Well, this week just flew by, and I wasn’t able to post a review from the Barleywine festival at the Lucky Lab this last weekend. I might get to it, but if I don’t you can read all about it on Dr. Wort or Belmont Station. My two favorites were Old Guardian from Stone, and Old Boardhead from Full Sail. The group I was with had never experienced a beer like Allagash’s Tripel, and it made me happy that it was so extremely popular with everyone I was with. I might have to add that one to my upcoming “Twelve Steps to Loving Beer,” post, a program I’ve designed that is intended for wine- or spirits-only people. Sneak preview: the first step is Lindeman’s Framboise.
I just ordered a set of Sam Adam’s much-hyped, high-tech (and overpriced) beer glasses. Expect a review here as soon as they arrive. I am wondering if these magical glasses will make all beers taste better, or just Sam Adams. Maybe I can save some money on libations and just start pouring Pabst into these glasses. Yeah, right. Oh, and click on some of those Google Ads to help me pay for these fool things, will ya?
Last night I kegged the “Bored Seamen” IPA in preparation for next weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities (yet another post forthcoming …). It smells, and tastes, great. I added some toasted oak chips to the fermenter a few weeks ago, and I can tell already that they were a very tasty decision. Nice floral hops, kinda sweet, 4.6% abv. Should be great, I think.
Finally, I’m off to Austin tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who helped out with recommendations for my trip. I will try to hit Kreutz Market as William suggested, as well as the Ginger Man for beers. I have also heard great things about the Salt Lick in Dripping Springs, as well as the County Line. Depending on where the hotel is, I will try to hit NXNW for some micros, too. Wish me luck, and if someone could sign me up for Jenny Craig while I’m gone, that’d be great. Thanks.
