Augusta Brewing Co. Taster

Amie and I are trying the tasters. I am having Blonde Ale, hefeweizen, pumpkin, and Oktoberfest, so far so great.

Tin Mill Brewing Company Oktoberfest Beer

We are in Hermann MO at Trappers restaurant. "A medium bodied beer with a smooth balance of rich malty sweetness and low hop bitterness.". It's good however a little bitter for Amie.

Sam Adams Octoberfest on draft at Growlers!

I believe I have rated Sam Adams Octoberfest before and it is one of my favorites so I have to say this is a 5 out of 5 for me. They actually have a few Octoberfest beers on tap at Growlers I will have to try. Octoberfest or is it Oktoberfest with the traditional k? Either way it is a great month and great style of beer. Happy Friday and Cheers!

Surprisingly good Samuel Adams Pale Ale

"that is all I have to say about that"

Chimay Fromage/cheese

I get to have cheese from one of my favorite Breweries. My awesome
wife got this for me at Straubs in St. louis.

Samuel Adams Boston Lager glasses in action

Thank you Joe and Jessi for the Sam Adams glasses. I am looking
forward to your wedding this Saturday. :-)

Brasseurs de la Grand-Place

We have arrived in Brussels Belguim today. This is truly a beer
lovers Nirvana. Amie and I had the 4 tester at Brasseurs de la Grand-
Place this is a bar and brewery in the heart of the square "Grand
Place" a tourist area where the streets are closed to traffic and
there are tons of bars and restaurants. We had the 4 tastes of the
beers they brew. They were a blond, a dark, tripel, and a raspberry.
All good except the raspberry. The blond and tripel being my favorite
of course.

Beers at La Virgule Paris France

Started with a Grimbergen Blanche which is the best so far. Then a
Paulaner which is a Munich Geman beer. Now a 1664 which is a really
popular French beer. So popular you can buy it in a can at Mc Donalds
in a can. The Grimbergen was served with a lemon it was a wheat beer
which is our favorite.

Jenlain Ambree * * *

Good/Average beer at Taverene de Cluny on the left bank of the river
Siene near Notre Dame in Paris Framce. We went in Notre Dame today
will climb the stairs tomorrow and go in the Louvre. Back to the beer
it is 7.5% alc. vol. It is brewed in Jenlain France www.duyck.com

Carlsberg Beer in Paris France * * * *

We ate at "Castel Cafe" 5 Avenue De Suffren. They had 5 beers on
tap. I have never had Carlsberg before it was a light and tastful
beer. I am drinking wine(beaujolais & bourdeaux) of course, since we
are in Paris but I had to try the beer.

First Honeymoon Beer!

A Bass and a Bud Light at the Chili's in St. Louis Airport. We are
waiting for our flight.

Trailhead Brewery Riverboat Rasberry * * *

This is very light and tasty beer I think Schafly Rasberry is better.
"The tartness of raspberries and sweetness of malt are reminiscent of
this style's Belgian predecessors."

Blindfolded taste test.

I had the idea to do a blind taste test because Amie thought she liked
Hoegaarden better than Duvel. We decided to expand the competition to
increase the complexity. So we did a blind folded taste test of
Hoegarden, Blue Moon, Belguim Sunshine Wheat, Duvel, and Bud Light.
We both participated in the test. We both picked Hoegaarden as our
favorite. Hoegaarden won however we both thought it with Bluemoon.
It was challenging, but one of the most identifiable beers was the bud
light. It has no aroma, it does not have any taste compared to the
other beers. It was funny to watch Amie's facial reaction when
drinking the Bud Light. She looked disgusted. The other beers are so
dynamic comparibly to bud light. Surprisingly the Duvel was second to
last place. Amie and I had a lot of fun with this test. I do have to
note the Hoegaarden glass was not the one depicted. We tried to keep
it consistent with the glasses. We cleaned our pallate with water and
crackers between drinks.

La Fin Du Monde by Unibroue * * * *

I previously rated this beer as a 4 star beer, and said it required
more investigation. It is very good. It is 9% alcohol beer which is
nice. It is only $6 dollars a large 750ml bottle at Dierbergs. Amie
said it is very lemony. I am going to keep it at 4 stars for now.
Amie says she likes the Maudite the best, and she is the Unibroue
expert in this couple.

Target has Craft and Import Beer!

I am surprised and impressed.

Maredsous * * * *

This was very good beer both Amie and I enjoyed before dinner. Not
the best but it gets 4 stars out of 5. One reason I bought this beer
is it is from Belguim, which I will be visiting in May. I paid
$9.49 for the bottle at Dierbergs. The bottle had 1pt/9.4 oz. or
25.4oz. in a bottle. You might think that is alot for a beer but keep
in mind this is a high alcohol content beer 10% alc that has a strong
flavor. So comparitvtely you might spend that much on a bottle of
wine that has a similar alcohol content. Per the bottle: "Maredsous
Triple is a golden-bodied Belgian Triple with festive sparkle, creamy
body, and luscious head. Brewed following Benedictine tradition under
the supervision of Abbaye de Maredsous, this fine ale has been bottle-
refermented and aged for two months."

