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New Beer Blog Rogue Brewery Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout

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In this beer blog, we are going to sample another beer from Rogue Brewery.  It is their Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout.  If you have read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this west coast craft brewery.  If you have not, please, read them to get to know this Oregon base craft brewery.  Let us get into this stout.

It has a jet black color with a tan constant color head. The smell has a sweet chocolate notes. The taste has a smooth chocolate with some burn malt notes.  The aftertaste has a smooth chocolate to slight toffee finish. It is a sipping beer.

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website:  www.rogue.com

Twitter:  @rogueales

Closing, the one thing that I do not understand about this brewery.  The price of their beer is pretty high.  I understand that the brewery has to make money.  I know supplies are not cheap.  However, at the same time, why are their beers are more than the rest of the market’s beers.  I have always asked this question.   They make great beer and I believe they would sell more on that fact.  I believe at a good price and liquid that they would be higher on beer sold by breweries.  I know that they do a great job already and sell a ton of beer yearly. Just like their porter, it is a nice sipping beer.  This beer is in my top five of Oatmeal stouts. I love my stouts.  I love this beer. This is one of their best beers that Rogue Brewery makes.  I highly recommend this beer.  Go get some!  Drink it!  Enjoy it!  Metal it!  \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email:  djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter:  @djweiser

Instagram:  @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Rogue Mocha Porter

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In this beer blog, we are going to get into another brew from Rogue Brewery.  It is their Mocha Porter.  If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this west coast craft brewery.  If you have not, please, read them to get to know this craft brewery.  Let us get into this porter.

It has a jet black color with a tan color constant head. The aroma has a chocolate to slight coffee notes. The taste has a chocolate to slight coffee notes with a dry chocolate and burn notes aftertaste. It is a sipping beer.

Here is their website and twitter:

Website:  www.rogue.com

Twitter:  @rogueales

Closing, there is a nice balance in this  beer.  It is a sipping beer that gives the beer drinker something in every sip he or she takes.  This beer has a nice color from the beer and head.  I like it but not one of my favorite porter on the market.  It is in my top ten of porters.  I recommend this beer.  Go get some!  Drink it!  Enjoy it!  Metal it!  \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email:  djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter:  @djweiser

Instagram:  @djweiser13

New Beer Blog New Belgium Side Trip Belgian Style Pale Ale

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In this spring seasonal beer blog, we are going to get into one of the new seasonal beers for the year from New Belgium Brewery.  It is their Side Trip Belgian Style Pale Ale.  If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this Mountain high craft brewery.  If you have not, please, read them to get to know this craft brewery.  Let us get into this craft pale ale.

It has a clear golden color with a white constant head. The aroma has a hay to bready like notes. The taste has a bready to earthly notes with a slight citrus notes. The aftertaste has a farm like to earthy finish. It is pretty drinkable beer.

Here is a description from their website (www.newbelgium.com):

Sometimes it’s a side trip that makes the journey. During our last anniversary retreat to Belgium, brewmaster Peter Bouckaert embarked on a sensory excursion to find the perfect yeast strain for his next creation: Side Trip Belgian Pale Ale. A beer from Brouwerij Van Den Bossche led Bouckaert to the brewery’s family Buffalo yeast strain, which they happily shared, and the foundation was set. Additions of Belgian Chateau Abbey and Cara Ruby malts from Castle Malting, the oldest malting plant in Belgium, as well as Belgian Magnum, Saphir and Target hops builds a bready, caramel-sweet wash with traces of stone fruits, and a balanced herbal bitterness for a pleasantly dry finish. Take a break from your journey with a Side Trip.

