Hats and Drinks - A Match Made in Heaven

[Hurricane Jack]

I would definitely order Moose Drool Brown Ale if nothing else but for the experience of such a cool named beer. Was it worthy for hunting down?

It's widely distributed & available here in bottles & cans; never seen it on tap. Same thing with their India Pale Ale. The Drool has a nice roasted Malt taste & easy drinking yr around @ 5% ABV. Nice mouth feel without being too thick. It would pair well with a strong cigar with a dark wrapper or even a light Connecticut Shade wrapper & let the beer dominate.

I saved this chart rating an agave harvest & the numbers are not important. I circled the flavors that I like in a Tequila & soon realized with a little "plug & play" with a few other descriptors the chart could be used for other complex beverages. To sub for agave & black pepper I might add smoky, nutty, malty in my circle. For Speyside Single Malt I would want dried/fried fruit.

What would your chart look like?

 

[Short Balding Guy]

It's widely distributed & available here in bottles & cans; never seen it on tap. Same thing with their India Pale Ale. The Drool has a nice roasted Malt taste & easy drinking yr around @ 5% ABV. Nice mouth feel without being too thick. It would pair well with a strong cigar with a dark wrapper or even a light Connecticut Shade wrapper & let the beer dominate.

I saved this chart rating an agave harvest & the numbers are not important. I circled the flavors that I like in a Tequila & soon realized with a little "plug & play" with a few other descriptors the chart could be used for other complex beverages. To sub for agave & black pepper I might add smoky, nutty, malty in my circle. For Speyside Single Malt I would want dried/fried fruit.

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What would your chart look like?

Jack I do not have as much experience but I will contribute.

Pepper, Citrus, Minerals, Earth, Flowers and fruit. Having a shelf with many different bottles I can have smoky, malty, dark earth, and cherry options. More often than not I choose on a whim and not necessarily a taste sweet spot.

An example recently was my choice to sip a Yami 12 after having a beer socailly. The Japanese whiskey provided a fruity ending after have some sour IPA's.

At some point I should start doing comparison pours.

Eric -

 

[BigHat]

A glass of home brewed Vienna Lager and an Akubra. Cheers everyone.

 

[Rumad]

HH at a new Tap Room I had forgot about, under my Resistol 3X felted edge. Full service patio welcomes pipes & cigars. Enjoyed some ice cold Big Sky Moose Drool Brown & Malty Ale.

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That sounds like the kind of place that could end up a regular stop

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I would definitely order Moose Drool Brown Ale if nothing else but for the experience of such a cool named beer

They missed their chance having a slogan like:

"The Drool is cool!"

That sounds like the kind of place that could end up a regular stop

I'm thinking so too Alan.

Who knew?

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Back to the Tap Room under my Dunlap Supreme 4X for some Smithwicks Irish Ale. Smooth & easy drinking at 4.5% ABV. More of that good malty flavor.

Then a Boulder Beer Shake Chocolate Porter desert beer @ 5.9%. Every time I've had a chocolate desert beer it always makes me think it might be good in front of a tv snacking on white popcorn or popped Milo. By itself drinking one is definitely enough.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Headed out earlier to the veranda of Hurricane Manor with a double pour of Ardbeg Oogie. Such a fine Scotch Whisky & my 1930's Stetson Nevadan No.1Q deserve a fine Art Deco era glass. Such a fine Islay Single Malt!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Toast to all! Busy last three days so I am catching up on posts.

Here is a collage of "liberties" I took this weekend. (top l-bottom right: Surley Supreme, Founders Agave, Omni New England Pale Ale, coffee, and Founders All Day IPA.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Home just a bit ago and I am not feeling inspired. A Surley Delicious (pilsner) is my go to. A "beer" walkabout is relaxing.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I am not feeling inspired.

As long as you're not feeling expired.

Back on Sat on my way to the Tap Room I stopped in a place I hadn't been to in a couple of yrs. just as I remembered, mostly house beers. With my Dunlap Supreme 4X.

 

[BigHat]

HH at a new Tap Room I had forgot about, under my Resistol 3X felted edge. Full service patio welcomes pipes & cigars. Enjoyed some ice cold Big Sky Moose Drool Brown & Malty Ale.

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Great names for those beers. Hope they tasted as good.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Great names for those beers. Hope they tasted as good.

They do. I acquired a taste for the malty at a young age when I switched to Colt .45 Malt Liquor.

Based on your OP you must be a home brewer?

 

[Scooterz]

Back to the Tap Room under my Dunlap Supreme 4X for some Smithwicks Irish Ale. Smooth & easy drinking at 4.5% ABV. More of that good malty flavor.

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Then a Boulder Beer Shake Chocolate Porter desert beer @ 5.9%. Every time I've had a chocolate desert beer it always makes me think it might be good in front of a tv snacking on white popcorn or popped Milo. By itself drinking one is definitely enough.

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Chocolate and porter, sound perfect.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Out for HH I chose my Resistol SA 5X & Odell Brewing's 90 Schilling Amber Ale on tap.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Odell Brewing's 90 Schilling Amber Ale

The 90 Schilling Amber must be high quality as it bears the 90 Shilling label.

(Historically the Scottish were taxed high quality beer 90 shillings.)

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Hurricane Jack]

The 90 Schilling Amber must be high quality as it bears the 90 Shilling label.

(Historically the Scottish were taxed high quality beer 90 shillings.)

Cheers, Eric -

I had heard that or read that before somewhere as to how it came to get its name. I've drank 90 Schillings before & enjoyed it but it's not real common here. There is a local franchise pub operation with 5-6 locations around & they have it. Now it's at the Tap Room as well. If you find it you should try it.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

GC started their holiday growler $6.00 refills a day early this holiday so I took a couple growlers in & had a couple of their Northern Ales while there. Still under my Resistol Ft. Worth for the day.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Remembering & reminiscing this Memorial Day weekend with some Glen Moray 18 Single Malt Scotch Whisky & my Stetson Shady Oak Farm Amon Carter 3X from Washer Bros. I try & save any 18 yr Old for special occasions.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

NTD! Was comped a couple double pours by the bar manager on some Baluarte Reposado Tequila. When I saw the black bottle I was expecting some black Tequila. Instead what poured out was a clear Repo with just a hint of a yellow hue. Tastes of smooth cooked agave with butter, honey & oak hit first, followed by fruit pie, chocolate, & black licorice anise. No pepper. Could be a regular winner depending on its price point & competition.

Another outing with my SBCD before it gets boxed for the summer.

 

[StoryPNW]

A different local brewery this evening, I had their NWIPA and my wife had their mexican-style lager. Good day, good beer. Wearing my sage Stetson Lamont.