On to Arizona for the next stop on our southwestern hop spots, Beaver Street Brewery.
They have two 2009 GABF medals. Not to shabby in my opinion.
Silver for their Hopshot IPA and gold for their Big Rapid Red. I would suggest starting there.
an old SOB with a new label
I have had a couple beers from these fine brewers and I welcome any pilsner into the house. Anything to buck the “big” beer trend. Should make for an excellent hot summer day brew.
Nibble Bit Tabby release party
On Saturday, May 15, from 5 PM – 2 AM, The Nibble Bit Tabby Release Party is at Blue Star, featuring food, kegs of Uncle Arnie’s Irish Red, DJ Will, fire breathers, stilt walkers and special guests.
Live bands include HDR, Ollin, Swords of Fatima, Suffering Luna and Black Babbath. The event’s open to the public.
Check out the FoodGPS post about brewer, Brian Lethcoe and his beer philosophy HERE.
A damn fine idea…
..if you ask me.
French for “good idea,” “Bonne Idée” is an Americanized Saison (8+%) from the “other” Hood River brewer, Double Mountain.
If you get the chance, try this at Saraveza in Portland or at the brewpub in Hood River. (Also check out their other fantastic seasonal, Molten Lava)
Last Call
Seattle Beer Week
Tomorrow is the kick-off for Seattle Beer week, so if you are lucky enough to be in the general vicinity of the Pacific Northwest, it would behoove you to sample some of their events and beers.
One tradition that I am glad to see catching on is a signature beer for the festival. Hales Ales has the honor of doing the official DIPA for the week.
The Lagunitas Circus
Doesn’t this sound festive…
a quick Firestone-Walker note
For all of you lucky enough to be in Los Angeles, Parabola from Firestone-Walker will be pouring soon from many of the fine craft beer establishments.
So check out Blue Palms, The Daily Pint and this Tuesday the 18th, the Surly Goat for a chance to taste why F-W is a World Beer Cup winning brewery.
50 from 50 – New Mexico
Thanks to the lovely and talented Kristine Oller, I got not one but TWO beers from New Mexico. Here is the one from Sierra Blanca Brewing that I chose.
LA Mill and not just for coffee
Here in Los Angeles we are not only blessed with great beer but great coffee too. Groundwork and Intelligentsia to name two. But a case could be made that LA Mill is the strongest of the bunch. And now they have added beer to the menu. Check out the following:
Black & Black
North Coast Old Rasputin and hand drip iced Lamill Coffee
Ozeno Yukidoke IPA
Using five times the hops of other beers, this IPA is well balanced, with smooth flavor, mellow bitterness, and citrusy tones. This hoppy IPA is surprisingly California in style.
Tama No Megumi
Bottle conditioning is the process of putting live yeast into the actual beer bottle. This process is used to continue aging the beer, even as it sits on the shelf. It can be aged for 5 years.
Coedo Beniaka
Fermented for an extended period of time, this premium lager features an aromatic sweetness in its amber tones. This truly unique beer is a rare combination of high quality malts and “Beniaka”, the roasted Kintoki sweet potato of the Kawagoe region.