Day 103 Shipyard

So, I'm up in Castine Maine, helping my dad with some work around their house up here (arrived today/leave tomorrow...) and we went to the house of a friend of his and mom's, first for a bourbon, which turned into a great dinner.

While there, I had this beer. While not a palie, it was a very drinkable ale. Nice color with good malt flavor. I'd definitely have this one again, and it actually would go well after a particularly strong palie, as it is soft on the palate. It is just a good comfort beer.

Of course, I neglected to get a pic of the bottle, but that can be found on the website.


Specs:

Full Name: Shipyard Export Ale
Brewed by: Shipyard Brewing Co
From: Portland ME
ABV: unknown, would guess slightly more than 5


A great time all around, listening to my nephew Bill and Mr Scott discuss Chinese history, and seeing some of the very cool stuff Mrs Scott has found at low tide along the "shore" in Castine (the town has been occupied since the 1600's).

Day 102 - Chili Beer

Yeah, this one doesn't really need any explanation.....

But since some needed to know more...

Put a hot pepper in a beer and let it soak for a while, and this is what you get. A good lager base, with a spicy kick. Since we had Mexican food beforehand for dinner, this was a good pick, but I wouldn't stray too far from that culinary choice if I plan to drink this one. Also, I'm not sure I'd want to drink a whole lot of these, but one is a different and ok experience.

Day 101 - Maharaja

It's late, I'm tired, and I have to get up at oh-dark-thirty to drive to Maine tomorrow with my dad to help him get some things settled at their house up there. This is going to be quick...

This is a typical Indian beer, in that it is light, with a hint of flavor, but would not detract from the Indian food that you would eat while drinking this. It is a good beer for serving to a mixed crowd of real and fake beer drinkers... ;>)

Specs:

Full Name: Maharaja Premium Indian Pilsner
Brewed by: Blossom Industries (under license from United Breweries)
From: India
ABV: 5%

I not planning any pilgrimages to find the source of this, but the bottle is empty, and I could drink another...

Hopefully I am at a place tomorrow that has internet and beer (well, I'll bring my own of the latter...)

Day 100 - Piraat Ale

Oh the pain I bring to me,

when only check the ABV...

So, for day 100, somehow I picked out a what? Yes, sigh, a Belgian ale, and a true one at that. I feel the skin being peeled from my tongue and tonsils with each sip. Yep, this one has the full on assault on the tastebuds that some might call flavor, but I call nasty.....

Specs:

Full Name: Piraat Ale

Brewed by: Br. Van Steenberge

From: Belgium

ABV: 10.5%

Here, now, I vow not to have another one of this style until at least I've reached the 300s, with the caveat that if somehow I get a fully paid trip to Belgium, I'll drink another before then....

The only thing pirate about this is the fact they stole my money and gave me bilge water. The only good thing I can say about this one is that the bottle is different.

Day 99 - Karma Ale

I was going to get right to the point since it's Mothers Day, but to be honest, this one has me a bit confused. I kind of liked it at first, but the more I drink and take time in between, it loses me. I get the same effect typically from Belgian beers, and low and behold, a trip to their website to get the ABV shows it is brewed in Begian style. Alas, the only karma I'm getting is not good.....

Specs:

Full Name: Karma Ale

Brewed by: Avery Brewing Co

From: Boulder CO

ABV: 5.2%

If you like this genre, this one is a good copy. If you're like me and don't, I'd give it a miss.

I added more to my pipeline today, including what hopefully will be a good one for my 100th......

Day 98 - Geary's HSA

So, it's saturday night, and I got peops to see, places to be. Well ok, no I don't, but I'm still going to keep this one short.....

This one works. Nice golden bronze color, strong malt undertones with a nice dry finish. Basically just a good drinking beer. You know, I just thought of a new way to measure beers - how far into the blog they make it before they are finished. The more I dislike the beer, the longer it lasts. This one is almost gone, and I could easily have another, except I don't have one. Life is cruel sometimes... ;>)

Specs:

Full Name: Geary's HSA
Brewed By: Geary Brewing Co
From: Portland ME
ABV: (unknown - not on bottle or website, guessing 5+%)


So, HSA stands for Hampshire Special Ale. I'm not sure I'd go that far, but it has the sweetness that palies lack, which is a good change of pace. I'm having smoked salmon for dinner, which this one probably would have complimented, if there were any left...

BTW, no one notice my backdrop last night..sniff, sniff...

Day 97 - Mad Hatter

IT'S FRIDAY!!!

After last night's alcoholic affront, I went as safe as I had left in my pipeline, with a palie. While a slightly less hoppy citrusness keeps me from getting really excited, it is quite relaxing, and probably a good choice to unwind with.

A pleasant warm sunset color, nice dryness and fades to a smooth finish, just a good beer.

Specs:

Full Name: Mad Hatter India Pale Ale
Brewed By: New Holland Brewing Co
From: Holland MI
ABV: 5.25%


No more to say, go relax and enjoy your weekend!