I am sorry I haven't been posting lately. My camera is out of commission and I just borrowed one this past weekend. I know it's a lame excuse, but I love to post the beer bottle picture with the review. Please forgive me!
In beer news, the wife and I are headed to Burlington, Vermont for Magic Hat Mardi Gras next weekend. I will definitely be posting pics and a full review of the festivities when we get back.
Look for a new review or 2 in the next week before we take off! I was able to experience Bell's HopSlam this past week, and it did not disappoint.
2.19.2009
2.02.2009
I'm shaving my head for children's cancer research
Dear family and friends,
The three of us (Stace Millburg, Adam Sonnett and Rob Patterson) are
coming together as one team, "Beauty and 2 Beasts", to help the St.
Baldrick's Foundation raise money for childhood cancer research. We
are shaving our heads, on Sunday, March 15th (time TBA) at the
Claddaugh Irish Pub at the Newport Levee. We are doing this in
solidarity with children who have cancer and typically lose their hair
during treatment.
About the Beauty and the 2 Beasts...
Last year Rob participated in this event for the first time and
inspired Adam to join him for this years event. In preparation, Adam
decided to start growing his hair in July for the March 15th event.
Stace didn't think twice when joining our team, and claimed that
shaving her head would be nothing compared to cancer. Rob and Adam
applaud her selflessness and hope that you do too!
So the question we are asking you today is:
How much would you give to see us shave our heads for childhood cancer research?
Our team goal is to raise $8,000. Every donation helps, even $1!!!
Because many of you may know more than one of our team members, we are
asking everyone (even if you only know one of us) that chooses to
donate, to do so to the team instead of an individual.
To see our team pages and to donate please visit:
Team Page: http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/team_info.php?TeamKey=2009-4042
Adam's Page: http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/shavee_info.php?ParticipantKey=2009-57971
We also are extending an invitation any and all of you to join our
team and shave your head for this great cause. If you want to join our
team, please contact any of us for more information.
Thank you in advance for your support!
The Beauty (Stace)
and the 2 Beasts (Adam and Rob)
The three of us (Stace Millburg, Adam Sonnett and Rob Patterson) are
coming together as one team, "Beauty and 2 Beasts", to help the St.
Baldrick's Foundation raise money for childhood cancer research. We
are shaving our heads, on Sunday, March 15th (time TBA) at the
Claddaugh Irish Pub at the Newport Levee. We are doing this in
solidarity with children who have cancer and typically lose their hair
during treatment.
About the Beauty and the 2 Beasts...
Last year Rob participated in this event for the first time and
inspired Adam to join him for this years event. In preparation, Adam
decided to start growing his hair in July for the March 15th event.
Stace didn't think twice when joining our team, and claimed that
shaving her head would be nothing compared to cancer. Rob and Adam
applaud her selflessness and hope that you do too!
So the question we are asking you today is:
How much would you give to see us shave our heads for childhood cancer research?
Our team goal is to raise $8,000. Every donation helps, even $1!!!
Because many of you may know more than one of our team members, we are
asking everyone (even if you only know one of us) that chooses to
donate, to do so to the team instead of an individual.
To see our team pages and to donate please visit:
Team Page: http://www.stbaldricks.org/
Adam's Page: http://www.stbaldricks.org/
We also are extending an invitation any and all of you to join our
team and shave your head for this great cause. If you want to join our
team, please contact any of us for more information.
Thank you in advance for your support!
The Beauty (Stace)
and the 2 Beasts (Adam and Rob)
1.16.2009
Friday Night Flight
Gonna meet up with the Hoperatives tonight in Florence for a beer tasting. We will be able try out some incredible beers from the Rogue Brewery of Oregon.
1. Imperial India Pale Ale
2. Old Crustacean Barleywine Style Ale
3. Imperial Red Ale
4. Ten Thousand Brew Ale
Very excited to try these 4.
Check out their original post here: Hoperatives: Friday Night Flight
Happy Drinking!
1. Imperial India Pale Ale
2. Old Crustacean Barleywine Style Ale
3. Imperial Red Ale
4. Ten Thousand Brew Ale
Very excited to try these 4.
Check out their original post here: Hoperatives: Friday Night Flight
Happy Drinking!
1.14.2009
New Holland - Dragon's Milk
New Holland Brewing brings us Dragon's Milk. An oak barreled beer, I'm not sure if it is a stout or ale or what. Not that I really care in the end, but it's hard to compare it to other brews if I don't know what type of beer it is.
"Dragon’s Milk Ale, is a crown jewel of New Holland Brewing Company. It is the unrivaled result of painstaking processes - both creative and scientific."
Not sure what to think of that other than they really want us to like this beer because it's hard to brew.
Anyways, it pours a deep dark chocolate color with a tan head. Smells of vanilla, caramel and a bit of the oak from the barrel. Tastes mostly of vanilla and alcohol, but some of the oak flavor comes through as well. I have really been into the dark/chocolate/vanilla beers this season but this beer didn't distinguish itself from the others.
I think that if it had been barreled in bourbon instead, like Jefferson's Reserve, I think I would try this one again. I was excited to try this because it was recommended by a stout loving beer friend. Sorry to disappoint, but this won't make it back to the cooler any time soon.
Who: Cathy
Where: Home
Price: $$$
Score: 3 / 5
Happy Drinking!
"Dragon’s Milk Ale, is a crown jewel of New Holland Brewing Company. It is the unrivaled result of painstaking processes - both creative and scientific."
