Beer and Wine Reviews
Hazed and Infused Dry Hopped Ale (Boulder Beer Company)
Hazed and Infused Dry Hopped Ale from Boulder Beer Company, was a delicious surprise. The art on the can is very hippy/stoner friendly so I had some skepticism. Still it was recommended by a friend with excellent beer taste and it did not disappoint. It features fantastic citrus and almost pine like notes. The hops […]
Steinfeld Gruner Veltliner 2009 Austria Review
Please don’t pass judgment but I have no recollection of buying this Steinfeld Gruner Veltliner. Neither does anyone else. All I know is that it was sitting on the wine rack, unjustly collecting dust. A lovely bottle like this should be enjoyed! Day 1: Despite the neglect, the wine greeted us warmly. It’s light with […]
Fish Eye Merlot 2004 Review
The Fish Eye 2004 Merlot is quickly becoming a house wine. It’s a very flavorful, medium bodied wine. Tannins are noticeable and provide a slight chewiness but nothing like you might find in a garnacha. There is a nice balance of sweet to tart. Notes of cherry come through as well. This was a very […]
Wine Reviews: Thierry & Guy Fat Bastard Rose (2009)
We’re starting to get hot weather which means it’s time to switch from the red wines of winter and fall to whites wines of summer and spring. I went to the local wine store with the intention of getting a wine from their fridge. To the right of dozens of bottles of chardonnay, sauvignon blancs […]
Harpoon Cider
Harpoon Cider (12 oz, 4.8% ALC) I’m not gluten free (gf) but my girlfriend (GF) is. There are several well-known breweries making gluten free ciders these days. Glutenista has a nice list of some GF Beers and Ciders here. Harpoon Cider is not listed as gf on the website but the only ingredient is fermented […]
Food and Wine Pairing: roast beef swiss sandwich + red wine (Rex Goliath Pinot Noir)
I never write about wine because it’s honestly still a little intimidating. Since beginning dating a special someone years ago I developed an interest. After a visit to Switzerland I brought back some amazing cheese, chocolate and a bottle of wine. Since it was 7 years ago the name is lost to time though I […]
Nevskoye Imperial Beer (Baltika Breweries – Russia)
After enjoying the Baltika Golden Lager #5 I was emboldened to try their Nevskoye Imperial Beer. It’s sold in the 1 pint .9 oz size which is perfect for someone who doesn’t drink in bulk. The alcohol content is 4.6%. This Russian lager’s color is between a golden and an amber. It’s actually very frothy […]
Booze: Beer, Liquor and Wine Reviews: Baltika Golden Lager 5
I’m not a big beer drinker. I rarely buy six packs unless company is coming over. My preference is to buy individual bottles of craft beer, so I can focus on taste over volume. Unfortunately, even just a single bottle buy doesn’t guarantee consumption within 3 or even 6 months. Case in point, I bought […]
