I have been informed of a great beer event for a great cause and was asked to post it to my blog (sorry I have been busy lately and not posted in over a month!).
For those of you in the Northern Virginia / D.C. area.
A Taste of Tradition – Making Wishes Come True
Morton’s The Steakhouse in Arlington Presents a Premium Belgian Brew Event
Monday, August 11, 2008 at 6pm
What:
Enjoy a tasting of three of Belgium’s finest brews, crafted by the Trappist Monks of the Abbey de Scourmont. This event, with premium brews and signature hors d’oeuvres, will have five dollars from each ticket donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Featuring:
Chimay Premiere, Chimay Grande Reserve,Chimay Cinq Cents...paired with Morton’s signature hors d’oeuvres
Where:
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Crystal City
1750 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
When
Monday, August 11, 2008 Event begins at 6:00pm
Cost:
$45 per guest, inclusive of tax and gratuity
For further information or to make a reservation, please contact Karleen Koerkel at (703) 418-1444 or visit www.mortons.com.
About the Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life- threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Born in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world.
Showing posts with label Beer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beer. Show all posts
7.24.2008
6.16.2008
Great Lakes Moondog ESB
Great Lakes Moondog Extra Special Bitter
Another fine brew from my favorite brewery. The April, May, June seasonal from Great Lakes Brewing Co. Extra Special Bitter name comes from the English meaning -- pale or translucent, as it is not all that bitter and hoppy. The name comes from the first ever rock-n-roll concert in 1952, which was held in Cleveland and was called the Moondog Coronation Ball.
Pours a nice golden orange/yellow and has a nice earthy tone with a small amount of hops at the end. A nice malty beginning and a hint of floral at the finish. Moondog is very easy to drink and I found myself drinking a couple at a time.
I would recommend this beer to anyone because of its smoothness. Another entry from GLB which I wish they brewed all year round.
Who: Cathy
Where: Deck
Price: $$
Score: 4 / 5
Happy Drinking!
Another fine brew from my favorite brewery. The April, May, June seasonal from Great Lakes Brewing Co. Extra Special Bitter name comes from the English meaning -- pale or translucent, as it is not all that bitter and hoppy. The name comes from the first ever rock-n-roll concert in 1952, which was held in Cleveland and was called the Moondog Coronation Ball.
Pours a nice golden orange/yellow and has a nice earthy tone with a small amount of hops at the end. A nice malty beginning and a hint of floral at the finish. Moondog is very easy to drink and I found myself drinking a couple at a time.
I would recommend this beer to anyone because of its smoothness. Another entry from GLB which I wish they brewed all year round.
Who: Cathy
Where: Deck
Price: $$
Score: 4 / 5
Happy Drinking!
6.06.2008
Presidente and Presidente Light
Presidente and Presidente Light Dominican Pilsner
The other beer from the Dominican Republic that was available at our resort. It was not very good at all. Probably one of the worst beers I have ever drank.
A big problem was that this beer was the only one served in the restaurants and bars at the resort (besides Budweiser and I wasn't about to drink an American beer while on vacation in another country).
Anyways, the beer had the green beer skunky smell right from the start. It poured a light yellow and had a grassy/straw taste but was pretty light. Not something that I normally like and didn't expect much going into it. I had drank one Presidente before at a small Cuban restaurant in Miami Florida but that was 4 years ago and didn't really remember much of the taste. I would prob drink one again if we ever went back to the D.R. because it would be free, but would never buy one for myself.
Who: Cathy
Where: Dominican Republic
Price: Free
Score: 1 / 5
Happy Drinking!
The other beer from the Dominican Republic that was available at our resort. It was not very good at all. Probably one of the worst beers I have ever drank.
A big problem was that this beer was the only one served in the restaurants and bars at the resort (besides Budweiser and I wasn't about to drink an American beer while on vacation in another country).
Anyways, the beer had the green beer skunky smell right from the start. It poured a light yellow and had a grassy/straw taste but was pretty light. Not something that I normally like and didn't expect much going into it. I had drank one Presidente before at a small Cuban restaurant in Miami Florida but that was 4 years ago and didn't really remember much of the taste. I would prob drink one again if we ever went back to the D.R. because it would be free, but would never buy one for myself.
