An IPA not in the 64 Blind Bracket...

Beer Luvvas,

Unfortunately, Gooney sent me a MS 2007 version of the IPA bracket so I'm unable to download it on my home (aka old) system. So you'll have to wait a couple more posts for the results....

However, I have had a chance to sample a couple brews from my last Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club: Tallgrass IPA and Buzzard's Bay Black Lager.

Tallgrass, from Kansas, I feel would have held up just fine against the IPAs more readily available in Gooney's neck of the Portland woods. With more than a dash of Cascade, Willamette, Amarillo, Nugget and Northern Brewer hops; Tallgrass definitely had enough hop notes (60 IBUs) to keep up with some of the Northwest's finest.

Buzzard's Bay Black Lager is another interesting beer. The lager brewing method gives it a very crisp finish to go with it's malty (2-Row Pale, Carafa, Vienna and Munich) up-front flavors. I do find it interesting that the Midwest seems to be experimenting with quite a few non-standard lagers ..... I saw that Session Black won a GABF Gold this year.... Any other great lagers out there to be had?

I'm saving my last few beers to draw out the tastings since I now have a kegerator in the house, and won't be receiving any more shipments. Speaking of, there are a few new special codes for the upcoming holiday season...

Click on the add in the upper right and use the codes below to save a little Holiday Green:

Current Ongoing Coupon Codes
GMC$10 - Good for $10 off any prepaid 12 month order
GMC5 - Good for $5 off any prepaid order of 6 months or longer
GMCWW5 -Good for $5 off any prepaid Whatever-Whenever order

Speaking of the Holiday Season, and Full Sail, Freebird and I had our first Wassail of the winter season yesterday.....mmm, mmm, good. I love this time of year!

Prost to Beer of the Month Club & Holiday Ales!