374. Yellowhammer Brewing – Saison de Détente
We finished our meal at The J. Clyde in Birmingham, Alabama, and, after having local brews from Good People Brewing and Back Forty Beer Co., I thought I’d have one more local beer to finish off the evening. According to the brewery description, “This summer seasonal is a medium gravity beer with a complex character. We combine two types of European malts along with a blend of noble European and American hops. The beer is...
373. Back Forty Beer Co – Truck Stop Honey Brown Ale
I’m in Birmingham, Alabama for work and we stopped at The J. Clyde for dinner and a few beers. I was looking forward to trying a few local brews and had Good People Brewing’s Mumbai Rye IPA from the cask before dinner. When dinner arrived – the beer cheese soup and the Gus Burger – I ordered another local brew from Back Forty Beer Co. Location: Enjoyed an regular pint glass at The J. Clyde in Birmingham,...
372. Good People Brewing – Casked Mumbai Rye IPA, Dry Hopped with Columbus
I’m still on the road for work, traveling from Denver, Colorado to Birmingham Alabama today. We arrrived and got settled into the hotel and headed downtown in search of good local beer. Thanks to a recommendation from my friend @jkaiseresq we stopped at The J. Clyde for dinner and beers. He had also recommended several local breweries and fortunately, they had a beer from each on the list. I decided to start with this...
371. Rahr & Sons – Buffalo Butt Amber Lager
As I’ve mentioned in my last couple of posts, I’ve been in Boulder, Colorado for work this week. Today, I’m traveling from Colorado to Birmingham, Alabama, through Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. We stopped at the Blue Mesa grill in Terminal D for lunch and I decided to get this beer since I hadn’t heard of it before, and it had an interesting name. Location: Enjoyed a 16oz plastic cup, at Blue Mesa Grill in the...
370. Boulder Beer Co – Buffalo Gold Premium Ale
It’s our last night in Boulder, Colorado, on a trip for work, and we headed down to Pearl Street to walk around. It had been a long day, so we stopped at The Lazy Dog sports bar for dinner and a much needed beer. There were only a couple beers on the menu I hadn’t had yet, and I wanted something very drinkable, so I went for this light blonde “premium ale” from Boulder Beer Co. Location: Enjoyed a pint at The...
369. Walnut Brewery – Indian Peaks Pale Ale
We’re on our second day of work in Boulder, Colorado, and stopped at Walnut Brewery. I was here almost a year ago and stopped at this very same spot and had their St. James Irish Red, and their 1123 Black IPA. This time I decided to have something a bit lighter and went for their pale ale. According to the menu’s description of this beer, “North American two-row and Pilsen malts are blended to give a pale straw...
368. Boulder Beer – Barrel Aged Mojo IPA
I’m in Boulder, Colorado for work, and we’re free for the evening. I was excited to make it back to Boulder in order to try a few beers I couldn’t get back at home in Illinois. After a stop at Twisted Pine Brewing and trying their Hoppy Boy IPA and Bough Breaker Barleywine, it was time to get some dinner. Right around the corner was Boulder Beer Company, which had a nice menu and some great beers. They also had a...
367. Twisted Pine Brewing – Bough Breaker Barleywine
As I’ve mentioned, I’m in Boulder, Colorado for work and stopped at Twisted Pine Brewing for a couple of beers. I started with their flagship IPA, Hoppy Boy, which was a fairly average IPA. Someone had recommended I try their Barleywine, so I did. According to the brewery, “A dark ruby amber color with a big tan head. BB features a gargantuan amount of Amarillo hops. aroma is flowery, spicy, and has a distinct orange...
366. Twisted Pine – Hoppy Boy
I’m in Boulder, Colorado for work and wanted to try to hit a few breweries while here. After an unsuccessful stop at Upslope Brewing, we headed out for dinner. Before heading to our dinner location, I asked the group if we could stop at Twisted Pine Brewing for a couple of beers, since I haven’t been able to have any of their beers. According to them, “Hoppy Boy India Pale Ale is the flagship beer of Twisted Pine....
365. Left Hand Brewing – Oktoberfest Marzen Lager
I’m in Boulder, Colorado for a couple of days for work, and I’m hoping to make the most of it by trying a few new brews. My hotel was on the north side of Boulder and I was excited to see that Upslope Brewing was right around the corner. I walked down to the brewery, but unfortunately, it wasn’t open. So I walked down the street and found this little pizza place that had a few local brews available....
364. Schmaltz Brewing – He’Brew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A.
As I’ve mentioned in the last several reviews, I was at Bruegala beer festival in Bloomington, IL. I had an extra sample ticket left and was looking for something to try. I’ve always thought Schmaltz beers were pretty solid, and I was looking for something solid and hoppy to leave the event with. When I got to the table with this beer, I have no idea why the label was on upside down, but it was. Location: Enjoyed a 3oz...
363. Green Flash Brewing – Hop Head Red Ale
I’m still at Bruegala beer festival in Bloomington, IL, and I’ve taken the opportunity to try a few new beers. This is one I’ve had before, but didn’t get a chance to review it. Ever since I got a recommendation on Twitter from@Lauren_BILLYves – who as it turns out, is Lauren Hinkley, the daughter of Green Flash Brewing founders Mike and Lisa Hinkley, I’ve tried several of their beers, including...