Who: Cathy
Where: Dominican Republic
Price: Free
Score: 1 / 5
Happy Drinking!
Bohemia Especial
Bohemia Especial - Dominican Republic
Caribbean style Pilsner. Light golden color with a small amount of white head. Very skunky smell from the beginning, but not overpowering in the taste though. Malty with a bread flavor and a very light beer with a slight bitter finish. They were stocked in the mini bar of our room every day when the maid came, so it was pretty easy to start the afternoon with one of these. Honestly it really was a typical beer from the Caribbean, no real significant difference from all of the others in Latin America/Caribbean (Corona, Caribe, Tecate, etc.)
Of the Dominican beers, I preferred this over Presidente for sure. It is worth a try if you are ever in the D.R., but not something I will be buying if I see it here.
Who: Cathy
Where: Dominican Republic
Price: Free
Score: 2 / 5
Happy Drinking!
Caribbean style Pilsner. Light golden color with a small amount of white head. Very skunky smell from the beginning, but not overpowering in the taste though. Malty with a bread flavor and a very light beer with a slight bitter finish. They were stocked in the mini bar of our room every day when the maid came, so it was pretty easy to start the afternoon with one of these. Honestly it really was a typical beer from the Caribbean, no real significant difference from all of the others in Latin America/Caribbean (Corona, Caribe, Tecate, etc.)
Of the Dominican beers, I preferred this over Presidente for sure. It is worth a try if you are ever in the D.R., but not something I will be buying if I see it here.
Who: Cathy
Where: Dominican Republic
Price: Free
Score: 2 / 5
Happy Drinking!
6.04.2008
Back from the Dominican Republic...
Back from the wedding and honeymoon in the Dominican Republic. Great times were had by all! I do have a few beers to talk about once I get the photos uploaded.
Presidente, Bohemia, Sierra Nevada Summer and Boulder Mojo
Happy Drinking!
Presidente, Bohemia, Sierra Nevada Summer and Boulder Mojo
Happy Drinking!
5.19.2008
Snake River Lager
Snake River Lager - Jackson, Wyoming
What a pleasant surprise. Very drinkable beer that looks a lot like an IPA. Nice amber color and smells of sweet caramel and malt. Not much hop flavor coming through, but a very nice alternative. It's not the best beer in the world but easy to drink a few at a time. I had trouble saving one for Cathy to try out of the 6 pack given to me by Thad (can't find Snake River in Cincinnati).
I would recommend this beer to anyone who can get their hands on a six pack. I have also been told that they sell growlers of this out west closer to the brewery and it probably would get any better than that.
Back to regular posting in June. Wedding and honeymoon this weekend!
Who: Thad
Where: Cleveland
Price: FREE
Score: 4 / 5
Happy Drinking!
What a pleasant surprise. Very drinkable beer that looks a lot like an IPA. Nice amber color and smells of sweet caramel and malt. Not much hop flavor coming through, but a very nice alternative. It's not the best beer in the world but easy to drink a few at a time. I had trouble saving one for Cathy to try out of the 6 pack given to me by Thad (can't find Snake River in Cincinnati).
I would recommend this beer to anyone who can get their hands on a six pack. I have also been told that they sell growlers of this out west closer to the brewery and it probably would get any better than that.
Back to regular posting in June. Wedding and honeymoon this weekend!
Who: Thad
Where: Cleveland
Price: FREE
Score: 4 / 5
Happy Drinking!
5.09.2008
5.06.2008
Rogue American Amber Ale
Rogue American Amber Ale
Pours a very nice reddish brown amber color with a fair amount of white head at the top. Very hoppy taste for an amber ale. I was very much expecting a more malty flavor but this tastes a bit more like an American Pale Ale than your typical sweet amber beer. Maybe that is why they called it the American Amber...
