Ah friends, the calendar turns to the fall months, the temperature dips a few degrees or so, and it is time for crisp fall brews. I shall review many such brews over the following wonderful month known as October, so I shan't take up too much of your time, dear reader, on a Saturday night.
But may I recommend to you a fine golden, crisp, perfectly fall brew by Penn Brewery, a might fine pilsner that can be enjoyed by all.
Sop it up lads, and appreciate the wonder.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
A Long Goodbye
Hello, dear readers, greetings and much apologies for the lengthy time between missives. I was in Bavaria for the fall hop season, picking out the finest hops for my soon-to-be-announced brewing endeavor. But that is a story for a time in the not too distant future.
For now, I am back in great America, doing what I do best; drinking during the afternoon. I am sitting in Teneleven lounge on Avenue C in New York, enjoying my return to the eastern time zone. Tis a fine place for drinking, writing, and pondering, with amenable owners whom have good taste in beer and music. I am drinking a Radeberger Royal Pilsner. It's a noble beer for a fall afternoon; light, crisp, golden and goes down smooth.
I would say more but for now, dear reader, ah much planning is being discussed. We shall talk again soon...
For now, I am back in great America, doing what I do best; drinking during the afternoon. I am sitting in Teneleven lounge on Avenue C in New York, enjoying my return to the eastern time zone. Tis a fine place for drinking, writing, and pondering, with amenable owners whom have good taste in beer and music. I am drinking a Radeberger Royal Pilsner. It's a noble beer for a fall afternoon; light, crisp, golden and goes down smooth.
I would say more but for now, dear reader, ah much planning is being discussed. We shall talk again soon...
Monday, September 7, 2009
Workers of the Nation Unite
Today is Labor Day in America, when the laborers of the country, those who labor hard and not-so-hard, take a day to relax, eat barbecue, and most importantly drink beer.
I, of course, am no different, and am relaxing with a Belgian-style Farmhouse ale, the wonderful Saison Dupont by Brasserie Dupont.
Now at first, I felt a tad guilty drinking a Belgian-made style of ale created in the French countryside. After all, I am no pinko-socialist; no, my blood does not run pure red like so many commie swine, but rather with tinges of blue and white like the True American that I am.
And this country makes many fine brews, some of which I have already reviewed and many more that will be.
But friends, in this humble man's opinion, the Belgians do brew the best beer of all the lands, and Saison's are particularly yummy.
I believe it is a good style of beer to try out for the beginner beer-lover. they are usually low alcohol, well balanced with hints of citrus and a bitter finish that will really give the more unrefined palate an idea of what well made beer should taste like.
Saison Dupont has become particularly famous in recent years, having won several "best beer" type awards from magazines, and I'm glad because it's led to a renewed interest in the Saison style. Brewed on an actual working farm, the Sasion Dupont uses fresh spring water and is stuffed to the brim with spices and fruit; you can almost taste the farm in every sip (and I mean that in a positive way)
So, if you've ever passed by a Saison Dupont, or any Saison, and thought "I don't know if that's the beer for me", do yourself a favor and give it a whirl. I think you shan't be dissapointed.
I, of course, am no different, and am relaxing with a Belgian-style Farmhouse ale, the wonderful Saison Dupont by Brasserie Dupont.
Now at first, I felt a tad guilty drinking a Belgian-made style of ale created in the French countryside. After all, I am no pinko-socialist; no, my blood does not run pure red like so many commie swine, but rather with tinges of blue and white like the True American that I am.
And this country makes many fine brews, some of which I have already reviewed and many more that will be.
But friends, in this humble man's opinion, the Belgians do brew the best beer of all the lands, and Saison's are particularly yummy.
I believe it is a good style of beer to try out for the beginner beer-lover. they are usually low alcohol, well balanced with hints of citrus and a bitter finish that will really give the more unrefined palate an idea of what well made beer should taste like.
Saison Dupont has become particularly famous in recent years, having won several "best beer" type awards from magazines, and I'm glad because it's led to a renewed interest in the Saison style. Brewed on an actual working farm, the Sasion Dupont uses fresh spring water and is stuffed to the brim with spices and fruit; you can almost taste the farm in every sip (and I mean that in a positive way)
So, if you've ever passed by a Saison Dupont, or any Saison, and thought "I don't know if that's the beer for me", do yourself a favor and give it a whirl. I think you shan't be dissapointed.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Time of Harvest
I don't know when fall technically starts, but for me it begins as soon as the calendar turns September. That's when the air starts to feel a little brisk, the tykes go back to school, and football starts anew.
It's also when many fine seasonal fall brews start being released, several of which we will be discussing over the coming weeks. Also, we will begin seeing the ubiquitous pumpkin ales out and about. Some folks have differing opinions on pumpkin ales, but I tend to enjoy them.
But there'll be time for that later. Let's start by recommending a fine fall brew from a fine brewery in a fine fall location.
Most beer folk know the Captain Lawrence Brewery in Pleastanville, a Westchester County suburb of New York City. What you may not know is that Westchester is a wonderful place for a Saturday fall afternoon travel. Stop by the bucolic river towns, walk in quaint downtowns, and stop by the Captian Lawrence Brewery for a craft brew to pair with a brisk fall day.
The Smoke from the Oak, aged in a bourbon barrel, is always one of the finest smoke porters around. For a more traditional offering, why not try the Captain's smoked Porter, which is offered all year round by tastes best in colder climes. The brewery uses imported German smoked malt among its many ingredients, and it all adds up to a full, complex, wonderful tasting beer. Bring a growler or two with you when you go.
It's also when many fine seasonal fall brews start being released, several of which we will be discussing over the coming weeks. Also, we will begin seeing the ubiquitous pumpkin ales out and about. Some folks have differing opinions on pumpkin ales, but I tend to enjoy them.
But there'll be time for that later. Let's start by recommending a fine fall brew from a fine brewery in a fine fall location.
Most beer folk know the Captain Lawrence Brewery in Pleastanville, a Westchester County suburb of New York City. What you may not know is that Westchester is a wonderful place for a Saturday fall afternoon travel. Stop by the bucolic river towns, walk in quaint downtowns, and stop by the Captian Lawrence Brewery for a craft brew to pair with a brisk fall day.
The Smoke from the Oak, aged in a bourbon barrel, is always one of the finest smoke porters around. For a more traditional offering, why not try the Captain's smoked Porter, which is offered all year round by tastes best in colder climes. The brewery uses imported German smoked malt among its many ingredients, and it all adds up to a full, complex, wonderful tasting beer. Bring a growler or two with you when you go.
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