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Beer Run: Deals On Deals Once Again And The Saga Continues
I really didn't want to buy any more this year, but when one is faced with some outstanding deals then decisions are made. So I decided to step up and pick up some more beer. The basement is now even more stocked and one thing for sure is that there will be no beer shortage in my household, not for a long while.
Check out my video here to see what was purchased and some of the deals that I was able to find.
Check out my video here to see what was purchased and some of the deals that I was able to find.
Beer Review Or Not? Troubadour Magma Something is Off Here
Sometimes a beer review just doesn’t go the way as planned, but one has to decide whether to stick with it or bag it. With this one, I decided to stick with it and run through what I could on this beer that seemed to not be fully up to level that I would expect. Troubadour Magma is classified as a Triple IPA from Brouwerij The Musketeers, which is a micro-brewery out of Belgium. A brewery that I have had beer from in the past that provided a nice result, so I was hoping this would follow suit. Quickly, I knew this wasn’t going to be the case.
The beer quickly gave itself away as not being fully up to level with its sour like notes which should not happen with a beer of this style. That being said, I didn’t fully want to discard it so I gave it a shot on its taste and low and behold, that characteristic of the beer was actually not as bad in flavor or on the palate. However, it still didn’t seem fair in doing a full rated review so in that regard I passed on providing a score. However, I did move forward to discuss the beer which you can see about checking out the video here. Unfortunately, these are the rough spots that we occasionally hit when trying beers, especially from overseas. Chalk it up to experience, and all I can do is move forward.
That being said, thanks for swinging by to check out another video, Cheers, Grab A Beer, Start The Video and Get Your Beer On.
The beer quickly gave itself away as not being fully up to level with its sour like notes which should not happen with a beer of this style. That being said, I didn’t fully want to discard it so I gave it a shot on its taste and low and behold, that characteristic of the beer was actually not as bad in flavor or on the palate. However, it still didn’t seem fair in doing a full rated review so in that regard I passed on providing a score. However, I did move forward to discuss the beer which you can see about checking out the video here. Unfortunately, these are the rough spots that we occasionally hit when trying beers, especially from overseas. Chalk it up to experience, and all I can do is move forward.
That being said, thanks for swinging by to check out another video, Cheers, Grab A Beer, Start The Video and Get Your Beer On.
Beer Review: Piraat Triple Hop | Belgian Strong Golden Ale
Brouwerij Van Steenberge is a Belgian brewery and even though they are considered a macro brewery, they make one of my favorite beers the Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple which in my opinion is a wonderful; Belgian Quad. In fact it was that beer that really turned me onto many of the other Belgian ales, so seeing another one of their beers during a recent beer run was just about an automatic pickup for me.
Piraat Triple Hop is a Belgian Strong Golden Ale that comes in with alcohol content of 10.5% ABV, and as named features the use of four different hops that are brewed three times in the process. Saaz, tetra and aurora are used twice while the beer is being brewed in the brew house and then cascade is added for dry hopping. The goal is to produce a nice full bodied beer with a nice complex character.
This all being said, I looked forward to fully engaging this beer which did pour a lovely appearance out of the bottle and into the glass. Sadly for me though, that seemed to be the highlight before things took a somewhat expected turn which you can see in my video here.
It wasn’t that the beer was ultimately a bad one, and maybe I came in too high knowing the brewer was the producer of the Gulden Draak 9000. The aroma turned out to be less than expected and the flavor was okay, not bad but not great either. It was just there for me and together with the palate quality; it just stood as a solid beer for me but nothing to write home about in anyway. And because of this, this beer ended up being 73 out of 100 for me on my rating scale which you can see more about this by again, checking out the video where I go into more detail. I was hoping for better but it was what it was, and still a decent enough brew.
That all being said, thanks for checking out my latest post and check out the video for my full breakdown as mentioned. Cheers, and keep drinking…and oh yeah, Go Get Your Beer On!