As I have found with other west coast brews, Rogue comes in with big flavor (a lot like Stone, Full Sail, etc). Not a bad thing when done right, and this beer was done right. It wasn't my favorite beer and I am not going to be rushing out to buy a 6 pack, even though I think that some of my friends could enjoy this beer, especially those who aren't hop heads. I believe that Dead Guy Ale is a much better beer to drink, but all in all, this turned out to be a nice surprise for me and I will definitely try it again.
Who: Joe
Where: Beer Engine
Price: $$$
Score: 4 / 5
Happy Drinking!
Pours a very nice reddish brown amber color with a fair amount of white head at the top. Very hoppy taste for an amber ale. I was very much expecting a more malty flavor but this tastes a bit more like an American Pale Ale than your typical sweet amber beer. Maybe that is why they called it the American Amber...
As I have found with other west coast brews, Rogue comes in with big flavor (a lot like Stone, Full Sail, etc). Not a bad thing when done right, and this beer was done right. It wasn't my favorite beer and I am not going to be rushing out to buy a 6 pack, even though I think that some of my friends could enjoy this beer, especially those who aren't hop heads. I believe that Dead Guy Ale is a much better beer to drink, but all in all, this turned out to be a nice surprise for me and I will definitely try it again.
Who: Joe
Where: Beer Engine
Price: $$$
Score: 4 / 5
Happy Drinking!
5.05.2008
More Updates
More New Beers...Sorry I haven't been posting (to those of you who care and read). We are getting close to the wedding, so I have been a little busy lately...Anyways -
Buckeye Brewing - Hippie IPA
Rogue American Amber
Snake River Lager
Full Sail IPA
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and I'll try to get to
Hazed and Infuzed
Happy Drinking!
Buckeye Brewing - Hippie IPA
Rogue American Amber
Snake River Lager
Full Sail IPA
--
and I'll try to get to
Hazed and Infuzed
Happy Drinking!
Buckeye Brewing - Hippie IPA
Buckeye Brewing - Hippie IPA
Craft Brewer from Cleveland, Ohio.
My brother-in-law to be (3 weeks to go), Joe, took me to the Beer Engine in Lakewood, Ohio (10 mins from downtown Cleveland) to take in a few beers and a sandwich before we went to the Indians game.
I only had a sample of the other Buckeye beers but this one rules the roost of the one's I tried (mostly lagers). None of the others were worth getting a pint of...I always try to get the beer of the city/region that I am in since I can't get them back home in Cincinnati. The Beer Engine is the home of Buckeye Brewing so I had to start with them.
Hippie, pours a nice amber with a slight white head. Very much a beer for hop heads, as the explosion of hops is apparent from start to finish (smell, taste, after taste). There is also a caramel malt flavor. Other people didn't think this was quite as bitter as I did, but that was what truly came through in my tasting. Not the best IPA I have had, but was decent and I would probably get another if I ever went back.
Who: Joe
Where: Beer Engine
Price: $$
Score: 3 / 5
Happy Drinking!
Craft Brewer from Cleveland, Ohio.
My brother-in-law to be (3 weeks to go), Joe, took me to the Beer Engine in Lakewood, Ohio (10 mins from downtown Cleveland) to take in a few beers and a sandwich before we went to the Indians game.
I only had a sample of the other Buckeye beers but this one rules the roost of the one's I tried (mostly lagers). None of the others were worth getting a pint of...I always try to get the beer of the city/region that I am in since I can't get them back home in Cincinnati. The Beer Engine is the home of Buckeye Brewing so I had to start with them.
Hippie, pours a nice amber with a slight white head. Very much a beer for hop heads, as the explosion of hops is apparent from start to finish (smell, taste, after taste). There is also a caramel malt flavor. Other people didn't think this was quite as bitter as I did, but that was what truly came through in my tasting. Not the best IPA I have had, but was decent and I would probably get another if I ever went back.
Who: Joe
Where: Beer Engine
Price: $$
Score: 3 / 5
Happy Drinking!
4.28.2008
Stone IPA
Stone IPA - Escondido, CA
A true IPA if I have ever tasted one. This is a full blast of hops from beginning to end. If you aren't into bitter beer, then this is not the beer for you.
