Comments on: Beers to Find for Show #12 http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2006/08/16/beers-to-find-for-show-12/ Exploring the Beerniverse with Charlie the Beer Guy Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:50:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Charlie http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2006/08/16/beers-to-find-for-show-12/comment-page-1/#comment-278 Charlie Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:29:00 +0000 http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2006/08/16/beers-to-find-for-show-12/#comment-278 Yeah, it's fair to say that many if not most "American Pale Ales" could be just as easily dubbed IPA's. I guess that's why they call them "guidelines" and not "laws". That being said, on the day we drank there, after recording, I ordered a Sierra Nevada IPA. Hoppy von Goodness. I'm sure someday my wanderings will take me to Flag, and I'll drag along the mic. My kids are bugging me to see snow, so maybe this winter... Yeah, it’s fair to say that many if not most “American Pale Ales” could be just as easily dubbed IPA’s. I guess that’s why they call them “guidelines” and not “laws”. That being said, on the day we drank there, after recording, I ordered a Sierra Nevada IPA. Hoppy von Goodness.

I’m sure someday my wanderings will take me to Flag, and I’ll drag along the mic. My kids are bugging me to see snow, so maybe this winter…

]]> By: Thomas http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2006/08/16/beers-to-find-for-show-12/comment-page-1/#comment-277 Thomas Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:14:41 +0000 http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2006/08/16/beers-to-find-for-show-12/#comment-277 Charlie, we did a brewery tour of Prescott brewing Sunday, Oak Creek as well, but the Prescott Brewer said they were very aware of beer styles and that he considered Sierra Nevada Pale closer to an IPA under the style guidelines rather than a Pale. Interesting perspective, no? They did a great tour if you haven't made it up there it's well worth the day trip. They have an excellent Dubbel on Tap as well as a more balanced almost English style IPA that was very tasty as well. Charlie, we did a brewery tour of Prescott brewing Sunday, Oak Creek as well, but the Prescott Brewer said they were very aware of beer styles and that he considered Sierra Nevada Pale closer to an IPA under the style guidelines rather than a Pale.

Interesting perspective, no?

They did a great tour if you haven’t made it up there it’s well worth the day trip. They have an excellent Dubbel on Tap as well as a more balanced almost English style IPA that was very tasty as well.

]]> By: Chip http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2006/08/16/beers-to-find-for-show-12/comment-page-1/#comment-276 Chip Sat, 19 Aug 2006 03:24:52 +0000 http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2006/08/16/beers-to-find-for-show-12/#comment-276 If you haven't tried Two Hearted, it is worth it. I would call it a an aggressive Pale Ale, or possibly an IPA. In other words, lots of hop aroma and bitter. I'll check into getting some of the Eccentric Ale. If they still have some from last year, I may be able to get it soon. Otherwise, I'll need to wait until December for Eccentric Day, when they roll out this year's batch. It is a big beer with a fair amount of malt, medium hops, and a very full mouth feel. In terms of style, I'd have to say it is pretty close to a barleywine. Keep up the great work on the podcast. I look forward to every episode. If you haven’t tried Two Hearted, it is worth it. I would call it a an aggressive Pale Ale, or possibly an IPA. In other words, lots of hop aroma and bitter.

I’ll check into getting some of the Eccentric Ale. If they still have some from last year, I may be able to get it soon. Otherwise, I’ll need to wait until December for Eccentric Day, when they roll out this year’s batch. It is a big beer with a fair amount of malt, medium hops, and a very full mouth feel. In terms of style, I’d have to say it is pretty close to a barleywine.

Keep up the great work on the podcast. I look forward to every episode.

]]> By: Charlie the Beer Guy http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2006/08/16/beers-to-find-for-show-12/comment-page-1/#comment-275 Charlie the Beer Guy Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:11:31 +0000 http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2006/08/16/beers-to-find-for-show-12/#comment-275 Wow, Chip, that'd be terrific! And thanks for the suggestion re: Bell's Two Hearted Ale. I've never tried it, so I think you definitely have to do that taste test thing and let me know! Wow, Chip, that’d be terrific! And thanks for the suggestion re: Bell’s Two Hearted Ale. I’ve never tried it, so I think you definitely have to do that taste test thing and let me know!

]]> By: Chip http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2006/08/16/beers-to-find-for-show-12/comment-page-1/#comment-274 Chip Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:39:48 +0000 http://www.speakingofbeer.com/2006/08/16/beers-to-find-for-show-12/#comment-274 Charlie, I am looking forward to this podcast. Gotta love a good pale ale. I was wondering though, do you think Bell's Pale Ale is closer to Sierra Nevada, or would Bell's Two Hearted Ale be closer? I might have to do a taste test. :) As an aside, my sister has a friend that is one of the brewers at Bell's. He started out at Goose Island and then went to Bell's. Since I have an in over there, would you like me to see if I can get some of this year's Eccentric Ale for you, since they don't sell it outside of the brewery? Charlie,

I am looking forward to this podcast. Gotta love a good pale ale. I was wondering though, do you think Bell’s Pale Ale is closer to Sierra Nevada, or would Bell’s Two Hearted Ale be closer? I might have to do a taste test. :)

As an aside, my sister has a friend that is one of the brewers at Bell’s. He started out at Goose Island and then went to Bell’s. Since I have an in over there, would you like me to see if I can get some of this year’s Eccentric Ale for you, since they don’t sell it outside of the brewery?

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