Piraat Triple Hop is a Belgian Strong Golden Ale that comes in with alcohol content of 10.5% ABV, and as named features the use of four different hops that are brewed three times in the process. Saaz, tetra and aurora are used twice while the beer is being brewed in the brew house and then cascade is added for dry hopping. The goal is to produce a nice full bodied beer with a nice complex character.
This all being said, I looked forward to fully engaging this beer which did pour a lovely appearance out of the bottle and into the glass. Sadly for me though, that seemed to be the highlight before things took a somewhat expected turn which you can see in my video here.
It wasn’t that the beer was ultimately a bad one, and maybe I came in too high knowing the brewer was the producer of the Gulden Draak 9000. The aroma turned out to be less than expected and the flavor was okay, not bad but not great either. It was just there for me and together with the palate quality; it just stood as a solid beer for me but nothing to write home about in anyway. And because of this, this beer ended up being 73 out of 100 for me on my rating scale which you can see more about this by again, checking out the video where I go into more detail. I was hoping for better but it was what it was, and still a decent enough brew.
That all being said, thanks for checking out my latest post and check out the video for my full breakdown as mentioned. Cheers, and keep drinking…and oh yeah, Go Get Your Beer On!
Beer Review: Uinta Fest Helles | Seasonal German Style Lager
Fest Helles is a seasonal German-style Helles Lager that is offered from August through October by Uinta Brewing based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. It carries an alcohol content of 5.7% ABV and an IBU level of 21, and happens to be the subject of this review. Highlighted by a nice amber color, the beer brings in the breadiness that is expected and has a nice grassy appeal. For me I found this one to be an easily drinkable beer with its nice sweetness and just a touch of hop character. Without giving too much away, this one rated for me as 84 out of 100 and well worth checking out if you like Helles lagers.
See more on this beer by checking out my video here and as always, Cheers and Go Get Your Beer On!
See more on this beer by checking out my video here and as always, Cheers and Go Get Your Beer On!
Beer Review: Going Italian With Birra Moretti La Rossa
Feeling that I wanted something different, I decided to take a look at another bee from outside the United States. In doing so, I decided to take a look at one from an Italian brewery. La Rossa is a Doppelbock from Birra Moretti which is a macro brewery based in Udine, Italy and a subsidiary of Heineken. What caught my eye about this one was the fine label and presentation of the beer which had a nice distinguished look to it. Sometimes labels can do that and be the one thing that becomes an initial difference maker when choosing a beer, and in this case it led to my selection.
La Rossa has an alcohol content of 7.2% ABV placing it nicely into what is the initial lower range of what one tends to expect from a Doppelbock. The beer overall did well from its defined amber color appearance through its character of a beer which I did enjoy over the period of time. But as to not give too much away, check out my video here and see why this one for me rated as 82 out of 100 on my scale.
And as always Cheers…and remember to Go Get Your Beer On!
La Rossa has an alcohol content of 7.2% ABV placing it nicely into what is the initial lower range of what one tends to expect from a Doppelbock. The beer overall did well from its defined amber color appearance through its character of a beer which I did enjoy over the period of time. But as to not give too much away, check out my video here and see why this one for me rated as 82 out of 100 on my scale.
And as always Cheers…and remember to Go Get Your Beer On!
Press Release: Cleveland Winter Warmer Fest to Return in March
Winter Warmer Fest to Return in March
Popular annual event features strong and rare beers from Ohio craft breweries.
CLEVELAND – The Ohio Craft Brewers Association presents the 12th Annual Winter Warmer Fest at Windows on the River on Saturday, March 3rd from 2-5 p.m. Over 50 Ohio craft breweries will showcase their winter seasonal, limited-edition and high-gravity beers. The Winter Warmer Fest is a fundraiser for the Ohio Craft Brewers Association, a non-profit organization founded to promote, preserve and protect Ohio’s craft brewing industry.
Winter Warmer Fest will once again feature a cask area with several breweries offering special infusions available only at the event. Many of the brewers will be on hand throughout the day to meet and talk with Ohio craft beer enthusiasts. Ohio On Tap app users attending the event will receive five bonus passport stamps to redeem toward prizes.
