mtmcOQULT9koiGV-ic6DdN4y4r88MmTu2C8HWw506pjldlr5zZDs3_RUIQ7CvRQK_iCJQPdAhWKMeTdIKzmhF8/w150-h200/IMG_1685.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Hello beer lovers,<div><br /></div><div>It's been a little while since I've blogged here as I've focused on work and family. I am on my NorCal Beer Blog Facebook page regularly, but reviews have slowed down to a halt. If you want to see what's been in MY glass lately pop on over there.</div><div><br /></div><div>Halloween just passed (my favorite holiday) and true to form I drank a few pumpkin beers - took some photos, etc...</div><div><br /></div><div>I do like pumpkin ales and although there are some really bad ones on the market, there are some good ones. I certainly wouldn't spend a night drinking them exclusively, but one here and there is festive and enjoyable.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_zkMenonFiNrT2tYjgWu019aViOSgVJD0Q0taVEdBeFQ6bdamhrHp-zbNS_ZCJdGkEPy1goFZdlVSnO6-Y0U73NFjsFGnTKp12Fnjzh8dSzhPw31hzWWYF9zBEBiKxUvkP5nB0G01JM/s4032/IMG_1686.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_zkMenonFiNrT2tYjgWu019aViOSgVJD0Q0taVEdBeFQ6bdamhrHp-zbNS_ZCJdGkEPy1goFZdlVSnO6-Y0U73NFjsFGnTKp12Fnjzh8dSzhPw31hzWWYF9zBEBiKxUvkP5nB0G01JM/w150-h200/IMG_1686.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br />I'll try and get here more often and maybe get some more reviews done. On Halloween I enjoyed a Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale (review <a href="https://norcalbeerblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/buffalo-bills-brewery-pumpkin-ale.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and a Shipyard Brewing Company Pumpkinhead Ale (review <a href="http://norcalbeerblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/pumpkin-beertaste-testsa-repost-from.html" target="_blank">here</a> as part of a general Halloween beer post).</div><div><br /></div><div>Did you drink anything special for Halloween? What's your favorite Fall and Winter beers? Drop me a line!</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers!</div><div><br /></div><div>Mark Harvey</div>Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-47602153230426269472016-04-15T17:18:00.000-07:002016-04-15T17:18:01.239-07:00Lakewood Brewing Company Mole Temptress - Imperial Milk Stout - Ale Brewed With Lactose Sugar And Vanilla With Chilies, Cacao And Cinnamon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rxnJOsxB6LL4j0psVWsNEaUDsyAsbXukEMSXVBZKWC1q26qlUuDSQ4t9fSCL9VayOibrEoUvHNJ7uBPww2dDLB3-SONfy_DncM4ptTlJ7D70fGTYhBcLl1wqoKErQO0ectv83Q000Vs/s1600/IMG_2958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rxnJOsxB6LL4j0psVWsNEaUDsyAsbXukEMSXVBZKWC1q26qlUuDSQ4t9fSCL9VayOibrEoUvHNJ7uBPww2dDLB3-SONfy_DncM4ptTlJ7D70fGTYhBcLl1wqoKErQO0ectv83Q000Vs/s200/IMG_2958.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Lakewood Brewing Company Mole
Temptress - Imperial Milk Stout - Ale Brewed With Lactose Sugar And Vanilla With
Chilies, Cacao And Cinnamon. I picked up this bottle while in Texas at Hall’s
Wine & Spirits (<a href="https://foursquare.com/v/halls-wine--spirits/4ad7a05bf964a520ff0c21e3">here</a>)
which is a must visit bottle shop if you find yourself in or around Dallas.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Lakewood Brewing Company <a href="http://lakewoodbrewing.com/seduction/">website</a>: “Mole (pronounced moh-lay)
is a traditional Mexican sauce made with a variety of ingredients including
dried chiles and chocolate, flavors that beg to be paired with our seductive
señorita. So we combine ancho, pasilla, guajillo, and chipotle peppers for
spice; add 100% pure cacao; and toss in a touch of cinnamon for a bold, festive
spin on our cerveza deliciosa.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7yAsJVWQVv68Fqd4gpyxG9EqQEW7DILsjj3YGCUN3328Soo5T95Eqk0KfGsGNavN0XtNctkcZvbHo53-AH5-0laLja6wGO3c_u5eKLh-tNLoOAugoLifXHRLlAxJtEaf439jXtHZgqY/s1600/IMG_2966.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7yAsJVWQVv68Fqd4gpyxG9EqQEW7DILsjj3YGCUN3328Soo5T95Eqk0KfGsGNavN0XtNctkcZvbHo53-AH5-0laLja6wGO3c_u5eKLh-tNLoOAugoLifXHRLlAxJtEaf439jXtHZgqY/s200/IMG_2966.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvXwOZTXd48qNzoPXvo7yZfSIzTlC0PdzPrNHwACjIzxaAk7f964iNBtIivzcItyYEOO1xrrl59XuxbrnEb7DHuvba0JiolvHViTkrLgEfqJdPpbcr4V9RDfEZGRBFwxqD6PF1ztH2YMA/s1600/IMG_2980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvXwOZTXd48qNzoPXvo7yZfSIzTlC0PdzPrNHwACjIzxaAk7f964iNBtIivzcItyYEOO1xrrl59XuxbrnEb7DHuvba0JiolvHViTkrLgEfqJdPpbcr4V9RDfEZGRBFwxqD6PF1ztH2YMA/s200/IMG_2980.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
black with a thin brown head leaving light lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzO4akazD1wFxs4olWxMpl5GioJlgPW27flDk9vdT8y8hGZfntQEi_pceKARTzPRMhisVgOlkD1iWaDifFEBwOwljeIHIbQTpi5o_wEkGGFtDcwcfJq81p9Upzi5F11xaTcp2llSF17L4/s1600/IMG_3001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzO4akazD1wFxs4olWxMpl5GioJlgPW27flDk9vdT8y8hGZfntQEi_pceKARTzPRMhisVgOlkD1iWaDifFEBwOwljeIHIbQTpi5o_wEkGGFtDcwcfJq81p9Upzi5F11xaTcp2llSF17L4/s200/IMG_3001.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Cinnamon,
vanilla, cacao, chile peppers and roasted malt.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9eSSUXxy9cvWq31yqU-bDd5Mh1wKyD8h-ZzeHh8BfTpFIyDgHn9b2m2aUWGJRPSusaw7M2vBlFBLN5fz2naor9yGzP7kdEbQdqlsvhVxQpJOqwFFy9hYsUPLCZ5vwd0CDqFEYDDd0ms/s1600/Lakewood+Brewing+Company+Mole+Temptress+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9eSSUXxy9cvWq31yqU-bDd5Mh1wKyD8h-ZzeHh8BfTpFIyDgHn9b2m2aUWGJRPSusaw7M2vBlFBLN5fz2naor9yGzP7kdEbQdqlsvhVxQpJOqwFFy9hYsUPLCZ5vwd0CDqFEYDDd0ms/s200/Lakewood+Brewing+Company+Mole+Temptress+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Cinnamon
is big followed by sweet chocolate, vanilla and then chilies.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYWiEkgGUiiaWO3t-YRdsBkfKSlk0oNS2sEU4kKBMBWKVNmsF9RFWaH7gfPy3gn61p9GmqC2z-v5FW0e8eqktYzUCPQBA5bS3j7JAvH-EBU0nwz_OwX-Y2G-4SRPDGeiSZIRca2ySbomY/s1600/IMG_3017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYWiEkgGUiiaWO3t-YRdsBkfKSlk0oNS2sEU4kKBMBWKVNmsF9RFWaH7gfPy3gn61p9GmqC2z-v5FW0e8eqktYzUCPQBA5bS3j7JAvH-EBU0nwz_OwX-Y2G-4SRPDGeiSZIRca2ySbomY/s200/IMG_3017.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> A
delicious Mexican-style stout, Lakewood Brewing Company Mole Temptress has the
perfect balance of chocolate, cinnamon and chilies. This 9.1% ABV offering is
rich and creamy, not too spicy and well worth trying.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-1833717270931492052016-04-11T17:11:00.000-07:002016-04-11T17:11:00.150-07:00Wicked Weed Brewing Oblivion - Sour Red Ale Aged in Wine Barrels with Blackberries and Dates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNRhikDHg9uFFz6pZfs6M_qA-n3mtV3eVTsrMW0nQzBqcinfXj7_b3pzbBZmRoeSQkrLR2nCbWKpLOkCjkczoOQiC1qNvFUhNcTDYFctS3OoUAkiSuYokJNElPqWohogvcbVcRER3nYE/s1600/IMG_1406.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNRhikDHg9uFFz6pZfs6M_qA-n3mtV3eVTsrMW0nQzBqcinfXj7_b3pzbBZmRoeSQkrLR2nCbWKpLOkCjkczoOQiC1qNvFUhNcTDYFctS3OoUAkiSuYokJNElPqWohogvcbVcRER3nYE/s200/IMG_1406.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Wicked Weed Brewing Oblivion -
Sour Red Ale Aged in Wine Barrels with Blackberries and Dates.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Wicked Weed Brewing <a href="http://wickedweedbrewing.com/beers/whats-on-tap/#/funkatorium">website</a>:
“Oblivion is a sour red ale aged with blackberries and dates in red wine
barrels for up to 12 months. This ale is then carefully blended to create depth
and balance that will envelop you in its complexity.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjta5b8bJo_K9x04V-HjHCALo882hNG8u1uW6j2OPJYcY9RcGj07vdqUOUl5YJabwj_yt_g3maxBAmTIam9rRYAyt0GXblIBhifV0bZswK1wKhc8RNlaN12mYe7GjyFN2u0YtJ9N2ctrrA/s1600/IMG_1416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjta5b8bJo_K9x04V-HjHCALo882hNG8u1uW6j2OPJYcY9RcGj07vdqUOUl5YJabwj_yt_g3maxBAmTIam9rRYAyt0GXblIBhifV0bZswK1wKhc8RNlaN12mYe7GjyFN2u0YtJ9N2ctrrA/s200/IMG_1416.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9kxEXQoIgnUPfamVrWERhMJyGnJGyTZ2w5cpqe7yJ9583-hotuv_ek4hi95MdyhfARYwZkMumDlbS2BC2Ohnc-lQY2gk1nxP_AqzZL3WayoCxS4d4SeJ7htXsP4yoMk8vVh7LHBEWjA/s1600/IMG_1424.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9kxEXQoIgnUPfamVrWERhMJyGnJGyTZ2w5cpqe7yJ9583-hotuv_ek4hi95MdyhfARYwZkMumDlbS2BC2Ohnc-lQY2gk1nxP_AqzZL3WayoCxS4d4SeJ7htXsP4yoMk8vVh7LHBEWjA/s200/IMG_1424.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a dark auburn color with a thin white head leaving lots of lacing on the glass.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW07GLrl_KncO8d-nDb4F8cdf4DhvD8lUuRTBckMMAzzLvuK-0rEW9IjUSD8j2I3BXrQNlpzr2vmPe2e0PeY6eQHAOLsM3ahd8Ujsqn-U-7I9Cm61natQPPf9-Bh0k_aZj-ZUhAPEO5Q4/s1600/IMG_1437.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW07GLrl_KncO8d-nDb4F8cdf4DhvD8lUuRTBckMMAzzLvuK-0rEW9IjUSD8j2I3BXrQNlpzr2vmPe2e0PeY6eQHAOLsM3ahd8Ujsqn-U-7I9Cm61natQPPf9-Bh0k_aZj-ZUhAPEO5Q4/s200/IMG_1437.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Blackberries,
oak, red wine, vanilla, tart fruit, slight date, caramel and funk.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7E6YiEQytiwyN0ygMPwkgfLbu6IIPr_IFOyFBWRHr398IHby_87bkoBo5qohg6ojMQCV_cwhpsquIA_juTB5v5n-bOtQ5LyMkcFL2y2XzUYBaMNYSgaerkKfBn0BpkqO9NDJrDi2ewTI/s1600/Wicked+Weed+Brewing+Oblivion+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7E6YiEQytiwyN0ygMPwkgfLbu6IIPr_IFOyFBWRHr398IHby_87bkoBo5qohg6ojMQCV_cwhpsquIA_juTB5v5n-bOtQ5LyMkcFL2y2XzUYBaMNYSgaerkKfBn0BpkqO9NDJrDi2ewTI/s200/Wicked+Weed+Brewing+Oblivion+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Blackberry,
funk, oak, sour and fruity, slight caramel, vanilla, red wine and date flavors.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeTovNkdUAno1sWxdnDOC9iWRtXT6yAyA7a3UPot9-ZaQ9BnHBU4mJVXBPI9gqxBzZx7yYGrAeAobxcV_s_c5F2z4fhpiDPsjkTuL4_q52wDLXQQCUVNAGKLfd8tAVp6a_5ukDu1Lw4xA/s1600/IMG_1445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeTovNkdUAno1sWxdnDOC9iWRtXT6yAyA7a3UPot9-ZaQ9BnHBU4mJVXBPI9gqxBzZx7yYGrAeAobxcV_s_c5F2z4fhpiDPsjkTuL4_q52wDLXQQCUVNAGKLfd8tAVp6a_5ukDu1Lw4xA/s200/IMG_1445.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Tart and
sour, Wicked Weed Brewing Oblivion is well worth a try. This 8.75% ABV offering drinks easier than
the ABV would suggest.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-81064923800522766572016-04-07T17:03:00.000-07:002016-04-07T17:03:03.607-07:00 B. Nektar Meadery Kill All The Golfers - Honey Wine With Tea & Lemon Juice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqq7N6EB9iEp48nvkKnnM6EmaxNVwXdfdbJCAE2D5BT4t7BaBVmo_lnxkNESNwRAoI99BXy5sEiGhNX4fDNN4JpXjPYke9SKqcw64GzTRS3qVZ9ptRwMxHfIPWFnAp4b4W4GDdKs-6HXU/s1600/IMG_2165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqq7N6EB9iEp48nvkKnnM6EmaxNVwXdfdbJCAE2D5BT4t7BaBVmo_lnxkNESNwRAoI99BXy5sEiGhNX4fDNN4JpXjPYke9SKqcw64GzTRS3qVZ9ptRwMxHfIPWFnAp4b4W4GDdKs-6HXU/s200/IMG_2165.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's beverage review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beverage is B. Nektar Meadery Kill All
The Golfers - Honey Wine With Tea & Lemon Juice.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the B. Nektar Meadery <a href="http://www.bnektar.com/brews/killallthegolfers/">website</a>: “A Mead
with black tea and lemon juice. Essential Elements - Gallberry honey, black
tea, lemon juice. Appearance - Deep gold with a lacy white head that dissipates
into a thin white rim. Aroma - Floral honey followed by robust black tea and
sweet, rich lemon peel. Experience - Rich honey contributes a mild sweetness
followed by bitter black tea and notes of sour lemon. Full-bodied with a
tannic, dry finish and a fresh tobacco aftertaste.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvRsaIm25NerhV-rMWIpATr6y3GtLpMrLG3pDpDGXh_Gjbm-5X4J8W1a_5QBL0L2tj9krnVyB1JMgZlKprnyuaXakCn4VygLkRCmCMgec7cgF6tkp-G-aU9b8RqFz3kmUMTcY-JCEcBY/s1600/IMG_2169.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvRsaIm25NerhV-rMWIpATr6y3GtLpMrLG3pDpDGXh_Gjbm-5X4J8W1a_5QBL0L2tj9krnVyB1JMgZlKprnyuaXakCn4VygLkRCmCMgec7cgF6tkp-G-aU9b8RqFz3kmUMTcY-JCEcBY/s200/IMG_2169.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQF7JWabe3bbQjs_ehj5-x3BL2BCtWbYUeb9rHBHQO5KQSyaA9xNnDtn3IpzlOa5ANU-A7tBri8z0XVsmU8b-SiG-eCIVdQZRFhC-SSRHs5ErWdzZ_Fo7_qUqP2ks37fAB166AafGC4qc/s1600/IMG_2178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQF7JWabe3bbQjs_ehj5-x3BL2BCtWbYUeb9rHBHQO5KQSyaA9xNnDtn3IpzlOa5ANU-A7tBri8z0XVsmU8b-SiG-eCIVdQZRFhC-SSRHs5ErWdzZ_Fo7_qUqP2ks37fAB166AafGC4qc/s200/IMG_2178.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a hazy orangish gold color with an extremely small white head.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQbPKWRk7TMLnjYWtTL33S3VnnbFw1ilkaohT3sP2suLgpXfJlQ6QuuLcf7_XjjtzXPyF4_tYTngV7uO00uWJdrrAnA41NHYhSqyAY2zGYFS1Jo69FLZD40hjLAGyc2J5vNFX7eYzaXw/s1600/IMG_2202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQbPKWRk7TMLnjYWtTL33S3VnnbFw1ilkaohT3sP2suLgpXfJlQ6QuuLcf7_XjjtzXPyF4_tYTngV7uO00uWJdrrAnA41NHYhSqyAY2zGYFS1Jo69FLZD40hjLAGyc2J5vNFX7eYzaXw/s200/IMG_2202.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Honey,
