Even though whenever I see the name “Nugget” I think of Denver and how badly I want Portland to beat them, I had to try this beer that is # 19 on the Beer Advocate ALL-TIME TOP BEERS list.
50 from 50 – Idaho
Idaho has some great craft brew. Unfortunately, not a lot of great craft brew distribution. Grand Teton has a larger territory and I picked up a DIPA that may have been past it’s prime. If I had drunk it a couple of weeks earlier, the review would probably be better.
50 from 50 – Louisiana
Abita is probably the best known of the Louisiana breweries but their Christmas Ale is not usually seen here in California. So it gets the nod for the Bayou beer.
Defense against the Dark Beers – Baltic Thunder
Since I am not the best dark beer critic, I delegate to someone who really digs the dark side. Here is another quick review…
Surprising aroma of citrus…Medium head, beautiful mahogany color. Complex flavor profile, full caramel roastiness finishing in a medium bitter. Definitely bitter on the back end.
Paired with a meatball sandwich. Probably not the best choice for this beer. Would have been better with pastrami or pot roast.
Review – Batemans Combined Harvest
Review – Alpine Beer Co. Duet
IPA. How I love those initials. When it is done right, there is nothing better. This one is right up there in the top 20.
50 from 50 – Colorado
Brand new beer in a style that New Belgium isn’t known for, until now.
50 from 50 – Ohio
This is a big beer. Don’t let the cartoon frog on the label fool you.
Review – Mikkeller It’s Alive
For once, I am not reviewing a Mikkeller beer that is an IPA. Wonders will never cease.
Review(s) – St. Peter’s
First the Organic English Ale…
…then the Golden Ale