9.16.13 - INfo: 2013 NFL Stadium Beer prices
Teammarketing.com has released this years NFL stadium beer prices and guess what.... The poorest city has the highest prices in the league, go figure. Detroit even beat out Jerry's world!! The NFL average is 44 cents per ounce.
9.8.13 - Review: New Belgium Pumpkick
I just tried the New Belgium Pumpkick, which is one of the Fall Seasonal beers I listed in an early post. The bottle states its brewed with pumpkin juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cranberry juice and touch of lemon juice. The 12oz bottle pours hazy brownish orange with a light head.
The pumpkin is not much of a factor in the taste or aroma, but you do get plenty of the spice profile in both. The spices are strong and come through the most in the tast but are not over powering. Then at the end you get just a hint of tartness from the cranberry and lemongrass.
Nothing distinguishes this pumpkin beer from the rest and kind of just blends in with most others. I can easily enjoy a six pack without thinking twice, but nothing to just make have to run to the store for it.
7 out of 10 (Decent hang out beer)
The pumpkin is not much of a factor in the taste or aroma, but you do get plenty of the spice profile in both. The spices are strong and come through the most in the tast but are not over powering. Then at the end you get just a hint of tartness from the cranberry and lemongrass.
Nothing distinguishes this pumpkin beer from the rest and kind of just blends in with most others. I can easily enjoy a six pack without thinking twice, but nothing to just make have to run to the store for it.
7 out of 10 (Decent hang out beer)
8.28.13 - list: Fall seasonal beers
The seasons are changing, football is in the air, the pumpkins are ripening and the leaves are starting to turn colors (that is if you leave way up north). But with that, the breweries are starting to send out the Fall seasonal beers that have the maple, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin and other spice undertones that usher in the holiday season. Here is a list of some of those fall seasonal beers to try while watching your favorite college or pro football teams on these Saturday/Sundays. I will be trying each of these and more in the next couple of months and letting all you bros know what I think with new reviews.
Anchor Brewing BigLeaf Maple Autumn Red™ is a quaffable, well-balanced red ale with character. Its malty complexity and coppery color come from a combination of two caramel malts, pale malt, and a hint of maple syrup. To complement these flavors, we used three additions of Nelson Sauvin hops in the brewkettle and a unique blend of Nelson Sauvin, Citra, and Cascade for dry hopping. The result is a distinctive fall seasonal with extraordinary depth and intriguing aroma.
Abita Fall Fest (September – November) is an Octoberfest-style lager brewed with pale, Munich and caramel malts. It is hopped with German Perle and Hallertau hops. The result is a full-bodied, malty lager with a bright amber color. Abita Pecan® Harvest Ale is brewed with pale, Munich, biscuit and caramel malts and Willamette hops. Real Louisiana roasted pecans are added in the brewhouse and give the ale a subtle nutty flavor and aroma.
New Belgium Brewing Pumkick is Adding the unexpected kick of cranberry juice to brighten this traditionally spiced seasonal ale. PUMPKICK is brewed with plenty of pumpkin juice cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, but its the cranberries and touch of lemongrass that send your tastebuds sailing.
Samuel Adams® OctoberFest is brewed to celebrate the arrival of autumn. The first thing you notice when pouring a glass of this seasonal beer is the color. Samuel Adams OctoberFest has a rich, deep golden amber hue, which itself is reflective of the season. This hearty lager is rich with a blend of four malts – Harrington, Caramel, Munich, and Moravian – to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors. The sweetness is balanced by the elegant bitterness imparted by the hand-selected Bavarian Noble hops.
Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale is a Smooth, rich, & roasty with over 17 lbs. of real pumpkin & warming spices like ginger, cinnamon & nutmeg give this brew a smooth inviting character. This style, first brewed by American colonists, is hearty & spicy making it perfect for the crisper days of fall.