black tea and lemon.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCEdLGWYQ7eN6vdOERxKW_7QxK0_zebL7W9rV4sZDG_3-OZbFU39qN8uIvz5iUk2e_NTGl5cImfRO-q9ab_FE-TRupQornsGYRETYwC400bM5mO8EypakJ9nmL4LwnDFNNwhnXYqcDhDI/s1600/B.+Nektar+Meadery+Kill+All+The+Golfers+-+Honey+Wine+With+Tea+%2526+Lemon+Juice+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCEdLGWYQ7eN6vdOERxKW_7QxK0_zebL7W9rV4sZDG_3-OZbFU39qN8uIvz5iUk2e_NTGl5cImfRO-q9ab_FE-TRupQornsGYRETYwC400bM5mO8EypakJ9nmL4LwnDFNNwhnXYqcDhDI/s200/B.+Nektar+Meadery+Kill+All+The+Golfers+-+Honey+Wine+With+Tea+%2526+Lemon+Juice+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Sweet
honey, black tea and tart lemon with a touch of something floral in the finish.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNU-Vjg2GXqL_mPSM76cLTRfTOchd5zvFgC2Lk2NZob2HZAgZIFJjvOM4q5p5LgeX_BwXceh2WOE63_pEpOsUZqIUrYhlu_KZR8iSdS_uHerkZx3waCegr7VgVegNGkDOntFD8tycKBM/s1600/IMG_2215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNU-Vjg2GXqL_mPSM76cLTRfTOchd5zvFgC2Lk2NZob2HZAgZIFJjvOM4q5p5LgeX_BwXceh2WOE63_pEpOsUZqIUrYhlu_KZR8iSdS_uHerkZx3waCegr7VgVegNGkDOntFD8tycKBM/s200/IMG_2215.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Much
like an Arnold Palmer, B. Nektar Meadery Kill All The Golfers is refreshing and
enjoyable. This 6% ABV offering is nice for
a change of pace and something I’d pick up again.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-82760466660197447282016-04-05T17:15:00.000-07:002016-04-05T17:15:15.409-07:00Lost Coast Brewery Sharkinator White IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MSQwg3MVvlBB1eoh_rERdnl8NEWaGMe0DbSWJkSBti3QTadE5vz4a0KEdeZ_fw97JvtgYbfAPchsw__NuuK2O0nxiotFEhBtzYB1Ruu2OPOd9tdnq74oZS4ekbrkaghLOQYgKNGXte4/s1600/IMG_2245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MSQwg3MVvlBB1eoh_rERdnl8NEWaGMe0DbSWJkSBti3QTadE5vz4a0KEdeZ_fw97JvtgYbfAPchsw__NuuK2O0nxiotFEhBtzYB1Ruu2OPOd9tdnq74oZS4ekbrkaghLOQYgKNGXte4/s200/IMG_2245.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Lost Coast Brewery Sharkinator
White IPA.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Lost Coast Brewery <a href="http://www.lostcoast.com/beer_sharkinator.php">website</a>: “Sharkinator
is the hip brother of Great White. Well, maybe hop brother would be a better
description. Sharkinator is our Great White taken to the next level by dry
hopping it with Cascade, Crystal, Chinook and Citra hops, providing a wonderful
citrus aroma and refreshing hoppy flavor. This is a Session IPA, grab some
friends and drink all you want, we'll make more!”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZ98FEnRqgZU080HVtoMdSMJvP-DK7LI1K9StuzFL0SZJ6o9LdN5bfHMj7dFgTQ-08jFfoYJjeVCuYGqfadR8sRuPzsIsgO3Jv9NyDyuvojarJjtvBkcZloD5IYmDoxIJYZ7_dcsHCPI/s1600/IMG_2255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZ98FEnRqgZU080HVtoMdSMJvP-DK7LI1K9StuzFL0SZJ6o9LdN5bfHMj7dFgTQ-08jFfoYJjeVCuYGqfadR8sRuPzsIsgO3Jv9NyDyuvojarJjtvBkcZloD5IYmDoxIJYZ7_dcsHCPI/s200/IMG_2255.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQqTLIV2zxG7wlg4161mlMf_vP5TFFjPqgTgBN57g_38Ye3JkNCh2mu2bC8e2REryeFw_GzGsaxQ6qGqGzOlxIV9n95Kw5ylCQTNrVsBxN6kIM1-iEfzv2uWbixOP1eKV0CLppv3q-Bdw/s1600/IMG_2269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQqTLIV2zxG7wlg4161mlMf_vP5TFFjPqgTgBN57g_38Ye3JkNCh2mu2bC8e2REryeFw_GzGsaxQ6qGqGzOlxIV9n95Kw5ylCQTNrVsBxN6kIM1-iEfzv2uWbixOP1eKV0CLppv3q-Bdw/s200/IMG_2269.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a slightly hazy straw color with a white head leaving good lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcL7TcCLhFEqmPep4PuYni2LeS-_PsT7cks1KQ03hPpd71Uu7wX9LkoDdlCwkS2CwrvZE3UFMG7gLAW4NUn-2_7qsQm50JQdzSM2jy8b_hGNBYfOlWAZY77bZOXigJ0D4rQk2y1esxnI/s1600/IMG_2282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcL7TcCLhFEqmPep4PuYni2LeS-_PsT7cks1KQ03hPpd71Uu7wX9LkoDdlCwkS2CwrvZE3UFMG7gLAW4NUn-2_7qsQm50JQdzSM2jy8b_hGNBYfOlWAZY77bZOXigJ0D4rQk2y1esxnI/s200/IMG_2282.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Citrus,
pine and floral hops - sweet malt and perhaps
a touch of wheat.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio0uugXY6cgf-iLMZNBY1fpJgFuuZ0H8GqPhlp1qmaICOBxMs7g0uu6xz-RzL53kUsJagLad5H_cL7FSRgaIhpg6GQXolVNmmm9kKH3W_tQxujUQNz1HSuhYv7nUZGh3lALCRoVSpR_Ss/s1600/Lost+Coast+Brewery+Sharkinator+White+IPA+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio0uugXY6cgf-iLMZNBY1fpJgFuuZ0H8GqPhlp1qmaICOBxMs7g0uu6xz-RzL53kUsJagLad5H_cL7FSRgaIhpg6GQXolVNmmm9kKH3W_tQxujUQNz1HSuhYv7nUZGh3lALCRoVSpR_Ss/s200/Lost+Coast+Brewery+Sharkinator+White+IPA+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Citrus,
floral and fruity hops, sweet malts, light wheat and a touch of spice.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBFcDQ58W58ichiI3vr5HXD1o3rx5brOeflCvK-A9_SiILQu3QfQrfGlOjqpzDqrDwt_rqzE2wLppLtXUozl6Httm2qjxUlJKsrEybxrv-F5RMCLSV1gtem5lM3lrMwxJXz3byvYAbXk/s1600/IMG_2298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBFcDQ58W58ichiI3vr5HXD1o3rx5brOeflCvK-A9_SiILQu3QfQrfGlOjqpzDqrDwt_rqzE2wLppLtXUozl6Httm2qjxUlJKsrEybxrv-F5RMCLSV1gtem5lM3lrMwxJXz3byvYAbXk/s200/IMG_2298.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Light
bodied and crisp, Lost Coast Brewery Sharkinator White IPA is a very nice
session beer. This 4.8% ABV is worth seeking out for fans of the style. I’ll
pick this up again.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-67563483151925620152016-04-01T17:06:00.000-07:002016-04-01T17:06:00.177-07:00Modern Times Beer Black House - Chocolatey Coconut Stout - Beer With Coffee, Toasted Coconut & Cocoa Nibs Added<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4-150qJe7W1lQJX8q3pzIBN1l-akH4wrmC0KhcDonUKTBGhzGaqf0F5rFL2_hIPqPmJE_ftWYYiWkb7VmEmX2AH9OvDdxsTVIs0MtcmHGR0X8GAnAYl_WRn87Ky6v_0HE3_78MTSG9Y/s1600/IMG_0927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4-150qJe7W1lQJX8q3pzIBN1l-akH4wrmC0KhcDonUKTBGhzGaqf0F5rFL2_hIPqPmJE_ftWYYiWkb7VmEmX2AH9OvDdxsTVIs0MtcmHGR0X8GAnAYl_WRn87Ky6v_0HE3_78MTSG9Y/s200/IMG_0927.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Modern Times Beer Black House -
Chocolatey Coconut Stout - Beer With Coffee, Toasted Coconut & Cocoa Nibs
Added.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCW4lnJmM-TiMnFphlgH_s9hZhc6If8xy_1YTxbZHf6D9nUoHFUdDQDeXsVQPBXBoomODMmtEm9AUy6n9kXSE-1HPG0-oR_1ro2MF4Y7KvaL-_2dVPIo059l9q9iwzYGTVw42lq_w7SY/s1600/IMG_0937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCW4lnJmM-TiMnFphlgH_s9hZhc6If8xy_1YTxbZHf6D9nUoHFUdDQDeXsVQPBXBoomODMmtEm9AUy6n9kXSE-1HPG0-oR_1ro2MF4Y7KvaL-_2dVPIo059l9q9iwzYGTVw42lq_w7SY/s200/IMG_0937.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslNs8IJ6JzOw-SHuBZ1tY12M_0IvjRy5AdO_7KixMylWsT-IkLcuOl3T6wy4J1RI7oDlYOq8AjB5O56rB9EIEcWV5KeZd-bArU4orP5ZvOU5ag3ox_a6srlp8TJXy_wB1OX4NhaGaT8Y/s1600/IMG_0947.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslNs8IJ6JzOw-SHuBZ1tY12M_0IvjRy5AdO_7KixMylWsT-IkLcuOl3T6wy4J1RI7oDlYOq8AjB5O56rB9EIEcWV5KeZd-bArU4orP5ZvOU5ag3ox_a6srlp8TJXy_wB1OX4NhaGaT8Y/s200/IMG_0947.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a dark coffee brown, nearly black with a tan head leaving lots of lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibiAmaz4pjiycGKHzYL_g4rtVuotjVXwLHI3Rex_g5UeZmS7-wzkPC7l_jP6z-9yXtUQ0819T8rKd6y6Z6ri6sXVZ-fELd19unbR8u69J0So_tpDgpmiYx3wwZnGGfKqb9Ib5sEpCJLk/s1600/IMG_0963.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibiAmaz4pjiycGKHzYL_g4rtVuotjVXwLHI3Rex_g5UeZmS7-wzkPC7l_jP6z-9yXtUQ0819T8rKd6y6Z6ri6sXVZ-fELd19unbR8u69J0So_tpDgpmiYx3wwZnGGfKqb9Ib5sEpCJLk/s200/IMG_0963.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Coconut,
espresso, dark chocolate with faint scents of caramel and nuts.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14jhcIlDSHIKAvnowgOvQVTqyoFwRC-AjPNf9coR-HK-xDrM2Dq2vmrOWsS2CxRcnKRpnllMWR8EcyCaoBTPHGLrZVXXGIzzHs9V8m2L00aWlL19xF0x-0XifHQtU0ICmuYCev20gb40/s1600/Modern+Times+Beer+Black+House+-+Chocolatey+Coconut+Stout+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14jhcIlDSHIKAvnowgOvQVTqyoFwRC-AjPNf9coR-HK-xDrM2Dq2vmrOWsS2CxRcnKRpnllMWR8EcyCaoBTPHGLrZVXXGIzzHs9V8m2L00aWlL19xF0x-0XifHQtU0ICmuYCev20gb40/s200/Modern+Times+Beer+Black+House+-+Chocolatey+Coconut+Stout+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Lots of coffee,
dark chocolate, coconut, some caramel malt, slight hop bite and a touch nutty.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8K9nT6985U2ElUplmcQC1SiV0KiUd5tYT81ximQeS9iIwyLmZWksc7wfsOOcZxkzbYXKNgtACc-Ys6YtkUSz3qcOWUj08bQrEp-8QnqXmPLtNHVri21tqvyENih8IYrOP_AA-cIAu8aY/s1600/IMG_0983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8K9nT6985U2ElUplmcQC1SiV0KiUd5tYT81ximQeS9iIwyLmZWksc7wfsOOcZxkzbYXKNgtACc-Ys6YtkUSz3qcOWUj08bQrEp-8QnqXmPLtNHVri21tqvyENih8IYrOP_AA-cIAu8aY/s200/IMG_0983.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Wonderfully
balanced and well-crafted, Modern Times Beer Black House - Chocolatey Coconut
Stout is delicious. This 5.8% ABV offering is well worth trying if you come
across it.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-54328844543363176492016-03-30T17:06:00.000-07:002016-03-30T17:06:03.812-07:00Almanac Beer Company Emperor Norton - Dry-Hopped Belgian-Style Ale Brewed With Apricots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJq-JFJo5ap8U9k9zO7_BQvw9QEitZDZEFPbmC2kQ34qvua7o9JymjMOoZpIEFAzgVIPbs3-nq8iAOPp994aFzb48CGQFXR7tQaiJrZz1g0PvOpFHmHRj_jx0y81jvWOO9rgmDZA0mzI/s1600/IMG_2865.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJq-JFJo5ap8U9k9zO7_BQvw9QEitZDZEFPbmC2kQ34qvua7o9JymjMOoZpIEFAzgVIPbs3-nq8iAOPp994aFzb48CGQFXR7tQaiJrZz1g0PvOpFHmHRj_jx0y81jvWOO9rgmDZA0mzI/s200/IMG_2865.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Almanac Beer Company Emperor
Norton - Dry-Hopped Belgian-Style Ale Brewed With Apricots.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Almanac Beer Company <a href="http://www.almanacbeer.com/ourbeer/emperor-norton/">website</a>: “All
hail His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Norton I, of The United States and Protector
of Mexico! A beloved 19th century San Francisco denizen, Emperor Norton was
best known for issuing his own currency, calling for the overthrow of the
Federal Government, and for prophesying a future bridge connecting San
Francisco and Oakland.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Emperor Norton is an eccentric ale brewed in his honor,
blending a classic Belgian-style tripel with California-grown summer apricots
and dry-hopped generously with Citra and Hallertau Blanc hops. Enjoy in the
company of unconventional friends!”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QYn_ogIPN8kUeP6MIV1hyc22cZjI3zJjHvqqKNRD_LRn_JoGpUwUomyete1izoZWD647sVBqQWgdZaPV9T4kjyolGhGNcSbuBReu017rTYxgugbOz_bNLHrlXZy0P85-C6U39i7dBIk/s1600/IMG_2876.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QYn_ogIPN8kUeP6MIV1hyc22cZjI3zJjHvqqKNRD_LRn_JoGpUwUomyete1izoZWD647sVBqQWgdZaPV9T4kjyolGhGNcSbuBReu017rTYxgugbOz_bNLHrlXZy0P85-C6U39i7dBIk/s200/IMG_2876.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBp16UV_bY5yleAhBwWeglArtH4jsS7w2ZJYp5mb2QzhblflLGeNPz1D4qHRMjcYWDCZnkm1FDeMHWeu3kQtMmMJ07F4LavsqKkjeZPfgXH1upQmztcq7VVGCfNYtmgjtDHX3Lvte2Rk/s1600/IMG_2878.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBp16UV_bY5yleAhBwWeglArtH4jsS7w2ZJYp5mb2QzhblflLGeNPz1D4qHRMjcYWDCZnkm1FDeMHWeu3kQtMmMJ07F4LavsqKkjeZPfgXH1upQmztcq7VVGCfNYtmgjtDHX3Lvte2Rk/s200/IMG_2878.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a hazy orangish yellow color with a large white head leaving lots of lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUe-3OE-OjZz6UevllTRlrw3c6vF58maWekfX5Ju3PPQ7kVf_0ge4K-iCDTbVuSZGWMhTOntXxcxhgSkQLcKQ8YcVIKv8OJA640R9-0rWjMbpSIxAJHuCgvJG5GVNsyedubUMuHJL_1-c/s1600/IMG_2902.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUe-3OE-OjZz6UevllTRlrw3c6vF58maWekfX5Ju3PPQ7kVf_0ge4K-iCDTbVuSZGWMhTOntXxcxhgSkQLcKQ8YcVIKv8OJA640R9-0rWjMbpSIxAJHuCgvJG5GVNsyedubUMuHJL_1-c/s200/IMG_2902.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Citrus,
apricot, pine, sweet and toasted malts, Belgian yeast notes and some coriander.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wY2rmI5ikcw5_sfKdGkSPbt1huDrsV5-o1bi8lFG8Ao3KfwVV0U0vfKhwmaRpaGmjePawiTDLimkpoteowaKXxVMV6WjP2L7il6U0aroTz_CvXYUjss0ze7caONWRapjDpSoVNFjtk0/s1600/Almanac+Beer+Company+Emperor+Norton+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wY2rmI5ikcw5_sfKdGkSPbt1huDrsV5-o1bi8lFG8Ao3KfwVV0U0vfKhwmaRpaGmjePawiTDLimkpoteowaKXxVMV6WjP2L7il6U0aroTz_CvXYUjss0ze7caONWRapjDpSoVNFjtk0/s200/Almanac+Beer+Company+Emperor+Norton+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Apricot,
citrus and tropical hop notes, sweet malts, Belgian candi sugar, Belgian yeast
