I've been reading a book called Tasting Beer by Randy Mosher and I've been using it as a guide to beer tasting (obviously). While I already knew some of the basics (checking the clarity, the color, the aroma) I was/am still very much a novice. The best part about this particular book is that it goes … Continue reading Brewing an Education: Stouts and Porters (Part 2)
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Brewing an Education: Stouts and Porters (Guinness and Sam Adams)
Part of my goals for next year is to try and become more educated, to develop a better palate and learn to discern flavors and textures and sensations with more adept discernment. I am, of course, talking about drinking more beer. But I want to do it smartly. Last year, I drank a lot of … Continue reading Brewing an Education: Stouts and Porters (Guinness and Sam Adams)
31 Days of Spoooktacular: Happy Halloween
I'm drinking a beer called Vampire Slayer (brewed by Clown Shoes). This isn't a review, I'm just letting you know that I have a dark, flavor rich beer and you should get some yourself. No, really I'm just here to say, Happy Halloween. We've spent a lot of time together, you and I and it's … Continue reading 31 Days of Spoooktacular: Happy Halloween
31 Days of Spoooktacular: Spoooky Beer Review: Paulaner’s Oktoberfest Wiesn
I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Oktoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Paulaner's Oktoberfest Wiesn I love free things. We all love free things. If you see something in the store and it comes with something FREE, it triggers … Continue reading 31 Days of Spoooktacular: Spoooky Beer Review: Paulaner’s Oktoberfest Wiesn
31 Days of Spoooktacular: Spoooky Beer Review: Blue Moon’s Harvest Pumpkin Ale
I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Oktoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Blue Moon's Harvest Pumpkin Ale I know Blue Moon entirely through their Belgian ale, which I do not like. To be honest, I don't like any Belgian ales, on … Continue reading 31 Days of Spoooktacular: Spoooky Beer Review: Blue Moon’s Harvest Pumpkin Ale
31 Days of Spoooktacular: Spoooky Beer Review: Wachusett’s Octoberfest Ale
I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Oktoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Wachusett's Octoberfest Ale Since I needed a break from pumpkin ales, I decided to go back to our old friend, the Oktoberfest Ale. It was while … Continue reading 31 Days of Spoooktacular: Spoooky Beer Review: Wachusett’s Octoberfest Ale
31 Days of Spoooktacular: Spoooky Beer Review: Weyerbacher’s Imperial Pumpkin Ale
I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Octoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Weyerbacher's Imperial Pumpkin Ale For whatever reason, I'm incapable of not drinking pumpkin ales. It's becoming a struggle for me. I use the reviews as a cover, … Continue reading 31 Days of Spoooktacular: Spoooky Beer Review: Weyerbacher’s Imperial Pumpkin Ale
Spoooky Beer Review: Cambridge Brewing’s The Great Pumpkin Ale (Entry II)
I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Octoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Cambridge Brewing's The Great Pumpkin Ale I'm going to be honest with you: I'm kind of getting sick of pumpkin ales. They taste … Continue reading Spoooky Beer Review: Cambridge Brewing’s The Great Pumpkin Ale (Entry II)
Spoooky Beer Review: Wychwood Brewery’s Scarecrow Golden Pale Ale
I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Octoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Pre-Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Wychwood Brewery's Scarecrow Golden Pale Ale As I mentioned in this earlier review, I don't think Wychwood Brewery is selling seasonal brews; I think this is … Continue reading Spoooky Beer Review: Wychwood Brewery’s Scarecrow Golden Pale Ale
Spoooky Beer Review: Magic Hat’s “Hex”
I’m taking it upon myself to review as many Octoberfests and Pumpkin Ales as I possibly can during the Pre-Halloween Season. All while listening to “Thriller”. Next up: Magic Hat's "Hex" After all these pumpkin ales, I needed a break. There's only so much cinnamon and pumpkin you can drink before you start sneezing holiday … Continue reading Spoooky Beer Review: Magic Hat’s “Hex”
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