All I can say is,
"What an AWESOME Beer Week!"
After being dry for over a month, this was a nice way to introduce high quality craft brew into the system. Now it's time to get on my bike and ride to work off a few of those calories.
The wife and I enjoyed ourselves so much that are already wanting this event to be longer. I mean, we all know it's "Beer Year", however maybe a 2 week indulgence would be better? I say this for multiple reasons; I'll share one: I couldn't partake in all the events that were happening around town! This is good for Sactown, not so much for me. Let's spread the beautiful brew wealth a little. Packing it all in to one week is just silly talk.
Moving on....I love appetizers as much as the main plate (and could easily say I like them more). So, I went out to my secret bottle shop that carries the cush brew. The photo below was the three stooges I chose to be the appetizers to Beer Week. All 3 being Cali born and raised.
All three were fantastic and in total different catergories understandably, with Rubicon taking "Best" overall. It's a cross between a Porter and a Stout with great drinkability (6.5%). I think they call it an I.B.A. - India Black Ale. Scott Cramlet makes some damn good beer over there. Stone Brewing Co Double Bastard Ale is not for the weak at heart (11.2%). One of the best Strong Ales I've had. Not too Hoppy, strong Malt & the taste of alcohol lets you know you're drinking a big boy beer. The copper pouring of Hop Stoopid from Petaluma's Lagunitas surprised my taste buds as well. I'm not a huge hoppy drinker, but this one finishes well with subtle fruitness that hides the 8.0%.
I'll update the other brews & foods I attended during last weeks festivities shortly. Good times!
