Art and I took a trip to Brusin' Ales yesterday, hailed one of the world's best beer stores. Initially upon our arrival the power was out which voided our trip. Bummer. However, as we turned to leave, crestfallen, the power miraculously came back on! The beers gods have smiled upon us.
Here's what we got:
Smuttynose BIG BEER Series' Farmhouse Ale (said to be styled after European farmers' beers in the olden days - drank it after a bit of whiskey last night and honestly can't recall)
Moosbacher Schwarze Weisse Dark Wheat Beer (smooth, almost like the silkiest pair of slippers, nutty even at a less-than-chilled temperature)
Julius Echter Hefe-Weiss-Dunkel Bavarian Ale (oh! its been opened and sat overnight. Won't be trying this one)
Olde Hickory's Table Rock Pale Ale (unopened as of yet)
aaaannd a growler of Craggie's Battery Hill (unopened)
Art felt obligated to buy some Craggie. Its popularity is sort of half-hearted, with good ideas for brews but too much bitterness, mislabeling of flavors, false promises, etc. The distribution work has been excellent though. That shit is available everywhere.
Anyway Bruisin' Ales is awesome. I appreciate their hyperactive Twitter account for they will respond to any question @ them within the hour. Too bad they're out of Bitches Brew forever.
Cheers
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