with the spice that comes with it.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBS2C0qI-2bPgGcZr2o1TOh8VGfJztQKcQlgRjAEBdlr_XRYbJKKQIC-KhaCnSOALhdK9g1Tlq0NvA2C3mgUsBfpRokl7RWi8qD1kE0q0hb8IfkxaEjuwZsqNjpfGBRthu8XCY_-BWD4/s1600/IMG_2921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBS2C0qI-2bPgGcZr2o1TOh8VGfJztQKcQlgRjAEBdlr_XRYbJKKQIC-KhaCnSOALhdK9g1Tlq0NvA2C3mgUsBfpRokl7RWi8qD1kE0q0hb8IfkxaEjuwZsqNjpfGBRthu8XCY_-BWD4/s200/IMG_2921.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Very
drinkable and enjoyable, Almanac Beer Company Emperor Norton - Dry-Hopped
Belgian-Style Ale Brewed With Apricots is delicious. The alcohol in this 9% ABV offering is well
hidden. I would absolutely drink again.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-82300000704346950492016-03-26T17:21:00.000-07:002016-03-26T17:21:18.940-07:00Sudwerk Brewing Company Cascaderade India Pale Lager<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_owDBjbSbDdWrdw7QrckRycP6EmTi2FIudXRdc9dXStLvg2nYn7DsxPRY26yow-IEl-tDIW8t_20IqGQ2CWGEaG9q6Peqn0jaVe_l0o9eLTOVMegoFHuuvTZRkttuiicAs97OYFSo9Fk/s1600/IMG_3973.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_owDBjbSbDdWrdw7QrckRycP6EmTi2FIudXRdc9dXStLvg2nYn7DsxPRY26yow-IEl-tDIW8t_20IqGQ2CWGEaG9q6Peqn0jaVe_l0o9eLTOVMegoFHuuvTZRkttuiicAs97OYFSo9Fk/s200/IMG_3973.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Sudwerk Brewing Company
Cascaderade India Pale Lager.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the is Sudwerk Brewing Company <a href="http://sudwerkbrew.com/beer/west-coast-lager-22oz-series/cascaderade-india-pale-lager/">website</a>:
“Inspired by the iconic Cascade hop and named for the rugged mountain range
that stretches from British Columbia to Northern California. This beer was
carefully dry-hopped with the finest Cascade hops from Yakima Valley, creating
a citrusy, piney and refreshing West Coast taste. Elevate your Lager
experience.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga74zy0Wvp7vgEb5UBcW2HZz8IWms8bKmNuzAukkz-ZQoUv9JTSbAnnrym7GNqxQ9pmHSGNDB_HPdWjyrIlj8ngWU_I-oWUjGuafZ9WyjZ4nE-KXCUrT0b3N7tkoB8bkHPTE2iIRHjJBw/s1600/IMG_3980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga74zy0Wvp7vgEb5UBcW2HZz8IWms8bKmNuzAukkz-ZQoUv9JTSbAnnrym7GNqxQ9pmHSGNDB_HPdWjyrIlj8ngWU_I-oWUjGuafZ9WyjZ4nE-KXCUrT0b3N7tkoB8bkHPTE2iIRHjJBw/s200/IMG_3980.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLSMs1i1b_Tg1HSq5HFkY9Y1blUDsQAd5XMKMySbCwDF2x5AjR6u1huqm_9bj01lw8khjFGJAbaECRGmOp2R_yLU7cRK3WTPYEJoCcTuMg-KYVHYFM2Km1CwQ2Gu6dtwBNivSfUdJWZz8/s1600/IMG_3988.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLSMs1i1b_Tg1HSq5HFkY9Y1blUDsQAd5XMKMySbCwDF2x5AjR6u1huqm_9bj01lw8khjFGJAbaECRGmOp2R_yLU7cRK3WTPYEJoCcTuMg-KYVHYFM2Km1CwQ2Gu6dtwBNivSfUdJWZz8/s200/IMG_3988.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a pale amber color with a dense off-white head leaving good lacing.<span style="color: #141414; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtWK6kEPsPZgVQi3-1yo2_mhxHbhechuzG6qMslQOj9DSbyymxbOYeIb9EU4ZOuRpr5ZlvtTtf-wWKLRHuH32WnC3J1SG_jd8b3INx9NnMGqq023Mt5HUbbVaUg0efKj7C02Muzf1C4U/s1600/IMG_3996.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtWK6kEPsPZgVQi3-1yo2_mhxHbhechuzG6qMslQOj9DSbyymxbOYeIb9EU4ZOuRpr5ZlvtTtf-wWKLRHuH32WnC3J1SG_jd8b3INx9NnMGqq023Mt5HUbbVaUg0efKj7C02Muzf1C4U/s200/IMG_3996.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b>
Citrus, tropical and stone fruit, grainy, bready and a little grassy.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsxhvgv9ZnNi0GR2JaYaagkfyo0GK1-eMEptIfCizFhezIx3veSABgbg3th6nyzj4u6_Usl0sbBrdxOuOOBIbBlVBUQAM8fVuZ_c-163a9szShWW270zHM3ECTKPIH8VPgdWExj6bC-U/s1600/Sudwerk+Brewing+Company+Cascaderade+India+Pale+Lager+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsxhvgv9ZnNi0GR2JaYaagkfyo0GK1-eMEptIfCizFhezIx3veSABgbg3th6nyzj4u6_Usl0sbBrdxOuOOBIbBlVBUQAM8fVuZ_c-163a9szShWW270zHM3ECTKPIH8VPgdWExj6bC-U/s200/Sudwerk+Brewing+Company+Cascaderade+India+Pale+Lager+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Grapefruit,
tangerine, lime, orange, pine, grassy, pale, cracker and bready malts.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbhjrrI3Oup-nMy-QkZOxP3J7Wf0W6mD6iEni3oJc2WiDW8OXb7BwddqaWhsIIZmhp_S-UTkj4_Ud6LeIymiYD_6SlOdjC7JlnbmiZTdBk7dwuWIDs_GEBQALQRNneQvFaQlwrck1nT3U/s1600/IMG_4009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbhjrrI3Oup-nMy-QkZOxP3J7Wf0W6mD6iEni3oJc2WiDW8OXb7BwddqaWhsIIZmhp_S-UTkj4_Ud6LeIymiYD_6SlOdjC7JlnbmiZTdBk7dwuWIDs_GEBQALQRNneQvFaQlwrck1nT3U/s200/IMG_4009.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Crisp
and clean, Sudwerk Brewing Company Cascaderade India Pale Lager is nice. This 6.6% ABV offering isn’t something I’d
tend to gravitate toward, but I’d certainly drink another one if given the
chance.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-71737650088274746382016-03-24T17:04:00.000-07:002016-03-24T17:04:09.416-07:00Midnight Sun Brewing Company Arctic Rhino Coffee Porter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkMrcepJfia3QQoZRnIA1Nj9HhAF7A1ImG3-YSdq4HFFM10WamXjtJGhxchlQ2rN4iSYSSU8ARBcNdrLeQ-xysRwxFFFa_mAPcCcts6YmU0jFD8jQ1mY9qGzJBeMz775l3S5O1UDhX4jo/s1600/IMG_1648.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkMrcepJfia3QQoZRnIA1Nj9HhAF7A1ImG3-YSdq4HFFM10WamXjtJGhxchlQ2rN4iSYSSU8ARBcNdrLeQ-xysRwxFFFa_mAPcCcts6YmU0jFD8jQ1mY9qGzJBeMz775l3S5O1UDhX4jo/s200/IMG_1648.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Midnight Sun Brewing Company
Arctic Rhino Coffee Porter - Ale with Coffee Beans.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Midnight Sun Brewing Company <a href="http://midnightsunbrewing.com/beer/arctic-rhino-coffee-porter/">website</a>:
“Arctic Rhino Coffee Porter combines two perfectly quintessential Pacific
Northwest favorites: coffee and ale. The result is wonderfully romantic and
robust—a duel-fueled porter that melds charismatic dark malt with freshly
roasted coffee beans.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From mug or glass, slowly savor the comforting flavors of
Arctic Rhino Coffee Porter with rich and decadent desserts—like crème brulee,
carrot cake or anything chocolate—or savory dishes that include roasted meats
and root vegetables, caramelized onions, or sautéed mushrooms.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZqXraBuADUzxLfFWmNmEwEgevE5As3OHCAokr-jautmdcLB2V7eQb98TVFxrf5fFPvGkSgCoChdJnlYljY06JnYXkYdB_3lvYx1POGuWEpIzTzDN2G8X8LJWjij4o6afYhjCJWHSuK4w/s1600/IMG_1655.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZqXraBuADUzxLfFWmNmEwEgevE5As3OHCAokr-jautmdcLB2V7eQb98TVFxrf5fFPvGkSgCoChdJnlYljY06JnYXkYdB_3lvYx1POGuWEpIzTzDN2G8X8LJWjij4o6afYhjCJWHSuK4w/s200/IMG_1655.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ZdOYRJmhM6kQdOltMr0M8oH9Ve3ni-81AVB1TonAU_q4zGTct-nhyePTxso6fh4LyN_aB6AMHcZciCkRIQJnk448ZiFxVEzANaEFzjzd0S7cGqheRwIGarjrizjm2qLoC3wFM41oXBA/s1600/IMG_1660.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ZdOYRJmhM6kQdOltMr0M8oH9Ve3ni-81AVB1TonAU_q4zGTct-nhyePTxso6fh4LyN_aB6AMHcZciCkRIQJnk448ZiFxVEzANaEFzjzd0S7cGqheRwIGarjrizjm2qLoC3wFM41oXBA/s200/IMG_1660.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
dark brown, nearly black with a light tan head leaving good lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACQPjAaFsyKQZhoeBQ3QoJ-gcW5CT6IoNkWEOh4wgC2ky1BqbyiDwgpdeS7Lpb4FeMBPl8h9I9o5hZMG37jIvIh9nkufA_IVvzn-RZovNp8hhXK4uy3gklbfIuhF6WXyYhrye4rGB3_c/s1600/IMG_1677.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACQPjAaFsyKQZhoeBQ3QoJ-gcW5CT6IoNkWEOh4wgC2ky1BqbyiDwgpdeS7Lpb4FeMBPl8h9I9o5hZMG37jIvIh9nkufA_IVvzn-RZovNp8hhXK4uy3gklbfIuhF6WXyYhrye4rGB3_c/s200/IMG_1677.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Coffee,
roasted malts and a slight dark chocolate scent.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdtDNjuuyL2XaHMOHYkBJlgz8DA7Wxvafp3e2HigGs2RtpBLLcsPhIqOhFz-LgJYe2308SgeEDON-Sblm5VoWUG4Vm4ugPlRvmISLoWhvDTImsTqySe9MZr15E_-KFohTYFpivYx1Y70/s1600/Midnight+Sun+Brewing+Company+Arctic+Rhino+Coffee+Porter+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdtDNjuuyL2XaHMOHYkBJlgz8DA7Wxvafp3e2HigGs2RtpBLLcsPhIqOhFz-LgJYe2308SgeEDON-Sblm5VoWUG4Vm4ugPlRvmISLoWhvDTImsTqySe9MZr15E_-KFohTYFpivYx1Y70/s200/Midnight+Sun+Brewing+Company+Arctic+Rhino+Coffee+Porter+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Coffee,
roasted malts, dark chocolate and a slight coffee bitterness in the finish.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-g6XOSNWslrNszGkyezhdfhDsehyXFUgtpIOu3iInXy04VHctu-UCqWBRsruuE33m5RGM6BeWludf-qMxDrvFO27yXwOvWEN4jQ1qmRprA0ygFWsnUsGp709yJvyxk41cwu1mMo45So/s1600/IMG_1696.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-g6XOSNWslrNszGkyezhdfhDsehyXFUgtpIOu3iInXy04VHctu-UCqWBRsruuE33m5RGM6BeWludf-qMxDrvFO27yXwOvWEN4jQ1qmRprA0ygFWsnUsGp709yJvyxk41cwu1mMo45So/s200/IMG_1696.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Medium
to light bodied and easy to drink, Midnight Sun Brewing Company Arctic Rhino
Coffee Porter is tasty. This 5% ABV
offering may not be a go-to for me, but I would certainly drink it again.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-6006877133310607112016-03-22T17:19:00.000-07:002016-03-22T17:19:01.246-07:00Alpine Beer Company Hoppy Birthday Session IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9JXh9F2PvxSiBnk34lnU8E7J_LVpzP-vnunPxRoHIvEhL_eo-R6_xk2JXqBCv520y66CbmiAzeTAqQ90ew1xogsVrE4y8RlQIwTzZrhBEoMibQa5Vs9FOKvlQoekGo4puDEjfvYtG6ds/s1600/Alpine+Hoppy+Birthday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9JXh9F2PvxSiBnk34lnU8E7J_LVpzP-vnunPxRoHIvEhL_eo-R6_xk2JXqBCv520y66CbmiAzeTAqQ90ew1xogsVrE4y8RlQIwTzZrhBEoMibQa5Vs9FOKvlQoekGo4puDEjfvYtG6ds/s200/Alpine+Hoppy+Birthday.jpg" width="169" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Alpine Beer Company Hoppy
Birthday Session IPA. I picked this up at Santa Clara Liquors (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SantaClaraLiquor">here</a>). If you get a
chance, head in there and tell ‘em that Mark from NorCal Beer Blog sent
you. You’ll be glad you did – they have an incredible selection!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Alpine Beer Company <a href="https://alpinebeerco.wordpress.com/the-beers/">website</a>: “Truth is,
everyone has a birthday. And when you want to celebrate, this Session IPA is a
gift to the senses. Made with 6 different hops, this bold brew is refreshing
enough to enjoy again and again. Now, make a wish and blow out the candles. But
don’t tell anyone, or your wish won’t come true. 69 IBU 5.25%ABV”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTr-xJyTSjJ-Wtsx5s_mFLFcujCko6L5JVnikwBnO71cMEvC-o1fIPGCBZayV1EAjtBWdH68HmGDL9c0LfvM8XDDZtR7BbsMJXnyuzHC-S7B9MmlIlV0kCWH5foV37qhvENZ2CylcscmU/s1600/IMG_6659.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTr-xJyTSjJ-Wtsx5s_mFLFcujCko6L5JVnikwBnO71cMEvC-o1fIPGCBZayV1EAjtBWdH68HmGDL9c0LfvM8XDDZtR7BbsMJXnyuzHC-S7B9MmlIlV0kCWH5foV37qhvENZ2CylcscmU/s200/IMG_6659.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCjsVnMmY_vqZE9NC48vPJuPZEjaUzDYRlQGW_Lb8sBZ5Za_vN-1iHxWAPOFtcR376a6lvDmd-2WtjA8AxK6cWI6gzpyCpnDORVl_HTt5KWT-7x-gjf4sjQ7u3H_xY7f6yrsz8e99zAQ/s1600/IMG_6663.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCjsVnMmY_vqZE9NC48vPJuPZEjaUzDYRlQGW_Lb8sBZ5Za_vN-1iHxWAPOFtcR376a6lvDmd-2WtjA8AxK6cWI6gzpyCpnDORVl_HTt5KWT-7x-gjf4sjQ7u3H_xY7f6yrsz8e99zAQ/s200/IMG_6663.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a light golden orange color with a large slightly off-white head leaving lots
of lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFIOWXSg6RCk1D-4F-fgg6ESBKeC7n_8Eh0trOZ7yKuQ6sPfOPlqogauzvgkBoxUPe0Z7U6Ly1A-nMFY813RmniGrDMhM7_yIIVT-_u5xeNzMJq1j8ReJjB4Uefk4lyB6jaU3NBvqZN4/s1600/Alpine+Hoppy+Birthday+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFIOWXSg6RCk1D-4F-fgg6ESBKeC7n_8Eh0trOZ7yKuQ6sPfOPlqogauzvgkBoxUPe0Z7U6Ly1A-nMFY813RmniGrDMhM7_yIIVT-_u5xeNzMJq1j8ReJjB4Uefk4lyB6jaU3NBvqZN4/s200/Alpine+Hoppy+Birthday+2.jpg" width="160" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Citrus,
pine, sweet caramel malt, toasted malt and slight peppery scent.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghcXAWF3qMG-A5_N9yCIkMa_yJ4C2D72Ga9CMLn_IiQkZNvHBJOjt-PxKo7D-BA0sAgN2HniDgdOGFO1-xwEG5JxclLxFbWR3BtnrYnafgx5L01dcTLk_57FEI_AH-kakO7L8io_JctYM/s1600/Alpine+Beer+Company+Hoppy+Birthday+Session+IPA+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghcXAWF3qMG-A5_N9yCIkMa_yJ4C2D72Ga9CMLn_IiQkZNvHBJOjt-PxKo7D-BA0sAgN2HniDgdOGFO1-xwEG5JxclLxFbWR3BtnrYnafgx5L01dcTLk_57FEI_AH-kakO7L8io_JctYM/s200/Alpine+Beer+Company+Hoppy+Birthday+Session+IPA+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Sweet
