Monday, February 27, 2017
DuClaw Neon Gypsy - Beer Review #492
DuClaw Brewing has become one of my preferred breweries it seems and the Neon Gypsy is one of their IPA offerings that I was looking forward to trying. It is described as a golden IPA infused with grapefruit, citrus and notes of pine due to its use of the seven hops that were chosen. Just thinking about it makes me thirsty, time for me to taste and see how it compares. Check out my video to gather my thoughts!
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Dark Horse Boffo Brown Ale - Beer Review #491
The Boffo Brown Ale from Dark Horse Brewing is one that seems to be getting a second life so to speak. This 7% ABV 26 IBU Brown Ale was semi-retired a few years ago so that the brewery could focus on other beers. But now, it has grown once again into full production year round. Highlighted by its soft mouthfeel and flavors of caramel and toffee, it has been reported as a favorite by many at the brewery. Check out the video to see how I think it may compare.
Stone Xocoveza - Beer Review #490
From Stone Brewing comes the Stone Xocoveza, an 8.1% ABV Imperial Milk Stout that comes in with an IBU level of 50. The beer itself was done in collaboration with Cerveceria Insurgente and is noted as a take on Mexican hot chocolate. Crafted with cocoa, coffee, pasilla peppers, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg, this beer screams complexity. Let’s see how it compares and what it has to offer.
This Week In Beer 2/23/17
A look at the beer world for the week of 2/23/17...
Panelists include:
Rod J: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasJ2pPa0BPeGUKuf8PwxSQ
EricALionsFan: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ucenf13Dhrhw9OqpCJMBA
Pourly Reviewed Beer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3HPnxClgsod_9aWgcK0rA
Beer Whisperer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClznYnacQibDszq8nI326UQ
Kent Beer Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwb7pqYDq3z1EMuLSk2ELmQ
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Stone Coffee Milk Stout - Beer Review #489
The Stone Coffee Milk Stout from Stone Brewing is described as a hybrid between Irish, Sweet and a Milk Stout. Coming in at an ABV of 5% and an IBU of 40, this little gem may be one that can easily be enjoyed and go down easy. Check out my video here to see if that may be the case.
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Great Lakes Blackout Stout - Beer Review #488
The Blackout Stout from Great Lakes Brewing is a Russian Imperial Stout that comes in at a 9% ABV and an IBU level of 50. So as you can imagine, this hearty and malty stout comes in with a nice bite that also provides enough bitterness that the hops add to its flavor profile without overpowering it. Check out my review here to gather my thoughts and breakdown of this Ale.
Monday, February 20, 2017
Labeley.com...A Site For Beer Labels
This is a piece shared from the creators of Labely and if you are into beer labels then it may be worth you checking their site...
Beer is
one of the world’s most popular drinks. People all over the world simply
love beer. However, since the tastes generally differ, most people have their
own favourite brand or type of beer; some people like lager while other prefer
ale, and so on. Yet, there are so many beer types and styles offered that
everyone can find the flavor they prefer.
If you think about it, beer actually plays a significant
role in our lives. Whether you're meeting up with friends after work for a
drink or two, throwing a party, organizing a family gathering, wedding celebration
or any other event, there will be beer. A true beer aficionado will definitely
confirm that there is nothing more refreshing than a cold beer at the end of a
long and strenuous day.
Although people often prefer to drink a particular beer
type, they are generally willing to try other beer styles as well, especially
if they get a recommendation from a friend or read a good review or even if
they find the beer label appealing. The labels can largely contribute to the
way a certain beer brand is perceived and accepted by consumers.
Therefore, brewers think carefully what to put on the label
that represents their brand. When designing a label, any help is welcome. For
example, it is really handy to know someone with lots of experience in graphic
design. However, not many of us know such person or have sufficient funds to
hire a label design expert. Here comes Labeley, a free and easy to use beer label
creator with a lots of features and options that allow users to create unique
and personalized beer labels. The tool offers five different label elements to
choose from: label shape, border, background, graphic and text. On top of it,
there is a bonus feature that allows you to fully personalize the label by uploading
any image from your computer (such as logo or a photo you think perfectly
communicates your beer brand) and use it to design a totally unique beer label.