Pere Noel Hoppy Christmas Ale

Drinking the last of the Christmas Ale before it is Spring. This was
a good Belgium beer. I enjoyed the hoppiness, it was good with the
Hooters hot wings we had tonight. Product of Brewery De Ranke,
Wevelgem, Belgium. Alc. 7% vol. 11.2 Fl. Oz.

Guiness * * *

The most popular Irish beer. The only way to drink it is on tap.

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Amie and I stopped by the Blarney Stone on Telegraph Rd. In St.
Louis. It was so packed we left and went to Frankie G's.

Goose Island Honker's Ale * * *

1904 Beer House at River City Casino - Checking it out tonight.

Looking forward to going here tonight.  http://www.rivercity.com/1904-Beerhouse.aspx

"TO DRINK IS HUMAN, AND BEER IS DIVINE."

1904 Beerhouse offers microbrews and oversized good times. Old-world charm melds with classic American bar fare and Midwestern hospitality to make this Beerhouse your favorite new watering hole. The menu consists of contemporary bar treats and special platters designed to share and pair with complementary ale. A 20ft long communal table located in the center of the room is a perfect starting point for an evening of fun. Choose from 100 beers spanning the world, with 32 beers on tap including River City's own house brew.

Brewery's, Bars, and Beers to check out in Brussels.

Brewery's, Bars, and Beers to check out in Brussels.  Say that fast 5 times :-)
I am searching for good Brewery's, Bars and Beers for Amie and I to check out in Brussels in May for our Honeymoon.  Let me know if you have any suggestions.  7 days in Paris and 3 days in Brussels. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_in_Belgium
"Among the most famous are "Beer Planet" beer store in Brussels, "Beer Circus" restaurant in Brussels, "Chez Moeder Lambic," and "Delirium Café" in Brussels;"

 

There are so many beer bars, breweries, stores etc... in Brussels
http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/list?&c_id=BE&city=Brussels&sort=name&sort=rating

Delirium Café  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9lirium_Caf%C3%A9

 

This Beer Circus has Lachoufe and Chimay ON TAP!
http://www.bier-circus.be/en/beers-on-tap/

Duvel is not to far.  22km or 13.6miles
http://www.duvel.be/pages/Main.aspx?culture=en&pageid=brouwerij/bezoeken/introductie

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duvel_Moortgat_Brewery

http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=Breendonk,+Puurs,+Belgium&geocode=CTnDAtmezzNlFWTfCgMdXgFCAA&dirflg=&saddr=Brussels+Belguim&f=d&gl=us&sll=51.157816,4.391785&sspn=0.341932,0.883026&ie=UTF8&ll=50.911692,4.354706&spn=0.343753,0.883026&z=10

La Choufe
http://www.achouffe.be/en/rendez-nous-visite/visite/
This is quite a ways from Brussels. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantillon_Brewery
Cantillon Brewery (Brasserie-Brouwerij Cantillon) is a small Belgian traditional family brewery based in Brussels and founded in 1900. Although it has been managed by the Van Roy family after the last Cantillon left it to his son-in-law Jean-Pierre Van Roy, the name Cantillon has been kept.

Brussels Beer Primer
http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/city/24

Smithwicks * * *

Guiness's not as popular little brother as I like to refer to it as.
Irish imported Ale. Easier drinking than his older Guiness brother.
I have enjoyed this beer on many occasions. I feel it is lighter and
not as heavy as Guiness. The only way I can drink Guiness and
Smithwicks is Draft.

Sam Adams Seasonal Pilsner * * *

It is good but its hoppy which I wasnt expecting for a pilsner. Amie
tried it and was surprised with the bitterness and it being hoppy.
Enjoying it with a bloomin onion at Outback.

Stella Artois * * *

Imported from Belguim "Premium Lager Beer". "Belguims Original Beer
has been brewed by the same noble tradition in Belguim since 1366.".
It reminds me of some of the German style beers that are also a throw
back to the original. It is a good beer I could see myself
potentially at the Stella Artois Brewery with Amie in May for our
Honeymoon. It is a little plain, and common place tasting. It is
good for a lager, which is not my favorite style of beer.

Dude! Where is mine?

Frankie Friday!

I have been missing these trips to Frankies. Amie and I are at
Frankie G's on Telegraph in South County. I am drinking Bud Light
Wheat and she is drinking Amber Bock. All of the beers on tap here
are AB products. So not much of a selection, however, it is close to
home and great food. Welcome to the weekend!

Schlafly Quadrupel Ale * * * *

Yummy! 12% alcohol by volume. Awesome! "Schlafly Quadrupel is, as
its name implies, a serious beer.". So much better than the diet
beer. This is a meal in itself.

Michelob Ultra * * *

Not as good as Miller Chill but drinkable. "Superior Light Beer" It
is deffinetly light. The carbonation seems harsher and this tastes
more metallic than the Miller Chill. 2.6 grams of carbs, 95 Calories.

Miller Chill * * * *

This is a 100 calorie beer that is actually tasty and smooth. I have
been tasting some low calorie beers this is the best so far.