Samuel Adams Maple Pecan Porter is a full-bodied Porter with notes of sweet Vermont maple syrup and a subtle pecan character. It passes through flavors of each, from an initial maple note, to the roasted character of coffee and chocolate, to a sweet and slightly tangy nutty finish.
GUINNESS® Red Harvest Stout celebrates the brand’s brewing tradition with its mildly sweet, velvety taste and deep red hue. The stout is crafted with a blend of lightly roasted barley which allows for aromas of caramel and toffee and is supported by a sweet malty taste.Its a festive Marzen-style seasonal has a deep amber color and slightly toasted flavor. The initial rich malty aroma and sweetness fades to a moderately dry, hoppy finish.
Saint Arnold Oktoberfest - A full bodied, malty, slightly sweet beer celebrating the Autumn harvest. This rich beer has a round malt flavor and an above average alcohol content perfect for a cool fall evening.
Saint Arnolds Pumpkinator is a big, black, full of spice, full of flavor beer. Originally released in 2009 as Divine Reserve No. 9, it is an imperial pumpkin stout and our answer to how a pumpkin beer ought to taste. This year’s version comes in at 10% ABV. It is brewed with a combination of pale two row, caramel and black malts, Cascade and Liberty hops for a background hop flavor, pumpkin for a rich mouthfeel, molasses and brown sugar, and spiced and dry-spiced to make it feel like you just walked into your mom’s kitchen while she was cooking 37 pumpkin pies. A single batch of Pumpkinator will be released around every October 15. It is available in 22 oz. bottles and on draft.
And if you happen to try .... let your fellow bros know what you thought below.
Anchor Brewing BigLeaf Maple Autumn Red™ is a quaffable, well-balanced red ale with character. Its malty complexity and coppery color come from a combination of two caramel malts, pale malt, and a hint of maple syrup. To complement these flavors, we used three additions of Nelson Sauvin hops in the brewkettle and a unique blend of Nelson Sauvin, Citra, and Cascade for dry hopping. The result is a distinctive fall seasonal with extraordinary depth and intriguing aroma.
Abita Fall Fest (September – November) is an Octoberfest-style lager brewed with pale, Munich and caramel malts. It is hopped with German Perle and Hallertau hops. The result is a full-bodied, malty lager with a bright amber color. Abita Pecan® Harvest Ale is brewed with pale, Munich, biscuit and caramel malts and Willamette hops. Real Louisiana roasted pecans are added in the brewhouse and give the ale a subtle nutty flavor and aroma.
New Belgium Brewing Pumkick is Adding the unexpected kick of cranberry juice to brighten this traditionally spiced seasonal ale. PUMPKICK is brewed with plenty of pumpkin juice cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, but its the cranberries and touch of lemongrass that send your tastebuds sailing.
Samuel Adams® OctoberFest is brewed to celebrate the arrival of autumn. The first thing you notice when pouring a glass of this seasonal beer is the color. Samuel Adams OctoberFest has a rich, deep golden amber hue, which itself is reflective of the season. This hearty lager is rich with a blend of four malts – Harrington, Caramel, Munich, and Moravian – to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors. The sweetness is balanced by the elegant bitterness imparted by the hand-selected Bavarian Noble hops.
Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale is a Smooth, rich, & roasty with over 17 lbs. of real pumpkin & warming spices like ginger, cinnamon & nutmeg give this brew a smooth inviting character. This style, first brewed by American colonists, is hearty & spicy making it perfect for the crisper days of fall.
Samuel Adams Maple Pecan Porter is a full-bodied Porter with notes of sweet Vermont maple syrup and a subtle pecan character. It passes through flavors of each, from an initial maple note, to the roasted character of coffee and chocolate, to a sweet and slightly tangy nutty finish.
GUINNESS® Red Harvest Stout celebrates the brand’s brewing tradition with its mildly sweet, velvety taste and deep red hue. The stout is crafted with a blend of lightly roasted barley which allows for aromas of caramel and toffee and is supported by a sweet malty taste.Its a festive Marzen-style seasonal has a deep amber color and slightly toasted flavor. The initial rich malty aroma and sweetness fades to a moderately dry, hoppy finish.
