Unboxing Video: Adelbert's Brewery Says Hello

Austin, Texas is the home of Adelbert's Brewery and recently
I was contacted by Sarah Haney from Adelbert’s about taking a look at some of
their beers for some beer reviews, this is the unboxing of those beers for the
upcoming reviews. As I always look to keep my beer reviews fair and honest, I
did point this out and she understood that I would as well. There was no soliciting
on my part to gain any beers, but if you think that I am going to say no when
offered to look at some…then you are cray cray, for real. I am not familiar with
the brewery, so I am honored to be asked to do some reviews for them. Watch the
video to see the beers that I have received and then check back in the future
to gather my thoughts when the reviews are completed. Did someone say they do
Belgian Ales? Oh boy, this should be fun!

Beer Review: Abita Bourbon Street Rye Pale Ale

From the Abita Brewing Company comes the Bourbon Street Rye
Pale Ale, a beer brewed with Pale and Munich malts along with rye. This beer
comes in at an ABV of 9.5% and also uses Centennial hops to give the ale flavor
and aroma of citrus. And if that’s not enough, after fermentation the beer is
cold aged before then being bourbon barrel aged. During this part of the
process, the beer absorbs the flavors from the barrel such as vanilla, oak and bourbon.
Let’s see how all of this comes together.

Beer Review: New Belgium Accumulation

From New Belgium Brewing Company comes their Accumulation, a
6.2% ABV White IPA that is loaded with a strong wheat base and what’s said to
be a great hop profile. At 70 IBU, bitterness will be in play but in what IPA
is this not the case. Let’s see how this one does.

Cider Review: Oliver Winery Beanblossom Hard Cider

Yes, you are reading this right as I decided to take a look
at a cider this time. The Beanblossom Hard Cider from Oliver Winery comes in at
an ABV of 9% is noted as being a crisp, refreshing cider made from Indiana
apples and is seen as a perfect beverage for mulling. Let’s see how it tastes.

Beer Review: Upright Brewing Six

I always enjoy trying a good Rye Ale, so it was nice to find
Six from Upright Brewing and see how it does compared to others that I have had
in the past. It is a 6.7% ABV ale that at 25 IBU is noted to provide spicy
notes along with a deep caramel core aroma. Let’s see how it compares.

Beer Review: Long Trail Imperial Pumpkin (Brush and Barrel)

The Long Trail Brewing Company is based in Bridgewater
Corners, Vermont, and their Imperial Pumpkin is just one more release from
their Brush and Barrel Series. This pumpkin ale comes in at a nice ABV of 8%
and an IBU level of 30. And although this beer is now no longer in production,
I was able to locate one of their bottles and this is a look at what this beer
offered.

Beer Review: Breckenridge 72 Imperial Chocolate Cream Stout (BA)

The 72
Imperial Chocolate Cream Stout (Barrel Aged) is a Sweet or Milk Stout from
Breckenridge Brewery out of Littleton, Colorado.  This beer coming in at an ABV of 7.2% is a
small batch beer that is engineered for luxury and enjoyment as noted by
Breckenridge. There is a base version as well as the bourbon barrel aged
version which is shown here. The result should be a nice blend of chocolate, wood
and whiskey, let’s see how it does.

Talking Beer Glasses For That Malty, Hoppy, Yeasty Goodness

Ever think, what beer glass may be best for your beer? Does a beer glass really make a difference? Well tonight, we look at beer glasses under review and discuss what you need to know.

America Now Has a Record-High 5,000 Breweries and Counting | MONEY

America is still going strong with craft beer as noted by this piece from Money. How much more can be done, and is there a slowdown in sight?

America Now Has a Record-High 5,000 Breweries and Counting | MONEY

 

The Ins and Outs of Shipping Beer - Homebrew Academy

Sometimes I am asked questions about beer and the shipping of it across the United States. There are definitely regulations that come into play but rather than type out a full blown piece, I thought that I would just share one that had already been completed.

The Ins and Outs of Shipping Beer - Homebrew Academy

 

photo: B Tal

Beer Review: Blackberry Farm Saison

From out of the mountains of Tennessee comes the Classic
Saison from Blackberry Farm Brewery and this one is highlighted as being a
medium bodied Saison with a voluminous head that releases notes of lemon and
crisp spicy aroma. It comes in at an ABV of 6.3% and online it is shown with an
IBU level of 33. Let’s see how this one actually tastes, shall we?