Holy Hops Beerman!

Some Awesomely Hoppy Beers are about to take over the retail shelves and draught lines very shortly!

• Troegs-Nugget Nectar-A favorite of mine each year. (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/694/15881)
• Bell's Hopslam-Another excellent beer! (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/287/17112)
• Sierra Nevada-Hoptimum-Describes as a whole cone Imperial IPA, new to the scene but I am sure it is good. (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/140/55939)
• Founders-Double Trouble-Great Brewery, Great Beer (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1199/34146)

Mmm...Hops!

Variety is the spice of life...or something...

My Fridge just got filled up with a variety of Beers. I purchased 6 different cases-All at $10.99 a case. All Fresh through December at the earliest and a couple through February. Bell Beverage brought in a few pallets of close out beer and priced them to move. I purchased:

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  The Point Burly Brown Ale


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  Hook & Ladder Flashpoint Pale Ale


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  Lilja's Pulling Boat Pale Ale


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  Lilja's Sasquatch Stout


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  Peak Organic Pommegranite Wheat

New to the East Coast

Some BEERS are remembered more for the memory or the company you enjoyed them with than the flavors or the complexity of the ale. That is the case with The Pike Brewing CO beers for me. I recently walked into a local beer store and saw a huge display of Bombers from The Pike. I knew immediately that I would be purchasing some. Not because I remembered how great they tasted (Although I have since had a couple and they are quite good especially at $3.99 per Bomber) but because of the memory it stirs. I first had beers from The Pike while on my honeymoon in Seattle and the Cascade Mountains and then again 5 years later upon our return to Seattle. So while these Beers are good beers (I especially like the Extra Stout), it is more a nostalgic beer for me at this point. Yet another reason BEER can be so enjoyable-the social aspect of it and the people you are with.

New Beer

I tried the Bear Republic Racer X tonight @ The Blue Monkey Tavern. Below is the description from their website:
Racer X™
Double IPA
ABV: 8.3% IBU: 100+ Color: Copper
With assertive American hop bitterness and aroma supported by a firm malt backbone,
Racer X is an uncommon Double IPA – a bold ale that follows English traditions with a California twist.

2009 California State Fair – BRONZE
2009 San Diego International Beer Competition – 2nd
2009 West Coast Beer Fest - GOLD

New labels for Left Hand's Imperial Stouts. Looks really Cool! Can't wait to try the barell aged one!

Pliny the Elder

I finally got to try PtE a few months back. Very Good Beer. Enjoyed it immensely and know I need to try Pliny the Younger.