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November Beer Allowance

So many good beers lately that I totally forgot to do a post on the October allowance.

I will not dwell in the past and instead move on to the now. I spied an increase in Moa beers at the Arroyo-Pasadena Whole Foods so I picked up the Breakfast (“Moa Breakfast Beer is a blend of premium wheat malt, floral Nelson hops and cherries.”) and the Tripel (“Moa St Josephs is brewed in the traditional style of a classic Belgian Tripel. Strong spice and clove characters create complex flavours and aromas which are heightened by its extended bottle conditioning.”). Then I saw an unusual cider that was dry hopped. so I got that too!

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My Beer Allowance – December 2011

Keeping up with the craft beer world is a a fun adventure that has allowed me to meet many great people and visit some truly fun places. The downside is that it easy, too easy, to over spend. There are just too many beers and beer events to drink and attend.

It is a good problem to have. But unless you have a benefactor with deep pockets, there is always a financial wall that you run into.

Enter Christmas and my wife…..

For 2012, I get $20.00 to spend each month on those beers that I want but have left on the shelf. So, the next time that I see two bottles and would normally have only bought one. Now I can try both. Or I can take a flyer on a beer that intrigues me but that I know little about. Or I could order some off the interwebs. The possibilities are endless.

Throughout 2012, there will be posts of “allowance” beers. But if you have ideas or suggestions for beers that you would pick-up if someone handed you $20 as you walked into your beer store, then let me know. And feel free to let me know if you like any of my choices or if you think that I went off the deep end.