Summertime. And the living is easy hot and sticky. This summer has seemed to be even extra hot. And while the humidity levels are still way up there, the normal afternoon rain storms have not made much of an appearance. At least not here at the Beerliving hacienda. But with the sweat of summer comes [...]
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Year in Beer Challenge # 308: Monk’s Uncle from The Pike Brewing Co.
The Year in Beer Challenge continues on. Beer number 308 for my Year in Beer was Monk’s Uncle, from The Pike Brewing Company (Seattle, WA). Beers in the Belgian Tripel style happen to be some of my favorites. And this one does not disappoint. A golden body with a kick from the 9%. If you [...]
Year in Beer Challenge # 298: Robust Porter from Smuttynose
Last night I opened a bottle of Robust Porter by Smuttynose Brewing (Portsmouth, NH). This beer was number 298 for my Year in Beer challenge. And a mighty fine 298 it was. This porter leans toward the malt side as opposed to the hop side. With a twinge of smooth coffee and chocolate underlying the [...]
Year in Beer Challenge # 297: Claymore Scotch Ale
For my Year in Beer challenge I have done very little writing about the actual beers that I have been drinking. Blame it on laziness. But in a recent bout of non laziness I have decided to change this up a bit now that I’m in the homestretch of the challenge. Claymore Scotch Ale, from [...]
A New Old Yuengling Beer…Yuengling Bock
I have mentioned before that my choice for an ‘everyday beer’ is Yuengling Traditional Lager. The beer is enjoyable, economical, and easy to find in Florida. Plus I like the feeling that my beer money is going to a small independent brewer as opposed to the coffers of a multinational corporate giant. On a recent [...]
Where in the World is Guinness
St. Patricks Day has to be the biggest day of the year for consumption of Irish beers. And when you mention Irish beer, I am sure most people think only of Guinness. But which Guinness? That depends on where in the world you live. Here are some facts about the various Guinness beers from a [...]
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark
That is what the label reads on Shiner Bohemian Black Lager. I had been wanting to try this particular beer for quite awhile but my searches had always come up empty. But on a recent trip to a Total Wine & More store I spotted the elusive creature. Before it could hide behind its brewery [...]
A Bit of Mischief at Beer Living
On a recent trip to Total Wine & More, I was happy to see quite a few different beers from The Bruery. It has taken a while to find these in Florida, but I’m glad they are finally here. We ended up buying quite a bit, almost enough to fill the back of the hopsmobile. [...]
Beer Review – Samuel Adams Coastal Wheat
From the neck label on the bottle: Hazy and Golden in color, this brew is a fresh twist on the hefeweizen style. Eureka and Lisbon Lemons, from three growing regions in California, balance out the wheat malt character, resulting in a crisp and refreshing wheat ale with subtle lemon flavor. I must admit that I [...]
Beer Review – Steelhead Stout from Mad River Brewing
Beer Name: Steelhead Extra Stout Brewery: Mad River Brewing Company, California USA Brewery Web Site: http://www.madriverbrewing.com/ Beer Style: Stout ABV: 6.6% Purchased at : Gift Product Delivery: 12 ounce Bottle Cost: $ Gift Date Consumed: January 6 2010 Rating Scorecard*: Taste = 3 points Buy Again = 1.5 points Favorite Factor = 1.5 points Total [...]