Stone IPA pours a nice deep golden amber/copper color. You can smell the hops from the very beginning a very light amount of malt helps smooth the beer out. There is a lot of hops smell and taste but somehow it isn't that overpowering. They have done a tremendous job in capturing what an IPA should taste like. Hop heads all around will enjoy this beer. It has a pretty high ABV (almost 7), so I wouldn't recommend having more than 2, unless you feel like getting pretty crazy.
Overall it was great to re-discover this IPA. I was worried because Stone is usually so over the top with there beers they are hard to enjoy (Arrogent Bastard comes to mind. This is probably one of the better IPA's out there. I will rank it highly in my list.
Who: Bill
Where: the deck
Price: $$$
Score: 4 / 5
Happy Drinking!
A true IPA if I have ever tasted one. This is a full blast of hops from beginning to end. If you aren't into bitter beer, then this is not the beer for you.
Stone IPA pours a nice deep golden amber/copper color. You can smell the hops from the very beginning a very light amount of malt helps smooth the beer out. There is a lot of hops smell and taste but somehow it isn't that overpowering. They have done a tremendous job in capturing what an IPA should taste like. Hop heads all around will enjoy this beer. It has a pretty high ABV (almost 7), so I wouldn't recommend having more than 2, unless you feel like getting pretty crazy.
Overall it was great to re-discover this IPA. I was worried because Stone is usually so over the top with there beers they are hard to enjoy (Arrogent Bastard comes to mind. This is probably one of the better IPA's out there. I will rank it highly in my list.
Who: Bill
Where: the deck
Price: $$$
Score: 4 / 5
Happy Drinking!
4.25.2008
Brooklyn Pennant Ale '55
Brooklyn Pennant Ale '55
Last Friday, Bill and I sat on the deck listening to the Reds lose to the Brewers and kicked back with a few beers. I went for the Brooklyn first, since I really enjoyed a few of their other brews.
American style Pale Ale that pours a typical amber/orange color. You could really smell the malt over the hops in this beer. A very sweet carmel flavor with a slight citrus bitterness at the end. It was a pretty smooth drink because the hops were very weak.
I would recommend the East India Pale Ale or the Brown Ale from Brooklyn over this brew. It's not necessarily a bad beer, just not what I enjoy so much. Especially copmared to the Stone IPA and the Hazed and Infuzed we ended up drinking alongside this one.
I wouldn't refuse one next time around, but you probably won't see me buying a 6 pack for myself anytime soon.
Who: Bill
Where: the deck
Price: $$
Score: 3 / 5
Happy Drinking!
Last Friday, Bill and I sat on the deck listening to the Reds lose to the Brewers and kicked back with a few beers. I went for the Brooklyn first, since I really enjoyed a few of their other brews.
American style Pale Ale that pours a typical amber/orange color. You could really smell the malt over the hops in this beer. A very sweet carmel flavor with a slight citrus bitterness at the end. It was a pretty smooth drink because the hops were very weak.
I would recommend the East India Pale Ale or the Brown Ale from Brooklyn over this brew. It's not necessarily a bad beer, just not what I enjoy so much. Especially copmared to the Stone IPA and the Hazed and Infuzed we ended up drinking alongside this one.
I wouldn't refuse one next time around, but you probably won't see me buying a 6 pack for myself anytime soon.
Who: Bill
Where: the deck
Price: $$
Score: 3 / 5
Happy Drinking!
4.24.2008
Dos Equis - Amber
Another Mexican beer has made its way back into our refrigerator this week -- Dos Equis coming to us from Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma Brewery in Mexico. Mostly because it was on sale for Cinco De Mayo. Cathy and I thought we would give it another go. Previously I really enjoyed this Amber lager, not so much anymore.
I just don't find the taste that good. Even if you shove a lime into the beer it still doesn't help. The beer is a dark amber color and smells of sweet malts. It has a slight malty and carmel taste. I also think that there is another flavor in there, I just can't get my finger on. All in all it is a pretty average beer, which is probably why the 6 pack was only $5.99.
