Beerlao is the national beer of Laos. Thai food and beer from Laos. The pairing worked pretty well, but I prefer Singha with my Thai food. The 5% abv Beerlao lager is a light golden color with a frothy white head. I noted a faint buttery nose with no hop aroma. I detected a grainy flavor that detracted from an …Read more »
High Water Brewing Aphotic Imperial Porter…wow. Smokey, roasty big and tasty.
Which one of the following is NOT a Belgian Trappist ale? The correct answer is Budvar. Budvar is not Belgian nor is it an ale. It’s origins are in the current Czech Replublic. Budvar has been brewed since the 13th century and it is a lager. Budweiser Budvar Brewery (Budějovický Budvar) had a 99 year lease on the Budweiser name …Read more »
If you plan to pair wine with your Thanksgiving meal and you are struggling with Pinot or Riesling, why not consider an even more food friendly alternative – BEER! Here are a few suggested styles to compliment your bountiful holiday dinner. Bière de Garde This big meal does not need a huge filling beer. Bière de Garde is not too …Read more »
510 Bistro in downtown Merced, CA hosted the other Chico brewery at Wednesday night Pint Night last week. It was appropriate that on a stormy night the guest brewery was High Water Brewing. They delivered their beers and their brewmaster Steve Altimari! I first experienced High Water’s Campfire Stout at Handles Gastropub in Pleasanton, CA several months ago. A bold …Read more »
Harvard School of Public Health found that moderate amounts of alcohol, including beer, help prevent blood clots that block blood flow to the heart, neck and brain—the clots that cause ischemic stroke, the most common type. I wish beer would also reduce strokes on my golf game. Cheers!
Yeah, hops are kind of a big deal. Poor, under appreciated Humulus lupulus. Hops contribute so much to the brewing process that it’s almost like magic at work. We know about the obvious bitterness, flavor and aroma, but they also offer so much more. Here’s a list of attributes that hops provide to the brewing process. One does not belong. …Read more »
It turns out that drinking beer can lead to healthier bones. Studies have found that older individuals who drinking one or two beers a day have higher bone density. This is largely due to the fact that beer (especially pale ales) has a lot of silicon, which is great for bone health.
Which grain bill ingredient below contributes the dry character in a dry (or Irish) stout? Pilsner Malt
Pucker up for an Ass Kisser. I ordered my first last night and was pleasantly surprised. I hadn’t heard of this San Jose, CA brewery. This is a very enjoyable double IPA. A very nice hop nose. The color was a golden orange. Most memorable was the thick, rocky, long lasting, off white head floating at the top of my …Read more »
