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
Review – Avery Dugana
I could not wait and had this Colorado beer before 2010 started. But here is the review….
Review – Captain Lawrence
Here is the first video review of the new year! But! It is not the first beer in the 50 States – 50 Beers in 2010 goal that I have set for myself. This was one of the many fabulous beers I enjoyed over the holidays.