Furthermore, every element category includes a wide range of free label shapes,
backgrounds, graphics and more.
Besides creating a regular label, Labeley also offers an
option to create a beer bottleneck label and make the whole beer package even
more appealing.
Even though Labeley is a comprehensive tool, it is actually
very easy to use. The first benefit is the fact that you don’t even have to
create an account to use the free label designer. The designing process starts
with selecting one of the shapes. Then you get access to a wide range of label
elements to customize the label to your liking, save the design, download it on
your computer, print out and voila! You have the perfect beer label for your
brew. You can even use the tool for creating fun labels for parties. Wouldn’t
it be jazzy if you had party beer bottles with fun beer messages on them, such these two: “Cenosillicaphobia is
the fear of an empty beer glass” or “Beer prevents kidney stones”? Or, to have
wedding beer bottles with a photo and names of the bride and groom?
On the other hand, if you want to save your label design for
further modification, you can create a totally free account, save the design
and they’ll be available for editing and further enhancement whenever you log
back in.
If you’re at least intrigued by these features, check out
Labeley, give it a spin and label your brew with the most original design!
Check out the Labeley site by clicking here: http://labeley.com/
Bell's Kalamazoo Stout - Beer Review #487
Bell’s Brewing created the Kalamazoo Stout to honor the place where it all began for them. An American Stout that comes in at an ABV of 6% and is described as smooth, full-bodied with a blend of aromas that are like a blend of dark chocolate, and who doesn’t lie chocolate? I’ve enjoyed this before in the past but it’s been a while, let’s see how it compares.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Cincy Winter Beerfest Wrap Up And Summary
Another great Cincy Beerfest has come and gone, and with 500 plus beers there was no way to try them all and was more limited especially since I was volunteering and pouring beers. But, I did get to experience a good amount of beers which I have noted in this video. I was able to track most, but I know I missed a few. For instance, I know I drank some Founders and I believe Maumee Bay, but since I couldn’t confirm I didn’t list the, here.
But with all that being said, it was another great event and this is kind of my recap to the event and the things that took place. If you have a chance to go to a beer festival then do it, there is no better time to connect with people in the industry and really taste a lot of good beers and gain some good beer knowledge as well.
Cheers!
But with all that being said, it was another great event and this is kind of my recap to the event and the things that took place. If you have a chance to go to a beer festival then do it, there is no better time to connect with people in the industry and really taste a lot of good beers and gain some good beer knowledge as well.
Cheers!
Sights and Sounds from Cincy Winter BeerFest Feb 2017
Some images and video from the event that took place at the Duke Energy Center...set to the Rise of the Valkyries. It was definitely a good time as I was able to enjoy some various beers, although a good amount of time was spent volunteering and pouring beers for those that attended.
The Week In Beer 2/16/17
It is 2/16/17 and here are some of the things taking place from around the world of beer. This week's panelists include:
Rod J: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasJ2pPa0BPeGUKuf8PwxSQ
Ronald Theriot: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrW2eoKdOlpFSlKHm98s8UQ
Reviewing Under Influence: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCelJeO1ZZdmJI21rmR-3ASQ
William Kepley
Beer Whisperer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClznYnacQibDszq8nI326UQ
Albino Rhino: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb5IBwS_Df_KZqHzy0U98vQ
Tonya Makowski: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBgtSHN_ULbZO8792eU9RxQ
EricALionsFan: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ucenf13Dhrhw9OqpCJMBA
Todd Renn
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Stella Artois Cidre - Not Beer But A Cider Review
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Sierra Nevada Sidecar Orange Pale Ale - Beer Review #485
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Dogfish Head Beer For Breakfast - Beer Review #484
Friday, February 10, 2017
The Week In Beer 2/9/17
That time of the week where we take some time to catch up on beer, and mainly craft beer, news that may be taking place around the country and the world.
