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One month from now, the Portland Trailblazers will kick-off the 2017-18 campaign in Phoenix and Pyramid Brewing has an IPA for the occasion. Maybe it won’t be hazy like the teams chances are this year.
And kudos to the label designer. The uniform fabric look is really cool as are the little touches like Dr. Jack in plaid and Bingo Bango Bongo.
2016 has started shakily but could be a breakout year for Lillard/McCollum and Co. but 1977 is THE year for Portland Trailblazer fans. Our one and only championship season. And now Pyramid Brewing continues their Blazer beer series with 1977 Lager.
The recipe has some easter eggs to it. The IBU’s are 32 which is not coincidentally Bill Walton’s no retired number. The malt bill has 5 grains like the starting five for the team. Twardzik, Gross, Steele, Lucas and Walton. Finally the SRM is 7, the amount of years it took for the franchise to win a title.
In a smart move, instead of going IPA or another high ABV route, they went to a sessionable lager. The better to drink while cheering on the team.
This may seem gimmicky and some people may think nitro is just for stouts and porters but I think Pyramid is onto something here. Plus it is a cool name. “Brewed with orange peel and vanilla, then nitrogenated to provide an extra smooth mouthfeel, Weiss Cream serves up a creamsicle like flavor worth sharing with friends.”
The Month of May is Pyramid Brewing Spring Beer Review month and we conclude with another IPA, this time the Outburst Imperial IPA.
The Month of May is Pyramid Brewing Spring Beer Review month and we continue on with a maibock which is very appropriate for the month.
The Month of May is Pyramid Brewing Spring Beer Review month and we start with a dark IPA by the name of Discord.
~ e-visits to three breweries that other beer bloggers think you should know
~ video reviews of three beers from Pyramid Brewery
~ Three suggested beers to buy this month
~ I will tap the Firkin and give my opinion on the craft beer world
~ … and Session # 63 will converge bloggers onto a single topic
~ plus many more posts about new beers, beer products and breweries
Here are two events to get your May started in the Los Angeles craft beer world:
1) May 16 – Bruery Night at Beer Belly benefiting Share Our Strength
2) May 18 – Eagle Rock Session Fest
“Deep mahogany in color, our full-bodied winter warmer is brewed in the sprit of British winter ales. Crafted with a flurry of roasted chocolate and caramel malts, and generously hopped, it delivers a smooth finish that makes this beer the perfect cold weather companion.”