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Just got done with a BATW first. A 3 member 3 state conference call review. The three states involved were California, Nevada (Las Vegas), and North Carolina. Tony enjoyed a brew from the Hofbrauhaus in Las Vegas, Sean a
R.J. King Wingwalker Pale Ale, and Todd a Harpoon IPA in North Carolina. We tried unsuccessfully, to do a 4 way with Frank in Kentucky but unfortunately failed. That'll give us a chance to better this one later though. Pictures should be coming from Sean and Tony as they are on beercation!
Drinking in general, and specifically the enjoyment of beer, is an experience and an act that involves a whole array of requirements and motivations. It‹s not just about being thirsty. More often, vital, individual and social motivations have to be taken into account, too. According to Brillant-Savarin, »it is one of the privileges of man to be able to drink without being thirsty.«. Next to being thirst-quenching, beer has always satisfied its drinkers by being
Over the weekend, I have now had a bottle (at least) of each of these Mt.Carmelbeers. For what it is worth, from this inexperienced beer taste tester, I have found the following:
Amber Ale- my favorite, reminded me a little of Eliot Ness somewhat. Much better than Killians.
India Pale Ale- very enjoyable, similar to GooseIsland's.
Nut Brown- different and I liked it, I kind of expected it to be like New Castle but it was not. Had a hint of smoke flavor in it. Smooth and good.
Blonde Ale- I did not like much. It reminded me of a wheat beer. Much like Great Lakes Holy MOses or Hoffbrau House's wheat beer. after taste lingered.
*** Note, I also had the occasion to share a growler of Barrel House Pale Ale which I also thought was good, but not as good as the MT Carmel IPA.
Obviously, I feel compelled to give this tasting another round or two in the (hopefully) near future since I am still very new at all of this.
If you're in Ohio this week, near a Krogers or Biggs, I urge you to pick up a 6 pack of any of these and try it, and compare notes to mine. I'm out of town at swim meets all of March, so I won't be able to administer such a test again for awhile but will continue to sample them occasionally during the week. Perhaps I'll take them to the beach with me in April!!!!
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Newsflash
Drink the Beer, Lose the Gut
Edited by Matt Bean, Men's Health
Men's Health
Most light beers save only about 20 to 50 calories per bottle—and some even outweigh regular beers. It's mostly marketing, says Garrett Oliver, Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster and author of The Brewmaster's Table (Ecco, 2003). Want maximum taste, minimum guilt? Consult our guide to the best beers under 150 calories.
Ratings (out of ***)
Guinness Draught Bottle (4.2 percent alcohol)
Calories: 125 **
Carbohydrates: 9.9 grams (g) **
Foods it goes best with: Creamy, mild taste plays well with shellfish and soups.
Taste test: "Smoky flavor with hints of coffee. Breakfast, anyone?" ***
Yuengling Premium (4.4 percent alcohol)
Calories: 150 *
Carbohydrates: 12 g *
Foods it goes best with: Hoppy, sweet notes blend best with barbecue or pan-Asian foods.
Taste test: "A little bitter and a little sweet, like my relationship with my ex." **
Sol Cerveza Especial (4 percent alcohol)
Calories: 127 **
Carbohydrates: 10 g **
Foods it goes best with: Its light body and fizzy texture are the perfect foil for spicy fare, like jalapeño-heaped nachos.
Taste test: "Tastes like a Mexican Budweiser. Can someone snag some nachos and a lime?" *
Victory Lager (4.8 percent alcohol)
Calories: 138 *
Carbohydrates: 11 g *
Foods it goes best with: This crisp lager cleanses the palate after a burger.
Taste test: "A little hops-heavy at first, but the taste grows on you." ***
Winner
New Belgium Skinny Dip (4.2 percent alcohol)
Calories: 110 ***
Carbohydrates: 7 g ***
Foods it goes best with: This bright, light beer pairs nicely with chicken and fruit.
Taste test: "A good beer for kicking back after a long day of hard work." ***
Beers around the World (BATW) is a select group of beer connoisseurs. We invite you to tour our site and come back frequently as we will be adding new features and more information helpful to the drinker of great beer from around the world.