This week's panelists included:
Rod J BeerVentures: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasJ2pPa0BPeGUKuf8PwxSQ
Albino Rhino: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb5IBwS_Df_KZqHzy0U98vQ
ThomasMetal75: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGmtwbq2xiw6q4b9Pf3XZA
Beer Whisperer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClznYnacQibDszq8nI326UQ
Jean H Pierre: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tRXrqZzhiGsuMuEyx1Y-w
Ronald Theriot: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrW2eoKdOlpFSlKHm98s8UQ
Pourly Reviewed Beer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3HPnxClgsod_9aWgcK0rA
EricALionsFan: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ucenf13Dhrhw9OqpCJMBA
Tonya Makowski: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBgtSHN_ULbZO8792eU9RxQ
Holly Colt: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHhxyxUtUr5x3Rgf7Ws3aKQ
Kent Beer Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwb7pqYDq3z1EMuLSk2ELmQ
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Sierra Nevada Tropical Torpedo - Beer Review #483
Monday, February 6, 2017
Heavy Seas Winter Storm - Beer Review #482
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Lagunitas 12th of Never Ale - Beer Review #481
Beer and BS Saturday Night Surprise 2/4/17
We just decided to get together and talk beer the night before the Super Bowl. No set criteria was used and we just flowed from topic to topic aimlessly...
* Caution: Explicit Language *
Panelists Included:
Rod J BeerVentures:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasJ2pPa0BPeGUKuf8PwxSQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasJ2pPa0BPeGUKuf8PwxSQ
Beer Whisperer:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClznYnacQibDszq8nI326UQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClznYnacQibDszq8nI326UQ
ThomasMetal75:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGmtwbq2xiw6q4b9Pf3XZA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGmtwbq2xiw6q4b9Pf3XZA
EricALionsFan:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ucenf13Dhrhw9OqpCJMBA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ucenf13Dhrhw9OqpCJMBA
Pourly Reviewed Beer:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3HPnxClgsod_9aWgcK0rA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa3HPnxClgsod_9aWgcK0rA
Jon Sherron:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG86_wim15BN6rakOleUaQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZG86_wim15BN6rakOleUaQ
Kent Beer Reviews:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwb7pqYDq3z1EMuLSk2ELmQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwb7pqYDq3z1EMuLSk2ELmQ
Beer 30:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLyiiwfckoZyCDLrGAK43g
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLyiiwfckoZyCDLrGAK43g
Friday, February 3, 2017
This Week In Beer 2/2/17 The XXXL Episode
A weekly recap of beer news...and maybe a few other things! This week on 2/2/17 the panel included:
* Caution: Explicit Language *
Rod J BeerVentures: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasJ2pPa0BPeGUKuf8PwxSQ
Beer Whisperer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClznYnacQibDszq8nI326UQ
EricALionsFan: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ucenf13Dhrhw9OqpCJMBA
JeanH Pierre: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tRXrqZzhiGsuMuEyx1Y-w
Albino Rhino: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb5IBwS_Df_KZqHzy0U98vQ
Beer 30: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLyiiwfckoZyCDLrGAK43g
Krunch Kretschmar: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Kx-smQcMpwIgmtj1YvKhw
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Lagunitas Brewing TuberFest - Beer Review #480
It’s rare that I am taken back by Marzen beers, but the TuberFest from Lagunitas Brewing is one that did such a thing for me. This sweetened version of their take on the Marzen style provided a nice surprise for me. It comes in at 7.5% ABV which provides a nice kick, but it’s not one that I would do many of at a time but one or two definitely is nice for breaking away to enjoy this style. At 45 IBU, the balance of the hops and malts do work well in my opinion, and check out the video here to see my other thoughts on this one that is part of their OneHitter Series.
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