Not sure what to think of that other than they really want us to like this beer because it's hard to brew.
Anyways, it pours a deep dark chocolate color with a tan head. Smells of vanilla, caramel and a bit of the oak from the barrel. Tastes mostly of vanilla and alcohol, but some of the oak flavor comes through as well. I have really been into the dark/chocolate/vanilla beers this season but this beer didn't distinguish itself from the others.
I think that if it had been barreled in bourbon instead, like Jefferson's Reserve, I think I would try this one again. I was excited to try this because it was recommended by a stout loving beer friend. Sorry to disappoint, but this won't make it back to the cooler any time soon.
Who: Cathy
Where: Home
Price: $$$
Score: 3 / 5
Happy Drinking!
1.09.2009
Flying Dog K-9 Winter Ale
Beer number 2 from the holiday beer cooler. The Flying Dog k-9 Winter Ale.
My favorite part of the Flying Dog series has to be the artwork on the labels. The illustrations are fantastic and a bit scary at the same time. Who would want to mess with that dog? Not me.
Not the best brew by Flying Dog, but still pretty good in my book. Pours copper/amber color with a nice white head. Lacing was seen down the glass all through the beer. The beer is way more malty than hoppy, though you can detect a slight earthy hop, but it is very subtle. There is a fruitiness to the beer as well but I couldn't quite put my finger on the taste, not a citrus fruit for sure.
A solid winter warmer, not the best but well worth the try.
Happy Drinking!
Who: the Fam
Where: Rita's House
Price: FREE
Score: 3 / 5
My favorite part of the Flying Dog series has to be the artwork on the labels. The illustrations are fantastic and a bit scary at the same time. Who would want to mess with that dog? Not me.
Not the best brew by Flying Dog, but still pretty good in my book. Pours copper/amber color with a nice white head. Lacing was seen down the glass all through the beer. The beer is way more malty than hoppy, though you can detect a slight earthy hop, but it is very subtle. There is a fruitiness to the beer as well but I couldn't quite put my finger on the taste, not a citrus fruit for sure.
A solid winter warmer, not the best but well worth the try.
Happy Drinking!
Who: the Fam
Where: Rita's House
Price: FREE
Score: 3 / 5
1.06.2009
Leinenkugel's Fireside Nut Brown
The holidays came and went like a flash. I still can't believe it's January...
Cathy and I had plenty of opportunities to try new brews over the past month. Both sides of the family know of our craft brew love, so they always try to have something new to try -- especially Joe and Thad.
That brings us to the first beer from our holiday beer fest: Leinenkugel's Fireside Nut Brown.
A very tasty seasonal treat for sure. Maple, hazelnut and chocolate are front and center for this English Nut Brown styled beer. It was very different with the maple syrup flavor I almost forgot that I was drinking a beer and not a dessert wine or hot chocolate or something... One of those beers where you can only have 1 or 2 because it just isn't a session type of beer - unless you can handle the sugar overload!
Would be a very nice compliment to any holiday dinner. Thanks to Joe for bringing this one over to try.
Happy Drinking!
Who: the Fam
Where: Rita's House
Price: FREE
Score: 4 / 5
Cathy and I had plenty of opportunities to try new brews over the past month. Both sides of the family know of our craft brew love, so they always try to have something new to try -- especially Joe and Thad.
That brings us to the first beer from our holiday beer fest: Leinenkugel's Fireside Nut Brown.
A very tasty seasonal treat for sure. Maple, hazelnut and chocolate are front and center for this English Nut Brown styled beer. It was very different with the maple syrup flavor I almost forgot that I was drinking a beer and not a dessert wine or hot chocolate or something... One of those beers where you can only have 1 or 2 because it just isn't a session type of beer - unless you can handle the sugar overload!
Would be a very nice compliment to any holiday dinner. Thanks to Joe for bringing this one over to try.
Happy Drinking!
Who: the Fam
Where: Rita's House
Price: FREE
Score: 4 / 5
1.05.2009
New Year, New Beer, New Blog...
New Year:
Happy New Year to all. 2008 was a great year and I was able to connect with a great group of beer enthusiasts. I hope to continue these relationships and can't wait to meet more beer lovers and try new craft brews.
New Beer:
Dragon's Milk - New Holland Brewing
Blitzen Ale - Maumee Bay Brewing
West Coast IPA - Green Flash Brewing
Hop Head Red - Green Flash Brewing
k-9 Winter - Flying Dog
Old Man Winter - Southern Tier
Mad Elf Ale - Tröegs
New Blog:
Speaking of beer lovers, check out this great new Cincinnati Beer Blog over at: http://www.hoperatives.com/ they are Believers in Better Beer (In Cincinnati and Beyond) Great stuff so far.
Happy 2009 -- Happy Drinking!
Happy New Year to all. 2008 was a great year and I was able to connect with a great group of beer enthusiasts. I hope to continue these relationships and can't wait to meet more beer lovers and try new craft brews.
New Beer:
Dragon's Milk - New Holland Brewing
Blitzen Ale - Maumee Bay Brewing
West Coast IPA - Green Flash Brewing
Hop Head Red - Green Flash Brewing
k-9 Winter - Flying Dog
Old Man Winter - Southern Tier
Mad Elf Ale - Tröegs
New Blog:
Speaking of beer lovers, check out this great new Cincinnati Beer Blog over at: http://www.hoperatives.com/ they are Believers in Better Beer (In Cincinnati and Beyond) Great stuff so far.
Happy 2009 -- Happy Drinking!
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