Staring this past Saturday, Lucky Baldiwn’s, located in Pasadena and Sierra Madre, CA will be holding a 2 week 12th anniversary celebration at both pub locations. Coincidentally, it’s also Stone’s 12th anniversary so how appropriate is it that Lucky …
Finally getting to try this one after missing it every time its on at the brewpub. Pours into my glass a charcoal black color with dark brown edges. A half inch of light tan foam forms and falls to a ring quickly. Aromas start out with a mix of milk c…
A very dark, and very unusual beer. Lots of spices and a very strong head (does this make sense?). A strong beer at 7.4%.Brewed somewhere in the Ronse region of Belgium.
The highlight Stonch’s pub was the display of the Sun’s page 3 above the urinals. That’s a lie. Really it was the impromptu tour of the cellar. I love getting a glimpse behind the scenes. I took a half of cider back up for Dolores. She loves a proper …
Bruisin’ Ales
TERRAPIN Big Hoppy Monster* (Friday)
TERRAPIN Side Project Gamma Ray* (Friday)
BROOKLYN BREWERY Black Chocolate Stout*
AVERY Old Jubilation*
EEL RIVER Raven’s Eye Imperial Stout (Friday)
EEL RIVER Triple Exultation (Friday)
FRAØ…
Sometimes I wonder. I usually don’t quote industry newsletters at length, but occationally I just gape when I read what so called analysts of the beer markets manage to give as qualified advice. I assume that there is even more to be had if you…
A Belgian Strong Ale formerly brewed by
Unibroue (Sapporo)
Chambly, Canada
ABV: 10%
Glassware: Snifter
Pours black with a nice head that does dissipates quickly. The aroma is grapefruit and dry fruits with a hint of a sour’s sulfur smell. It is b…
Satan brought the results of our wheat experiment. A couple of days ago, I decided to see how things went.
The American Wheat is good, but bland. It’s got a wheaty flavor, but nothing else. It needs a bit of flavor. Feels a bit watery, too. For t…
Again, I’m not clear as to whether all new arrivals are available for online ordering at West Lakeview Liquors. I am a bit late on these so some of this stock may no longer be available (d’oh!)
New Arrivals as of 10/20:
Bourbon County Sto…
Man, I’m having a great time back at the house and city I grew up in. The High School reunion has gone great. Everyone is doing well, though we all probably did the same thing, working out a few months before the reunion. It was great hanging out w…