Day 325 - Blueberry

So, the 2nd frubie from the same brewer, and over 100 days later, I'm still haunted by the first, but since I already was in a masochistic mood from yesterday, figure I might as well get the pain over quickly.

So, a blueberry, oatmeal, stout. Truly, there is nothing about any of that description that shouts "I am going to be good". Still, in all fairness, and to be true to my dedication, I am drinking this. A deep brown color (go figure), rather non-descript aroma (thank goodness), and alas, the taste. At least the blueberry is subtle, or at least burried underneath the oatmeal and the stout. Not meaning to be sexist here, but it reminds me of a scene from some movie where girls are wrestling in mud. A lot of arms flailing about, but in the end, they still have mud in their mouths...

Specs:

Full Name: Blueberry
Brewed By: Buffalo Bills Brewery (aka Pyramid Brewing Co)
From: Seattle WA or Portland OR (so you can't find them)
ABV: 7% (ok respectable)

Well, that purges the pipeline of frubies, and if I am lucky, that will be the last for this year. I still might have the spiced seasonal left to do, but down to the last 40 overall.

Just need to make it to the weekend, when I have a few big bottle palies to pull out.

Cheers.

Day 191 - Orange Blossom Cream Ale

Sigh, yes, I know, I really should know better, and yes, I know, I really should have found the time to get to the store today to replenish the pipeline. Sadly, knowing is not doing....

A pale, but bright, yellow seems lulling almost. Even the aroma doesn't give much hint of the calamity to come. Then the drink leads to an interesting discovery. If you hold this beer in the front of your mouth, only the tickling of the bubbles on your tongue tell you something is there. Alas, at some point you must choose to swallow this, and that is when you are whelmed by the overpowering fruity sweetness. It almost is enough to bring tears to the eyes, that this poor beer is desecrated such.

Specs:

Full name: Orange Blossom Cream Ale
Brewed By: Buffalo Bill's Brewery
From: Hayward CA
ABV: 5.2%

The only analogy that I can think of to really describe this is like putting your favorite hunting dog in a tutu. I mean, take your best friend and humiliate it, to the extent that is possible. Why do they do this to beer! I am sure this path will most likely include more frubees, but this one really sets the bar low.....