Enjoyed a couple of nice Anchor Steam Liberty Ale's while BBQ-ing on the back deck in the frigid Oregon Spring (42 degrees, brrr) - but never-the-less, there I was enjoying a Liberty Ale or two grilling Brats.
I found the Liberty Ale to be a nice drink. It was light and refreshing, but was a little hoppy for my current tastes. I confess that I am an Amber Ale enthusiast, but am trying to evolve my taste in Craft Brews. Also, sorry I missed the CBC2011 this year in SF, would have been a blast.
Anchor Steam Liberty Ale:
It is “dry hopped,” a classic Ale tradition, and slowly completes its fermentation in sealed vats in Anchor Brewing cellars. This unique process creates Liberty Ale’s distinctive bouquet and uncommonly delicate, entirely natural carbonation.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
The Making of a Beer Snob - part 1
It all started in High School in the late '70s when one of my buddies scored a sixer of Schlitz Malt Liquer - yep, The Bull!!
I discovered that this malted barley substance was, indeed, delicious - and I was hooked.
Following was the college years where $5.00 got you a red plastic cup and entrance to "the kegger" I remember the "big event" when in 1984 it was legal to sell Coors in Oregon and ... oh the parties on 01/01/1984 ... Having spent my formative years in Oregon, we had ready access to Blitz Weinhard beer and stocked up on it in the dorm rooms by the case at $5.00 per 24-pack (on sale). It was during that time when I discovered (or could afford) import beers - i believe that is the starting point of beer-snobbery in my life and it hasn't been the same since.
I don't over-indulge or make a fool of myself, but do enjoy a great beer from time to time.
(to be continued)
I discovered that this malted barley substance was, indeed, delicious - and I was hooked.
Following was the college years where $5.00 got you a red plastic cup and entrance to "the kegger" I remember the "big event" when in 1984 it was legal to sell Coors in Oregon and ... oh the parties on 01/01/1984 ... Having spent my formative years in Oregon, we had ready access to Blitz Weinhard beer and stocked up on it in the dorm rooms by the case at $5.00 per 24-pack (on sale). It was during that time when I discovered (or could afford) import beers - i believe that is the starting point of beer-snobbery in my life and it hasn't been the same since.
I don't over-indulge or make a fool of myself, but do enjoy a great beer from time to time.
(to be continued)
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