The Black Sheep Pipes & Drums will welcome guests to the venue, while Cleveland musicians Austin Walkin’ Cane and Chris Allen will entertain guests during the event. Food trucks on site include Fired Up Taco Truck, Scott’s Fire and Ice, The Manna Truck and Slyman’s Tavern.
Early bird discount tickets are available for $10 off list price if purchased by 12/31/2017.
General admission tickets are available in advance for $45 ($35 with early bird discount), which includes a souvenir glass and tasting tickets for 20 four-ounce samples. Early admission tickets are also available for $55 ($45 with early bird discount), granting admission at 1 p.m. Designated driver admission is available for $15 and includes a food voucher. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.beerfesttickets.
Winter Warmer Fest is supported by Boelter Beverage, Brewers Professional Alliance and Frantz Ward.
Beer Jelly Review: House Of Webster Snake Bite American Pale Ale
This is a look at the second of the six beer jellies that I received from the House of Webster which is located in Rogers, Arkansas. Snake Bite is a craft beer jelly created using an American Pale Ale and is described as carrying a fresh hop flower savor. This should be another interesting one to try, so check out my video here and see what my thoughts are on this one.
Thanks again to the House of Webster for providing the jellies and check out their website here to see these and some of their other offerings: https://www.houseofwebster.com!
Cheers!
Thanks again to the House of Webster for providing the jellies and check out their website here to see these and some of their other offerings: https://www.houseofwebster.com!
Cheers!
Beer Jelly Review: House Of Webster Fox Head Belgian Wheat
Here is something a little different, a look at a jelly created with the use of craft beer. The Fox Head Belgian Wheat is one of the six beer jellies that I received recently from the House of Webster for me to look at and review. They are located in Rogers, Arkansas, and recently contacted me about checking out the jellies, which I appreciate and was happy to do.
Check out my video here to see my thoughts on this jelly and also check out the House of Webster. You can find their site here: https://www.houseofwebster.com!
Check out my video here to see my thoughts on this jelly and also check out the House of Webster. You can find their site here: https://www.houseofwebster.com!
Press Release: MadTree Launching New Can: Luna Lux - Dark Winter Beer Alternative
MadTree Launching New Can: Luna Lux - Dark Winter Beer
Alternative
Luna Lux white IPA
launch party features portable planetarium to raise money for space education
CINCINNATI
(November 21, 2017)
MadTree Brewing is launching a new seasonal canned beer,
Luna Lux white IPA, next week to complement Thundersnow and other traditional
dark winter beers. While the brewery loves their spiced winter ales, they
wanted to make something that could stand up to the cold weather but was still
crisp and easy to drink. A white IPA brewed with coriander and lemon peel, Luna
Lux’s name translates to ‘moon light’ as a nod to the beer’s style and color.
Craft beer drinkers can expect light fruit flavors from the coriander, lemon
peel, and hops, along with a crisp clove finish from the Belgian yeast.
To
celebrate the new seasonal offering, MadTree is partnering with local
not-for-profit, Drake Planetarium & Science Center, to bring a portable
planetarium to the taproom launch party. The portable planetarium will take
thirty people at a time on a 15-minute journey to space and the moon. A portion
of all Luna Lux cans and merchandise sold in the MadTree Taproom on Tuesday,
November 28 will be donated to the Drake Planetarium.
“We
wanted to make a cold weather beer for those times when you’re not in the mood
from something dark and heavy,” said Brady Duncan, MadTree co-founder. “The
hops and coriander really shine in Luna Lux while the Belgian yeast character
make it robust enough to carry you through the winter chill.”
The
not-for-profit Drake Planetarium & Science Center’s mission is to provide a
wide range of supplemental, active learning science programs that stress the
learned use of higher order thinking skills necessary to function in today’s
society. They are committed to offering age-appropriate, hands-on, fun oriented
student participation in lab experiences that stress higher order thinking
skills. Drake Science Center houses the Engineering and Lego® Labs, Summer
Camps, Saturday Lego® Programs, and Lego® Birthday Parties.
