Todays review is Samuel Adams® Latitude 48 IPA a unique IPA brewed with a select blend of hops from top German, English, and American growing regions all located close to the 48th latitude within the “hop belt” of the Northern Hemisphere. The beer is dry hopped with Ahtanum Simcoe and East Kent Goldings hops for a powerful citrus and earthy aroma. The Flavor is distinctive and intense hop aroma and flavor balanced by a slight sweetness and light body. It pours coppery amber in color (somewhat light). Cream color head that is frothy and creamy, leaving a nice trail along the glass. Crystal clear with rising bubbles visible. This 6.0% ABV brew truly is unique and fantastic, Strong and bitter, exactly what you look for in an IPA
Food Pairing: Directly from the Samuel Adams website, “Bring out the spice over the heat of buffalo wings with the hop character of a Samuel Adams® Latitude 48 IPA.”
Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout by Great Divide Brewing Company is todays beer review. With a 9.5% ABV this brew is Aged on a blend of French and toasted oak chips infuses a subtle oak and vanilla character into Yeti’s already intense chocolate, roasted coffee malt flavor and hugely agressive hop profile. Poured like black gold. Mouthfeel was rich and smooth. Drinking this beer was like being punched in the face by a golden boxing glove and loving every punch.
On fathers day this year my wife and I stopped to visit a buddy of mine. We brought Stone IPA and he greeted us with Ovila Dubbel from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. The bottle presentation alone is extremely appealing. Sold in a 750 Ml bottle with a brown gold abel. Careful when opening as it is corked. Pours a beautiful, hazy amber color, dark tone but nice for a Belgian. It has an off white head that is rich in smell and taste. The aroma is of heavy fruits. The beer goes down thick but incredibly smooth and not to off putting. A fine dark brew easy for all drinkers to enjoy. Not to bitter, with the 7.5% ABV still and strong beer. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. did a fine job with this belgian brew.
Arrogant Bastard by Stone Brewing Co. truly is a unique Ale. Where do I begin, I can definitely tell you its not for everyone. Most people that I introduce this Ale to will absolutely dislike it or love it (very few love it). Best described as an agressive ale, the thick harsh taste lingers in your mouth. As they say this will put some hair on your chest. Very heavy Ale it is actually quite filling. You have to have a certain level of beer love to be able to appreciate ale of this caliber. Available in a 22 oz bottle and on draft.
My cousin was at my local food 4 less and called to let me know she was picking up a variety pack of Longboard Brews. I was a bit skeptical as I did not care much for 
Leffe Blonde Belgian Abbey Ale is a highly fermented beer, The ingredients are light malt, corn, water, hops and yeast, which give it a bright golden color. The alcohol content is 6.6%. The taste is full, sweet and fruity and has a hint of bitter orange, and the after-taste is powerful and surprising. Seriously the after taste is long lasting, when breathing out after your drink you can taste your breath.
I made a trip to my local BevMo looking to try the 120 Minute IPA by DogFish Head brewing company. Unfortunately the clerk informed me that their distributor was having some trouble getting them that brew but, he did recommend trying Palo Santo Marron also by DogFish Head. As a side note I love how knowledgable and helpful the workers at BevMo. So for 14.99 I purchased my 4 pack and was on my way home for some drinking.
Happy Brew Year’s Eve everyone. Today marks the eve of one of the historic dates in beer history. Brew Year’s Eve celebrates the eve of the modification of the 