This is more like a month’s worth, so notes will be succinct. New Glory Listen Up Double IPA – This snuck in at the end of 2016 to claim its spot as one of the best beers I had all year. A mind blowing combo of relatively low bitterness, amazing rich mouth feel, and enormous…
This is really two weeks, and it’s packed with great beers. It includes the first few beers from our recent rather large Tavour order. Almanac Brewer’s Reserve Blueberry Sour – It’s December and this is one of the best beers I’ve had all year. Like top five, no problem. This beer makes me want to…
I recently mentioned that Chico only has one brewery despite being larger than Bend, Oregon which has approximately 460 (don’t Google that, just trust me). As of last week, we have more than one brewery! Waganupa Brewing has been making beers in nearby Chester, California for a couple years. Now they’ve shut down their Chester…
Breakside The Pathfinder Double IPA aged in gin barrels – This was the highlight of the week. Normally you wouldn’t want to age an IPA, and you rarely see anything aged in gin barrels. The Pathfinder really works though. Bright hop flavor and bitternes survived the aging, and pairs really nicely with the herbal gin.…
Track 7 Mo’Suka – Somewhat overwhelming grapefruit hop flavor. Another solid beer from Track 7 and the rising Sacramento craft beer scene, but the previously reviewed Track 7 beers are even better. Via Spikes. Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin – I’m not opposed to pumpkin beers, but I’m not crazy about all the nutmeg and other spices…
I finally tapped the Harvest Apricot Pale Ale homebrew and gave it a try. Overall I’m happy with it, and everyone who has tried it claims to enjoy it. One friend said it is better than anything Sierra Nevada makes, but he is mistaken. I think I nailed the body, mouthfeel, and carbonation level. The…
Lots of beers here. Sierra Nevada brewery sampler inflated numbers. Backyard Harvest Apricot Pale Ale (single hop Cascade) – This is my homebrew I mentioned previously, finally tapped. I’ll do another post soon with tasting notes and recipe. Bruery Rueuze – So very good. This was what Stephanie picked out for her birthday. Nice tartness,…
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