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website:  www.newbelgium.com

Twitter:  @newbelgium

Closing, New Belgium Brewery has been making beer for 25 years now.  They are throwing a party this year and this spring seasonal is starting it up.  This beer has all ingredients from Belgium.  I am talking the yeast to the hops and etc.  The yeast came from Belgium brewery. I will have to say this is by far my favorite seasonal from this craft brewery.  I love it and I am stocking up on it.  I am going to try to age this beer for at least a year.  I want to see what happens with this beer.  This is well balance and they did a great job.  I believe it will hold pretty well for a year. I highly recommend this beer.  Go get some!  Drink it!  Enjoy it!  Metal it!  \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email:  djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter:  @djweiser

Instagram:  @djweiser13

New Beer Blog The Brew Kettle Dark Helmet Bier

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In this beer blog, we are going to get into another brew from Brew Kettle Brewery.  It is their Dark Helmet Bier.  If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this Midwest craft brewery.  If you have not, please, read them to get to know Brew Kettle Brewery.  Let us get into this dark lager.

It has a jet black color with a white constant head. The aroma has a chocolate to slight alcohol notes. The taste has a chocolate and malty notes with a slight alcohol notes. The aftertaste has a chocolate to malty crisp dry finish. It is kind of drinkable beer.

Here is a description from their website (www.thebrewkettle.com):

Dark Helmet

A true TBK original, we kick this German-style black lager up a couple notches. Big clean malty flavor with just a hint of roasted malt. “May the Schwartz be with you!”

8.0% ABV 35 IBUs

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website:  www.thebrewkettle.com

Twitter:  @brewkettle

In the end, I am not huge fan of lagers.  I do like black lagers.  I will drink them over a normal golden or amber lager.  With all that said, I do like the balance in this brew.  I believe the Imperial side makes this beer special.  I do not think a normal black lager would be good from this brewery. I could be wrong.  I am not saying they cannot make a good one.  I believe they went the right way and made it an Imperial black lager.  It is pretty good beer. It is a nice Imperial beer. I love it.  I highly recommend this beer.  Go get some!  Drink it!  Metal it!  Enjoy it!  \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email:  djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter:  @djweiser

Instagram:  @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Rochester Mills Newton Alechemy Double IPA

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In this special beer blog, we are going to get into for the first time in package a beer from Rochester Mills Brewery.  It is their Double IPA, which is called Newton Alechemy.  If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this Michigan base craft brewery.  If you have not, please, read them to get to know this Midwest craft brewery.  Let us get into this Double IPA.

It has a cloudy golden color with a white constant head. The aroma has a heavy grapefruit to citrus notes. The taste has a nice grapefruit notes with a dry bitter aftertaste. It is a sipping beer.

Here is a description from their website (www.beercos.com):

Newton’s ALEchemy

8.8∞% abv. – IBUs: 88 – Double IPA

Brewed with a precisely calculated “mountain of hops” to exploit the gravitational pull of today’s craft beer drinker toward the big and delightful bitterness bliss commonly found in American Double IPAs of the highest caliber. Newton’s ALEchemy gets the bulk of its flavor from Pure Michigan™ Cascade hops grown just a few miles up the road from the brewery. It’s smooth bitterness is derived from the power of Magnum hops. The brew is finished with dry hopped additions of Citra & Calypso hops for a complex fruity, citrusy aroma. The result is truly liquid Gold, the elusive quest of Newton and alchemists of his day.

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website:  www.beercos.com

Twitter:  @rochmillsbeerco

Ending, every IPA today has to be fresh for it to taste the way the brewery wants us to consume it.  This goes for every beer on the market.  There are some beer styles that are very sensitive to age.  I do not know if I received an older Alechemy before.  I still liked it but not as much as I liked it this time around.  I know it was fresh because they just released the cans.  I love it but it needs to fresh like most IPA.  They did a great job on this beer.  I would hunt it down and make sure it is fresh batch.  I highly recommend this beer.  Go get some!  Drink it!  Enjoy it!  Metal it!  \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email:  djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter:  @djweiser

Instagram:  @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Real Ale Brewing Brewhouse Brown Ale

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In this beer blog, we are going to get into a brown ale from Real Ale from Texas.  It is their Brewhouse Brown Ale.  Real Ale was founded in 1996 by Phillp and Diane Conner in Blanco, Texas.  They had a brewery in the basement of Antique Store in Downtown Blanco.  The beer that is under review in this blog was one of the first beers made.  Let us get into this brown ale.

It has a dark brown color without a head over time. The smell has a sweet and nutty notes. The taste has a carbonated malty notes with a nutty aftertaste. It is pretty drinkable beer.