I would much rather have Pacifico or even a Corona over this beer again.
Who: Cathy
Where: Home
Price: $
Score: 2 / 5
Happy Drinking!
I just don't find the taste that good. Even if you shove a lime into the beer it still doesn't help. The beer is a dark amber color and smells of sweet malts. It has a slight malty and carmel taste. I also think that there is another flavor in there, I just can't get my finger on. All in all it is a pretty average beer, which is probably why the 6 pack was only $5.99.
I would much rather have Pacifico or even a Corona over this beer again.
Who: Cathy
Where: Home
Price: $
Score: 2 / 5
Happy Drinking!
4.23.2008
New Beers!
Had a good weekend and added a few beers to my list...Should have reviews this week!
Boulder Beer Company - Hazed and Infuzed
Brooklyn Pennant Ale '55
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and Repeat offender
Stone IPA
Happy Drinking!
Boulder Beer Company - Hazed and Infuzed
Brooklyn Pennant Ale '55
--
and Repeat offender
Stone IPA
Happy Drinking!
4.18.2008
Pacifico
Pacifico
One of my favorite summer time beers. Best enjoyed with friends on the deck or lounging on the beach.
Mexican pilsner first brewed in the early 1900's and aptly named Beer of the Pacific because the brewery is based in Mazatlan on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Currently brewed by Mexican beer giant Grupo Modelo (mostly owned by Anheuser-Busch).
This beer is what it is, a Mexican Lager. It is in the same boat with Corona, Tecate, Sol. Except in my opinion has a much better flavor and taste. Goes down very easy and doesn't have that skunky after taste of a Corona. I think it outdoes even some of the American lagers like Coors and even Miller Lite (gasp!).
Recommended for anyone. Always better enjoyed with friends!
Who: Cathy
Where: the deck!
Price: $
Score: 4 / 5
Happy Drinking!
One of my favorite summer time beers. Best enjoyed with friends on the deck or lounging on the beach.
Mexican pilsner first brewed in the early 1900's and aptly named Beer of the Pacific because the brewery is based in Mazatlan on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Currently brewed by Mexican beer giant Grupo Modelo (mostly owned by Anheuser-Busch).
This beer is what it is, a Mexican Lager. It is in the same boat with Corona, Tecate, Sol. Except in my opinion has a much better flavor and taste. Goes down very easy and doesn't have that skunky after taste of a Corona. I think it outdoes even some of the American lagers like Coors and even Miller Lite (gasp!).
Recommended for anyone. Always better enjoyed with friends!
Who: Cathy
Where: the deck!
Price: $
Score: 4 / 5
Happy Drinking!
4.11.2008
Guinness
Guinness Draught
Much better in a pub and actually from the tap instead of the bottle with their fancy nitrogen widget/rocket thing. One of my all time favorite beers, I've been known to kick back a handful of these in one sitting. A lot of my friends think it is very filling and can only have 1. I personally can drink these all night long.
Beautiful black color with an extreme amount of head. Very nice toasted and chocolate smells. Such a smooth drink, even Cathy enjoys them every once and awhile. I can still remember my first one. It was back at home and on my 21st birthday I had this as my "free" beer from the West End Tavern. Very good choice and I haven't stopped drinking them yet.
I would recommend this beer to anyone and strongly suggest having one in an Irish pub where the pour the beer correctly with a sliver spoon. I am waiting on that trip to Ireland someday to have the beer the way it was intended to be served.
Who: Many different people
Where: Many different pubs
Price: $$$
Score: 5 / 5
Happy Drinking!
Much better in a pub and actually from the tap instead of the bottle with their fancy nitrogen widget/rocket thing. One of my all time favorite beers, I've been known to kick back a handful of these in one sitting. A lot of my friends think it is very filling and can only have 1. I personally can drink these all night long.
Beautiful black color with an extreme amount of head. Very nice toasted and chocolate smells. Such a smooth drink, even Cathy enjoys them every once and awhile. I can still remember my first one. It was back at home and on my 21st birthday I had this as my "free" beer from the West End Tavern. Very good choice and I haven't stopped drinking them yet.
