245. Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg – 2009 Samichlaus Classic Bier
I mentioned a few weeks back that the presentation at our local homebrew club meeting was holiday beers. This beer was one of the samples, and I knew I had to pic up a bottle. As I learned that the Beer Hunter, Michael Jackson, had written about this beer – the strongest lager in the world, at 14% ABV, it is aged for a year from St. Nicholas day. The bottle reaffirms hist story, saying, “Bottled only once a year on...
180. Founders Brewing – 2010 Nemesis Draft
I was at Fat Jack’s in downtown Bloomington tonight for an ABNormal homebrewers club steering meeting. I was surprised and happy to see that they had Founders’ Nemesis on draft. I had read about it, but hadn’t had it, so this was a good opportunity to try it. Despite it being $4.50 for a half pint, I’m glad I got to try it. It was extremely black in color and had a creamy tan head on it. The head fell...
123. Alaskan Brewing – 2008 Big Nugget Barleywine Draft
Don’t get me wrong, the regular beers available at the Oregon Brewers Festival are awesome, but after stopping at the “Buzz Tent” for the 13 year old Full Sail Brewing Russian Imperial Stout, I found myself being drawn back to the Buzz Tent to see what cool and interesting beers were popping up. Being in the Midwest, I hadn’t gotten a chance to drink any offerings from Alaskan Brewing (despite having heard of...
115. Deschutes Brewery – Super Jube
This morning was the Oregon Brewers Festival Brunch and Parade. After a great brunch, where I had another Deschutes Miss Spelt with my eggs and bacon, everyone gathered together for the traditional parade through downtown Portland. It was a great time – marching the ceremonial first keg from Deschutes, past City Hall to pick up Portland Mayor Sam Adams (Yes, that’s his real name), and then going to the riverfront park for...