Here is a description from the beer bottle and their website (www.realalebrewing.com):

This is one of the three beers that started it all.  First brewed at Real Ale’s original brewhouse (in the basement of an old antique store in downtown Blanco), the Brewhouse Brown Ale epitomizes what Real Ale is all about – traditional beer making.  The Brewhouse Brown Ale is dark brown in color and a well balanced beer with flavors of chocolate and toffee and an exceptionally smooth, dry finish.

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website:  www.realalebrewing.com

Twitter:  @realalebrewing

Closing, this beer was part of my last beer of the month that came in the mail.  This brewery has been on my list to try their beers.  This beer has a nice balance and a nice well built design for a brown ale.  It is good but I have had better.  There is something a little weird in the aftertaste and part of the tasting profile.  They made a great beer here.  It is their take a classic beer style.  I recommend this beer. Go get some!  Drink it!  Enjoy it!  Metal it!  \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email:  djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter:  @djweiser

Instagram:  @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Petoskey Brewing Hopsessed Double IPA

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In this beer blog, we are going to get into a special release from Petoskey Brewing.  It is their Hopsessed Double IPA.  If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this Michigan base craft brewery.  If you have not, please, read them to get to know this Midwest craft brewery.  Let us get into this double IPA.

It has a clear copper color with a white constant head. The aroma has a citrus with hints of passion fruit notes. The taste has a citrus notes with a passion fruit and dry hop bitter aftertaste.  It is a sipping beer.

Here is a description from their website (www.petoskeybrewing.com):

Hold on to your taste buds & make sure you have a designated driver! This mouth-exploding double I.P.A. starts with the unique citrus aroma provided by a 100% Simcoe dry hop. The high bitterness is slightly toned down by the caramel sweetness imparted by the large quantities of malted barley needed to achieve such a high ABV. (Limited time only!)
9.1% ABV, 119 IBU

Here is a their website and twitter addresses:

Website:  www.petoskeybrewing.com

Twitter:  @petoskeybrewing

Closing, this is by far my favorite double IPA.  I love the malty backbone and how the hops blend in with it.  They did a great job on balance.  It might come across as 119 IBU but it does not drink like that.  It is still a sipping beer but drinkable in that beer style.  I love it.  This is so much better than Bell’s Hopslam.  I believe people try this beer.  They will realize that statement.  I highly highly recommend this beer.  Go get some!  Drink it!  Enjoy it!  Metal it!  \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email:  djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter:  @djweiser

Instagram:  @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Green Flash 30th Street Pale Ale

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In this beer blog, we are going to get into another beer from Green Flash Brewery.  It is their 30th Street Pale Ale.  If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this California base craft brewery.  If you have not, please, read them to get to know this West Coast craft brewery.  Let us get into this pale ale.

It has a cloudy golden color with a white constant head. The smell has a floral and citrus notes. The taste has a citrus notes with dry bitter aftertaste. It is pretty drinkable beer.

Here is a description from their website (www.greenflashbrew.com):

Tasting Notes

Appearance—Light copper with off-white beer foam and lacing. Aroma—White grape and melon fruitiness dominates the floral aromas. Flavor— Pale and crystal malts hit your palate first then a wave of juicy, fruity hops comes over the top with melon and a lingering grassy bitterness.

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website:  www.greenflashbrew.com

Twitter:  @greenflashbeer

Tabbing out, I am a pretty big fan of Green  Flash Brewery.  I am a huge fan but I will go out of my way to try anything new they put out.  I am craving their Stout and their normal IPA.  I love how they go out and find some rare or newer hops for their beers.  They put out some good beer with those hops.  They make sure it is good.  I have not had a bad beer from this craft brewery.  This beer is no different.  It is pretty good.  I highly recommend this beer.  Go get some!  Drink it!  Enjoy it!  Metal it!  \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email:  djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter:  @djweiser

Instagram:  @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Sweetwater Brewery Georgia Brown Ale

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In this beer blog, we are going to sample another beer from Sweet Water Brewery.  It is their Georgia Brown Ale.  If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this southern craft brewery.  If you have not, please, read them to get to know this craft brewery.  Let us get into this brown ale.