I would recommend this beer to anyone and strongly suggest having one in an Irish pub where the pour the beer correctly with a sliver spoon. I am waiting on that trip to Ireland someday to have the beer the way it was intended to be served.
Who: Many different people
Where: Many different pubs
Price: $$$
Score: 5 / 5
Happy Drinking!
4.07.2008
Magic Hat - Circus Boy
Circus Boy - Hefeweizen
From the Magic Hat Pandora's Box.
I am normally not into Hefeweizen (or any wheat styled beer), but this one really wasn't all that bad. From what Cathy says, its very close to what you would get in Germany, so in my opinion it can't be all that bad. She did say it wasn't as good as those in Germany, but still not a bad American styled wheat beer.
Pours a nice hazy yellow/orange color without much head. You can very much taste the wheat and a small citrus flavor at the end. That citrus bitterness is probably why I liked this one a little more than other wheat beers I have tried. Still won't get a very high score from me, but
I would recommend trying this to anyone. Especially since you can get 3 of them in a Pandora's box, if you don't care for it, then you won't have to worry about getting rid of 5 more!
Who: Cathy
Where: Home
Price: $$
Score: 3 / 5
Happy Drinking!
From the Magic Hat Pandora's Box.
I am normally not into Hefeweizen (or any wheat styled beer), but this one really wasn't all that bad. From what Cathy says, its very close to what you would get in Germany, so in my opinion it can't be all that bad. She did say it wasn't as good as those in Germany, but still not a bad American styled wheat beer.
Pours a nice hazy yellow/orange color without much head. You can very much taste the wheat and a small citrus flavor at the end. That citrus bitterness is probably why I liked this one a little more than other wheat beers I have tried. Still won't get a very high score from me, but
I would recommend trying this to anyone. Especially since you can get 3 of them in a Pandora's box, if you don't care for it, then you won't have to worry about getting rid of 5 more!
Who: Cathy
Where: Home
Price: $$
Score: 3 / 5
Happy Drinking!
4.04.2008
Magic Hat - Odd Notion (Spring)
Magic Hat - Odd Notion Spring 2008
The spring brew from Magic Hat. Available in Pandora's Box (4 types of beer 3 of each kind in the box). It was an Irish Ale styled beer (which makes sense with St. Patricks Day in the spring).
The beer pours a very nice amber red color with a very small or almost no head. It has a simple taste and not as bitter as the Great Lakes (Conway's Irish). You can very much smell the cinnamon, ginger and cardamon in the beer. Those flavors also leave a nice spicy feel to the mouth when you are drinking the beer.
It was easy to drink and I am not upset that I gave it a try. Definitely not my favorite beer but very drinkable.
Who: They Guys
Where: My House
Price: $$
Score: 3 / 5
Happy Drinking!
The spring brew from Magic Hat. Available in Pandora's Box (4 types of beer 3 of each kind in the box). It was an Irish Ale styled beer (which makes sense with St. Patricks Day in the spring).
The beer pours a very nice amber red color with a very small or almost no head. It has a simple taste and not as bitter as the Great Lakes (Conway's Irish). You can very much smell the cinnamon, ginger and cardamon in the beer. Those flavors also leave a nice spicy feel to the mouth when you are drinking the beer.
It was easy to drink and I am not upset that I gave it a try. Definitely not my favorite beer but very drinkable.
Who: They Guys
Where: My House
Price: $$
Score: 3 / 5
Happy Drinking!
4.02.2008
Ballpark Beer and Dog
The Ballpark Beer and Dog
My favorite time of year is here. Baseball always brings great things, Spring, optimism (every team has a chance) and draft beer with hotdogs, pretzels, or nachos.
It doesn't matter that the beer is Miller Lite, Bud Light or Budweiser. Or that it costs $6.50. We don't care. It's all about making the gameday experience more enjoyable. Partnered with a dog and peanuts, there is almost nothing as satisfying.
