Beer Joy and Sadness

[hollyking]

Last night omg_teh_funnay and I sampled a couple of beers I've wanted to try. One was dissapointing, one was great. So without further ado, here's my thoughts on the beer.

First, the bad. Rogue's Chipotle Ale. I've had and enjoyed chili pepper beer before. This time wasn't one of them. I thought that the smoky flavor of the chipotle peppers would compliment the flavor of the ale. For me the chili the ale flavors fought against each other. I guess that if the chipotle flavor was stronger I would have enjoyed this more.

Now the good. Red Hook's Double Black Stout. Just reading the label made my taste buds jump. It's an imperial stout with coffee and dark malt for added flavor. I like stout beer and this one didn't disappoint. I'm not normally a coffee drinker but the flavor added to this stout. Sadly, the DBS is a limited run and only available until February 2009. I'll have to go buy a few more bottles to enjoy.

In other news InBev/AB has announced they're closing the 600 year old Stag brewery. Sure they "brewed" Bud, Bud Ice and Michelob Ultra but a place with that much history should be used to brew good beer and stay operating. Here's hoping someone can step in to save the brewery.

Comments

[hollyking.livejournal.com]

I've been wanting to check out Naked City for a while. Sounds like a great place. Hmm... I have some time on Tuesdays. Sounds like a way to while away the hours.

[seattlejo.livejournal.com]

Depending on when I might be up for going to.

Btw, how was class last night?

[hollyking.livejournal.com]

My class is tonight. The girls belly dancing class was last night. 4.5 hours to go... This day is going so slow.

And gathering folks there for a Tuesday evening is all kinds of win!

[seattlejo.livejournal.com]

Yeah RedHook stopped brewing it years ago, and made me very sad. I was delighted to hear they were making it again, but did not realize it was only a temporary thing.

(Are you in Greenwood these days? Its currently my stomping grounds.)

[pallidbat.livejournal.com]

You people and your hops! You're as bad as my husband. ;)

[hollyking.livejournal.com]

Hops I can hold and taste. Not like something else I'm not going to mention... :P

[pallidbat.livejournal.com]

We clearly, we need to visit one day, so you guys can talk about....hops. :D

[hollyking.livejournal.com]

You do! Plus you can finally prove to me that Indian food exists... ;)

[seattlejo.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the reminder about the Black Hook Double Stout. It was my favorite when it was regularly brewed, I'll have to snag some before it disappears.

[hollyking.livejournal.com]

No worries. I love to share my discoveries.

[klicrai.livejournal.com]

My favorite beer of all time is a Belgian brew by Gouden Carolus called "The Grand Cru of the Emperor". It's from Belgium's oldest brewery and they've been making it since at least the 1300's. It a dark, hearty beer which tastes like a basket of fruit and nuts. You drink one bottle and feel like you've just eaten an especially alcoholic meal. So very good!

I'm in trouble. The beer store (with brews from all around the world) is walking distance from our new place.

[hollyking.livejournal.com]

You're only in trouble if you don't show me this brew and store. :)