A Very Good Move

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Jan 302012
 

There will be no random thought post for today or beer review tomorrow and there likely will not be a post this week.  After being quite consistent in my posting for the last 2.5 years or so I have talked myself into taking a little break to reevaluate my approach to what I share here.

Some technical changes this week (hosting and other administration stuff) is forcing my hand a bit, but I am glad to be taking a few days off regardless.

On top of that my work schedule will soon be drastically different than what it has been during the lifetime of this site.  At this moment despite not knowing exactly how intense it will be I am certain that it will force me to pull back a bit on feeling the need to post something every day.  In my book that is a good thing on both fronts.

As of this morning I cannot say exactly why my work life will be different, but I can say that it is a very good move for me and my family and I am very excited about it.  As soon as is appropriate I will explain it all here.

I suppose for now all I can say is that you will hear from me when you hear from me.

Cheers!

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Samuel Adams – Whitewater IPA *

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Jan 272012
 

As much as I may try to ensure that a solid variety of styles are in my house a good punch of hops is something that very often is what my palate wants.  So when it comes to grabbing a six-pack and IPA very often finds a way home with me.  The two of these I drank were in the Brewer’s Choice Variety 12-pack with a few other good ones, but I look forward to when it will be available on its own sometime in the coming months.

A solid addition to their beer family . . .

Brewery: Boston Beer Company (Boston, MA)

Name: Whitewater IPA

Style: American IPA (though probably a Specialty Beer)

ABV: 5.80% (on bottle)

Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge before serving in a pint glass.

Aroma: A nice hoppy aroma with citrus and pine and a slight, mildly fruity sweetness.  Full, but not overwhelming. – 9/12

Appearance: Golden honey-like color with a slight orange hue.  Two finger frothy/creamy white head that holds very well and leaves nice lacing on the glass.  Some haziness but pretty clear with rising bubbles visible. – 3/3

Flavor: A really nice citrusy hop flavor up front with a moderate hit of piney bitterness after that.  Well balanced with a touch of fruity sweetness in there as well.  Seems to have a touch of spiciness.  Finishes a bit dry dry, but with a nice lingering bitterness and some citrus flavor. – 15.5/20

Mouthfeel: Medium to light in body with a moderate level of carbonation.  Pretty smooth with a nice creaminess that adds a little to the body. – 4.5/5

Overall Impressions: I like the bit of creaminess in the body and it is a nice addition to what is otherwise a solid IPA.  The bitterness and citrus profile is quite nice.  Goes down very easily and could definitely drink more than a few.  A solid beer and tasty IPA that I will probably grab a six-pack of when it comes out. – 8/10

Overall: A- (40/50)

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Samuel Adams - Whitewater IPA

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Ambitious Goals

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Jan 262012
 

After thinking about it very briefly I realize that I have already forgotten the beer related goals that I set for myself this year.  That did not take very long.

The last bit of beer news for January . . .

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