Beer Club blog has fallen behind the times lately, like an old roller coaster ride, frightening; not because of the turns or speed, but because you never know which rivit might snap at the hands of a maniacal Carny. In the weeks between posts, we've been doin a whole lotta drinkin'. Here is a recap.
Week 10: Breckenridge Brewing Small Batch 471 IPA 9.2% ABV
This beer was all over the map. Everything about it screamed Home Brew! Tasting notes were slight hints of "heh," a dash of "huh" and finished with a "meh." The only thing memorable was the high ABV, but if you're just searching for a payday, go down to the Tudor and tell Raul you want the "Wikki Wacky Woo."
Week 11: Maine Beer Co. Peeper Ale 5.5% ABV
What can I say? This beer sucked. The theory is we all got some skunked bottles. The best part about this beer is I found a hilariously douchey youtube spot of some guy "imbibing" peeper ale. Anyone who uses the word "imbibe" likes to think they know a lot more than they do. Honestly I couldn't take much of his shit, but for a good laugh forward to 4:40 and watch him shoot lightening and totally f-up his pour.
Week 12: Sam Adams 13th Hour Stout 5.5% ABV
What can I say, I really liked this beer, which is saying a lot since I have a theory that Sam Adams Boston Lager causes headaches, sobriety and reverse beer-goggles. Also, I like Belgian Doubles. If you don't like Belgian Doubles, screw you. Honestly, who am I to give advice, when I was drinking this beer I was 50 sheets to the wind and in the middle of watching Santa Conquers the Martians. Curse you Voldar! Santeee Claws save us!!
Week 13: Flying Fish Exit 4 9.5% ABV
Skinny Pete hit this one out of the park.
Week 14: Left Hand Wake Up Dead Stout 10.2% ABV
This beer was a lot like that movie The Help, not in that there were underpinnings of American Civil Liberties or it achieved racial equality through means of non-violent protest, but because I needed help drinking it. My Dad and I split a bottle and we both really enjoyed this beer. I had some chicken Satay, it went nicely. The end.
Week 15: Rouge's Cap't Sig Northwestern Ale
Of all the beer's we've been drinking lately, I was pleasantly surprised by this ale the most. Rouge has so many beers to choose from, honestly it's a crap-shoot. This stuff was delicious, highly drinkable and unpretentious. I think the worst part about the beer is that its named for some reality show fishing captain. Honestly it's like naming your beer after the non-english speaking Somolian dude who works for the Glass Doctor and replaces your windshield in your office parking lot. The other thing that this beer has going for it is that it has Pac Man Hops. Pac Man Hops!!!
