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Here are two more Oktoberfest biers to add to your late fall beer cooler, one from north of LA and one from south…
First is a classic from the old world inspired Enegren Brewing and next to it is a good wurst from Radiant Beer Co.
I do not need any nostalgia when it comes to ice cream. I will have it every day to keep it in mind if needed but Radiant Beer Co. has a new late summer stout to maybe pair with a pint…
Nostalgic Vibes is a cookies and cream ice cream cone pastry stout. Using Cacao nibs, Comoros Vanilla Beans, crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and waffle cone pieces.
One of my happy places is Altadena Beverage. They have a curated selection of beers, spirits and snacks and will often carry a beer that I cannot find anywhere else.
And now they have their own branded pilsner made by the Fine Folks at Radiant Beer Co.
It is no secret that I love books. Already read 32 so far this year. So an event like Authors Alley, is well, right up my alley.
Check out the info at the Radiant Beer Co. event RSVP.
It is also no secret that I have no interest in crochet.
What do you get when you add 702 + 303 + 630 + 586 ?
You get Radiant Beer Co.s By The Numbers DDH West Coast IPA. It is collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops with “advanced hop products from YCH like Citra 702 flowable extract and 303 Trial (a blend with Phantasm®), while also featuring HBC 630 Cryo and HBC 586 T90 pellets.
With “hop character with fresh pineapple, ripe strawberry, guava and orange zest flavor.”
There is recipe tinkering for most beers. For various reasons, supply of specific ingredients being one but some beers are designed to be updated.
One that has that built into the very name is Blank Slate Witbier from Radiant Beer Co.
Here is the story – “Every year our house witbier gets a bit of a facelift, maintaining the same base recipe while adjusting the botanicals. For 2024, Blank Slate takes inspiration from a subtle Southeast Asian spin, blending the traditional wit spices of coriander and bitter orange peel with a few more citrus varities and hints of other regional botanicals like lemongrass, basil, ginger, and a few secret spices. We’re getting the same lovely wit aromas and flavors as always; Belgian esters, light phenols, coriander and citrus taking center stage, but now with more of an herbaceous, floral character, and an ever-so-slight warming spice.”
Radiant Beer Co. down in Anaheim will start off February with a bang three years in the making as the go all anniversary with the usual trappings for such parties.
I am onboard with Tiki bars even though I am more of a bourbon and gin and not rum pirate. But Radiant Beer Co. has a interesting rum barrel detour…
“Tropical Detour – Rum Barrel-aged Strong Ale – 14.9% ABV. We chose a strong ale that spent almost 2.5 years in Barbados Rum Barrels and blended it with other strong ales aged in Grand Marnier and Chartreuse Barrels. Then, we conditioned the blend on roasted almonds, limes, grapefruit, and oranges with a kiss of cinnamon. The result is an eloquent equatorial extravaganza of tropical flavors housed in a deep brown pour with a touch of tan foam. The aromas are complex, reminiscent of a tiki cocktail with emphasis on notes of citric acidity and rich rum, with some lingering impressions of dark rum and toasty, nutty accents. Take a trip to the tropics; a pinky-up visit to your favorite island.”
Readers of this blog will know that I like me a clever name and Radiant Beer Co. have come up with a good one for their latest American-styled lager, My Presence is a Present.
The Anaheim brewery describes it as “…a crystal clear straw body with some tight white foam. I gift out aromas of cracker, mild malt, and delicate herbs. I’m an absolute treasure of crisp carbonation with a dry, clean profile.”
Radiant Beer Co. has had a busy year, so they are looking back with, All The Things We’ve Done (Year 2).
“Brewed to celebrate our second anniversary, our staff collaborated to produce this love letter to Radiant. A Triple IPA clocking in at 11.3%, this is a sneaky beer with an array of flavors as vast as our experiences over the last twelve months. Big citrus and tropical fruit aromatics, weaving through tangerine, grapefruit, mango, and apricot give way to bold notes of cantaloupe, rainbow sherbet and pineapple. Perfectly balanced with low bitterness and a dry profile that complements the well-hidden alcohol. The perfect second anniversary beer.”