Saint Arnold Oktoberfest - A full bodied, malty, slightly sweet beer celebrating the Autumn harvest. This rich beer has a round malt flavor and an above average alcohol content perfect for a cool fall evening.
Saint Arnolds Pumpkinator is a big, black, full of spice, full of flavor beer. Originally released in 2009 as Divine Reserve No. 9, it is an imperial pumpkin stout and our answer to how a pumpkin beer ought to taste. This year’s version comes in at 10% ABV. It is brewed with a combination of pale two row, caramel and black malts, Cascade and Liberty hops for a background hop flavor, pumpkin for a rich mouthfeel, molasses and brown sugar, and spiced and dry-spiced to make it feel like you just walked into your mom’s kitchen while she was cooking 37 pumpkin pies. A single batch of Pumpkinator will be released around every October 15. It is available in 22 oz. bottles and on draft.
And if you happen to try .... let your fellow bros know what you thought below.
8.14.13 - Beer News : Brewery to release new beer from concentrate
An Alaskan brewer says it has made a beer from concentrate that tastes and smells as good as a premium micro brew.
Pat’s Backcountry Beverages is planning to launch the beer-in-a-packet this fall that will come in two flavors: pale ale and black ale. All thirsty drinks have to do is add water, carbonate, and knock it back.
Sam Hobbs, director of sales at the company, told the MailOnline that the beer will soon be sold in the U.S. and Canada. "We're hoping to launch it early to mid-September and it should costs around $9.95 for a four pack."
Pat's says it has developed a process to brew concentrate instead of beer. According to the company's website, the process of the beer concentrate begins "with almost no water, and carefully control the environment of the fermentation," making a highly concentrated beer with a percentage similar to that of vodka. But when water and carbonation is added, the result is "the same great taste you’re used to in a premium micro brew."
The company currently sells a carbonated beverage system on its website which can be used to create the beer. But by the looks of the contraption, getting a head you'd get from a traditional bottle or can could be a little challenging.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/08/14/company-to-release-new-beer-from-concentrate-product/#ixzz2bxtih67x
Pat’s Backcountry Beverages is planning to launch the beer-in-a-packet this fall that will come in two flavors: pale ale and black ale. All thirsty drinks have to do is add water, carbonate, and knock it back.
Sam Hobbs, director of sales at the company, told the MailOnline that the beer will soon be sold in the U.S. and Canada. "We're hoping to launch it early to mid-September and it should costs around $9.95 for a four pack."
Pat's says it has developed a process to brew concentrate instead of beer. According to the company's website, the process of the beer concentrate begins "with almost no water, and carefully control the environment of the fermentation," making a highly concentrated beer with a percentage similar to that of vodka. But when water and carbonation is added, the result is "the same great taste you’re used to in a premium micro brew."
The company currently sells a carbonated beverage system on its website which can be used to create the beer. But by the looks of the contraption, getting a head you'd get from a traditional bottle or can could be a little challenging.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/08/14/company-to-release-new-beer-from-concentrate-product/#ixzz2bxtih67x
7.28.13 - Beer Recipe: Beer Cheese Dip
Makes about 3 Cups
Ingredients
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 packet (1 ounce) Ranch Dressing & Seasoning mix
1/2 to 3/4 cup of beer
*1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce ( if you want to add a little kick, I do)
*cayenne pepper to taste
salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Combine Cheddar cheese, cream cheese and Ranch Dip Mix, *buffalo sauce, seasonings in medium bowl. Gradually stir in beer until mixture reaches desired consistency. Garnish with green onion and additional Cheddar cheese. Serve with pretzels or sliced toasted french bread.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 packet (1 ounce) Ranch Dressing & Seasoning mix
1/2 to 3/4 cup of beer
*1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce ( if you want to add a little kick, I do)
*cayenne pepper to taste
salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Combine Cheddar cheese, cream cheese and Ranch Dip Mix, *buffalo sauce, seasonings in medium bowl. Gradually stir in beer until mixture reaches desired consistency. Garnish with green onion and additional Cheddar cheese. Serve with pretzels or sliced toasted french bread.