The
launch party and portable planetarium shows will be held from 4PM to 8PM on
Tuesday, November 28 in the MadTree taproom at 3301 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
45209. The taproom launch party is the first opportunity to purchase six-packs
priced at $10.50 each (tax included). Six-packs and draft Luna Lux will be
available throughout Ohio and Kentucky beginning the week of December 4th.
About MadTree Brewing Company
Cincinnati’s
MadTree Brewing made history when they opened in 2013 by becoming the first
modern craft brewery to can its beer in Ohio. In February 2017 they opened a
new $18M brewery, taproom, beer garden, and private event spaces in
Cincinnati’s Oakley neighborhood. MadTree is known for focusing more on great
tasting beers rather than following traditional brewing style guidelines. Their
award-winning beers are distributed throughout Ohio by Cavalier Distributing
and throughout Kentucky by Beer House Distributing. For more information about
the beers, brewery, and taproom, visit madtreebrewing.com or connect with them on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, and Snapchat.
About Drake Planetarium & Science Center
Drake
Planetarium & Science Center is operated by Tri-State Education &
Technology Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization with the
mission to provide exceptional STEM (science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics) learning experiences for the youth of Greater Cincinnati. This is
accomplished through Drake Planetarium, Drake Science Center, Environmental
Education at Lindner Park, and outreach programs for area schools.
Beer Run: Trader Joe's Will It Be My Last One This Year?
The week to give thanks is upon us and today I decided to give thanks to a few breweries in the picking up of a good amount of their beers with a nice beer run to Trader Joe’s. It’s been a while since I have been to our Trader Joe’s here in Cincinnati, more so because of their location and proximity to me. But due to an errand, they were back on my radar again and I’m glad they were. I was able to find some great deals and check out my video to see some of them. The beer basement is looking real nice currently with some great finds, and an abundance of beers that may not have me looking again until 2018. Time will tell…
Cheers and remember to always take time and “Get Your Beer On!”
Cheers and remember to always take time and “Get Your Beer On!”
Beer Review: MadTree Pilgrim
Once again I decided to take a look at one of our local beers and once again, it just happens to be a beer from MadTree Brewing. This time I am taking a look at one of their initial releases for 2017 which is Pilgrim. Highlighted as a fall ale, this beer is described as a lightly hopped pale ale with mix of flavors that are part of the holiday season. This includes cranberry along with vanilla with the goal of striking a nice balance against the Pilgrim hops that are used and of course the malts too. The alcohol content of this one is 5% ABV and the IBU level is 14. So what are my quick thoughts on this beer without really hitting on to the finer details which you can see in the video.
The beer itself for me didn’t really play as lightly hopped pale ale and was more reminiscent of other fall beers mainly lagers more than ales. With the low level of IBU, it was expected to not have too much bite which it didn’t and the malts did add a nice tone. The color of the beer was decent enough although the head was lacking for what to be expected. The taste was definitely decent enough, and it sits well with a nice body on it. However, the cranberries presence was a little more muted than expected, but the vanilla did come through nicely and there was a decent amount of duration on the flavor. Overall the beer provided a decent experience but expectations may want to be tempered in my opinion. Check out the video for more on this beer and see the other reasons why this one rated as 76 out of 100 for me.
And as always, Cheers…and Go Get Your Beer On!
The beer itself for me didn’t really play as lightly hopped pale ale and was more reminiscent of other fall beers mainly lagers more than ales. With the low level of IBU, it was expected to not have too much bite which it didn’t and the malts did add a nice tone. The color of the beer was decent enough although the head was lacking for what to be expected. The taste was definitely decent enough, and it sits well with a nice body on it. However, the cranberries presence was a little more muted than expected, but the vanilla did come through nicely and there was a decent amount of duration on the flavor. Overall the beer provided a decent experience but expectations may want to be tempered in my opinion. Check out the video for more on this beer and see the other reasons why this one rated as 76 out of 100 for me.
And as always, Cheers…and Go Get Your Beer On!
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