Sorry for the lack of updates. If you haven’t heard Pittsburgh got pounded with almost 2 feet of snow, and my dumb ass decided it was still a good idea to drive to DC this weekend. I had tickets for the Pens/Caps game and didn’t want to miss it. Surprisingly the roads weren’t terrible, but the result of the game was. Argh, damn you Ovechkin!
Anyways I still had a beer everyday, just a bit behind on updating. Check back later today.
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The name's Drew. Just a normal 32 yr old guy from Pittsburgh with an abnormal obsession for craft beer, web design and photography. I run my own web design business over at Steel City Creative. My reviews aren't meant to be technical, but more or less to give you an idea what the beer looks like poured, and a basic idea of the taste. If you want a detailed review of a beer you see, head on over to Beer Advocate.
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hehe, looking forward to it. I’ll check it out in the morning.
That loss was horrible. The Caps are turning into a serious thorn in the side of the Pens.
yeah they are no joke… i hate to say it but this might be their year. Although their lack of goalkeeping might catch up with them
Cool blog, I enjoyed going through it.
Thanks! How did you find my site if you dont me asking?
That’s why I live in S. Florida.
We’ve had a cold winter too. It’s been gets into the 50’s on our bad days, but no snow. Very good weather to drink a beer & still be able to post to your blog in the same day 🙂
Maybe I shouldn’t rub it in. I’ve been thru a few hurricanes in my days here leaving me without power for 7- 10 days, so I feel your pain.
Hope you at least have gas for you snow blower.
Mike
PS. Snowy days are great for drinking a RIS or a Barleywine IMHO
Yes RIS is my beer of choice in the cold weather no question.
I actually don’t have a snow blower so I spent 2 hours digging my car out haha.
Hey, my friend is taking me to a proper beer shop at some point, called Cloudwine. Do you have any recommendations? I had a look and I recognised that Double Chocolate one you had a while back, plus I saw a lot of Rogue’s stuff, they have an online catalogue, not sure how much of it will be in store.
My friend will have some recommendations anyway, but yeah.
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/
Is that the place you are going to? If so I will check out their inventory and find some good stuff for ya.
yep, I think that’s the one
cool I will take a quick look at what they have and I’ll let you know!
awesome 😀
First off they have my #1 all time favorite beer
Trappistes Rochefort 8 (Belgian Beer). Get this for sure. You might want to purchase a chalice to drink this (I am sure they will have it there). It sounds silly but glassware really plays a huge part is how a beer smells/tastes/opens up.
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=157
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (USA) is one of the top selling craft beers here in the US
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=258
Sierra Nevada Porter (USA) is a darker beer, a bit heavier than guiness but A good “step up” beer from Guiness. (fyi stouts are usually heavier than porters, but guiness is actually a super light stout)
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=897
Rogue chocolate stout (US) This one is a little bit on the heavier end of a stout, but very chocolately and good.
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=393
Anything Unibroue (Canada) makes is a good choice (The make Belgian Style Beer). Not sure how much you are looking to spend but I will put them from best to worst in my opinion.
La Fin Du Monde
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=172
Terrible
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=177
Blance De Chambly (If you have never had a belgian, this might be your best bet as its the easiest to drink)
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=167
Maudite
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=173
Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout (UK), Also a slight step up from guiness)
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=380
Youngs Double Chocolate (UK) Almost exactly like guinness but with some chocolate
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=196
Fraziskaner Weissbier (Germany) If you have never tried a wheat beer, get this one. Its one of my favorites. Wheat beers are very easy to drink.
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=748
Mikkeller Beer Geek Brunch (Denmark) If you REALLY want to go balls out and try a very heavy/awesome stout, try this one. I had a super hard time finding it in the US. Its pricey but its so so good. They also have the highland edition of this which is VERY VERY rare. Actually you guys get a ton of different Mikkeller, I am jealous.
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=632
Westmalle Triple (Belgian). Also a beer you want to drink from a chalice.
http://www.slowbeer.com.au/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=164
Ok so thats a pretty decent list to get you started haha. I wish you guys got more good US beer but you don’t have to big of a selection. I would for sure get the Trappist Rochefort 8, then from there pick and chose to your liking.
Report back and let me know what you end up buying!
Alrighty, written all of them down. I’ll make sure to get the Trappist, I’m thinking definitely the Rogue Chocolate Stout, then I’ll see what my friend recommends.
Thanks a lot, man, I’ll report back soon.