That's My Angry Face

It would appear that the first thing I set forth before all else for this upcoming trimester has already fallen to the way side. My camera seems to be in ill repair. I got so upset last night while I was taking pictures of my tasting pours because after the first one my camera just went dead... I can't even get it to focus on manual focus and clean the lenses and keep the camera in it's case... I don't know the problem nor the solution. That is my moping just wanted to explain why my second and third beer in this post have lower quality photos.

In other news this is the start of my 9th trimester at JWU and I am pretty pumped especially for my Food in Film and Literature class, but besides that I can't wait to start brewing. I am trying to get back on the Deans List again this tri.

Future Look:
So I am doing a brief look into the future Tonight I am posting My second Flight of this weekend's tasting and this coming weekend I will be posting similar to these past two posts but the weekend after that (18th to 20th) I will be heading to Pennsylvania for my Brother's musical, but I will still have a tasting post earlier that week from Uncorking the Past so that should make up for the lost weekend and Hey when I get home my friends might be up to going to a bar. That's as far as my crystal ball can see.

Let's Get to the Tasting.

                                                   That's My angry face

Boulder Beer Company: Hazed & Infused

Color: Amber

Clarity: Dull

Nose: Vegetative, Earthy

Taste: Very Hoppy like and IPA, Long Dry

Recommendations: Dark Chocolate, French Onion Soup

Flying Dog: Tire Bite Golden Ale

Color: Golden

Clarity: CLEAR

Nose: Very Bland... a little hops and starchy but that is all

Taste: Also VERY Bland I might as well been drinking a Budweiser.

Recommendations: Honestly this is my least favorite I have tasted so far. If I found myself having an entire 6pack of this I would probably only be able to drink two then use the others to beer batter EVERYTHING Fish... Chicken... Onion Rings... Doughnuts... My Dog's Toys... OH and probably make a German Stew and maybe Beer Bread because that's what I do with beer I don't like I cook with it.

Left Hand Brewery: Fade To Black Ale

Color: BLACK

Clarity: Completely Opaque

Nose: Smokey, Woodsy

Taste: Espresso and Bacon

Recommendations: Eggs Benedict or anything 

with Fatty Sauces

Hopefully I will have something interesting to talk about during the week so I will post again this week.

Uncorking the Past! with Friday's Beer Tasting

Monday March 14th 167 Providence RI

5:30 to 6:30

McMillan Hall, Brown University

Guest Speaker: Patrick E. McGovern

Tasting with Ancient Brews and Dog Fish Head after lecture

FULL Info at this link

UnCorking the Past

I am expecting that at this event they will have a Tasting of Dog Fish Head: Midas Touch known as a "Handcrafted Ancient Ale"

This Is why in my review of Midas this week I didn't offer a recommendation. I am hopingPatrick McGovern gives us one.

Dog Fish Head: Midas Touch

"Handcrafted Ancient Ale"


Color: Pale Gold

Clarity: Dull Clear

Nose: Floral, Fruity, Spicy

Taste: Mostly Grape, and Very Acidic

Other Info: Expecting to gain more info from Uncorking the Past Lecture.

Sea Dog: Hazelnut Porter

Color: Dark Chocolate

Clarity: Near Opaque but can still see light

Nose: Nutty, and Vanilla

Taste: Nutty, Creamy, Very Sweet

Recommendations: Cheddar Cheese, Fresh Strawberries

Pete's Wicked Ruby Ale

Color: Ruby Orange

Clarity: Clear

Nose: Floral and Hoppy

Taste: Nut Tones  but very sweet

Recommendations: Sour Goat Cheese or Yogurt, Sweet & Sour Chinese Food





I am so excited for "Uncorking the Past" I hope any of my readers come. and I have the second half of my weekly tasting tonight.

This Week's Beer Selection and "I Am Number Four"

I have made my selection for this week's tasting and "Drum Roll Please"

I will be having

Dog Fish Head: Midas Touch
Left Hand: Fade to Black Ale
Flying Dog: Tire Bite Golden Ale
Pete's Wicked Ale
Boulder Beer: Hazed & Infused
Sea Dog: Hazelnut Porter


Besides that I have had some great recommendations VIA facebook and will most definitely pick up a few for next week

Well, tonight Cat and I went to see "I Am Number Four" and I went in thinking it was going to be some cheesy teen action flick which, don't get me wrong, it was but it was above and beyond my expectations. You can definitely tell it was affiliated with Micheal Bay. Not much of a review I know but I haven't done much research on it. I will say good film worth going to the movies on discount night or with some sort of student discount. Major drawback.... SPOILER ALERT... It sets up for a sequel which from the film itself you can tell will be a major let down.
What will this sequel be called because if you see the film it obviously won't be I Am Number Five.

Running Errands

Today Cat and I are running errands with the puppy... Pet Store, Vet, maybe Walmart. While we are out I am going to pick up my Tasting Beers for this weekend. Comment if you have any recommendations.

Probably won't post anything else today because We are going to see"I Am Number Four" then I am going to bed as soon as we get home because I have to be at work for 5:30 in the morning.

Peace

One More Beer and Brew Pricing

Stone: Double Bastard Ale

"Ye Shall Know the Bastard and the Bastard Shall Set You Free."

Color: Brown

Clarity: Near Opaque

Nose: Melon Herbal Light Hop

Taste: Melon, Bitter, and Dry

Recommendations: Heavy Cream Sauces... Lobster Thermador






So I have started pricing my home brew kit and it is actually very reasonable.

Deluxe Starter Bottling Kit: $159.99
Outdoor Burner: $77.99
30lb Propane Tank: $59.99
Barley Mill: $125.99
Misc(pot or keg, beverage cooler, plumbing and fixtures): aprox. $175

Grand Total: aprox $600

This is definitely doable with my school refund check in April. I am budgeting $750. 

NOTHING!! to do...

Bored out of my mind on this week off.

Saturday's Tasting

VICTORY: HOP DEVIL IPA

Color: Orangy Brown

Clearity: Near Transparent

Nose: Green Apple, Floral

Taste: Intense hop flavor and sweet but very little acidity

Recommendations: I have no real recommendation except crack one open and enjoy.

Rogue: Dry Hopped St. Rogue Red Ale

Color: Light Brown

Clarity: Murky

Nose: Very Hoppy from dry hopping, Floral, and Starchy

Taste: Starchy and not very bitter

Recommendations: PROTEINS!!  Seared Steak or Chicken 

Flying Dog: Double Dog Double Pale Ale

Good People Drink Good Beer: Hunter S. Thompson

Color: Dark Amber

Clarity: Dull

Nose: Apple and Spices

Taste: Very Sweet, Light Hops, Long Dry

Recommendations:Spicy Hot Foods; Curried Beef, Hot-wings
(Cat says she thinks it should go with Chocolate Cake)




Tonight  I will be cleaning the house and watching Being Human UK on BBC America.... What is everyone else up to tonight or did anyone do anything interesting this weekend?