Beer Night 10/14/2009

Eitan: After we started watching the USA game I think we should have had beers with high ABV not like the first beer, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales Calabaza Blanca. The beer was ok. It did have a nice hazy color when poured in to a glass. It tasted light and tart, and a sort of dry after taste. I'd go with the Ommegang Witte over this one.

The second beer was The Bruery Trade Winds. It had an interesting description of Triple being brewed with rice and Thai Basil. It had a nice hazy/orange color and nice head retention. It was definitely a little lighter then most Triples. I couldn't really pick out the Thai Basil in the aroma, it did however have a corn like smell. It tasted pretty good, a bit sweet and bready. I like this beer much better than the first. And the other Bruery beers we've had were tasty.

I was definitely surprised by the Hoppin' Frog Silk Porter. It had a nice black color, but no head, that may have been because of the glasses and splitting the bottle four ways. It had a good coffee/chocolate aroma. It was very smooth and nice dry coffee taste, very similar to a Milk Stout. I liked the Imperial Stout better, but I would definitely have this again, and try more Hoppin' Frog beers.



Next time there is a USA soccer game or a RB game that falls on a Beer Night we need stronger beers to get us through the game.