caramel and cracker malts, citrus, some tropical and pine notes.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlfQE-T1vfZhASU0qSkLpSzqfEs6NuOiokdTvtH5hFE_Ceh8xXTISecnm0y3tJBwRJSRS-JT5mjhmSnoQHENMfDqQ7ln54lsG9qZEWshbDCxQfU6RX523Crw5Cb8eXRrGIpDrdjUTAVk/s1600/Alpine+Beer+Company+Hoppy+Birthday+Session+IPA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlfQE-T1vfZhASU0qSkLpSzqfEs6NuOiokdTvtH5hFE_Ceh8xXTISecnm0y3tJBwRJSRS-JT5mjhmSnoQHENMfDqQ7ln54lsG9qZEWshbDCxQfU6RX523Crw5Cb8eXRrGIpDrdjUTAVk/s200/Alpine+Beer+Company+Hoppy+Birthday+Session+IPA.jpg" width="146" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Flavorful
and refreshing, Alpine Beer Company Hoppy Birthday Session IPA very
drinkable. This 5.25% ABV offering is a
nice choice for those seeking a Session IPA. I would certainly drink this
again.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-14182204050789966072016-03-20T10:22:00.000-07:002016-03-20T10:22:00.922-07:00Clown Shoes Beer Pierre Ferrand Billionaire - English Barleywine Ale - Aged in Cognac Barrels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI2ue7AGkhXEBNam4MfuF60qEBYANNdp8c1J_uQXihbcR5azqB1bQXi5cjSpEvyEXEFj2KKfkfaU5M0UL9zXnQbfwQGgMd01BePxz3LFhrpEnLL8xyLHDS-de0TdgTyXq6_cgxxOhsH1I/s1600/IMG_3783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI2ue7AGkhXEBNam4MfuF60qEBYANNdp8c1J_uQXihbcR5azqB1bQXi5cjSpEvyEXEFj2KKfkfaU5M0UL9zXnQbfwQGgMd01BePxz3LFhrpEnLL8xyLHDS-de0TdgTyXq6_cgxxOhsH1I/s200/IMG_3783.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Clown Shoes Beer Pierre Ferrand
Billionaire - English Barleywine Ale - Aged in Cognac Barrels.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Clown Shoes Beer <a href="http://www.clownshoesbeer.com/cs_beer/pierre-ferrand-billionaire/">website</a>:
“What could be more distinguished than our Director of Operations, Matt Smith,
gracing a billion dollar bill with a smirk and a neck beard? You! With this
rich beer in your belly. The Billionaire is an English Style Barleywine Ale,
aged for six months in 30 year old Cognac barrels we got from friends at Pierre
Ferrand. Here's to rare beer wishes and caviar dreams!”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMMDEbCSRmydAV0nJPi4WBBo70cml5PQ6q4Po9zS2D4UP061lhP7CCv-Ksvmusf1WV6AMl3tPrW4U_uISmLLRK7YVhk_8fiuqo1HJrtHIOuedV6_eenbgE6CDSwkqsm3R4yQ9HbSTfuY/s1600/IMG_3790.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMMDEbCSRmydAV0nJPi4WBBo70cml5PQ6q4Po9zS2D4UP061lhP7CCv-Ksvmusf1WV6AMl3tPrW4U_uISmLLRK7YVhk_8fiuqo1HJrtHIOuedV6_eenbgE6CDSwkqsm3R4yQ9HbSTfuY/s200/IMG_3790.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVZFzwYsO1YFM-Sm0UOUQc4nzg-eXDiAZLSDTsFSiLWo3ZPLbkkUFdFWH6fqwkRqlF3TfXifUYKVgcEQ-kByyFLtONLWNLOTWnnPw3WURMjRDCB_HLsMFsGnPBuQieHIa772XrNx9kIR0/s1600/IMG_3799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVZFzwYsO1YFM-Sm0UOUQc4nzg-eXDiAZLSDTsFSiLWo3ZPLbkkUFdFWH6fqwkRqlF3TfXifUYKVgcEQ-kByyFLtONLWNLOTWnnPw3WURMjRDCB_HLsMFsGnPBuQieHIa772XrNx9kIR0/s200/IMG_3799.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
dark reddish brown with a thin tan head leaving lots of lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibCElJoY71-lr0SxyEN-5ap_icLtkvETnkCoLTEu-CLQobg09JX5_19TPhCJdxrpEDW1ospSeFmRKma_EMq0dc2HyVlPAsyMzJS-l8wPWXHufneHgX9p4ZKH-ooKLTZ2aE-IWWRCnx5A/s1600/IMG_3819.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibCElJoY71-lr0SxyEN-5ap_icLtkvETnkCoLTEu-CLQobg09JX5_19TPhCJdxrpEDW1ospSeFmRKma_EMq0dc2HyVlPAsyMzJS-l8wPWXHufneHgX9p4ZKH-ooKLTZ2aE-IWWRCnx5A/s200/IMG_3819.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Toffee,
caramel, vanilla, dark fruits, oak, earthy hops and a slight scent of cognac.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_S_PXRjNLO-bYAxL44XpS_wxsebmw2hku2tO9w28uCovqkDhSZ_1tXkxsmnsfmeLlcvrWQZiy7pu2eCMKKBC5FhX6c1Y1ih8ublg9HITfSybDOHTO3C7Ivx7DUC26yYVP-d2kolAOMQ/s1600/Clown+Shoes+Beer+Pierre+Ferrand+Billionaire+-+English+Barleywine+Ale+-+Aged+in+Cognac+Barrels+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_S_PXRjNLO-bYAxL44XpS_wxsebmw2hku2tO9w28uCovqkDhSZ_1tXkxsmnsfmeLlcvrWQZiy7pu2eCMKKBC5FhX6c1Y1ih8ublg9HITfSybDOHTO3C7Ivx7DUC26yYVP-d2kolAOMQ/s200/Clown+Shoes+Beer+Pierre+Ferrand+Billionaire+-+English+Barleywine+Ale+-+Aged+in+Cognac+Barrels+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Caramel,
toffee, dark fruits, vanilla, oak, earthy and spicy hops, brown sugar and
cognac.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohhaPKAJ4oj6WY0A77N6ZHn04GKZoppg_SmKAGxvCMv4VmA4HkKQlh8n6-VXuCcUejkiLPHAYlEC4gAhtwYHqHQpNb0n0UaNwDRFfpOGxEHyhkF9VIKh4otGgT4jBuBM4_7Fl5uaxncY/s1600/IMG_3832.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohhaPKAJ4oj6WY0A77N6ZHn04GKZoppg_SmKAGxvCMv4VmA4HkKQlh8n6-VXuCcUejkiLPHAYlEC4gAhtwYHqHQpNb0n0UaNwDRFfpOGxEHyhkF9VIKh4otGgT4jBuBM4_7Fl5uaxncY/s200/IMG_3832.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Smooth
and creamy, Clown Shoes Beer Pierre Ferrand Billionaire - English Barleywine
Ale - Aged in Cognac Barrels is very good.
The 12% ABV is well masked.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-31703636697474880952016-03-18T17:04:00.000-07:002016-03-18T17:04:01.716-07:00Evil Twin Brewing Christmas Eve At A New York City Hotel Room Imperial Stout<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc9tvcCfCp1x7GOYOTp2DEfeo7Ba1dEuyUnH_pQMNCiWXX7IBisX-cIKjjAsj5I7k5TiqFnka5VhO9W4yBsKuSpgEUjE3MU1pVYbuQ_efthj-c30WksQ3laRtCGo0u7iBu6CrSp1feCsI/s1600/IMG_3023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc9tvcCfCp1x7GOYOTp2DEfeo7Ba1dEuyUnH_pQMNCiWXX7IBisX-cIKjjAsj5I7k5TiqFnka5VhO9W4yBsKuSpgEUjE3MU1pVYbuQ_efthj-c30WksQ3laRtCGo0u7iBu6CrSp1feCsI/s200/IMG_3023.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Evil Twin Brewing Christmas Eve
At A New York City Hotel Room Imperial Stout.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
There’s no commercial description on the Evil Twin Brewing
website, but there’s a photo (<a href="http://eviltwin.dk/CEA-NYC-Hotel-Room">here</a>).</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEFhnqRXdszi5C_Ka9Dgc8jJxSpwJKvqEXzkM7_tYh1GYrLK-32HjtlDiYaDqpJ7VZM13WRKdOkT_M3v9dM72h0GqwscRz2K7jbodqO9FJRj39R1easTWs103VituZyRIX0IhvQXqqPFU/s1600/IMG_3035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEFhnqRXdszi5C_Ka9Dgc8jJxSpwJKvqEXzkM7_tYh1GYrLK-32HjtlDiYaDqpJ7VZM13WRKdOkT_M3v9dM72h0GqwscRz2K7jbodqO9FJRj39R1easTWs103VituZyRIX0IhvQXqqPFU/s200/IMG_3035.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA_jhuB48s-n6E-sPyvXeBLKqM18KTKGIQsknFwfbdqTw1mDobQCTJAIo8vVhFiU5iyddgcP2mR1OEUVgniDD405Q9if8j_5w8kUxAqKjS-Ua9I-go1B004DCbqTuiESUKkepBcfLl6c/s1600/IMG_3050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA_jhuB48s-n6E-sPyvXeBLKqM18KTKGIQsknFwfbdqTw1mDobQCTJAIo8vVhFiU5iyddgcP2mR1OEUVgniDD405Q9if8j_5w8kUxAqKjS-Ua9I-go1B004DCbqTuiESUKkepBcfLl6c/s200/IMG_3050.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
like thick black motor oil with a mocha colored head leaving lots of spotty
lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0i46jI6HGKBMpS22g8yG6yGJI7eP5_D45f498gJ7aC4EZgZxFp1BeJ_zss885AIwkCMl7KzC5uvCGbetkQIIx4s2QmP5JtcCGhXSO18B3PpeJTp4svuWofcr-OL_XHS2XmjOnlrkcJCs/s1600/IMG_3063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0i46jI6HGKBMpS22g8yG6yGJI7eP5_D45f498gJ7aC4EZgZxFp1BeJ_zss885AIwkCMl7KzC5uvCGbetkQIIx4s2QmP5JtcCGhXSO18B3PpeJTp4svuWofcr-OL_XHS2XmjOnlrkcJCs/s200/IMG_3063.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Dark
chocolate, roasted malt, coffee and hints of pine and cinnamon.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq64Jx4MdAHlkX5hHSFrIc1DJr-WBy7VB000nwsghQj17bX1pUqzyLuosIavVzGE0MyF_7raxO9m2cbhDlkzyqJ_fkqHZyNva-DVB8Ci5H7ns_AnKaeQzRpgipxXoHiHMj5ZrYwB23eHE/s1600/Evil+Twin+Brewing+Christmas+Eve+At+A+New+York+City+Hotel+Room+Imperial+Stout+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq64Jx4MdAHlkX5hHSFrIc1DJr-WBy7VB000nwsghQj17bX1pUqzyLuosIavVzGE0MyF_7raxO9m2cbhDlkzyqJ_fkqHZyNva-DVB8Ci5H7ns_AnKaeQzRpgipxXoHiHMj5ZrYwB23eHE/s200/Evil+Twin+Brewing+Christmas+Eve+At+A+New+York+City+Hotel+Room+Imperial+Stout+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Dark
chocolate, roasted malts, coffee, hints of caramel, vanilla and a very slight anise
flavor.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzyg5aOXsjieY0OlbOmcaIMGxCjvx-lstFZvUltDQL_On32yUvlPWaNNu4UbQs-Un7fityXltGTPTS6Cjl3z_mzlGEAigpCxMFs38nbZRsyFfdyQBQFT-QJRuQWmagGlOAi3zClpG2cU/s1600/IMG_3078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzyg5aOXsjieY0OlbOmcaIMGxCjvx-lstFZvUltDQL_On32yUvlPWaNNu4UbQs-Un7fityXltGTPTS6Cjl3z_mzlGEAigpCxMFs38nbZRsyFfdyQBQFT-QJRuQWmagGlOAi3zClpG2cU/s200/IMG_3078.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Thick
and creamy, Evil Twin Brewing Christmas Eve At A New York City Hotel Room
Imperial Stout is tasty. This 10% ABV
offering is yet another beverage from Evil Twin Brewing that’s absolutely worth
trying. So good!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-88471622794920701042016-03-06T17:05:00.000-08:002016-03-06T17:05:18.061-08:00 Rahr & Sons Brewing Company Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter Warmer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDtS7lNGaU9JpEjy9AINpVAy0IObBTpWFWXy_-dWgTd_jU0jFqcMsug82xzjNJRXCCYBGjmbUKV3e9k3M836aEKzXMir1JwTEFhRT648g3gNoXbm4XeAXnezZ2-gQF6RV-dp33Cdko1g/s1600/IMG_8984.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDtS7lNGaU9JpEjy9AINpVAy0IObBTpWFWXy_-dWgTd_jU0jFqcMsug82xzjNJRXCCYBGjmbUKV3e9k3M836aEKzXMir1JwTEFhRT648g3gNoXbm4XeAXnezZ2-gQF6RV-dp33Cdko1g/s200/IMG_8984.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Rahr & Sons Brewing Company
Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter Warmer.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Rahr & Sons Brewing Company <a href="http://rahrbrewing.com/beer/bourbon-barrel-aged-winter-warmer/">website</a>:
“We take American oak barrels and refill them with our Winter Warmer
English-Style Dark Ale. We then barrel age this majestic ale for 12 weeks. The
result is balanced, yet bold blend of dark malts and English hops with a sweet,
smooth vanilla and oak finish.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaK4zt1izBup5tV7tx6lDm1aV4yeCy5ZE6b4TE6cncj2ItUJV1nw9u0U9KoZfHaCdEgmtG4b4F07DztRIH9gY7XXHoBLrv5vTt_BRQ5TovuaEkJJ18trjJldmFf7wGJO9QQrpbHrAYZrI/s1600/IMG_8999.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaK4zt1izBup5tV7tx6lDm1aV4yeCy5ZE6b4TE6cncj2ItUJV1nw9u0U9KoZfHaCdEgmtG4b4F07DztRIH9gY7XXHoBLrv5vTt_BRQ5TovuaEkJJ18trjJldmFf7wGJO9QQrpbHrAYZrI/s200/IMG_8999.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw8kJxOWCbxbifqtGMyMVwjejlQK1XTRIHBHRtKNoJ74LNoNf-eQwYKH_UYu2edik3eQXoCTr4D6-5DvLldDzrr76m1IHl_LqshRX_QTt-nZ0tttsheFeEsavh7MaAgebqzD6qqFXqkmA/s1600/IMG_9004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw8kJxOWCbxbifqtGMyMVwjejlQK1XTRIHBHRtKNoJ74LNoNf-eQwYKH_UYu2edik3eQXoCTr4D6-5DvLldDzrr76m1IHl_LqshRX_QTt-nZ0tttsheFeEsavh7MaAgebqzD6qqFXqkmA/s200/IMG_9004.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a clear dark brown with a thin off-white head leaving spotty lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZITaUSa9I7WYAfsAqiRD1msHYGjWOhGDURtTrAy8JNSqk42d9ePXh1LJh4Clnufgh7x9HhFKc4Iu2cFDp4UGUhRbUc0qyDfsp7Mo-MAWCbPrvC9c-JNmlGJ9C1nDm8jFKk7FaWTAp1Y/s1600/IMG_9026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZITaUSa9I7WYAfsAqiRD1msHYGjWOhGDURtTrAy8JNSqk42d9ePXh1LJh4Clnufgh7x9HhFKc4Iu2cFDp4UGUhRbUc0qyDfsp7Mo-MAWCbPrvC9c-JNmlGJ9C1nDm8jFKk7FaWTAp1Y/s200/IMG_9026.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Bourbon,
dark fruits, oak, vanilla, caramel and toffee.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-G3PWdA1NHQCKk2DzkZMa7CIWNWL1VafzBPQ2R2wHwPVwf_sVu4nSCHr542e-OmJANUFlsWKZUN9gE3eIau0xvTPiHCEsKrqwr3jpwpVtCHJahOfeJhXh0gn_bORG7ZkO9g-iF2klaE/s1600/Rahr+%2526+Sons+Brewing+Company+Bourbon+Barrel+Aged+Winter+Warmer+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-G3PWdA1NHQCKk2DzkZMa7CIWNWL1VafzBPQ2R2wHwPVwf_sVu4nSCHr542e-OmJANUFlsWKZUN9gE3eIau0xvTPiHCEsKrqwr3jpwpVtCHJahOfeJhXh0gn_bORG7ZkO9g-iF2klaE/s200/Rahr+%2526+Sons+Brewing+Company+Bourbon+Barrel+Aged+Winter+Warmer+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Bourbon,
toasted malts, caramel, dark fruits, oak, vanilla, spicy and earthy hops.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRrSOjgc7fJWR2IV3hL1F6AXKn3ZaRMMUEVp8Br1cbqS_eAa4wWf3T9vtT53ScHXfHfElM-leSkc4SoK42DLqwdwB1hvJdPlcSTNwV861hzBW0QTZsbAKMB6BZtIaq73mAdhKcch6YtE/s1600/IMG_9047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRrSOjgc7fJWR2IV3hL1F6AXKn3ZaRMMUEVp8Br1cbqS_eAa4wWf3T9vtT53ScHXfHfElM-leSkc4SoK42DLqwdwB1hvJdPlcSTNwV861hzBW0QTZsbAKMB6BZtIaq73mAdhKcch6YtE/s200/IMG_9047.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Smooth
and drinkable, Rahr & Sons Brewing Company Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter
Warmer is good. This 9% ABV offering is
a nice seasonal and worth a try for fans of the style.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-75476183321309064642016-03-04T17:00:00.000-08:002016-03-04T17:00:25.258-08:00Community Beer Company Mosaic IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivH4u0SnphBHa_VcfD00ztzTwBcWG0z_DiD7yfR9toHEv-FitW8eOQ6X63bsvHzwW1WnjFf0m3NPqeZkR4GAuw_p7YzI71E5ZazQEgJw1ZLaFdFSiTkdebYkw3FW6qN5n6zU9289Aklc/s1600/FCOR6638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivH4u0SnphBHa_VcfD00ztzTwBcWG0z_DiD7yfR9toHEv-FitW8eOQ6X63bsvHzwW1WnjFf0m3NPqeZkR4GAuw_p7YzI71E5ZazQEgJw1ZLaFdFSiTkdebYkw3FW6qN5n6zU9289Aklc/s200/FCOR6638.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Community Beer Company Mosaic