7.24.13 - How to: get Hot Beer Cold Fast! by HedBrO
I know we have all been in the situation where we really want a beer but its either hot or comes lukewarm from the store. You have to put it in the fridge or freezer and wait an hour or more to have that much needed cold one. Well here is a way to get them cold in around 20 minutes.
1. Put beer in bottom of cooler, bucket or sink. Whatever will do the job.
2. Put half a bag of ice over the beer.
3. Fill container with water till it covers beer.
4. Add other half of ice on top of water.
5. Pour salt over the ice and beer.
Why does it work? Salt lowers the freezing point of water. Thus, ice will be at a temperature way below zero, usually -18°C for a household freezer. The ice will cool the water down and the salt will allow the water temperature to drop below 0°C. The beer will then be fully submersed in sub-zero water, maximizing the surface area in contact. So go use the new found knowledge for good and enjoy a few extra cold ones!
1. Put beer in bottom of cooler, bucket or sink. Whatever will do the job.
2. Put half a bag of ice over the beer.
3. Fill container with water till it covers beer.
4. Add other half of ice on top of water.
5. Pour salt over the ice and beer.
Why does it work? Salt lowers the freezing point of water. Thus, ice will be at a temperature way below zero, usually -18°C for a household freezer. The ice will cool the water down and the salt will allow the water temperature to drop below 0°C. The beer will then be fully submersed in sub-zero water, maximizing the surface area in contact. So go use the new found knowledge for good and enjoy a few extra cold ones!
7.21.13 - How to: Pour the Perfect Beer! by HedBrO
7.10.13 - 10 Interesting Beer Facts by HedBrO
10. The first beer cans were produced in 1935. Since people were not going out to bar, they had to make it easy to go home.
9. Zythology is the study of beer and beer-making, including the role particular ingredients play in the brewing process. A zythologist is a student and connoisseur of beer who possess knowledge of ingredients, pouring techniques and beer pairings.
8. There are 400 types of beer out there.
7. Cenosillicaphobia is the fear of an empty glass. ( I think most of us have this)
6. The oldest, still functional, brewery in the world is believed to be the German state-owned Weihenstephan brewery in the city of Freising, Bavaria. It can trace its history back to 1040 AD.
5. The Hops that are used in beer are in the same family of plants as Marijuana.
4. Beer contains almost all of the minerals needed to survive. (Your excuse when buying tons in preparation for hurricane!)
3. Beer contains high-level of silicon, which is linked to stronger bones.
2. Beer prevents kidney stones. A study in Finland singled out beer among other alcoholic drinks, finding that each bottle of beer men drank daily lowered their risk of developing kidney stones by 40 percent.
1. Beer helps us live longer. In a 2005 review of 50 studies, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that moderate drinkers live longer. The USDA also estimates that moderate drinking prevents about 26,000 deaths a year, due to lower rates of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. (Don't let your wife/girlfriend tell you different. Ha!)
9. Zythology is the study of beer and beer-making, including the role particular ingredients play in the brewing process. A zythologist is a student and connoisseur of beer who possess knowledge of ingredients, pouring techniques and beer pairings.
8. There are 400 types of beer out there.
7. Cenosillicaphobia is the fear of an empty glass. ( I think most of us have this)
6. The oldest, still functional, brewery in the world is believed to be the German state-owned Weihenstephan brewery in the city of Freising, Bavaria. It can trace its history back to 1040 AD.
5. The Hops that are used in beer are in the same family of plants as Marijuana.
4. Beer contains almost all of the minerals needed to survive. (Your excuse when buying tons in preparation for hurricane!)