Cheers to another fantastic baseball season. And I hope all of your teams come out on top.
My MLB Predictions:
American League
East: Boston Red Sox
Central: Cleveland Indians
West: LA Angels
Wildcard: Detroit Tigers
MVP: Alex Rodriguez
Cy Young: Erik Bedard
Rookie: Jacoby Elsbury
National League
East: New York Mets
Central: Cincinnati Reds
West: Arizona Diamondbacks
Wild Card: LA Dodgers
MVP: David Wright
Cy Young: Brandon Webb
Rookie: Johnny Cueto
Playoffs
ALDS 1: Cleveland over LA
ALDS 2: Detroit over Boston
ALCS: Cleveland over Detroit
NLDS 1: New York over LA
NLDS 2: Arizona over Cincinnati
NLCS: New York over Arizona
World Series: Cleveland over New York
Who: Everyone
Where: Ballparks everywhere
Price: $$$
Score: 5 / 5
Happy Drinking!
My favorite time of year is here. Baseball always brings great things, Spring, optimism (every team has a chance) and draft beer with hotdogs, pretzels, or nachos.
It doesn't matter that the beer is Miller Lite, Bud Light or Budweiser. Or that it costs $6.50. We don't care. It's all about making the gameday experience more enjoyable. Partnered with a dog and peanuts, there is almost nothing as satisfying.
Cheers to another fantastic baseball season. And I hope all of your teams come out on top.
My MLB Predictions:
American League
East: Boston Red Sox
Central: Cleveland Indians
West: LA Angels
Wildcard: Detroit Tigers
MVP: Alex Rodriguez
Cy Young: Erik Bedard
Rookie: Jacoby Elsbury
National League
East: New York Mets
Central: Cincinnati Reds
West: Arizona Diamondbacks
Wild Card: LA Dodgers
MVP: David Wright
Cy Young: Brandon Webb
Rookie: Johnny Cueto
Playoffs
ALDS 1: Cleveland over LA
ALDS 2: Detroit over Boston
ALCS: Cleveland over Detroit
NLDS 1: New York over LA
NLDS 2: Arizona over Cincinnati
NLCS: New York over Arizona
World Series: Cleveland over New York
Who: Everyone
Where: Ballparks everywhere
Price: $$$
Score: 5 / 5
Happy Drinking!
4.01.2008
Magic Hat #9
Magic Hat #9 - American Pale Ale
I think this beer is actually termed a fruit beer. It really doesn't have the hoppiness of regular pale ales and has a distinct apricot flavor. I first starting drinking this beer when I would visit Luke in Washington D.C. It always had a pretty fair price and is easy to down a few in a row. Magic Hat finally started showing up at my neighborhood grocery last summer and I have been able to grab a 6 pack every once and awhile.
Amber orange color with a sweet citrusy smell. This beer is very drinkable and is easy to introduce to any beer drinker. I would recommend this beer to anyone, especially those who tend not to stray away from the American lights...Bud, Miller, Coors, etc.
All in all I have always had pleasant experiences with #9. I still need to get up to Burlington for Magic Hat fest. I hear its a great time -- plus I could do some skiing while up there.
Who: Luke
Where: DC
Price: $$
Score: 4 / 5
Happy Drinking!
I think this beer is actually termed a fruit beer. It really doesn't have the hoppiness of regular pale ales and has a distinct apricot flavor. I first starting drinking this beer when I would visit Luke in Washington D.C. It always had a pretty fair price and is easy to down a few in a row. Magic Hat finally started showing up at my neighborhood grocery last summer and I have been able to grab a 6 pack every once and awhile.
Amber orange color with a sweet citrusy smell. This beer is very drinkable and is easy to introduce to any beer drinker. I would recommend this beer to anyone, especially those who tend not to stray away from the American lights...Bud, Miller, Coors, etc.
All in all I have always had pleasant experiences with #9. I still need to get up to Burlington for Magic Hat fest. I hear its a great time -- plus I could do some skiing while up there.
Who: Luke
Where: DC
Price: $$
Score: 4 / 5
Happy Drinking!
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