IPA.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Community Beer Company <a href="http://www.communitybeer.com/#!mosaic-ipa/casp">website</a>: “This is not
your average IPA. From the incredible nose, to the amazing finish, this
IPA is one that both session drinkers and beer nerds alike will love.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
We’re full on board the hopwagon with this big
American-style IPA. However, it is not designed to blow your head off
with overpowering hop bitterness. Instead, Mosaic IPA is an extremely
well-balanced brew that showcases its unique hop aroma and flavor.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
This beer gets its name from a new hop variety named
“Mosaic,” which is predominantly where the immense, raw hop aroma and flavor is
derived. Mosaic IPA has a noticeable malt backbone to help soften the
high level of hop bitterness and flavor, while keeping the body fairly light.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The word "Mosaic" is also representative of the
diverse range of individuals that make up our community. It's perfect in
every way!” </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSq9eoG90ZazR_s7KRM1oTP9Orgj4zxKAqpcZBOgv_FCzhEVIQUfoogfUtYe2tEQZtfjJNEiZvt7oc2iwJpHuIQFIDv_x-zZ7o4AVWx5RQAawO9MimBQ7UPQ658dhRkhJnToSfEQaZ3PA/s1600/IMG_5983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSq9eoG90ZazR_s7KRM1oTP9Orgj4zxKAqpcZBOgv_FCzhEVIQUfoogfUtYe2tEQZtfjJNEiZvt7oc2iwJpHuIQFIDv_x-zZ7o4AVWx5RQAawO9MimBQ7UPQ658dhRkhJnToSfEQaZ3PA/s200/IMG_5983.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GyluipLLGNwqceb2oNTQRFNLOXmwT9FNTSALc-2ktveoPrf_IpXytOfFHuak-UKWPXGmd_QBiEjlO078X1avkJfrGcXzSTaRjh8Bj0oGhYHobJO645fZRYiiicGz86uOzfzQw63vfgw/s1600/IMG_5985.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GyluipLLGNwqceb2oNTQRFNLOXmwT9FNTSALc-2ktveoPrf_IpXytOfFHuak-UKWPXGmd_QBiEjlO078X1avkJfrGcXzSTaRjh8Bj0oGhYHobJO645fZRYiiicGz86uOzfzQw63vfgw/s200/IMG_5985.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a golden honey color with a dense beige head leaving tons of lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievZEOlKu06ZqKQusm_F7LxT47-vvcvshXUSBLeUNcEBArhDk84FswiUBk4FK_ogM_ObPT8ibulVFs33jdy-y58PnNAEf_wpYEsPsNpKsEzovqXl5uaZYZNXYQ8KWMF5HxjE1zyLaFVQM/s1600/PCMH1093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievZEOlKu06ZqKQusm_F7LxT47-vvcvshXUSBLeUNcEBArhDk84FswiUBk4FK_ogM_ObPT8ibulVFs33jdy-y58PnNAEf_wpYEsPsNpKsEzovqXl5uaZYZNXYQ8KWMF5HxjE1zyLaFVQM/s200/PCMH1093.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Citrus and
tropical scents, honey and some caramel.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-E3zbewoKMtRz2Ny_9ccQA9nUiANEgL1SbvK1QvBqfK6EDmI08BmTssmT69Hf4ufAwhTUOQEOnzKRzZGArTgFoxqejuCCs3IYYgrDj7RbOdMY7LS3XN8GGk8lRyiXXmfG3tTpfbcJP0/s1600/Community+Beer+Company+Mosaic+IPA+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw-E3zbewoKMtRz2Ny_9ccQA9nUiANEgL1SbvK1QvBqfK6EDmI08BmTssmT69Hf4ufAwhTUOQEOnzKRzZGArTgFoxqejuCCs3IYYgrDj7RbOdMY7LS3XN8GGk8lRyiXXmfG3tTpfbcJP0/s200/Community+Beer+Company+Mosaic+IPA+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="166" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Citrus and
tropical hop flavors, honey, toasted bread and some caramel malt sweetness.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNa9WdLb3xmem-7EJcDKSdmxHDr5PeAzEGw0RMHhv_aN8ZiBo9Vbu808uQi1V6wozAq6HMGSvf66DZ0RNT8Mxfeym-5KhcF5EWNYOShXBVAOfQVBDCo1iOxszzMICuuZ_U5M5GT1zOf7I/s1600/ESZC8577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNa9WdLb3xmem-7EJcDKSdmxHDr5PeAzEGw0RMHhv_aN8ZiBo9Vbu808uQi1V6wozAq6HMGSvf66DZ0RNT8Mxfeym-5KhcF5EWNYOShXBVAOfQVBDCo1iOxszzMICuuZ_U5M5GT1zOf7I/s200/ESZC8577.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Crisp
and balanced, Community Beer Company Mosaic IPA is delicious. This 8.6% ABV offering is something I would
drink regularly if it was available in CA.
This one gets an A+++!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-69272275325315739872016-03-02T17:14:00.000-08:002016-03-02T17:14:13.663-08:00The Bruery Couverteur<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjER7q6kUgzu1Wji1Q345hl8kRcEnPfnYpCdo25f4wYsMJrgWElW6fLHrcj1XQKUjEb7spArvBQe2Z3V9qMZky-pvFIfF4VqxuVuwCeHVGNvFP6rWQSZz50Kz4MWb67c463nMze2tTJc/s1600/IMG_1139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjER7q6kUgzu1Wji1Q345hl8kRcEnPfnYpCdo25f4wYsMJrgWElW6fLHrcj1XQKUjEb7spArvBQe2Z3V9qMZky-pvFIfF4VqxuVuwCeHVGNvFP6rWQSZz50Kz4MWb67c463nMze2tTJc/s200/IMG_1139.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is The Bruery Couverteur -
Belgian-Style Ale With Cacao Nibs And Vanilla Beans Added.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From The Bruery <a href="http://www.thebruery.com/beer/couverteur/">website</a>: “Couverteur is
our spin on the classic Belgian-style dubbel. A beer rich in the monastic
tradition of the Belgian countryside, our take on this robust brown ale has an
addition of raw cacao nibs and fresh vanilla beans for a little extra fun.
Couverteur is earthy with notes of dry cocoa, dark prunes and dried cherries,
all nestled within the drawers of a fine piece of antique furniture.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiho5jJZWGMjJnQBh1rhwNk0VW1ciiQAauytYQid3fdeCRdp14OAnWPajXlOe51cKpHuDNmUgx4nBgtNH4ITVvM8o1Xk3iD3mrqA_pzalzJ21hL6-IjkNRIq7oZvm2jvCiWPDW94gz4ZXw/s1600/IMG_1150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiho5jJZWGMjJnQBh1rhwNk0VW1ciiQAauytYQid3fdeCRdp14OAnWPajXlOe51cKpHuDNmUgx4nBgtNH4ITVvM8o1Xk3iD3mrqA_pzalzJ21hL6-IjkNRIq7oZvm2jvCiWPDW94gz4ZXw/s200/IMG_1150.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhT4zHjkVN2JtVZOPapPOSo44WQFbYNNTESljzzDZoJtkzn9x_dKV91tyqzyzlCJH-HYclrquc4302dfULrw2K_Q8B2PTbeKKHDYiBw00q7ezRfwAoWX6P3qBTlpFDwx7aK9D-TCURk0/s1600/IMG_1153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhT4zHjkVN2JtVZOPapPOSo44WQFbYNNTESljzzDZoJtkzn9x_dKV91tyqzyzlCJH-HYclrquc4302dfULrw2K_Q8B2PTbeKKHDYiBw00q7ezRfwAoWX6P3qBTlpFDwx7aK9D-TCURk0/s200/IMG_1153.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a dark orange with a foamy tan head leaving some lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLw40UdFn0j-UpoxfKYDXqeaK0KP5Gzb6twSCRHcpoCYNMtgWhRwJ9pISEtNu0gr0FWWIFHjhjtFYGpUQ_YXvdAHqS15U8caUdDVhw4mciMW2hE4ShXdFaIW_MrbOY8JnCONd4rkXeP5Q/s1600/IMG_1166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLw40UdFn0j-UpoxfKYDXqeaK0KP5Gzb6twSCRHcpoCYNMtgWhRwJ9pISEtNu0gr0FWWIFHjhjtFYGpUQ_YXvdAHqS15U8caUdDVhw4mciMW2hE4ShXdFaIW_MrbOY8JnCONd4rkXeP5Q/s200/IMG_1166.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Toasted
malt, caramel, dark fruits, cocoa, vanilla and brown sugar.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvtMR9GZ-hWnU1SYhRgcdyJ2tU8oKEuVEq2EKCQHOOawiakznZ2AspGrAZlMezQy5NYUtI8fItNsLqaLPVnTNtDEM-ZrJRznK5nw0MXC9OppXx2NWY8eAKbxTeO9mjTmmE7NuUYMA_3c/s1600/The+Bruery+Couverteur+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvtMR9GZ-hWnU1SYhRgcdyJ2tU8oKEuVEq2EKCQHOOawiakznZ2AspGrAZlMezQy5NYUtI8fItNsLqaLPVnTNtDEM-ZrJRznK5nw0MXC9OppXx2NWY8eAKbxTeO9mjTmmE7NuUYMA_3c/s200/The+Bruery+Couverteur+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Bready,
toasted and caramel malts, vanilla, dark fruits and cocoa.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkrTp4c6LNZjKKQLTgdbM0IndJApKn2kyRGVopQajrRv1b0hWtyTmhqKWrQ1R3HY9U3RdaG4twPhWRy2kxSDPrAzdI1PCyBCPIj8kDgSW9M50qXaK_fIb7bN3qZv3c63AnFA-Jqy9PG0/s1600/IMG_1180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkrTp4c6LNZjKKQLTgdbM0IndJApKn2kyRGVopQajrRv1b0hWtyTmhqKWrQ1R3HY9U3RdaG4twPhWRy2kxSDPrAzdI1PCyBCPIj8kDgSW9M50qXaK_fIb7bN3qZv3c63AnFA-Jqy9PG0/s200/IMG_1180.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> The
Bruery Couverteur is unique. Certainly
drinkable, this 8% ABV offering is medium-bodied and probably something I’d
seek to try on tap.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-1529610595827488132016-02-29T17:08:00.000-08:002016-02-29T17:08:03.854-08:00Founders Brewing Company Centennial IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZnEntTHCvpc00bpdCqqu3ZU7J-iiz2H4DjhZo3sIpyRrOklZ2ugt4aP1NdUSgIiwqVYXwDMXgayo08Rc0kzDrOEUnMgIW5B210CGlqPbkgI6jO3YnMCD2KvLGJE8766dCqAeQ4mjFm6w/s1600/IMG_2187.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZnEntTHCvpc00bpdCqqu3ZU7J-iiz2H4DjhZo3sIpyRrOklZ2ugt4aP1NdUSgIiwqVYXwDMXgayo08Rc0kzDrOEUnMgIW5B210CGlqPbkgI6jO3YnMCD2KvLGJE8766dCqAeQ4mjFm6w/s200/IMG_2187.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Founders Brewing Company Centennial
IPA.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Founders Brewing Company <a href="http://foundersbrewing.com/our-beer/centennial-ipa/">website</a>: “Get
ready to bask in the glory of the frothy head’s floral bouquet. Relish the
citrus accents from the abundance of dry hopping. This one’s sweet, yet
balanced. Malty undertones shake hands with the hop character for a finish that
never turns too bitter.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPyiE2TqNZ0SfLOL-06YnGcpCi7MHEbcvefg8ReFix1IjB-ArQ5_SoRoykLGKbSd4FOw-vEumq96irNu1VpRy6tN5JkmcE5cmtTO2Jt_qDjCzSfpwxO3Iuc6paBdaFU6n2Vpb91cm-kc/s1600/IMG_2196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPyiE2TqNZ0SfLOL-06YnGcpCi7MHEbcvefg8ReFix1IjB-ArQ5_SoRoykLGKbSd4FOw-vEumq96irNu1VpRy6tN5JkmcE5cmtTO2Jt_qDjCzSfpwxO3Iuc6paBdaFU6n2Vpb91cm-kc/s200/IMG_2196.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyVmco2GfndNdrkpt4GCCybhouUd8qffF8UPaC1yXEexw0QvzYivuao6ceTdgE9FkmyL-kObVgSdhyphenhyphenX1rAxrNW2-oExTa2gDWM_7muGnmLXYouE_vx07mrLp4MOzqoYIWFN5KyO-DfJ5c/s1600/IMG_2201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyVmco2GfndNdrkpt4GCCybhouUd8qffF8UPaC1yXEexw0QvzYivuao6ceTdgE9FkmyL-kObVgSdhyphenhyphenX1rAxrNW2-oExTa2gDWM_7muGnmLXYouE_vx07mrLp4MOzqoYIWFN5KyO-DfJ5c/s200/IMG_2201.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a golden burnt orange with a thin off-white head leaving lots of thin lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzpzh2UVHqO7-Xb7W-rVQHVeXsrv0MUYJ6EYHkS0ZCCYDh0nsZ4n2N_1IZMqK_uB40w0e48OTyOwdzyIJIYBjJUzcYXcpVfd1zj1bNb81w212JpWs7N279takKZbCq7UdcfeUpiPzRAE/s1600/IMG_2215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzpzh2UVHqO7-Xb7W-rVQHVeXsrv0MUYJ6EYHkS0ZCCYDh0nsZ4n2N_1IZMqK_uB40w0e48OTyOwdzyIJIYBjJUzcYXcpVfd1zj1bNb81w212JpWs7N279takKZbCq7UdcfeUpiPzRAE/s200/IMG_2215.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Citrus,
pine, caramel, honey and some brown sugar notes.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6qfP_Kg2XmZr0gzy9ATShwL9m9VXaWFijtsbBwoNYbumYJWlhgnYzmFyidvLx7p7r9tAAKjQ2wiiwgcBg-pkL4p5Jdu55psj9GfGG5neetOL6Jw4lUYpQOpheSewse816zqwI_atQzA/s1600/Founders+Brewing+Company+Centennial+IPA+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6qfP_Kg2XmZr0gzy9ATShwL9m9VXaWFijtsbBwoNYbumYJWlhgnYzmFyidvLx7p7r9tAAKjQ2wiiwgcBg-pkL4p5Jdu55psj9GfGG5neetOL6Jw4lUYpQOpheSewse816zqwI_atQzA/s200/Founders+Brewing+Company+Centennial+IPA+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Citrus,
floral and pine hops, sweet malt and light caramel.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR4UMe6HWpC8YZX_me3f6Bm6LgISJLEjApRRX2G2ChmPCZzOKK9DK9iW_JvOrLlEa5V2W0cQbDT0JCq95En3x14AWl280tmybArOHYHfLeKI__zwXoTBXlR2JX5jz3o0KqaIR9U1a_cIs/s1600/IMG_2234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR4UMe6HWpC8YZX_me3f6Bm6LgISJLEjApRRX2G2ChmPCZzOKK9DK9iW_JvOrLlEa5V2W0cQbDT0JCq95En3x14AWl280tmybArOHYHfLeKI__zwXoTBXlR2JX5jz3o0KqaIR9U1a_cIs/s200/IMG_2234.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Balanced
and highly drinkable, Founders Brewing Company Centennial IPA is solid. This 7.2% ABV (and 65 IBUs) offering is
absolutely worth a try. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-84651531582372790912016-02-27T17:03:00.000-08:002016-02-27T17:03:23.360-08:00Hoppin' Frog Brewing Company Barrel Aged B.O.R.I.S. - Oatmeal-Imperial Stout - Stout Aged In Whiskey Barrels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVWIEXt3UTbSCUVpn-xVzoaHaddhrqAcbxNee2wv1cRSpf0kayjJ3msqQ-jyhSzK6o07E2XWhsMxOA4Xgx3J01qyF00gB596lJmwDrbvfh_sEFJPYMFrbnXVpU5aRZMHIIgj6jDRX6GI/s1600/DKBY8796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVWIEXt3UTbSCUVpn-xVzoaHaddhrqAcbxNee2wv1cRSpf0kayjJ3msqQ-jyhSzK6o07E2XWhsMxOA4Xgx3J01qyF00gB596lJmwDrbvfh_sEFJPYMFrbnXVpU5aRZMHIIgj6jDRX6GI/s200/DKBY8796.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Hoppin' Frog Brewing Company
Barrel Aged B.O.R.I.S. - Oatmeal-Imperial Stout - Stout Aged In Whiskey
Barrels. I picked this bottle up at Stella Brew (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/StellaBrewWS">here</a>) in Winston-Salem, NC.
