Our Tastes-- Samuel Adams White Ale

This could very well be my favorite Sam Adams beer...a wit bier. Unfortunately it is only produced as a seasonal but in a way I guess that makes it more special. When it was first produced it was meant to be a seasonal then interest became so large it was available year round, then suddenly discontinued and brought back in 2002 to stay in the seasonal rotation. I was able to purchase a twelver for only $10 at Mike's (see previous posts) and should have gone ahead and loaded up the car. This beer has a great aroma and flavor profile. You can really get a since of the spice additions in this beer. The only bad part is that one just doesn't seem to "git r dun". This is the "Americanized" answer to Hoegaarden.
Some characteristics: 175cal/12oz bottle, Tettnang Tettnanger Noble hops, only 3 grains Munich 10, malted wheat and 2 row pale, Spices- orange and lemon peel, dried plum, grains of paradise, coriander, anise, hibiscus, rose hips, tamarind, and vanilla all at the end of the kettle boil, 5.4% abv. Pretty simple if you ask me to be so good! Available Jan-April.

FlagShip Brew?

The Port City chapter headed by Junk and apprentice Red (denoted here in pink;) tossed their hats into the brewing world this evening with an Extra Pale Ale. (confirmed via personal email). I've never been a fan of the extra pale ale, too Coors Litey, to each his own and definitely a great starter batch. So from here hence let the splinter cells of the AU chapter of TnDC be known as The Rocket City & Port City chapters respectively. I see a blog/website in their futures, remember you heard it here first. Ah yes, I remember the tender days of brewing with Junk when at first he was afraid to touch anything and was as content as a little piglet in their own poop to just watch and drink all in the fridge... I digress;( But now he has stepped forward into the world of contamination, bad/weak yeast starters, high or low gravity choices, refining his own recipes and mentoring Red (denoted here in pink;) I can only hope that he keeps a couple hidden for the old man on the mountain, as I too wish for a sample of his brew. I also find comfort in the fact that Red (denoted here in pink;) was wrapped in saran wrap as the brewing took place, you can never be too careful. Brew on you happy Pirates of the Gulf!!

Lest We Not Forget

The first Saturday in May is always National Homebrew Day. Pick a recipe and thank Jimmy Carter for allowing us to brew 100gal/peron/household. I've never met that amount but I'll raise my pint to hopes in the future.
"In 1979, the American Homebrewers Association originally claimed National Homebrew Day to be the first Saturday in May. On May 7, 1988, Congress officially recognized National Homebrew Day. Homebrewers around the world use the day to celebrate beer and brewing and attract attention to their hobby"

Pick Your Pony!

I liked BushFire until he was scheduled from the race (for now) to work. Now if one of these big dogs scratches for some reason, I'll take BushFire to at least place. Check out your local NBC affiliate, race starts at 500pm CST tomorrow.