Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Steinlager

Steinlager is brewed in New Zealand by Lion Nathan. I first tried Steinlager in the fall of 2003 in Fort Collins, Colorado. At the time that I tried this, I believe it was the only beer from New Zealand that I could find but I think I can find others now in Seattle. Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Zonker Stout

Zonker Stout is brewed by Snake River Brewing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. I first tried Zonker Stout in the fall of 2005 in Laramie, Wyoming. Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Black Boss Porter

Black Boss Porter is brewed by Browar Witnica S. A. I first tried this beer at the same time as I tried Boss Beer, in the summer of 2009 in Seattle, Washington. With little surprise, I also found this at the Big Star Beer Market.

Boss Beer

Boss Beer is brewed in Poland by Browar Witnica S.A. I first tried this beer in the summer of 2009 in Seattle, Washington. I found this beer as well as many other Eastern European beers at the Big Star Beer Market in Seattle. Here is a Beer Advocate review.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Brass Ass

Brass Ass Brown Ale is brewed by Iron Horse Brewery in Ellensburg, Washington. I first tried Brass Ass in early 2010 in Seattle, Washington. At the time, I found it at The Beer Authority in Lake City.

Racer 5 IPA

Racer 5 IPA is brewed by Bear Republic Brewing in Cloverdale, California. I first tried this beer in early 2010 in Seattle, Washington. At the time, I found the beer at The Beer Authority in Lake City but I see this beer at many stores now.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Kostritzer Schwarzbier

Kostritzer Schwarzbier is brewed in Bad Kostritz, Germany and the brewery is owned by Bitburger. I first tried this beer at Prost in West Seattle in September of 2010. Here is a Beer Advocate review.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Doc's Hard Apple

Doc's Hard Apple was made by Anheuser-Busch but not since 2002. Usually I share when I first tried a drink but this time I will share the last time I had a Doc's Hard Apple. That was in August of 2002 in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Clausen (Ecuador)

Clausen is a beer that was previously brewed in Ecuador by Cerveceria Nacional Ecuador, which is part of SABMiller. I tried Clausen while I was in Quito in the fall of 2007. Here is a RateBeer review.

James Squire Governor King Pale Ale

Governor King Pale Ale is brewed by James Squire Brewhouse in Sydney, Australia.  The James Squire Brewing line of beers is owned by Lian Nathan.  I tried Governor King Pale Ale while I was in Australia in November of 2007 visiting friends and I had the beer in Sydney. Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Moto Brew

Moto Brew IPA was brewed by Sequoia Brewing in Fresno, California. I first tried this beer in Fort Collins, Colorado in September of 2007. Here is a Beer Advocate review.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Old Horizontal Barleywine Ale

Old Horizontal Barleywine Ale is brewed by Victory Brewing in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. I first tried Old Horizontal in the spring of 2009 in Seattle, Washington. This year, Victory isn't brewing Old Horizontal so I will have to wait a year to revisit this beer.

Olde English 800

Olde English 800 is a malt liquor that is brewed by SAB Miller. I first tried this beer in the summer of 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Here is a Beer Advocate review.

Yerba Mate IPA

Yerba Mate IPA is brewed by Mateveza in California. I first tried Yerba Mate IPA in Seattle, Washington in late 2009 after I found it at the Big Star Beer Market.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Rickard's Red

Rickard's Red is brewed by MolsonCoors in Canada. I first tried Rickard's Red in the Toronto airport, while on a layover before flying to visit friends in England and Scotland in August 2007. Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Molson Canadian

Molson Canadian lager is brewed by MolsonCoors in Canada. I first tried this beer in 2002 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Here is a Beer Advocate review.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Dolly Varden India Pale Ale

Dolly Varden India Pale Ale is brewed by Metolius Brewing, which was actually at MacTarnahan's Taproom, which is part of Pyramid Brewing, which is part of North American Breweries. I tried this beer in the winter of 2008-2009 in Seattle, Washington after finding it at Albertson's. Here is a Beer Advocate review.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Aldaris Luksus (Luxus)

Aldaris Luksus is brewed in Latvia and is owned by Carlsberg. I first tried this beer in the summer of 2009 in Seattle, Washington and I found this beer at the Big Star Beer Market in Seattle. Here is a Beer Advocate review.

Jumping Cow Amber Ale

Jumping Cow Amber Ale is a beer available at Trader Joe's stores and brewed by Steinhaus Brewing. I first tried Jumping Cow Amber Ale in the summer of 2009 in Seattle after getting it at the Trader Joe's in Ballard. Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Terminal Gravity IPA

Terminal Gravity IPA is brewed by Terminal Gravity Brewing in Enterprise, Oregon. I first tried Terminal Gravity IPA in the spring of 2010 in Seattle, Washington after I found the beer at The Beer Authority in Lake City. Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Pabst Blue Ribbon

Pabst Blue Ribbon is a brand owned by Pabst Brewing but contract brewed by Miller Brewing. I first tried this beer in Laramie, Wyoming in the summer of 2007. Here is a Beer Advocate review.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Ginger Pale Ale

Ginger Pale Ale is brewed by Trade Route Brewing. I tried Ginger Pale Ale at the same time as the Infidel Lime IPA, in the spring of 2009 in Seattle, Washington. Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.

Infidel Lime IPA

Infidel Lime IPA was a beer brewed by Trade Route Brewing in Seattle, Washington. Traderoute Brewing was previously Laughing Buddha Brewing. I had a few of the beers under the old buddha label and I had Infidel Lime IPA in the spring of 2009 in Seattle, Washington.
Here is a Beer Advocate review and a RateBeer review.