I tested a 2 liter bottle last night. It turned out pretty good. There might be some minor adjustments I could make in the future. I like the sweetness level - I don't like super sweet soda. Jenn said she would like it more with a little bit more sugar. I was very pleased with the carbonation level. Lots of bubbly burpy goodness.
We are getting ready for our "Meet the Brewers" night. I have some good ideas for some door prizes or maybe a raffle. It should be a fun time.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Dark Chocolatey Goodness!!
Shawn and I bottled our Imperial Stout tonight. As Shawn said, "For something that doesn't have any chocolate in it, this thing is like drinking a dark chocolate bar."
The alcohol content is well hidden on the back end. But don't be fooled, this monster will knock you out!
It seemed fairly mellow and smooth, which is what I like. I think the bubbles will help make the beer even smoother.
The alcohol content is well hidden on the back end. But don't be fooled, this monster will knock you out!
It seemed fairly mellow and smooth, which is what I like. I think the bubbles will help make the beer even smoother.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
"Meet the Brewers" Night!
We are going to host our First "Meet the Brewers" night at our house on Saturday, March 7th. More specific details later...
We plan on showcasing our newest creation - Mustang Sally Super Stout. We'll also have tastings of our previous brews: Jabba the Hop, Super Bee Wheat, and maybe a bottle or two of Band Camp and Roid Rage! There will even be a non-alcoholic root beer made from syrup purchased straight from the Amish in Pennsylvania Dutch country.
Mark your calenders for this seminal event in Northwest brewing history!
We plan on showcasing our newest creation - Mustang Sally Super Stout. We'll also have tastings of our previous brews: Jabba the Hop, Super Bee Wheat, and maybe a bottle or two of Band Camp and Roid Rage! There will even be a non-alcoholic root beer made from syrup purchased straight from the Amish in Pennsylvania Dutch country.
Mark your calenders for this seminal event in Northwest brewing history!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Trinity Brewing Company
Normally, I am biased towards Northwest beers and breweries. During a recent trip to Colorado, I got a chance to check out Trinity Brewing Company http://www.trinitybrew.com/.
This was a cool place. It's probably one of the few truly hippie breweries that I have seen. 75% of the menu was vegetarian/vegan - which is really unique for a brewpub. Everything in the building is recycled, reclaimed timber, etc. The bar top is made from glass shards of old broken bottles the guys drank when making the place.
The brewery opened about 4 months ago. They serve the beers in 10 different glasses - one glass for each style of beer. The servers wash out the glass, pour the beer - with foam overflowing - then wash the outside of the glass off.
I had 3 different Trinity beers. The first was Flo IPA on CO2 - which is "conventional" style. The second was the Awaken stout on cask. Usually I don't like cask, but this one was ok. It was aged with tangerine, rosemary, and Dreadlock hops (never heard of). If you don't like rosemary, you wouldn't like this beer. You could really smell and taste it. The third was the Flo IPA on cask. This was aged on jasmine, lavender, clove, Crystal, Kent, and Willamette hops. It was a unique beer.
Overall, I would definitely go back. I have mixed feelings about trying to be SO different that they make beers that aren't really that drinkable. But - on the other hand - I like to try new things! This place was truly for "beer snobs" - no Bud or Coors here!
This was a cool place. It's probably one of the few truly hippie breweries that I have seen. 75% of the menu was vegetarian/vegan - which is really unique for a brewpub. Everything in the building is recycled, reclaimed timber, etc. The bar top is made from glass shards of old broken bottles the guys drank when making the place.
The brewery opened about 4 months ago. They serve the beers in 10 different glasses - one glass for each style of beer. The servers wash out the glass, pour the beer - with foam overflowing - then wash the outside of the glass off.
I had 3 different Trinity beers. The first was Flo IPA on CO2 - which is "conventional" style. The second was the Awaken stout on cask. Usually I don't like cask, but this one was ok. It was aged with tangerine, rosemary, and Dreadlock hops (never heard of). If you don't like rosemary, you wouldn't like this beer. You could really smell and taste it. The third was the Flo IPA on cask. This was aged on jasmine, lavender, clove, Crystal, Kent, and Willamette hops. It was a unique beer.
Overall, I would definitely go back. I have mixed feelings about trying to be SO different that they make beers that aren't really that drinkable. But - on the other hand - I like to try new things! This place was truly for "beer snobs" - no Bud or Coors here!
Monday, December 29, 2008
The Blizzard of 08 is done!
We had a nice Christmas break with 12 inches of snow falling in the Beaverton area. This is considered a TON around here. We all survived - although some co workers had a tree fall on his house and another guy had a branch break through his wind shield while he was driving!
Shawn transferred Ms. Sally to the secondary fermentation on Sunday. Now we wait 4 weeks. Then we bottle - should be on track for middle of February!
Shawn transferred Ms. Sally to the secondary fermentation on Sunday. Now we wait 4 weeks. Then we bottle - should be on track for middle of February!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Mustang Sally Fermenting
We spent Sunday afternoon in the usual brewing-day fashion - brewing good beer, drinking good beer, watching Ravens football on a plasma TV, and grillin' steaks. Does it get any better? I don't think it does.
Mustang Sally went into the primary as thick as molasses. She's blub-blubbin' as I write this. We've got a monster on our hands, here. We'll need to be real patient for Sally, as she's going to take longer than her pale brothers to deliver her goodness. We gotta slow that Mustang down.
But when she's ready, oh man, she's gonna treat us right. Hey, make your own jokes, friends!
Expect Mustang Sally Imperial Stout to be ready to drink in 6 to 8 weeks. Expect a chocolately goodness you simply won't find in a commercial beer. Expect something amazing.
-S, very much jealous of that Russian River field trip
Mustang Sally went into the primary as thick as molasses. She's blub-blubbin' as I write this. We've got a monster on our hands, here. We'll need to be real patient for Sally, as she's going to take longer than her pale brothers to deliver her goodness. We gotta slow that Mustang down.
But when she's ready, oh man, she's gonna treat us right. Hey, make your own jokes, friends!
Expect Mustang Sally Imperial Stout to be ready to drink in 6 to 8 weeks. Expect a chocolately goodness you simply won't find in a commercial beer. Expect something amazing.
-S, very much jealous of that Russian River field trip
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Happy Holidays!
For Thanksgiving, Jenn and I drove down to Northern California/San Francisco area. We had a great time. While in SF, we visited with a friend - thanks Paula!!!! - saw the Golden Gate bridge, went to Chinatown, and rode a trolley all in one day!
We also stayed in Santa Rosa, CA - home to one of the best breweries in the country - Russian River! We had a great time there. The pub was pretty cool and the people were friendly. We brought back a bunch of shirts, glasses, and beer! Go Pliny!
In order to survive the winter months here in the rainy Northwest - Shawn and I are going to brew an Imperial Stout. Mustang Sally Super Stout will begin this afternoon. At 10% ABV- this monster beer should be awesome and will definitely keep us warm!
We also stayed in Santa Rosa, CA - home to one of the best breweries in the country - Russian River! We had a great time there. The pub was pretty cool and the people were friendly. We brought back a bunch of shirts, glasses, and beer! Go Pliny!
In order to survive the winter months here in the rainy Northwest - Shawn and I are going to brew an Imperial Stout. Mustang Sally Super Stout will begin this afternoon. At 10% ABV- this monster beer should be awesome and will definitely keep us warm!
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