Day 262 - Porkslap

I couldn't resist this one, just for the can and name. I mean, two pigs doing the belly bump....

That mental image aside, this one pours almost the same color as the can, and has a pleasant if not superior taste. It leans towards the dry hops side, so that is good, but is missing something, which yes, I need to figure out one of these days.

Specs:

Full Name: Pigslap Pale Ale
Brewed By: Butternuts Beer and Ale
From: Garrattsville NY
ABV: 4.3%

I think next week will be Octoberfest week, as there certainly are enough to fill the supply. Until then, well, you'll just have to wait and see...

Cheers!

Day 190 - Moo Thunder

Back in Herndon, leaving a few of a very good pipeline at brother Ned's, and returning to a very limited selection. However, a 2nd one from this brewer, after a decent first, left hope for some level of decency...

Black, creamy texture in the mouth, and solid roasted malt flavor while not being presumptuous means it achieved that expectation. It's not a palie, of which I have been spoiled on lately, but still far and away supreme over any frubee.

Specs:

Full Name: Moo Thunder Stout
Brewed By: Buttternuts Beer and Ale
From: Garrattsville NY
ABV: 4.9%

Maybe not a great beer on a hot summer day, but then, it's smoothness would allow for some flexibility in other seasons, and perhaps as an after-dinner beer late around a campfire, it might work. Maybe someone out there actually has a life, and could try..... ;>)

Cheers!

Day 71 - Snapperhead IPA

So the day dawned clear and cool, and since we had received a notice from our neighborhood association that the pine tree that had fallen during the snow storm had to go, it was time. After cutting off all the limbs, and the trunk into manageable lengths, and removing the stump, and then, what the heck, move the dogwood from it's crowded place to these posh new digs (literally....), I barely had time, aka energy, to go out and fill the pipeline a bit, but no pain, no pain-killer! Good thing I only type with 2 fingers, the others can't move anyways ;>).


So, a canned palie, who knew. Actually it isn't half bad, and alot better than the porter recently consumed. It has both a strong hops aroma as well as the taste. You know, there are times when bottles are not practical, this would be a very good alternative.



Specs:



Full Name: Snapperhead IPA Farmhouse Ale
Brewed By: Butternuts Beer and Ale
From: Garrattsville NY
ABV: 6.3%



So got this home, and put it in the freezer, then turned on the Masters, and forgot beer. It was a bit slushy by the time I remembered, but it thawed well. BTW, this one takes the award for most bizzare website.

This one is dedicated to my mom, who unfortunately took a side-step last night in the waltz of recovery. Hopefully she'll be back making forward progress and stamping on dad's feet again soon!