It has a dark brown color with a tan constant head on this brown ale. The aroma has a nutty to malty notes. The taste has a nutty to sweet malty notes with a nutty aftertaste. It is a pretty drinkable beer.

Here is a description from their website (www.sweetwaterbrew.com):

A river of deep caramel and chocolate malts meandering through undercut currents of hop additions. Georgia Brown is part of our year round lineup and is line priced with SweetWater’s other lip smackin’ core styles.

Available in 6 Packs, 15.5 Gallon kegs, 5.2 Gallon Torpedo kegs. As with all of our brews this one is best within 90 days.

Grains: 2 Row, Munich, 40L, 70/80, Carapils, Chocolate, Black
Hops: Columbus, Willamette
ABV: 5.8%, IBUs: 30

Here is their website and Twitter addresses:

Website:  www.sweetwaterbrew.com

Twitter:  @sweetwaterbrew

In the end, this beer has a nice aroma and has a nice balance in the tasting notes. This is a pretty solid brown ale and they did a great job on it.  It is pretty good. This is not the best brown ale that I have ever had.  It is still pretty solid and it is in my top three best brown ales.  I highly recommend this beer.  Go get some!  Drink it!  Enjoy it!  Metal it!  \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email:  djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter:  @djweiser

Instagram:  @djweiser13

New Beer Blog Natty Greene’s Red Nose Winter Ale

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In this winter beer blog, we are go to sample beers from Natty Greene’s Brewing for the first it.  We are going to try this winter ale and next day it will be their flagship ale, which is Southern Pale Ale.  Natty Greene’s Brewing was founded in 2004 by Chris Lester and Kayne Fisher.  They are located in Greensboro, North Carolina in the downtown area.  They brought aboard Scott Christoffel as their Head Brewer.  They are fastest growing brewery in the United States and cause them to open two more breweries in the state.  Let us get into this winter red ale.

It has a clear ruby red color with a constant light tan color head. The smell has a cinnamon to light orange notes. The taste has a nice malty warm winter welcome and turns into a nice orange and cinnamon aftertaste with hints of spice of ginger. It is a sipping beer.

Here is a description from the beer bottle:

The Red Nose Winter Ale is a deliciously festive beer that’s crafted to complement the colder season.  Red Nose begins as classic American Red Ale, a beer that’s slightly sweeter than an Amber, then, plenty of caramel malts, spice, and just enough hops are added for balance.  Fresh ginger gives a nice bite, orange peel add tartness, and cinnamon brings in a clean, spicy note.  Together, they’re a perfect complement to the sweet, malty foundation of the Red Ale.

Here is a description from their website (www.nattygreenes.com):

Brewer’s Notes For Red Nose, we start with a classic American red ale, a beer that’s slightly sweeter than an amber, made with plenty of caramel malts and just enough hops for balance. Then, we bring in a spice profile that supports the aroma of the beer. Fresh ginger gives Red Nose a nice bite. A bit of orange peel adds tartness, and cinnamon brings in a clean and spicy top note. Together, they’re a perfect complement to the sweet, malty foundation of the red ale.This is a beer that’s crafted to complement your holiday meals and celebrations. Like the season, it’s festive, warm-hearted, companionable – and meant to be shared with your favorite folks.

Here is their website and twitter addresses:

Website:  www.nattygreenes.com

Twitter:  @natty_greenes

In the end, I am always looking to try new beers that I have never had.  I decided to join a Beer of the Month.  It is deliveried to my house once a month.  In my first month, I received two different beers from Natty Greene’s Brewing.  Red Nose is their seasonal and is well balanced.  I enjoyed the nice tasting notes from this red ale and other spices.  It is different and I would trade for it next winter season.   It taste almost like Frankenmuth Christmas Town Ale from Michigan.  I highly recommend this beer.  Go get some!  Drink it!  Enjoy it!  Metal it!  \m/

Cheers!

Bill DJ Weiser

Email:  djweiser16@gmail.com

Twitter:  @djweiser

Instagram:  @djweiser13