362. Capital Brewing – Square Series Weizen Doppelbock
I’ve mentioned that I’m at the Bruegala beer festival and they have several special release beers available. These are beers that are tough to find around these parts (Central Illinois) and are part of a limited quantity at the event. Ever since I was contacted by the Brewmaster at Capital Brewery, Kirby Nelson, last year, I’ve tried more of their beers. So, when I saw this one was available at the event, I went...
361. Southern Tier – Oak Aged Imperial Unearthly India Pale Ale
Another special release during the Bruegala beer festival, this one sounded pretty good. I’ve had several Southern Tier beers, and they do a pretty good job with some big flavored beers. I made an IPA aged on oak chips once and was surprised by how good the mix of hops and oak flavor tasted. This one was a much bigger beer, and it didn’t disappoint with an equally big flavor. Location: Enjoyed a 3oz sample, in a...
360. Two Brothers Brewing – Askew Sour Ale
During the Bruegala beer festival, they had a few special release beers, which were a few somewhat hard to get a hold of bottles. This one was one of those beers. My experiences with sour beers has been mixed, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but figured that since it was one of the featured beers, I’d give it a try. Location: Enjoyed a 3oz sample, in a sampling glass, at Bruegala in Bloomington, IL. Numbers: 6.5% ABV, ~...
359. Firestone Walker – Nectar Ales Nectar IPA
As I mentioned in my last post, I’m at the Bruegala beer festival in Bloomington, Illinois. At this festival, you buy a punch card with so many samples on it, but some beers cost 2-3 punches. I stopped at the table with Firestone Walker, because their Double Jack was only 1 punch (it’s an incredible beer, review coming later). While I was there, I noticed these Nectar Ales, also brewed by Firestone Walker. I thought...
358. Destihl Restaurant & Brew Works – Hawaii Five-Ale
Tonight I’m at Bruegala , our one and only beer tasting festival in the Bloomington-Normal, Illinois area. I’m working our Abnormal Brewers booth, and helping out Fred, our former president, and current head brewer for Destihl. I covered his booth for an hour or so, and got a chance to have a few of their beers. During a slow time, I thought I’d go ahead and review their Hawaii Five-Ale. This beer came to be as...
