Duck-Rabbit is the clear leader in my 50 Beers from 50 States challenge with their excellent Milk Stout. Now comes news that they will be bottling a lager which is a stylistic departure for the North Carolina brewers.
Mobile bottling in the UK
Mobile canning is starting to catch on but this is one tricked out rig. Here is what the press release has to offer.
“For small brewers around the world, bottling a beer is something that must typically be done manually on a very small scale or—with commercial help—on a very large one. Enter Tom Wood’s, a British brewer that recently launched a mobile bottling operation in the form of a well-equipped truck that can drive to virtually any UK location.
Tom Wood’s has been brewing beer since 1995 under the Highwood Brewery name. More recently, the company’s versatile operation-in-a-truck has begun offering full bottling service for other brewers as well, including everything from pre-production bottle washing through a range of bottle capping options, labelling and finally shrink-wrapping. With trained staff on-board, the bottling truck was recently showcased on British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s “The F-Word,” where it was used in London to bottle Ramsay’s own home brew.
Whether for local craft brewers, individual enthusiasts or sellsumers with a side brewing business, a mobile bottling alternative that requires no capital investment or travel will be a compelling option indeed. Other large or medium-sized brewers around the world: time to equip a truck of your own for some new mobile services…?”
The Bruery turns two
I am heartily impressed by the people at the Bruery. They improved on their 1st party! They changed up to 4 sessions. Capped admittance. Added an auxilliary bar for the “strong” stuff, and it worked beautifully.
Here is the before beer BBQ courtesy of Beachwood BBQ
I had the following beers:
Oude Tart
7 Grain Saison
Humulus Rice
Einer’s Folly
and…
here is the view out of the bottle…
I also had the Coton – barrel aged style with the lovely Liege waffles and choco bacon
50 from 50 – Montana
Most people know Big Sky Brewing for Moose Drool brown ale. But I selected Trout Slayer Ale as the representative for Montana.
Review – Einhorn Brewing’s Unikator
Marshall Brewing
Oklahoma is not just Sooner Country. It is also becoming Craft Beer Country! Marshall Brewing has an impressive beer list. with McNellie’s leading my list.
McNELLIE’S PUB ALE
Inspired by the house ales found in the pubs of Great Britain and Ireland, McNellie’s Pub Ale is a traditional ale brewed in the style of a Best Bitter. Various maltings of two-row barley are joined with American Glacier hops to give this beer its color, complexity, and a bit of a New World twist. The Old World character present in this ale is largely influenced by its yeast, which originates in the port city of Hull, East Yorkshire, England. McNellie’s Pub Ale pairs excellent with fish & chips (of course), Roast Beef, Steak, Pork, Grilled Chicken, and Barbeque. ABV – 5.0%
Snuggie
Finally, you can have a beer and stay warm. You will have to visit the 5th Quadrant in Portland to get one and it’s only in “proletariat” red but finally we beer geeks can be snuggie geeks too.
Barrel aged IPA from Great Divide
Great Divide 16th Anniversary Wood Aged Double IPA
“Based on our most award-winning beer, Denver Pale Ale, this copper-hued treat is a celebration of everything Great Divide does best. Plenty of malty sweetness provides a backdrop for earthy English and American hops, while French and American oak round off the edges and provide a touch of vanilla.”
Tacos & Beer
If you haven’t been to La Mirada’s Cabo Taco then you are missing out. Great food and great beer selection. And great prices.
You can go any time you want but you might want to try this summer event.
Cabo Taco Baja Grill
Phlight of the Tacos
Thursday May 27, 2010
6pm ~ 10pm
Grilled Halibut with apricot mustard sauce topped with chopped dried apricots and green onions
Pairing with Black Diamond / saison
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Blackened chicken breast with cilantro-pumpkin seed sauce and smoked red pepper sauce.
Pairing with Avery / Ellie’s Brown ale
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Beef Braised in red wine and Pasilla chili topped with baby arugula tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
Pairing with Bootlegger’s / Knuckle Sandwich Double IPA
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Flourless Chocolate cake with raspberry coulis
and fresh whipped cream
Pairing with Oscar Blues / Ten Fidy Imperial stout
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Breaking News – Angel City Brewing
Seems like there will be a brewing hiatus for Angel City as they sort out and ready a new location.
Check out the following article for the full story.
Angel City Brew