Golfspy Dave's Beer of the Week

[Matt Saternus]

That is not a rule, because I'm 26.

[MmmmmmBuddy]

J/K

I thought it was funny that 3 of us are all the same age, same taste in liquid refreshment, and enjoy golf so much.... who would have thought...

[JohnBarry]

New week, time for a new Beer!

[GolfSpy Dave]

New week, time for a new Beer!

Weekend does not start 'til Thursday this week. Don't worry though, I have one of my favorites on tap.

[Matt Saternus]

Who waits for Thursday to start drinking? Not high school teachers, that's for sure. Tonight's brew was Goose Island 312, my all time favorite, "if I could only have 1 beer for the rest of my life" beer.

[MmmmmmBuddy]

I will make a trip to my favorite "store" to see what esoteric brews I can dig up for this weeks session...

[JohnBarry]

Had plenty last night at the game, and yes, a lot of it was PBR baby!!

[GolfSpy Dave]

Had plenty last night at the game, and yes, a lot of it was PBR baby!!

Still makes me think of Dennis Hopper in Blue Velvet.

[JohnBarry]

Out of the bottle, it's actually very, very good.

[GolfSpy Dave]

Out of the bottle, it's actually very, very good.

I like my PBR in a king can. Preferably with a king can sized brown paper bag.

Great on tap too.

[MmmmmmBuddy]

Blue Ribbon. Only when I win.

[MmmmmmBuddy]

on tap tonight......

Caldera IPA

MMMMMmmmmmm...

Micro in a can.

It doesn't get any better than this.

[Matt Saternus]

Great looking can. We need an "I'd drink that" emoticon. I do most of my picking of beers based on the design on the can/bottle, so this would be a winner for me.

[JohnBarry]

I agree, great can, makes me think of an Energy Drink, but I should would give it a try.

[GolfSpy Dave]

IPA in a can. I may have just found my new camping beer.

Week 2 BotW shopping on the way home from work today, stay tuned.

[MmmmmmBuddy]

Great looking can. We need an "I'd drink that" emoticon. I do most of my picking of beers based on the design on the can/bottle, so this would be a winner for me.

I used to work a course that was less than a mile from these guys, and they would always come and try to get in the restaurant by plying me with free samples. I miss those days..

[GolfSpy Dave]

I used to work a course that was less than a mile from these guys, and they would always come and try to get in the restaurant by plying me with free samples. I miss those days..

Shhh

I think that is illegal. Small brewer doesn't need that.

I am sure you were referring to sample t-shirts.

[Matt Saternus]

I used to work a course that was less than a mile from these guys, and they would always come and try to get in the restaurant by plying me with free samples. I miss those days..

 

So your bag cost you less than $190 and people bring you free "t shirts"? How do I get your job?

[BalataMan]

Older Viscosity

American Double / Imperial Stout style beer (aged for a year in bourbon barrels) from Port Brewing Company in San Marcos, California.

 

 

Definitely not an 'on the course' beer, due to it's 12.10% ABV, but a great after the round, with a cigar, kind of brew.

[Ottawa Golf Blog]

Beau's Lug Tread Lager is a local lager made by a family run brewery in the area where I live. Bottles are way to heavy for the golf bag though!

[GolfSpy Dave]

Older Viscosity

American Double / Imperial Stout style beer (aged for a year in bourbon barrels) from Port Brewing Company in San Marcos, California.

 

 

Definitely not an 'on the course' beer, due to it's 12.10% ABV, but a great after the round, with a cigar, kind of brew.

The label on that rules! Pints filled from the engine. I will look for that one.

You will likely appreciate the CA based beer of the week tonight.

[BalataMan]

The label on that rules! Pints filled from the engine. I will look for that one.

You will likely appreciate the CA based beer of the week tonight.

 

I have had a bottle in my fridge for the last 6 months, waiting to pop it open when my son turns 1. His birthday was this last Monday and oh my, it did not disappoint. The only issue you might have with picking up a bottle would be its sticker price ($16.99). It has a very smooth coffee/chocolate/bourbon after taste.

[GolfSpy Dave]

I have had a bottle in my fridge for the last 6 months, waiting to pop it open when my son turns 1. His birthday was this last Monday and oh my, it did not disappoint. The only issue you might have with picking up a bottle would be its sticker price ($16.99). It has a very smooth coffee/chocolate/bourbon after taste.

OK with the price. It is more like getting a bottle of wine anyhow with the 12% Alc.

[GolfSpy Dave]

Beau's Lug Tread Lager is a local lager made by a family run brewery in the area where I live. Bottles are way to heavy for the golf bag though!

Thanks for sharing that one. I really like it when the brewers try something interesting with bottling.

[Matt Saternus]

I have had a bottle in my fridge for the last 6 months, waiting to pop it open when my son turns 1. His birthday was this last Monday and oh my, it did not disappoint. The only issue you might have with picking up a bottle would be its sticker price ($16.99). It has a very smooth coffee/chocolate/bourbon after taste.

 

Good recommendation. I've seen a few beers sold like that and it makes it a little different, more like win as Sactown said. It also makes popping one a celebration, an event. My favorite beer that's sold in big bottles (exclusively, I think) is Tripel Karmelier (sp?).

[MmmmmmBuddy]

So your bag cost you less than $190 and people bring you free "t shirts"? How do I get your job?

Doesn't pay really well, but the perks are Awesome!!!

[GolfSpy Dave]

Sactown's Beer of the Week: Week 2

Stone Brewing's Ruination IPA

http://www.stonebrew.com/ruin/

This is a big beer. You may not be worthy. Stone Brewing is located in San Diego, CA and was featured briefly in the movie Beer Wars. If you are not a fan of IPA's and their bitter character stay away from this one it may be too much for you. For those of you familiar with Stone you know that their most famous beer is Arrogant Bastard Ale. All of their beers feature their signature gargoyle logo and usually a paragraph or two about how this beer is too strong for you to drink (hence the reasons for my comments). If find Ruination to be delicious. It does have a major hop signature, but it is not harsh or overdone. This is high alcohol beer (7.7%) but that does not affect the taste. Overall it is very smooth. This is not a cheap six-pack at about $12, but you can also find 22oz bottles for $5 or so.

This week I also decided to include a beer that may have wider distribution.

The second SBotW is Samuel Adams's Noble Pils.

http://www.samueladams.com/world_of_beer.aspx

This is a new seasonal offering from Sam Adams. This beer too is marketed on it's hop character, but also for citrus and other malt signatures. This is far easier to find than Ruination and will likely be more welcoming to the palate that doesn't want something too big. Bitter hop signature, with a nice hint of sweetness. Sam's seasonal beers don't last long in stores. Try it before it is gone.

[Matt Saternus]

Doesn't pay really well, but the perks are Awesome!!!

 

As a teacher, I definitely understand the trade off between money and perks. June, July, and August can't get here fast enough.

[Addicted2Golf]

Wow. Have you tried the Oaked Arrogant Basterd Ale from the same brewery? I bet that would be interesting too.

[GolfSpy Dave]

Wow. Have you tried the Oaked Arrogant Basterd Ale from the same brewery? I bet that would be interesting too.

It's fantastic. It's another $12 six-pack, but well worth it. It is not a beer you will find in a tall can, or one to put down by the case. We had a year where a few of us bought sixers of OABA as presents for each other, unknowingly. The next year the exchange of the OABA became traditional holiday fare.