3. Beer contains high-level of silicon, which is linked to stronger bones.
2. Beer prevents kidney stones. A study in Finland singled out beer among other alcoholic drinks, finding that each bottle of beer men drank daily lowered their risk of developing kidney stones by 40 percent.
1. Beer helps us live longer. In a 2005 review of 50 studies, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that moderate drinkers live longer. The USDA also estimates that moderate drinking prevents about 26,000 deaths a year, due to lower rates of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. (Don't let your wife/girlfriend tell you different. Ha!)
7.1.13 - Review: Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy by HedBrO
Recently I tried some of Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy by the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company in Wisconsin. It is a summer seasonal wheat beer brewed with natural lemonade flavor, that pours out hazy and yellow with a light head at first. You can definitely smell the lemonade without trying too hard at first impression.
The first couple were refreshing and tasty after mowing the yard on this hot summer day. Eventually though, the sweet lemonade flavor started to stand out and overpower the actual beer. So at this point, the drinks became smaller and beer lasted longer. It never came to the point where I thought about performing the ultimate blasphemy and pouring it out, so I would drink it again in moderation.
I suggest mixing it in with your other summer favorite in the iced down cooler when getting out and enjoying those hot summer days with friends and family. After that though, it just doesn't seem to hit that same spot.
5 out of 10 (try it at least once)
The first couple were refreshing and tasty after mowing the yard on this hot summer day. Eventually though, the sweet lemonade flavor started to stand out and overpower the actual beer. So at this point, the drinks became smaller and beer lasted longer. It never came to the point where I thought about performing the ultimate blasphemy and pouring it out, so I would drink it again in moderation.
I suggest mixing it in with your other summer favorite in the iced down cooler when getting out and enjoying those hot summer days with friends and family. After that though, it just doesn't seem to hit that same spot.
5 out of 10 (try it at least once)
6.27.13 - A Guide to Beer Styles by HedBrO
What!!??! There are different styles of beer....
Yeah, I used to think the same thing in my younger professional drinking days. There was only two choices, my Budweiser and other beers. Now in my older, not much wiser, quicker headache days, I have ventured out into the craft beer world as well. Budlight is still my most often drink of choice, but I wont turn down the chance to try something new. I myself don't know much about all the different styles of beer, but from my readings there are only two types of beers; Ales and Lagers. Some of the known Ales are, Newcastle, Guinness, Blue Moon, Bass and Sierra Nevada. And the more popular Lagers consist of more well known beers like Budweiser, Coors, Miller Lite, Shiner Bock, Samuel Adams Boston Lager and Heineken. After that, there are countless style variations of the two types throughout the states, countries and world. All of which have different appearances, aroma, body and flavor. So go here to the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) to read up on all the styles and don't be afraid to pick up a new one the next time your at your local store or watering hole. The better choice is your bar, as the bartender should know something about their selections and you can buy one and/or taste many.
Yeah, I used to think the same thing in my younger professional drinking days. There was only two choices, my Budweiser and other beers. Now in my older, not much wiser, quicker headache days, I have ventured out into the craft beer world as well. Budlight is still my most often drink of choice, but I wont turn down the chance to try something new. I myself don't know much about all the different styles of beer, but from my readings there are only two types of beers; Ales and Lagers. Some of the known Ales are, Newcastle, Guinness, Blue Moon, Bass and Sierra Nevada. And the more popular Lagers consist of more well known beers like Budweiser, Coors, Miller Lite, Shiner Bock, Samuel Adams Boston Lager and Heineken. After that, there are countless style variations of the two types throughout the states, countries and world. All of which have different appearances, aroma, body and flavor. So go here to the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) to read up on all the styles and don't be afraid to pick up a new one the next time your at your local store or watering hole. The better choice is your bar, as the bartender should know something about their selections and you can buy one and/or taste many.
