Rod J BeerVentures

Craft Beers Gone Wild - Belgian Ales On Tap

A hangout to discuss a few beers which is highlighted by some Belgian Ales.

Craft Beer Review: Name Tag Classic Lager

A house one from Trader Joe's in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is one that comes in at 5% ABV and doesn't get much more elegant than the can.

The Bruery | Kentucky, here we come!

Craft Beer Review: Oberon Ale From Bell's Brewing

Bell's Oberon is a wheat ale fermented with
Bell's signature house ale yeast, mixing a spicy hop character with
mildly fruity aromas. The addition of wheat malt lends a smooth
mouthfeel, making it a classic summer beer.

OTR Beerfest | Join us in Washington Park on June 24-25,2016 as we celebrate Cincinnati’s ONLY Canned Craft Beer Festival. Over 100 Craft Beers will be available in cans as we crush it with local music, food trucks, and vendors.

Come on down on June 24th and 25th for a canned good time as I will be on hand to also pour out some beers on Friday and Saturday!

OTR Beerfest | Join us in Washington Park on June 24-25,2016 as we celebrate Cincinnati’s ONLY Canned Craft Beer Festival. Over 100 Craft Beers will be available in cans as we crush it with local music, food trucks, and vendors.

Craft Beer Review: Crystal Pale Ale

From Samuel Adams: This crisp pale ale is named after Crystal hops grown
in Oregon, which give the beer its distinctive American hop character.
That classic aroma and citrusy, floral flavor that the Crystal hops
provide is accented by the subtle earthiness of UK hops and balanced by a
deep yet subtle malt sweetness with notes of toffee.

Tasting Anderson Valley Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice® is our take on the classic style of “winter warmer.”
Boasting a deep amber hue and rich mouthfeel, its creamy finish will
lift your spirits. Hints of toffee, spice, and caramel tease the senses
making this the perfect ale to share with friends and family during the
cold days and long nights of winter.

(Available September – January)

FOOD PAIRINGS:

Roasted almonds, candied yams, baked spiral ham, pumpkin pie

CHEESE PAIRING:

Brie, Aged Cheddar

GLASSWARE:

Pint Glass

ALC/VOL:

6.9%

BITTERNESS:

6 IBU

MALTS:

Pale Two-Row, Crystal (40L and 80L), Munich (20L)

HOPS:

Northern Brewer, Liberty

Craft Beer Review Saison Noir From Rockmill

Rockmill Brewery: Candied fruit, sweet potato créme brûlée, hints of caramel & mild tobacco in finish.

Craft Beers Gone Wild - Great Lakes Brewing Beers

This episode will explore two from Great Lakes Brewing Company: Lawn Seat Kolsch and Steady Rollin' Session IPA! If you would like to join as a speaker/commentator then let us know as well and we will get you the invite!

We also took a look at Hops by Numbers from Great Lakes Brewing and a big thanks to Dean from Shoe's Pub in Chicago for joining us!

Crafty Beer Review: Goose Ten Hills Pale Ale

Ten Hills traces its story to Elk Mountain Farms in Idaho, famous for
growing hops of exceptional quality and character. With hops from the
"first ten hills" grown for Goose Island at Elk Mountain, we crafted a
pale ale that delivers both a herbal and citrus hop character. We hope
you'll find the intriguing balance of flavors in this beer to be truly
unparalleled.