Maybe it is because it has been so long since I have brewed my own beer, but I have not spent much time pondering brewing ingredients lately. Though I know that using pretty much anything is possible I do not think that I ever would have considered popped popcorn as an option. That is why I found this video so interesting . . .
Has anyone actually tried this beer? I would love to know how the popcorn comes through in the flavor.
This was not the beer review that I originally intended to post today, but with the name it seemed very appropriate to get back into reviews with after a long holiday weekend. It took a moment to finally decide not to do a post yesterday, but with the few weeks ahead being very busy I found a better use for that time.
What harm would it do to give a little preview of what will be coming up on this site a some point soon? Well, I have a beer glassware presentation to give this week and I think that will trickle into at least a few posts. Then there is the giveaway of the tickets to Taste of the Nation Orlando 2011 that I will being doing here (probably going to wait for the menu release). Then last but not least on my mind is that this week I will be shooting a pilot for a web based beer education show with a good friend. Hopefully that goes well since I would really like the chance to keep going with future episodes. Good thoughts.
Now very slowly getting started after a few days off . . .
Brewery: Southern Tier Brewing Company (Lakewood, NY)
Name: Farmer’s Tan
Style: Imperial American Pilsner (and so a Specialty Beer in my view)
ABV: 8.60% (on bottle and website)
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a pilsner glass per the recommendations on the bottle.
Aroma: Low to moderate grainy sweetness on the nose with a mild spicy, slightly floral hop character as well. Pretty mild overall aroma. – 7/12
Appearance: Light golden yellow in color. One plus finger, frothy white head that holds well and leaves some lacing along the glass. Very clear with rising bubbles visible. – 3/3
Flavor: A bit of sweet maltiness up front that transitions quickly into a firm hop bitterness that holds on from there. The balance seems to lean heavily to bitterness. The finish is slightly dry with some lingering hop bitterness after washing the bit of grainy sweetness away. – 14/20
Mouthfeel: Medium(ish) body (certainly heavier than it appears) and a moderate to high level of carbonation. Slightly creamy on the palate, but also with good crispness and some warmth in there. – 4/5
Overall Impressions: Pretty tasty, but not all that refreshing as a lighter style (though I realize and imperial version of one). The warmth starts to come through much more as the beer warms up some. Not necessarily a style that I love imperial versions of, but it is not bad overall and pretty enjoyable when cold. AS I drank it, the beer took on an almost Pale Ale quality on my palate . . . which was a good thing. – 7/10
Overall: B (35/50)
Southern Tier Brewing Co. - Farmer's Tan
There is no reason to make a decision on having a first beer when a place makes it so easy to have three at the same time. So when I pulled myself onto a barstool at The Wharf Rat and found out that I could do a sampler/taster for 6 bucks I had no need to settle on just one to start with. The only (self-imposed) rule was that I order beers from breweries that I do not have access to here in Florida. Being my first barstool of the day I still felt like typing a few notes into the phone (and I do mean just a few). That ambition passed by about barstool 2 and a half.
Did I mention it was only 6 bucks for three pours of that size (see picture)?
For the first . . .
Brewery: Tröegs Brewing Co. (Harrisburg, PA)
Name: Sunshine Pils
Style: German Pilsner
ABV: 5.30%
Location: The Wharf Rat (Baltimore)
Tasting Notes:
And for the second . . .
Brewery: Yards Brewing Company (Philadelphia, PA)
Name: Saison
Style: Saison
ABV: 6.50%
Location: The Wharf Rat (Baltimore)
Tasting Notes:
And closing with . . .
Brewery: Oliver Breweries (Baltimore, MD)
Name: Best Bitter (cask)
Style: ESB (English Pale Ale)
ABV: 4.80%
Location: The Wharf Rat (Baltimore)
Tasting Notes:
A very good deal to start the day with.
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