Random Beers

[Tin]

Sam Adams Eutopia is coming out soon...think it is $140 a bottle this year.

 

[drjeff]

pulling out all the stops: http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/strategy/e3ib70ace379b80f09a066ab979708610ed

Watching it now! Some decent ads so far IMHO :beer:

 

[WoodCore]

Don't shoot the messenger because I'm reviewing a new mass produced swill, but this thread has been inactive for just under 2 MONTHS

Here we go, AB/In Bevs's latest offering, Bud Lite Golden Wheat

First off, we've got an unfiltered wheat beer here, complete with sediment at the bottom of the bottle and a reccomendation on the label that you slowly rotate the bottle a few times prior to opening to mix. It's brewed with corriander and citrus peel, and most definately is something quite different than the original Bud Lite and also Bud Lite Lime.

Color: A medium yellow/Golden yellow, noticeably darker in color than Bud Light, Bud Lite Lime, and even good 'ol Budweiser itself.

ABV = 4.1%

Aroma: My nose detects a slight sweet/citrus smell

taste: Quite a surprise I might add, especially for a 110 calorie per 12oz brew. This is unlike any other Bud Lite product. My taste buds almost immediately were thinking something quite close to a Sam Adams Summer brew in terms of the slight spice and citrusy(?sp) finish, the only difference being the citrus in this case is slightly orange compared to the lemon finish with Sam Adams Summer. The initial spice/citrus then leads to a mild hoppy finish.

While this new offering isn't as bold or strong as many of the Oktoberfest brews recently released and/or the forthcoming winter brews soon to hit the shelves, it's a step in the positive direction for the Bud Lite family IMHO and if this is a sign of things to come under InBevs ownership. this is a good thing!

This stuff is actually pretty damn good and it's a light beer to boot. Downed a six pack after the bike ride yesterday and thinking I might need to go buy some more. :beer:

 

[drjeff]

This stuff is actually pretty damn good and it's a light beer to boot. Downed a six pack after the bike ride yesterday and thinking I might need to go buy some more. :beer:

It's almost a bit of taste bud/brain confusion. Your brain reads Bud Light and starts thinking one thing, then your taste buds get involved and most definately aren't thinking anything your brain associates with Bud Light - I think that AB/In Bev are going to sell a lot of this brew, and it will be having cooler shelf space for a while in most packies!

 

[deadheadskier]

Lord Hobo update

Draught system is for 40 beers. They will be opening with 7 varieties of Cantillon on tap; apparently the only 'true' lambic beers (utilizing spontaneous fermentation) still being made in the world.

http://www.aldha.org/saddlebk.htm

 

[wa-loaf]

Lord Hobo update

Draught system is for 40 beers. They will be opening with 7 varieties of Cantillon on tap; apparently the only 'true' lambic beers (utilizing spontaneous fermentation) still being made in the world.

http://www.aldha.org/saddlebk.htm

Drove past it today. They have a lot of work to do still. Looked pretty "gutted", but a bunch of guys were working so they must be doing something.

 

[deadheadskier]

It's actually closer to opening than you might think. They're shooting for a soft opening for industry friends next Thursday if the plumbers get their acts in gear.

 

[wa-loaf]

It must be like one of those "Flip this house" episodes on TLC in there. :lol:

 

[riverc0il]

Its a double Double Bag kinda night, for me.

Cheers!

:beer:

 

[HD333]

Had a couple Double Bags myself sat night, and a few Tuckerman's Pale Ales, and a few Woodstock Brewery Pigs Ear's.

 

[RootDKJ]

I meant to post this a few days ago. Very good. I refreshing change from my usual Blackbeary.

 

[wa-loaf]

Lord Hobo update

Draught system is for 40 beers. They will be opening with 7 varieties of Cantillon on tap; apparently the only 'true' lambic beers (utilizing spontaneous fermentation) still being made in the world.

http://www.aldha.org/saddlebk.htm

Now open: http://lordhobo.com/

Not open for lunch though which is kind of weird for it's location.

 

[severine]

I meant to post this a few days ago. Very good. I refreshing change from my usual Blackbeary.

Is it pumpkin-y? I'm getting tired of the pumpkin-y harvest beers...

 

[RootDKJ]

Is it pumpkin-y? I'm getting tired of the pumpkin-y harvest beers...

Nope.

 

[severine]

Nope.

I'll have to check that one out, then. My fave for this time of year is Woodstock Station's Autumn Brew, but I can't get it unless I drive up to NH.

 

[RootDKJ]

I'll have to check that one out, then. My fave for this time of year is Woodstock Station's Autumn Brew, but I can't get it unless I drive up to NH.

If you don't like it, just pass the rest over to me, I'll finish 'em for ya!8)

 

[gorgonzola]

hmmm time to to move on to the winter brews - had me a few hibernators the other night

 

[riverc0il]

First time drinking the Long Trail Hibernator. VERY NICE!!

 

[severine]

Last night I had a Saranac Black Forest floating a scoop of Turkey Hill German Chocolate Cake ice cream. Seriously. :lol:

It was interesting.

 

[A Tilton]

Any beer from the Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co in North Conway,NH they also have good food there stop in if you in the area:beer::beer: