Category: Brewery Tour

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GABF Medalist Brewery # 1 – Upp Liquids

First stop Bend, Oregon and the medal powerhouse on the brewdeck, Tonya Cornett. The new brewery is Upp Liquids and they won Brewery and Brewer of the Year in the 251-500 Barrels size category.

Upp was formerly Immersion Brewing earlier this year but have found a new path with cheeky social media posts and obviously great beer like…

Dollar Kitten Rice Lager – “A crisp, clean lager with a light body & whisper of sweetness that makes it deliciously easy to drink. Brewed for balance, it finishes dry with a touch of floral hop character.”

First Upp Hazy IPA – “A juicy, hazy IPA with tropical fruit flavors and soft bitterness from Eldorado, Strata, and Simcoe hops.”

Chasin’ Sunsets Yuzu Ginger Tart Ale – “Bright, tangy, and spicy sour ale with yuzu and ginger.”

Buzz Box Honey Tart Ale – “An ale blended with Ulmo, a rare Patagonian honey. Appreciate the complexity without the heaviness. This is a vibrant expression of place and craft.”

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MLB Playoff Brewery Tour # 3 – Here Today Brewery and Kitchen

Brewery # 2 this month was from Milwaukee which had just been eliminated by the Dodgers. Brewery # 3 is from a city that had the same fate, Seattle who fell in seven games to the Toronto Blue Jays (see brewery # 1 of this month tours).

The brewery is Here Today Brewery and Kitchen. Here are some beers for the Mariners fans who are in need of some consoling after a great season.

Patino Pils – “A snappy Bohemian-style pilsner, malt kissed and aromatic. Inspired by our friend, bar industry luminary Chris “Turtle” Patino.”

Milpa Especial – “Mexican Lager brewed w/masa harina & heirloom corn from Milpa Masa“

Jaguar Jade – “Hazy IPA brewed with corn, flavored with lime and salt”

Vector Shift – “Hazy IPA brewed w/ naturally captured yeast”

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MLB Playoff Brewery Tour # 2 – Torzala Brewing Co.

To the South Side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin we go to visit Torzala Brewing Co. that opened up back in 2021.

Let’s pick some favorites from their brewers as you watch the Brewers on the diamond.

Brew 42 German Pilsner – “Clean malt bill, crisp hop bitterness, dry finish, and excessively refreshing.”

Lady Elgin Irish Blonde – “Our version of an Irish blonde having flowing straw-colored highlights, sweetness within the malt, medium-bodied in stature, family roots of hop nobility, and a decadent mouthfeel. “

Jones Island Polish Pale Ale – “we exclusively used Polish hops in our recipe. Not for delivery to Poland though. The result? A lighter version of an IPA, with more bite than a Pale Ale.”

Bloody Third Dry Irish Stout – “This beer was developed to highlight the original Irish stout style, sans nitrogen. Roasted, dark, bitter, and somewhat dry with notes of coffee and chocolate.”

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MLB Playoff Brewery Tour # 1 – Left Field Brewery

We start at the #1 seed in the American League, the Toronto Blue Jays and what better place to start then at the Left Field Brewery.

Time to set the line-up of tasters…

Ice Cold Beer – “A crisp and refreshing all-natural craft ale made with 100% Ontario ingredients that’s seriously great.”

Mr. Oktober Fest Bier – “a smooth and clean, pale German lager with moderate malt flavour and light hop character. Showcasing elegant German malt flavours like bread crusts, honey, graham cracker, and lightly floral Tettnanger hops, with easy spice and citrus notes. Crisp and balanced.”

Home & Away Hazy IPA – “has aromas of guava, pineapple and grapefruit with pine and spice hop flavours up front, finishing with white peach and citrus pith flavours and a smooth, light mouthfeel.”

Eephus Oatmeal Brown Ale – “This American Brown Ale finds its sweet spot with aromas of roasted malts, toasted nuts, a touch of bitterness, and a surprisingly creamy, smooth taste.”

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Well, I missed a new southland brewery for months, Gladi8tor Brewing and Billiards has been open for a few months now in Covina and it has been duly added to the list of breweries to visit.

If anyone has been there already, let me know your review before I schedule up a 1st BSP Visit.

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Baltimore Brewery # 3 – Union Craft Brewing

We have reached our final stop in Baltimore, Go Orioles! Go Ravens! And we walk into (virtually, of course) to Union Craft Brewing. Time to make a taster flight filled with…..

Skipjack Pilsner – “Crafted with precision and passion, Skipjack combines genuine Bohemian Pils Malt and Old World hops to create a beer that’s clean, crisp, and irresistibly refreshing.”

Blackwing Scwarzbier – “This crisp clean dark lager begins with hints of roasted coffee beans and rich chocolate but showcases a surprisingly light body and mouthfeel. This Schwarzbier (German for “Black Beer”) is moderately hopped with Noble German hops that complement the delicate malt backbone.”

Steady Eddie IPA – “Steady Eddie swings big with a dynamic hop combo- Azacca, Columbus, and Sabro- delivering vibrant citrus notes and a punch of tropical character over a smooth wheat and honey malt base. Light-bodied and flavorful.”

G.O.A.T. IPA – “G.O.A.T is light-amber in color and laid back with aromas of stone fruit, white grape, and citrus – just enough to let you know there’s some serious hops in this beer. Once the aroma is released, the G.O.A.T. descends upon the palate with flavors of juicy, citrusy, freshly-squeezed orange juice. Soft-bodied, mildly bitter, and packed with fruity hops.”

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Baltimore Brewery # 2 – Nepenthe Brewing

Our second stop in Maryland is at Nepenthe Brewing. A location with quite a few Best of Baltimore accolades to its name.

Here is an example of what you could be drinking in their taproom…

Mallet American Lager – “American 2-row, hopped gently with American classic Cascade.”

Terminal Advent Pale Czech Lager – “Brewed exclusively with Bohemian Pils, hopped with Saaz, fermented on a traditional Czech yeast strain.”

Geistbar Oktoberfest – “A classic blend of toasty, bready Vienna & Munich malts forms the basis for our Märzen lager.”

Verdant Shriek Double IPA – “Sent to the wilds of the southern hemisphere. Hopped and dry-hopped with Riwaka, Vic Secret, and Motueka.”

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Baltimore Brewery # 1 – Oliver Brewing Company

Our first stop at the harbor is Oliver Brewing Company. One of Baltimore’s original craft breweries founded in 1993.

Time to pick a virtual taster flight….

I Wish I Was in Mexico – “This Light Bodied Mexican Style Lager Is Brewed With Lime And Lemon Peel For A Refreshing Hint Of Citrus.”

Everyday Amber – “A Smooth And Very Drinkable Amber Ale.”

Blue Crab – Native Series # 4 – “The Fourth Installment Of The Maryland Native Series. This Easy Drinking Pale Ale Is Dry Hopped With Citra And Nugget”

BMore Breakfast – “A Rich And Chocolaty Oatmeal Stout With Light Undertones Of Coffee.”