They have an excellent selection and we’re very helpful helping me pick out
some local “must have” beers to bring home. If you find yourself in the
area stop in, buy some beverages and tell them that Mark from NorCal Beer Blog
sent you!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Hoppin' Frog Brewing Company <a href="http://www.hoppinfrog.com/brewery/beers">website</a>: “Made from our
B.O.R.I.S. Imperial Stout, that was rated one of the World’s 50 Best Beers, and
won the Gold Medal at the GABF in 2008. BARREL-AGED B.O.R.I.S. has picked up
rich characters of vanilla, dark fruit, oak, and spice. It’s unbelievably
complex and savory.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbDVj5X5YuA07H00txgIkkkix_Bx-v7bPHOV83yCoPqwdzC-Vsl1B-C6rA9SzaUtF02bQQvXWARgcD4WZInKH70H3tdiThGNs3o53T53pBPygZ1w4BvBlkOLRTFz_uHpgg2BJNaFtOdk/s1600/IMG_6590.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbDVj5X5YuA07H00txgIkkkix_Bx-v7bPHOV83yCoPqwdzC-Vsl1B-C6rA9SzaUtF02bQQvXWARgcD4WZInKH70H3tdiThGNs3o53T53pBPygZ1w4BvBlkOLRTFz_uHpgg2BJNaFtOdk/s200/IMG_6590.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6ix1ZohNptDuHWGIy059Xp_L3ABLAAnx3tHRe23kDXN3axilNENeQpZA6AAbDYye-ijaJ-tN0DEX-SOSEAP6cOm3oouEWOlEMYV-gXE4GudNBmvph0O12X3HPMEy-U4amI1sxbhYcOg/s1600/IMG_6597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6ix1ZohNptDuHWGIy059Xp_L3ABLAAnx3tHRe23kDXN3axilNENeQpZA6AAbDYye-ijaJ-tN0DEX-SOSEAP6cOm3oouEWOlEMYV-gXE4GudNBmvph0O12X3HPMEy-U4amI1sxbhYcOg/s200/IMG_6597.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
black with a small tan head leaving bits of lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFyk4NQHUqlPC3jqKjc4-1Bx8CK8iDatPqsB8cu8BjF3AHofief2XwW2wV_WpkO5etQXEPVBEl4V5jrvx3F87pfmmXwzGdKn42pW0FdpbBg8WDHHSzehco7lyO13-zjXNeQEbb4ySoY4/s1600/NKFL2176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFyk4NQHUqlPC3jqKjc4-1Bx8CK8iDatPqsB8cu8BjF3AHofief2XwW2wV_WpkO5etQXEPVBEl4V5jrvx3F87pfmmXwzGdKn42pW0FdpbBg8WDHHSzehco7lyO13-zjXNeQEbb4ySoY4/s200/NKFL2176.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Bourbon,
dark fruit, coffee, vanilla, chocolate, caramel, roasted malts, oak and a
slight scent of oats.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4oGJU_3dGy2afVoUVKTK3ZtB9oj_SIwAY-5a79YL98FOJcwvCwWQeFxITxhWnJ-3cEA6_Q-Tj1xYurhDKqyvLonx-QaALhxGshWV6Yj22XJoyfbfO3WTNabUURINOzNILFnrv7vbh-Cc/s1600/Hoppin%2527+Frog+Brewing+Company+Barrel+Aged+B.O.R.I.S+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4oGJU_3dGy2afVoUVKTK3ZtB9oj_SIwAY-5a79YL98FOJcwvCwWQeFxITxhWnJ-3cEA6_Q-Tj1xYurhDKqyvLonx-QaALhxGshWV6Yj22XJoyfbfO3WTNabUURINOzNILFnrv7vbh-Cc/s200/Hoppin%2527+Frog+Brewing+Company+Barrel+Aged+B.O.R.I.S+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="140" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Bourbon,
dark fruit, oak, roasted malt with less pronounced flavors of chocolate,
vanilla and coffee.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdxeo1uSu1wx47CtgdGFudAjB41VRvRQVJriWXIIKGXCLbHZKNxGOUh_sDtwTGA_9RJE2VDS-fUiDSvjpmaSquuMQsKVGeRnJJ0kkpF1iGF_h7Twj9B8IAzImm0wYr-PhpgpgRmkNIko/s1600/IJQY2547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdxeo1uSu1wx47CtgdGFudAjB41VRvRQVJriWXIIKGXCLbHZKNxGOUh_sDtwTGA_9RJE2VDS-fUiDSvjpmaSquuMQsKVGeRnJJ0kkpF1iGF_h7Twj9B8IAzImm0wYr-PhpgpgRmkNIko/s200/IJQY2547.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Full-bodied
and smooth, Hoppin' Frog Brewing Company Barrel Aged B.O.R.I.S. is
enjoyable. This 9.4% ABV offering is
great now, but could use a little aging due to the barrel presence. Would absolutely buy again!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-25687807960794516472016-02-25T17:52:00.000-08:002016-02-25T17:52:03.916-08:00Anderson Valley Brewing Company Spring Hornin' Spring IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlGd4yu7xf0hJ9pJqN38woPkZk7fIJ2y2nX32GGca34CU8zmahYwZ6lmwlE42g47FIUHm6ra4TcWWwusnPy6vYZdMB0zPDDyYZCnAqeiBojfd8DROWyoPIMiLzJiehVRzE_TtxwHRBDM/s1600/IMG_7998.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQlGd4yu7xf0hJ9pJqN38woPkZk7fIJ2y2nX32GGca34CU8zmahYwZ6lmwlE42g47FIUHm6ra4TcWWwusnPy6vYZdMB0zPDDyYZCnAqeiBojfd8DROWyoPIMiLzJiehVRzE_TtxwHRBDM/s200/IMG_7998.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Spring Hornin' Spring IPA.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Anderson Valley Brewing Company <a href="https://avbc.com/our-beers/spring-hornin-spring-ipa/">website</a>: “With
floral, spicy aromas reminiscent of lilacs, white pepper and Bartlett pears,
our new Spring Hornin’ IPA embodies the season with a clean malt profile and
herbal hop flavors lasting into a dry, refreshing finish.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIpC6EZ5ugcu2rgMuqe0QKSRS5gNG8oF0HHytmqLBpcRuTjko6BqlHUXx5FJs87iCLuqpmpfB_eiQGDU8vJGumSsl0fxvfgEp46YyVUFmVkhavWfqXPKEUUaK3PQysW6YqQdIOV-E4al0/s1600/IMG_8001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIpC6EZ5ugcu2rgMuqe0QKSRS5gNG8oF0HHytmqLBpcRuTjko6BqlHUXx5FJs87iCLuqpmpfB_eiQGDU8vJGumSsl0fxvfgEp46YyVUFmVkhavWfqXPKEUUaK3PQysW6YqQdIOV-E4al0/s200/IMG_8001.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikAu7c28rhdfx2_21kpdVubXV0agzkhVWA-U0xpsa5vpvp0F6kd6fXauJO2vkJm4P26HzHsAYO8pubnz0pJKDG1JKs2Sb3uA7uqfLF7BYC_7ZsqybcGtm3YwZnNPLCPIgZ6Dj3TZjWgNE/s1600/IMG_8003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikAu7c28rhdfx2_21kpdVubXV0agzkhVWA-U0xpsa5vpvp0F6kd6fXauJO2vkJm4P26HzHsAYO8pubnz0pJKDG1JKs2Sb3uA7uqfLF7BYC_7ZsqybcGtm3YwZnNPLCPIgZ6Dj3TZjWgNE/s200/IMG_8003.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a clear amber with a huge and dense off-white head leaving good lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSaolkULUQxAJDRAj8FrUgp4p6LMLNmcANvrL3SLXa5PmOiyk7UzZvBWGDGMB1-NczO21PIpEE-lY8DanF34Z32q2S7xezSN6IJJ6c0UPviLV_xCXIWWv_NO2Z3gJb8rTb97lF8DFdcoE/s1600/IMG_8009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSaolkULUQxAJDRAj8FrUgp4p6LMLNmcANvrL3SLXa5PmOiyk7UzZvBWGDGMB1-NczO21PIpEE-lY8DanF34Z32q2S7xezSN6IJJ6c0UPviLV_xCXIWWv_NO2Z3gJb8rTb97lF8DFdcoE/s200/IMG_8009.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Citrus,
floral and pine hop notes, sweet and toasted malts, pear, spice and light notes
of white pepper.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_SPtbuXvM16hnDp0oLleiJeAXjifafogrPMcxa1TkfEhyPZgIVm6gEaPfOTw-Lb4qhCucJjZn9uyUncThS6WLGCvrWDjhxU7pufJfJAxW67QV8BjZf1KBqMI610QaP_cl-aeT3H3HajU/s1600/Anderson+Valley+Brewing+Company+Spring+Hornin%2527+Spring+IPA+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_SPtbuXvM16hnDp0oLleiJeAXjifafogrPMcxa1TkfEhyPZgIVm6gEaPfOTw-Lb4qhCucJjZn9uyUncThS6WLGCvrWDjhxU7pufJfJAxW67QV8BjZf1KBqMI610QaP_cl-aeT3H3HajU/s200/Anderson+Valley+Brewing+Company+Spring+Hornin%2527+Spring+IPA+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="141" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Taste
follows the nose with fruity, pine, citrus and floral hops, some spice, toasted,
biscuity and sweet malts and a touch of white pepper.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2kye_qz0FEV_SZSovTfI9Arj8I5eU8TsPaGcEXtwtAlQzVxWccyOLzVR0R5B54HDue8vFmzfBuU6yqF6aykhBBDcOzEeSf06rA_AZWNBIgHGtbmfdLNs0FV07_SDYwWrWiwDgtuulLk/s1600/IMG_8014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2kye_qz0FEV_SZSovTfI9Arj8I5eU8TsPaGcEXtwtAlQzVxWccyOLzVR0R5B54HDue8vFmzfBuU6yqF6aykhBBDcOzEeSf06rA_AZWNBIgHGtbmfdLNs0FV07_SDYwWrWiwDgtuulLk/s200/IMG_8014.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Unique
and refreshing, Anderson Valley Brewing Company Spring Hornin' Spring IPA is a
delicious IPA. This 6.5% ABV offering is
yet another great beverage from Anderson Valley Brewing Company. I dig it!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-604429737120747612016-02-23T17:09:00.000-08:002016-02-23T17:09:04.033-08:00Lagunitas Brewing Company Bitter Oats Ale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5fyKQrnzIXVBG31Q1ivycG9DPFeh1meIyyfNhiMqsha6tLsr1e8m99IPX6jvjegBJis_VTa998NYwCu8NFmKqXy4G4fVyZNPRBYOpvgJgFqCczFU5E358UvKU6UFUajfm8sYYu-W-pqQ/s1600/IMG_7958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5fyKQrnzIXVBG31Q1ivycG9DPFeh1meIyyfNhiMqsha6tLsr1e8m99IPX6jvjegBJis_VTa998NYwCu8NFmKqXy4G4fVyZNPRBYOpvgJgFqCczFU5E358UvKU6UFUajfm8sYYu-W-pqQ/s200/IMG_7958.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Lagunitas Brewing Company Bitter
Oats Ale.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Lagunitas Brewing Company <a href="https://lagunitas.com/beers/bitter-oats">website</a>: “Ale Brewed With
Boatloads of Oats and a Mountain of Hops. This big boozy blonde was brewed with
a boatload of oats, giving it a creamy, sweet mouthfeel with a hoppy blast.
