Show #20: Beertails!
Predrink Preamble: The New Year is upon us, and I thought I’d throw a little party. Today’s show is going to deviate from the norm and we’re going to kick up our heels a bit, in a wildly experimental fashion, of course! I’m joined by my lovely wife Carolyn as we prepare, and “enjoy” four cocktails made from beer. Yeah, I know, I’ve ranted about “not messing up your beer with other crap.” And yes, we will be doing just that. Will I change my tune after sipping the ideal combination of beer-and-something-else?
First Round: Carolyn and I start with two relatively simple beertails, both made with stout: the Snake Bite and the Black Velvet. Easy to make, easy to drink?
Interdrink Interlude: Beer As Folk: “Joe Hospital” The manager of the Dogfish Head Alehouse in Gaithersberg Maryland talks with new-to-SoB contributors Tee Morris and Phil Rossi. Sounds like exciting things are afoot for DFH in 2007, but I’ll just let Joe tell you about it.
Second Round: Now it gets interesting. The beertails involved this time, the Berry Blast and the Moonglow, require some actual bartending-type skill. Find out just how messy it gets. Johnny Johnny, where are you when I need you?
Beer Geek Moment. “Flip.” Another dip into history, this time to examine an 18th century American colonial beertail called flip. Somehow this turns into a New Year’s resolution, but you’ll just have to listen to see how we pull that off.
Closing Time: In lieu of scoring, Carolyn and I talk about our experience, and pick our favorite and least favorite beertails. Hint: the one reminiscent of vomit doesn’t make the top of the list. What does? Tune in and find out!
December 29th, 2006 at 1:15 pm
Another great show, Charlie!
I have to say that the recipe you had for the Snake Bite is different from the one I’m used to. Every time I’ve had it, instead of stout, an ale is generally used. Personally, I think that goes a bit better with the cider. Also, your wife is right, the black currant is a fantastic addition. My wife had her first Snake Bite in Aberdeen, Scotland and it had the currant in it. She won’t drink them any other way.
I love the New Years resolution for the show. I know you will be doing your best to make it happen, as will I and all the other drinkers of real beer.
December 29th, 2006 at 7:58 pm
Thanks Chip!
Carolyn has me intrigued on that black currant Snake Bite, and the Black Velvet was even sort of classy,,,but I can’t say as I’ll be chucking it all for bartending school any time soon…
January 4th, 2007 at 8:55 am
Haven’t had the chance to listen yet, but as I understand the Stout and Cider was typical to Snakebit and I consider it traditional English, not messing with the style so the style Nazi gives his approval.
Can’t wait to listen!
Downside of my new officemate I can’t listen to podcasts at my leasure anymore.
January 9th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
As always, a wonderfully produced and entertaining show.
Definitely upped my brew consumption since listening to this show.
I’ve been taking advantage of Whole Foods letting you select a six-pack from the leftover singles in the beer case.
I think I hear a Lagunitas Brown Shugga and a Hornsby calling my name…
Looking forward to more SOB in 07!
January 10th, 2007 at 8:25 pm
I appreciate the feedback Stevosaur. Glad I could contribute to the deliquency of a (presumably) non-minor!