Pipe Dream is still fermenting but the brewery fronted by Brian Holter and Kingsley Toby are all about the “BREW•DRINK•DREAM”
So one day soon, we will be able to taste their flagship ale, Lazy Sunday or Green Dragon Imperial India Pale Ale or the Pipe Dream pale or the Tahoba Summer Ale.
And after trying the gamut of styles that they are creating on their pilot system, I can safely say that these are beers to be on the look out for.
The full story will be on FoodGPS tomorrow…
It’s HUGE!
Or I should say Gigantic.
I sent my mom to check out Gigantic Brewing in Portland since it is a much longer drive for me here in L.A. to check out what the new tap room looks like.
The entry to the eastside establishment of Van Havig and Ben Love.
The to-go options which include their IPA and The City Never Sleeps. They also have a collaborative brew with 3 Floyds out of Indiana by the name of Axes of Evil.
Or you could sample a beer from someone else to compare and contrast.
Batch 9000 in bourbon
One of the prizes of my cellar collection is a bottle of Bell’s Batch 9,000.
Here is what the brewery website says about it: “Batch 9,000 Ale offers up aromas ranging from the sweet caramel & molasses of dark rum to fruits such as raisins and plums. Brewed with the idea of pushing boundaries in mind, Batch 9,000 Ale is a unique, one-time-only recipe. Well suited for vintage aging, this limited release will continue to develop in flavor & complexity over the years.”
Well now after finishing the series with Batch 10,000 they have gone back to the cellar and are releasing a bourbon barrel aged version of 9,000. Now I just need to find a way to get a bottle so that the original doesn’t get lonely.
Axes of Evil
Gigantic Brewing has come out of the gate strong with a who’s who roster of collaborators in their first few months.
Pelican, Oakshire, Anchorage, Laurelwood, Breakside and now Three Floyds. That is a breakneck pace of brewing but a smart way to hit the ground running. I think I will have to send my mom on a Gigantic beer buying binge for me.
Oh, and GO TIMBERS!
Beer Shampoo
You can get a luxurious mane of craft beer smelling here from that bottle above thanks in part to Seattle’s Elysian Brewing. Might be the perfect gift for the craft beer fan who you need to get a present (other than beer for.)
Click HERE to check out via Amazon
Cash 4 Gold
One of the Kickstarter generation of breweries is getting their beers out, Pipeworks has a knack for names like Ninja vs Unicorn but this name and label really stand out to me as quite clever.
Hermetus Bottle Opener & Resealer
I have plenty of bottle openers. It is a nice curse of the beer geek. But re-sealers are a different story. I am personally fond of Beer Savers but if you have less room and would like a two-in-one item then the Hermetus is the one to check out…
One tool to open and then reseal those large format bottles that can’t be finished in one sitting.
Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co.
Brewers tend to be multi-hyphenates. And by that I mean creative or passionate in more than just brewing great craft beer. And that is the case at hyphenated Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co. which “was founded in 2007 with a mission of producing world class beers that could bring awareness and resources to the preservation of the Southern Sierra Nevada mountains in California.”
Beers to select from include: Tamarack Amber, Half Dome California Wheat, General Sherman IPA, Peak Pilsner and Mount Whitney pale. And you might even see a chili pepper beer the next time you visit the brewery in Fresno.
Review – Eagle Rock Solidarity
From the past of mild we return to the future with Eagle Rock Brewery and Solidarity mild….
“‘Mild’ refers to an English-style beer that is malt-accented yet light bodied and low in alcohol. Depite it’s dark appearance Solidarity Black Mild is light bodied and refreshingly drinkable. A variety of roasted malts lend toasty, nutty flavors and complexity, with subtle notes of coffee, dark chocolate, and a hint of smoke. Pull up a seat and have another round with your best mates!”
City Tavern + Beachwood Brewing =
City Tavern’s Beachwood Brewing & BBQ food & beer pairings – Friday, July 20th, 4:30pm-close
Here is the menu for tommorow night’s event:
Ahi and plum salad with Persian cucumber and lemon mustard vinaigrette ($13)
o Suggested pairing with Mandarin Dream
Potted Duck Confit with crisps ($9)
o Suggested pairing with Knucklehead Red
Light Sabers (Corn Dogs) with Hop Vader Pub Cheese ($10)
o Suggested pairing with Hop Vader Black IPA
System of a Stout Milkshakes with Udder Love backs ($9)
· Foam Top Popsicles ($3)
I would go just for the desserts. I have made my own popsicles but the award winning Foam Top is a great choice to make a frosty treat with. This is the 2nd to last Beachwood 1st year event so if you have been procrastinating despite the fact that I have warned you with many posts about it then get moving to City Tavern or Beer Belly on Sunday!
Prices per beverage vary, and more than 10 flavors from Beachwood will be available.