It's like a powdered sugar doughnut topped with deliciously bitter, danky
resinous hops. Chow down!”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-RXuO_SDGbNrlta2nODbn-ca6dWHVFiyX_8oewRtmDIxwasovj3ZL6T5fQrp9hVQX8Egy85fUNPTiBzp7_sEnBke29Sd1Rt5fK7fMT6BW3bb5SPruqsoQu8SS9X2Y-pFX4J3H62lhXT4/s1600/IMG_7962.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-RXuO_SDGbNrlta2nODbn-ca6dWHVFiyX_8oewRtmDIxwasovj3ZL6T5fQrp9hVQX8Egy85fUNPTiBzp7_sEnBke29Sd1Rt5fK7fMT6BW3bb5SPruqsoQu8SS9X2Y-pFX4J3H62lhXT4/s200/IMG_7962.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfU3-Cj4dv5xctyciXiIqVysY6bYhNRvMn0txTuUHXe_Yl8_fo_C9_a0ytUZS8QoWUyinp0Mz9TGm4QAYjIKN7PJtpNlQEXkGXIN22K0WrAmN135eUcZr72nuZ7F2nC9wvwoa5rNcvQPo/s1600/IMG_7964.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfU3-Cj4dv5xctyciXiIqVysY6bYhNRvMn0txTuUHXe_Yl8_fo_C9_a0ytUZS8QoWUyinp0Mz9TGm4QAYjIKN7PJtpNlQEXkGXIN22K0WrAmN135eUcZr72nuZ7F2nC9wvwoa5rNcvQPo/s200/IMG_7964.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a honey orange color with a dense white head leaving loads of sticky lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirn2qkSorBIxtVSkfDAFU-UlswuNBTnskp1bUC6zXoAboK8r_VwzDdKeyqQJJU_GnXwnDTu2BZNN2xKFDrXROVLpz7rsEC4W8wqkD8vMS4zc5QDnopZ1Fe4PZPshaOMCpZQYZKMIs5v18/s1600/IMG_7970.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirn2qkSorBIxtVSkfDAFU-UlswuNBTnskp1bUC6zXoAboK8r_VwzDdKeyqQJJU_GnXwnDTu2BZNN2xKFDrXROVLpz7rsEC4W8wqkD8vMS4zc5QDnopZ1Fe4PZPshaOMCpZQYZKMIs5v18/s200/IMG_7970.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Citrus, tropical
and piney hop scents, bready, oat and sweet malt notes.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiERDHvb3mv1gpiYMV4XVVmL31GKWeOKFbLCZWOW2bcMm402ixayS37G0_4u2WaK3g95uqfzK1bKiXw__hHNy_7ZYGChV_9n7UdbLH3hqzoz3rEWm6dwMDFfXvT9cemjcDXigPV9NGqGZQ/s1600/Lagunitas+Brewing+Company+Bitter+Oats+Ale+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiERDHvb3mv1gpiYMV4XVVmL31GKWeOKFbLCZWOW2bcMm402ixayS37G0_4u2WaK3g95uqfzK1bKiXw__hHNy_7ZYGChV_9n7UdbLH3hqzoz3rEWm6dwMDFfXvT9cemjcDXigPV9NGqGZQ/s200/Lagunitas+Brewing+Company+Bitter+Oats+Ale+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="158" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Sweet malts,
oats, vanilla, doughy, citrus, tropical and pine hops and a slight honey taste.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwMzjNbCQVxYNtNQKSIgIbTglZzKntVP0c5ye8xX0jQb-7lCAz9DZuFqezrHT2QIhnRyyQa-5Hm0sHhayVXf9dfOiWrrqI68zh6MGGKfD09JXgmk9Qqur3BRvISLszmr0yjsh3zcxxsEQ/s1600/IMG_7975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwMzjNbCQVxYNtNQKSIgIbTglZzKntVP0c5ye8xX0jQb-7lCAz9DZuFqezrHT2QIhnRyyQa-5Hm0sHhayVXf9dfOiWrrqI68zh6MGGKfD09JXgmk9Qqur3BRvISLszmr0yjsh3zcxxsEQ/s200/IMG_7975.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Creamy
and smooth, Lagunitas Brewing Company Bitter Oats Ale is great. This 10.5% ABV offering is very easy to drink
even with the high ABV. I’d absolutely
purchase again.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-68344007234737270502016-02-21T17:05:00.000-08:002016-02-21T17:05:00.144-08:00Schneider Weisse Tap X Aventinus Cuvee Barrique<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtgs8COOvvh-9L9IMXGWzodhhbu5UzuApymF3biBHpSuySfDfQPF5tJcUeBGym9q5FZZk8_K327doosuuqEzX1fYXW_NtWbRELfBP4qYJfKxJgD_17YdRdHkMi_nO3uAqPPOhNZVMJbWU/s1600/IMG_9757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtgs8COOvvh-9L9IMXGWzodhhbu5UzuApymF3biBHpSuySfDfQPF5tJcUeBGym9q5FZZk8_K327doosuuqEzX1fYXW_NtWbRELfBP4qYJfKxJgD_17YdRdHkMi_nO3uAqPPOhNZVMJbWU/s200/IMG_9757.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Schneider Weisse Tap X Aventinus
Cuvee Barrique.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Commercial description: “In 2010, Han-Peter Drexler started
a new project maturing some of his finest beers in wine barrels. A new
delicious beer was created. Aventinus aged in Pinot Noir wine barrels. The
results are incredible with a fruity nose reminding of figs and dried
pears. On your palate you meet cherries, balanced by a hint of vanilla and
chocolate with a complex sour dimension and dry pleasantly sour and
licorice finish. A warming well-balanced Cuvée with a long
dry finish. Absolutely remarkable.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMs-LBFua5N8mveHej90bNh-eFylV5Uwkp2TBtgFaDzaVnvWnMrBBVz-S2j2w09hyJMoEpM-HLP5pn7MGsrrhgIEk14fk0yFQy8HKLXJCBYILxDECCJtX3zyzBYFiFQjPDbqWu2RC-tX4/s1600/IMG_9771.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMs-LBFua5N8mveHej90bNh-eFylV5Uwkp2TBtgFaDzaVnvWnMrBBVz-S2j2w09hyJMoEpM-HLP5pn7MGsrrhgIEk14fk0yFQy8HKLXJCBYILxDECCJtX3zyzBYFiFQjPDbqWu2RC-tX4/s200/IMG_9771.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jJpf-kZZSOGPngE23lAZwxy89jvaeUa44WZHmbb_VAcg1GSgesy4DbB9S_pm4V3CJZktvgp4eFQ6KDiyiDgb3Wuu8MaYKdphMDoWI_UtlKyMtTMnX1QqSRQKhrSpe5d886ixn_HVQEo/s1600/IMG_9774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jJpf-kZZSOGPngE23lAZwxy89jvaeUa44WZHmbb_VAcg1GSgesy4DbB9S_pm4V3CJZktvgp4eFQ6KDiyiDgb3Wuu8MaYKdphMDoWI_UtlKyMtTMnX1QqSRQKhrSpe5d886ixn_HVQEo/s200/IMG_9774.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a cloudy brown with orange hues producing a large and dense tan head leaving
sticky lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTBZnqrJNO6HT5j-74SD2mZJOmJoRKxc81A2O0O0nogK8npwxetVQxl-dPKuUM0NeQyZTJEUCfNgOmcGcOlvxBV2opVlpH9kPorFk4zNJl78Q36Bj17Ie7A81He13jPi8foTMRM4GeJ8Q/s1600/IMG_9782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTBZnqrJNO6HT5j-74SD2mZJOmJoRKxc81A2O0O0nogK8npwxetVQxl-dPKuUM0NeQyZTJEUCfNgOmcGcOlvxBV2opVlpH9kPorFk4zNJl78Q36Bj17Ie7A81He13jPi8foTMRM4GeJ8Q/s200/IMG_9782.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Sour
grapes and berries, oak, must, wheat and hints of chocolate and brown sugar.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9aTHj8FQLG0SnnxGS4qbqpXz61IRYbnBWarOF7XTZSxvY14PjrzeclmEnxwBevBlPaF47fkgKzpU1Sw_GmXeJWn6wTFgT8VeLIbczZr1KbyqfcBwDt1j_8yq9yz18enzt5MbmrBv4mt0/s1600/Schneider+Weisse+Tap+X+Aventinus+Cuvee+Barrique+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9aTHj8FQLG0SnnxGS4qbqpXz61IRYbnBWarOF7XTZSxvY14PjrzeclmEnxwBevBlPaF47fkgKzpU1Sw_GmXeJWn6wTFgT8VeLIbczZr1KbyqfcBwDt1j_8yq9yz18enzt5MbmrBv4mt0/s200/Schneider+Weisse+Tap+X+Aventinus+Cuvee+Barrique+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="125" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Tart and
sour with dark fruit and grape flavors, oak and hints of chocolate, brown sugar
and vanilla.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJoYCfgCaujNhHUilB2aoLdRODPaC-FrP9ydTYPEcpQ0lTt27Fmv9CSen4HiknhU7RM8MMS6ho2fch57A50PnXAKqa70LGZuOZKHtNPs94jONjEpvnPDBSJ7TbAfsw-oTkLKmIjh4_vk/s1600/IMG_9804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJoYCfgCaujNhHUilB2aoLdRODPaC-FrP9ydTYPEcpQ0lTt27Fmv9CSen4HiknhU7RM8MMS6ho2fch57A50PnXAKqa70LGZuOZKHtNPs94jONjEpvnPDBSJ7TbAfsw-oTkLKmIjh4_vk/s200/IMG_9804.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> A very
unique beer, Schneider Weisse Tap X Aventinus Cuvee Barrique is not what I
expected it to be. Smooth, creamy and
sour, this 9.5% ABV offering was certainly worth a try. I’m glad I picked this one up.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-60930119857605999132016-02-19T17:10:00.000-08:002016-02-19T17:10:00.692-08:00Great Divide Brewing Company Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDI1doo_fY0ggs3W2qvytc2-WKZqPEDT8WhJv-xXSAvG07BPx-U4uysXnfVnUtjiYjE6zIJjtz_DtBzqgMUJP9-VaPX-hWBsTwNSSBc3xE2Tq23OErVY4LAv7O_MvzQjuGJ1G37eDf3I/s1600/IMG_0565.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDI1doo_fY0ggs3W2qvytc2-WKZqPEDT8WhJv-xXSAvG07BPx-U4uysXnfVnUtjiYjE6zIJjtz_DtBzqgMUJP9-VaPX-hWBsTwNSSBc3xE2Tq23OErVY4LAv7O_MvzQjuGJ1G37eDf3I/s200/IMG_0565.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Great Divide Brewing Company
Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout - Stout Aged on Oak Chips with Cocoa
Nibs and Spices Added - bottled on April 9, 2013.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Great Divide Brewing Company <a href="http://greatdivide.com/chocolate-oak-aged-yeti-imperial-stout/">website</a>:
“CHOCOLATE OAK AGED YETI IMPERIAL STOUT is another revered
incarnation of our legendary imperial stout. We toned down the hops a
bit to allow cocoa nibs to contribute some pleasing bitterness,
while vanilla notes from the oak combine with the cocoa to create an
aroma and flavor akin to a gourmet chocolate bar. A dash of
cayenne keeps things lively, adding just a bit of heat to the finish.
Another great Yeti? Hell yes.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsSuNgJJvAswszjm49icGZjTJ7OFwrNaHaBRz1x6M9DG8YxzYEXPcZeaV4HQTrxcC2_ijsc_zKDXLqSOt7Zixc3CdEI0KJmvAv0fjCunFZwWRpv3PtzT1YvahKvRARZETC0t16ihO_as/s1600/IMG_0573.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsSuNgJJvAswszjm49icGZjTJ7OFwrNaHaBRz1x6M9DG8YxzYEXPcZeaV4HQTrxcC2_ijsc_zKDXLqSOt7Zixc3CdEI0KJmvAv0fjCunFZwWRpv3PtzT1YvahKvRARZETC0t16ihO_as/s200/IMG_0573.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-3W1UywnMlPC8_SpHxT0ByLdqgvOULYFugHzFaQ01KoqjLuJoUsa1Pxjc4v1kcLIwpAWmmI_kO4Au9j9cCMsh_sVa8hhjIDznb2ia15qA8X0l2IgEB_hhmipB538r50mAaGxJnHtDoes/s1600/IMG_0579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-3W1UywnMlPC8_SpHxT0ByLdqgvOULYFugHzFaQ01KoqjLuJoUsa1Pxjc4v1kcLIwpAWmmI_kO4Au9j9cCMsh_sVa8hhjIDznb2ia15qA8X0l2IgEB_hhmipB538r50mAaGxJnHtDoes/s200/IMG_0579.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a thick dark brown, nearly used motor oil black with a large and dense dark tan
head leaving loads of spotty lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGvo4qhqJqiW7r7PZEKJquN8y-NiPPKlJ_NXmiJspTkVwUrv5KVTbnIWUK4WenZ8Z1jVKyrlxbrDHfx4PgqA0puonNatpRMHfRllZkh2SIyzD8CInrB04BzlpL_gJxSPdg3B8fDHhicY/s1600/IMG_0595.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvGvo4qhqJqiW7r7PZEKJquN8y-NiPPKlJ_NXmiJspTkVwUrv5KVTbnIWUK4WenZ8Z1jVKyrlxbrDHfx4PgqA0puonNatpRMHfRllZkh2SIyzD8CInrB04BzlpL_gJxSPdg3B8fDHhicY/s200/IMG_0595.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Bitter,
dark chocolate, roasted malt, vanilla and a slight oak scent.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjna6Mv3OiTPtHki-uF78DGKHMqC2FsuIGsGw69MCxH4-pSjgz5IIuiPGU2avA_P_P5BsqJtOLMf4U_3i0S2hsGht2oDunngQRyUusGh80TpNa8iSQLvoqNiff6MAxot2J0MKJ0oXWm0/s1600/Great+Divide+Brewing+Company+Chocolate+Oak+Aged+Yeti+Imperial+Stout+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjna6Mv3OiTPtHki-uF78DGKHMqC2FsuIGsGw69MCxH4-pSjgz5IIuiPGU2avA_P_P5BsqJtOLMf4U_3i0S2hsGht2oDunngQRyUusGh80TpNa8iSQLvoqNiff6MAxot2J0MKJ0oXWm0/s200/Great+Divide+Brewing+Company+Chocolate+Oak+Aged+Yeti+Imperial+Stout+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="190" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Dark,
bitter chocolate, oak, vanilla, roasted malt with just a slight touch of
cayenne in the finish.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5UJFRfvNIN7B_P2jhOWSlzsOlX_NWlahfd1PT0XFQlEgKXStaporZzNVRscyk732kBYwf_Gkb-IvlAmIjOSFWdtR-He_AIF5MSkNbZKAYeFLgUFwjGJD7-DQYVQ24KhyphenhyphencAwqIYtKY0g0/s1600/IMG_0610.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5UJFRfvNIN7B_P2jhOWSlzsOlX_NWlahfd1PT0XFQlEgKXStaporZzNVRscyk732kBYwf_Gkb-IvlAmIjOSFWdtR-He_AIF5MSkNbZKAYeFLgUFwjGJD7-DQYVQ24KhyphenhyphencAwqIYtKY0g0/s200/IMG_0610.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Thick
and creamy, Great Divide Brewing Company Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout
is nice. This 9.5% ABV offering is worth
trying. The alcohol is very well hidden.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-22194640596016346052016-02-17T17:08:00.000-08:002016-02-17T17:08:02.108-08:00Cigar City Brewing Strawberry Shortcake Lager<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbPRHtYpkoj-ngIijKjrYnw-cYyff51ynLaAjiqpHa5WIsV_iaMH0hvBkItKyAS3A62TKyFmR27pJxTOokF8QGNdqG6RHfBJaUOQ5mOQ3B6MFaChOD_OOCMMLUJQOCfhL3WVM1UoIvIUA/s1600/IMG_2468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbPRHtYpkoj-ngIijKjrYnw-cYyff51ynLaAjiqpHa5WIsV_iaMH0hvBkItKyAS3A62TKyFmR27pJxTOokF8QGNdqG6RHfBJaUOQ5mOQ3B6MFaChOD_OOCMMLUJQOCfhL3WVM1UoIvIUA/s200/IMG_2468.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Cigar City Brewing Strawberry
Shortcake Lager.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Cigar City Brewing <a href="https://cigarcitybrewing.com/beer/strawberry-shortcake/?age-verified=6e675baa8f">website</a>:
“This beer tastes a lot like Strawberry Shortcake, which is a good thing
considering its name.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Released every year in celebration of the Florida Strawberry
Festival.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitV96uvGp7CvFRo8k6ec08R3kmApj-DESJmoC8sS4LKSHfPcFC7oL-FM1VGSpNiiGX-NCI77Oc3vTs1GSvstP-U-TwWn2mECF3kBZNCyBrBPYYUzTTwq8LI4IjnFnzfG4fAPzLMArgxnU/s1600/IMG_2477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitV96uvGp7CvFRo8k6ec08R3kmApj-DESJmoC8sS4LKSHfPcFC7oL-FM1VGSpNiiGX-NCI77Oc3vTs1GSvstP-U-TwWn2mECF3kBZNCyBrBPYYUzTTwq8LI4IjnFnzfG4fAPzLMArgxnU/s200/IMG_2477.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhom26AzjO1DlOn7AwSZQTFBfsJpd8vep1a8EnnUwKIHiu7O-fWoTF4an0q4286Kdxs63j2vpDdRR3YjE6Un19OX2Q40cD1kwY8-K-9vOUmuF61RsG6jMPYq7TDz0JxE34RPdBpeUzaJtM/s1600/IMG_2487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhom26AzjO1DlOn7AwSZQTFBfsJpd8vep1a8EnnUwKIHiu7O-fWoTF4an0q4286Kdxs63j2vpDdRR3YjE6Un19OX2Q40cD1kwY8-K-9vOUmuF61RsG6jMPYq7TDz0JxE34RPdBpeUzaJtM/s200/IMG_2487.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
clear and golden with a thin white head leaving little lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXT30o2_qrtDPqYOmWjN3QtrrZfVZklKbxyxkEerY_j32rkMZ6po_UY2WrAK_XFO231UwdnPbWnUPfRH7G1BbBxrrnadj2grp4AGllAEjRfn8OTG2v0WC8u-kW1qXJZ6kJPsKg3TzRTDA/s1600/IMG_2502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXT30o2_qrtDPqYOmWjN3QtrrZfVZklKbxyxkEerY_j32rkMZ6po_UY2WrAK_XFO231UwdnPbWnUPfRH7G1BbBxrrnadj2grp4AGllAEjRfn8OTG2v0WC8u-kW1qXJZ6kJPsKg3TzRTDA/s200/IMG_2502.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Pale malt,
sweet strawberries…almost like strawberry preserves and a slight scent of hay.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIyZamyyV5L4PrFuzVA_e7MN38MNAHS_N84LwktSWedliCz2_3YHLXlTglU_TW-kPlCJjxQoHMgAfq4WcjHEFXJLwEIh9WTb8TEtdYfSdPI1X7EWSHCK2usBc6ScttTsjhg54a62kyaE/s1600/Cigar+City+Brewing+Strawberry+Shortcake+Lager+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIyZamyyV5L4PrFuzVA_e7MN38MNAHS_N84LwktSWedliCz2_3YHLXlTglU_TW-kPlCJjxQoHMgAfq4WcjHEFXJLwEIh9WTb8TEtdYfSdPI1X7EWSHCK2usBc6ScttTsjhg54a62kyaE/s200/Cigar+City+Brewing+Strawberry+Shortcake+Lager+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Strawberry
preserves, pale malt, vanilla, bready and some cereal sweetness.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4F3upBRTaXSZk5_RXGr0isglSr6XExwK6HSehTfgmIuPdVzURZ70QSGMQ3KNdw999L_npnj5fwMc7tVlQkqi2tWZRjvPZ3oizl4C_ofN-UroHCY7jpOJWplKOQziePHJFl54d2kVCo4Y/s1600/IMG_2520.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4F3upBRTaXSZk5_RXGr0isglSr6XExwK6HSehTfgmIuPdVzURZ70QSGMQ3KNdw999L_npnj5fwMc7tVlQkqi2tWZRjvPZ3oizl4C_ofN-UroHCY7jpOJWplKOQziePHJFl54d2kVCo4Y/s200/IMG_2520.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Fruity
and sweet, Cigar City Brewing Strawberry Shortcake Lager is interesting. This 5.5% ABV offering is refreshing and
worth a try for fans of fruity Lagers. I’d
drink this beverage again.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-41064791398192809842016-02-15T17:08:00.000-08:002016-02-15T17:08:07.715-08:00Wicked Weed Brewing Pernicious IPA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNsepdl-e5r0koi5ZjNf_pgzU1B1a7VEKpbLwmIdmqsr6Rc5KWvVGWWo-zmVJWvI5o3UP8uXxoPyD54s83ioBYxUNJS8kVST8NQ1B0A65WumEWI3UpGBMOEwGfRt32R2mXa5k6ikQ0aw/s1600/IMG_5525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNsepdl-e5r0koi5ZjNf_pgzU1B1a7VEKpbLwmIdmqsr6Rc5KWvVGWWo-zmVJWvI5o3UP8uXxoPyD54s83ioBYxUNJS8kVST8NQ1B0A65WumEWI3UpGBMOEwGfRt32R2mXa5k6ikQ0aw/s200/IMG_5525.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Wicked Weed Brewing Pernicious
IPA. I picked this bottle up at Stella Brew (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/StellaBrewWS">here</a>) in Winston-Salem, NC.
