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More from BBC

Posted in Libations, tagged , on April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Bluegrass Brewing Company’s (Louisville, KY) American Pale Ale has a lot to live up to if you start by admiring the amazing pour.  It’s deep gold, sports a big, fluffy head and leaves lots of lacing.  Its hoppy-sweet bouquet does have a hint of bubble soap at first, but is not entirely unpleasant.  Maybe the recollections of [...]

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So new it’s not even on their website

Posted in Libations, tagged , , on April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I had a chance to sample an Upland Brewing Company (Bloomington, IN) Pilsner while in Indianapolis, and see the only mention is “coming soon”, a Preservation Pilsner.  I was surprised to find such a good beer at a Damon’s restaurant because they seem to offer Blue Moons and Amstel Lights as their premium beers.  I’ll [...]

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Blue Grass and High Times

Posted in Libations, tagged on April 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

No, this is not an ad for NORML.  It is, however an ad for Bluegrass Brewing Company of Louisville, KY.  Their Amber Ale is a German-style Altbier and a tasty one at that.  It’s clear and amber with consistent carbonation and a whispy head.  There’s a touch of carmel in the bouquet, and it is [...]

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Opening Day is Tomorrow!

Posted in Baseball on April 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

It’s that time of year again, and I’m expecting good things on the South Side.  Contreras and Colon, two wild cards in the White Sox’ pitching staff, both had strong outings yesterday.  Sports Illustrated has us finishing third in the division, but I beg to differ.  I feel good about our chances of repeating as division champs.  [...]

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Dark Beer is a Gosser

Posted in Libations, tagged , , on April 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I wish I knew how to type an umlaut on this keyboard.  Einegeweg, Gosser Dark, fresh from the keg, is deep brown with a tan-grey head.  The bouquet is an appetizing mixture of butterscotch and roasted malt, with a hint of dryness.  The richness of the malt makes for a nice texture, and it dominates [...]

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What does Red Seal and the Sir Douglas Quintet have in common?

Posted in Libations, tagged , on April 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The anwer is Mendocino.  Ruedrich’s Red Seal Ale is brewed in Mendocino County, CA, by North Coast Brewing Co., Fort Bragg.  It is a bit cloudy and light amber, and it produces a good lacey head.  There is a strong hops and yeast presence in the nose, and it’s invigorating.  It is smooth and velvety [...]

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