Feb. 1: Another Lagunitas Red. Still Gloriously Delicious.
First impressions did not lie.
Feb. 2: Today’s Beer: Kennebunkport Brewing Co.’s Pumpkin
Ale: This is an odd selection even for a pumpkin beer. It has a strong cinnamon
flavor with very limited hop flavor. In
fact, if someone told me that there were no hops in this beer, I’d be inclined
to believe them. I first tried this beer in Fall 2011 and it reminded me of
something, but I couldn’t quite place it. Then, finally, it hit me. It tastes
like a Coke. Only less sweet. Once I made that realization, I let go of my
preconceptions about what a beer should be and just enjoyed it for what it is.
It is very tasty and refreshing, as one would expect of a quasi-cola. A Coke,
only with a kick (OK, at 4.7% ABV, a light kick, but certainly more that the
Real Thing). This would make a better summer beer than a fall offering. Very
different, but if you take it on its own terms, it is quite enjoyable.Feb. 3: Beer Adventure: see entry.
Feb. 4: Today’s beer: 21st Amendment’s Fireside
Chat Ale. One of my favorite holiday beers ever. Very smooth, sweet and spicy
with a bit of a raison flavor. Deep amber. Just a beautiful creation.
Feb. 5-7. Today’s beer: Pliny the Elder. I bought a growler
of Pliny at Russian River, and I didn’t want it to go stale, so . . . . what
can I say – it’s Pliny. I shared some at a Super Bowl party with a friend who
couldn’t make the road trip. I also had a Racer 5 IPA, but I’ll find another
time to discuss.
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