They have an excellent selection and we’re very helpful helping me pick out
some local “must have” beers to bring home. If you find yourself in the
area stop in, buy some beverages and tell them that Mark from NorCal Beer Blog
sent you!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Wicked Weed Brewing <a href="http://wickedweedbrewing.com/beers/whats-on-tap/">website</a>: “Pernicious
is our flagship India Pale Ale boasting a silver medal at this year’s Great
American Beer Festival. This massively dry-hopped ale has minimum malt
complexity and a combination of juicy, tropical fruit-forward hops with heavy
resinous American hops. Pernicious is the epitome of a West Coast IPA, made
right here in the Southeast.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1MCX7sgjimjkf8Pp3qIhDfe45HaUCPNvSFKQhvZX0CNKsufxgf54Ck5je2eDsjQpsareh_4Bsz2sdEeZzUtTu-mHLQvu5cn-8sWV1STUGxuIUndpK2hHzsVU-MR4-1-p9e_ECQGnY4Gs/s1600/IMG_5534.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1MCX7sgjimjkf8Pp3qIhDfe45HaUCPNvSFKQhvZX0CNKsufxgf54Ck5je2eDsjQpsareh_4Bsz2sdEeZzUtTu-mHLQvu5cn-8sWV1STUGxuIUndpK2hHzsVU-MR4-1-p9e_ECQGnY4Gs/s200/IMG_5534.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPbIZKenec03Y6ebyXRNTsSl5e8MyxIXqSRne2gxjNg3bnySkSrHMbJTt4AI2YDXYoZhk4Z3Il-c1wSf-I1XlhOHvzkQ4BulSpRWq7TOl47FG4NiekAe6vfOm8rMIRiYiSHLe-AFNPT4/s1600/IMG_5536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPbIZKenec03Y6ebyXRNTsSl5e8MyxIXqSRne2gxjNg3bnySkSrHMbJTt4AI2YDXYoZhk4Z3Il-c1wSf-I1XlhOHvzkQ4BulSpRWq7TOl47FG4NiekAe6vfOm8rMIRiYiSHLe-AFNPT4/s200/IMG_5536.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a slightly hazey dark golden color with a large white head leaving lots of
lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNP_kWlQFaXgFH2sQZ650lRmM-SXvrpaxH83YZ6W3LdetfbIoXUHyewL3nmM55CAavLAZTb1VN4sH8XeJ1l40Y3TuChyphenhyphenO0se4JICbp4H6tJPeUxIh-t-HSt94E6fg2mDprvfb3Yv3ZS8/s1600/IMG_5552.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNP_kWlQFaXgFH2sQZ650lRmM-SXvrpaxH83YZ6W3LdetfbIoXUHyewL3nmM55CAavLAZTb1VN4sH8XeJ1l40Y3TuChyphenhyphenO0se4JICbp4H6tJPeUxIh-t-HSt94E6fg2mDprvfb3Yv3ZS8/s200/IMG_5552.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Citrus,
tropical fruits, earthy/grassy and pine hop scents and slight scent of sweet
malts.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Fybsu6-s37KRXr4QFhvnel5wNLDPpD0jMLgSglrO2wq7pUgIIcuSCY5pZ3h8wqKCku88aXiLTHDZaXWR0M294e1aooFlH3Pfwdkdh_IKxghT1f_FF6om1KGUe9_Th6F1YXNMiPPLbdI/s1600/Wicked+Weed+Brewing+Pernicious+IPA+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Fybsu6-s37KRXr4QFhvnel5wNLDPpD0jMLgSglrO2wq7pUgIIcuSCY5pZ3h8wqKCku88aXiLTHDZaXWR0M294e1aooFlH3Pfwdkdh_IKxghT1f_FF6om1KGUe9_Th6F1YXNMiPPLbdI/s200/Wicked+Weed+Brewing+Pernicious+IPA+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Tropical,
citrus and pine hop flavors backed nicely with sweet malt notes.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiHZgGyOKXWi6xIcxjIcvlWqwF042N-wrkOHFotj4atjnse0WgPj1Ps7dUFGJYOKjnjEoefJ9mwqhXCV7u28w6hTSV2Z-4L_XGyP-RMowO-03K6jUS85-lleMKgPlJCdMeb6DrunFlpK0/s1600/IMG_5565.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiHZgGyOKXWi6xIcxjIcvlWqwF042N-wrkOHFotj4atjnse0WgPj1Ps7dUFGJYOKjnjEoefJ9mwqhXCV7u28w6hTSV2Z-4L_XGyP-RMowO-03K6jUS85-lleMKgPlJCdMeb6DrunFlpK0/s200/IMG_5565.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> With a
nice blend of hop flavors, Wicked Weed Brewing Pernicious IPA was
enjoyable. This 7.3% ABV offering is something I’d certainly
drink again.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-66838831641109503992016-02-13T17:20:00.000-08:002016-02-13T17:20:04.365-08:00Anchor Brewing Company Meyer Lemon Lager<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKxBvwEl4-a7n-UfigcFta4KTajNob9LXjUrv7wNH3OKOwCQp-k86TDiqBrYh-xLWdOA4ZK_0RyU0_JGrbvBNK1984iVUfgc4_y_HYQ-6izykELNB6iJs4aAO8nnyIf8ZVGFEhvxMX4k/s1600/HUBN9520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKxBvwEl4-a7n-UfigcFta4KTajNob9LXjUrv7wNH3OKOwCQp-k86TDiqBrYh-xLWdOA4ZK_0RyU0_JGrbvBNK1984iVUfgc4_y_HYQ-6izykELNB6iJs4aAO8nnyIf8ZVGFEhvxMX4k/s200/HUBN9520.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Anchor Brewing Company Meyer
Lemon Lager.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
From the Anchor Brewing Company website: “Inspiration can
strike at any time. For brewers, time is often spent talking about different
herbs, beer styles, flavors, or brewing methods with an expectation of the
final product. Other times, it’s a creative force built on brewing experience
that drives new beers that launch into the stratosphere. Truthfully, many
‘inspirations’ live out their days humbly in the taproom to be enjoyed by only
a few. In any case, the road planned isn’t always the road traveled, which
definitely applies to our newest canned brew, Anchor Meyer Lemon Lager™. - See
more <a href="http://www.anchorbrewing.com/blog/zestily-unique-anchor-meyer-lemon-lager/#sthash.9ITZRZUn.dpuf">here</a>”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5BkqBhCBXnnIPmZ63Tc08f4D_wbtPwE_ppk4bu282Rurmyrlx0HL6CNIEj69BuPPaxjWmXsipwTsiLggPlGy23BftH8lJJcDagxUAO1MlW4gtxXn3POvv9DsjViUOhvVSvb3QHRUCyCE/s1600/IMG_6436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5BkqBhCBXnnIPmZ63Tc08f4D_wbtPwE_ppk4bu282Rurmyrlx0HL6CNIEj69BuPPaxjWmXsipwTsiLggPlGy23BftH8lJJcDagxUAO1MlW4gtxXn3POvv9DsjViUOhvVSvb3QHRUCyCE/s200/IMG_6436.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbS3vLBu4xDT6pGkPf_f4m10mvKbcRODye2rPrTbG-VuQGrzK5P103DJYwh14Hmt1562fz0eDtI8US8p7r8M9es74FSlF6Qi_uXBPr6w2siN9SvkdCCFj4bKCt_tGcvIm9ECOxAWsw74/s1600/IMG_6440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbS3vLBu4xDT6pGkPf_f4m10mvKbcRODye2rPrTbG-VuQGrzK5P103DJYwh14Hmt1562fz0eDtI8US8p7r8M9es74FSlF6Qi_uXBPr6w2siN9SvkdCCFj4bKCt_tGcvIm9ECOxAWsw74/s200/IMG_6440.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a slightly hazy golden straw color with a large white head leaving patches of
lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiJbiVKS_MgFGCs-dydNnYZfPZ7jCa8PI0pIsrk4LEQ-qJ5QFdAWlppC3RWire1SvBNJWJQahpPw34KcGwtUDZj0M2cHmGpyWM9A8GnmghsumPGwkovWOdYjV_rN7-Mp8lM2aKHGtfRk/s1600/QOIP2452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiJbiVKS_MgFGCs-dydNnYZfPZ7jCa8PI0pIsrk4LEQ-qJ5QFdAWlppC3RWire1SvBNJWJQahpPw34KcGwtUDZj0M2cHmGpyWM9A8GnmghsumPGwkovWOdYjV_rN7-Mp8lM2aKHGtfRk/s200/QOIP2452.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Lemons are
way up front – tart and sweet smelling, grainy malt and some lager yeast.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiReOVvZlBblxeAcKUT2Xdq23gS1E8r6vI2nhr88SnA1EC_RTMCqJetBSZnlAycxrmx5IkeIeHOLo2r6sPj-0EWhEPtFgfe60HLmLXQ-kdxAJUmjT1v2o5U-WvnT4HaIVvkXqBGKKWCkLQ/s1600/Anchor+Brewing+Company+Meyer+Lemon+Lager+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiReOVvZlBblxeAcKUT2Xdq23gS1E8r6vI2nhr88SnA1EC_RTMCqJetBSZnlAycxrmx5IkeIeHOLo2r6sPj-0EWhEPtFgfe60HLmLXQ-kdxAJUmjT1v2o5U-WvnT4HaIVvkXqBGKKWCkLQ/s200/Anchor+Brewing+Company+Meyer+Lemon+Lager+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Lemon –
both juice and zest flavors, bready and pale malts, some spice and earthy
notes.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7XfVcIVNVHvGiKK_39DAd8GUpBx_-ysvwcivcHdjosJR-uG7CwPG_d_tPaG5eGlFXhU_ZGLKS7J1ELypTbk3LrDqHLKmhfaP2sxKh4FVn-Ixha-UFu4DxUaMjBC0y1Ls6iajhC0OpSyE/s1600/BIKE3831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7XfVcIVNVHvGiKK_39DAd8GUpBx_-ysvwcivcHdjosJR-uG7CwPG_d_tPaG5eGlFXhU_ZGLKS7J1ELypTbk3LrDqHLKmhfaP2sxKh4FVn-Ixha-UFu4DxUaMjBC0y1Ls6iajhC0OpSyE/s200/BIKE3831.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Crisp
and light, Anchor Brewing Company Meyer Lemon Lager is refreshing. This 4.5% ABV is something I will certainly
purchase again – a great summer session beer.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<br /><div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150114955560999438.post-90582194753545696062016-02-10T17:38:00.000-08:002016-02-10T17:38:12.639-08:00Anderson Valley Brewing Company Briney Melon Gose<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfy3FUoSeuoSAf7OeKRW74ZFs-smxK3e4jC9bMdAcGUmmPr7vQQ001pwqDTto44pI-fomxRvvx2GNFaxph1QpGP1YzTrhGWqFB0dpxxswOgbWBhSsIxSGJ75eVSmxYTQoXrYrhGHjdYYM/s1600/IMG_7913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfy3FUoSeuoSAf7OeKRW74ZFs-smxK3e4jC9bMdAcGUmmPr7vQQ001pwqDTto44pI-fomxRvvx2GNFaxph1QpGP1YzTrhGWqFB0dpxxswOgbWBhSsIxSGJ75eVSmxYTQoXrYrhGHjdYYM/s200/IMG_7913.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Tonight’s featured beer is Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Briney Melon Gose. I had the opportunity to try this beverage at the 2016 SF
Beer Week Opening Gala and I completely dug it.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Commercial description: “Born from our passion for
experimentation, our Briney Melon Gose boasts a thirst-quenching tartness that
is perfectly balanced by subtle watermelon flavors and aromas. Gentle additions
of sea salt create a refreshing harmony between the acidity and fruity sweetness
leading to clean, dry finish.”</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsakE0mmK7ksdfAwmdDUfdIM6a_cW8hPHX7al4mu1jT_LQ1jf2xGvmYcSMnizEv-u85-m0uuWBzePvxxDV_KggtRWTO0y6ahehr6LmoT9uiKa_v1S1jazmC_t2LqPiHEI83UkRUgVhH0I/s1600/IMG_7917.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsakE0mmK7ksdfAwmdDUfdIM6a_cW8hPHX7al4mu1jT_LQ1jf2xGvmYcSMnizEv-u85-m0uuWBzePvxxDV_KggtRWTO0y6ahehr6LmoT9uiKa_v1S1jazmC_t2LqPiHEI83UkRUgVhH0I/s200/IMG_7917.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Let’s get started!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXsnF2cJRqXJ1-0N6pO5w2XauNGXxN8RCQiE_X-CS1DHBPZsVoNZIQqhx-BDoCUXLlCv66ykHEiHF_AgF7CTB8A9hJG7sxtkGWjQgW8xk-dJubgXFlAuXQQD1Txn8yCBD7bKZ8_LfI1GA/s1600/IMG_7920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXsnF2cJRqXJ1-0N6pO5w2XauNGXxN8RCQiE_X-CS1DHBPZsVoNZIQqhx-BDoCUXLlCv66ykHEiHF_AgF7CTB8A9hJG7sxtkGWjQgW8xk-dJubgXFlAuXQQD1Txn8yCBD7bKZ8_LfI1GA/s200/IMG_7920.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Appearance:</b> Pours
a pale golden color with a dense white head leaving spotty lacing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_ZqLe0hAfMrXSlWgPWAjd1P_FkH_ABc8qMHJI9c389lhjab8_i69CHJUc6idBWf8tZoKsBFVsozJLXt5EYycq1Tiu-NcjkLWTc-E5X4BGq1uS_c85B8evt196qXZ_znb3obYH1IA_5Q/s1600/IMG_7929.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_ZqLe0hAfMrXSlWgPWAjd1P_FkH_ABc8qMHJI9c389lhjab8_i69CHJUc6idBWf8tZoKsBFVsozJLXt5EYycq1Tiu-NcjkLWTc-E5X4BGq1uS_c85B8evt196qXZ_znb3obYH1IA_5Q/s200/IMG_7929.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Aroma:</b> Melon,
lemon, sea salt, green apple, wheat, biscuit and pale malts, slight spice and a
yeasty earthiness.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP-6uxzk4cZj0W_NOyOzrXcyTJQTNf_tmr8tbe6s4W_RuGgfzQHknBTTzvlj9BNFnUXHgvf4hB2HX11lk_XvLB9v1dWXN1K66Hdjls9MkvRs96Kwf2uZ06Yr84v8wfYygOFxkzYljAZc/s1600/Anderson+Valley+Brewing+Company+Briney+Melon+Gose+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP-6uxzk4cZj0W_NOyOzrXcyTJQTNf_tmr8tbe6s4W_RuGgfzQHknBTTzvlj9BNFnUXHgvf4hB2HX11lk_XvLB9v1dWXN1K66Hdjls9MkvRs96Kwf2uZ06Yr84v8wfYygOFxkzYljAZc/s200/Anderson+Valley+Brewing+Company+Briney+Melon+Gose+Mark+Harvey+NorCal+Beer+Blog.jpg" width="168" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Taste:</b> Watermelon,
tart citrus, sea salt, wheat, biscuit/cracker, white grape, green apple with
some yeast spiciness and earthiness.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgts8IZQ-2ZjaxQH69g8_FhRE8UrZiLHnzarLE84pBUZDJ63H77cQ4ppnnQvUhb05ri2mMuOIAMsVr85_2AtLdYB394zleV2GXQr2BOmOGn8djYf-ognCqpEifQiRU-XjToHeHvZrV-YNM/s1600/IMG_7935.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgts8IZQ-2ZjaxQH69g8_FhRE8UrZiLHnzarLE84pBUZDJ63H77cQ4ppnnQvUhb05ri2mMuOIAMsVr85_2AtLdYB394zleV2GXQr2BOmOGn8djYf-ognCqpEifQiRU-XjToHeHvZrV-YNM/s200/IMG_7935.JPG" width="150" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Overall:</b> Great
mix of sweet, sour and salty Anderson Valley Brewing Company Briney Melon Gose
is extremely enjoyable. This 4.2% ABV
offering is crisp and clean, smooth and refreshing and a wonderful session
beverage. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cheers!<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mark Harvey<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
If you haven’t already, please like the NorCal Beer Blog on
Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorCalBeerBlog">here</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
Mark Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18083279182547524998noreply@blogger.com0