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Oh decisions, decisions…

August 22, 2013 by Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club

Ryan Team Post 082213As the World of Craft Beer becomes more and more accessible to the average beer lover, it seems to be harder to actually make a choice on what to drink when faced with the many options that today’s brewpubs and craft beer stores have to offer.  Many bars are now featuring rotating taps which allows their patrons to try something different every time the walk through the doors.  And with as many microbreweries that are in existence, there are so many different versions of every style of beer to taste.  Even if you only like a certain style of brew, you can stick with that and sample many different concoctions, all skillfully crafted for your drinking pleasure.

All that being said, most of the microbrew enthusiasts that I know still have that one “go to” beer that they can always count on.  You know what I’m talking about.  That beer that you can find in the exact same spot in the cooler of your local beer shop, or on tap at the local watering hole, that you can enjoy on any occasion during any season.  Really, the beer that you go to when simply nothing else will do…

We wanna know what your “go to” beer is.  Please leave a comment with the name of your special brew!

Cheers!
Ryan

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David’s Love for Sour Beers

June 28, 2013 by Kristina Manning

David Team Post 060613Hello Friends! For Game 1 of the NBA finals I decided to start on a good note and pop open one of my birthday presents. I’m lucky to have friends that know me so well and got me just what I like, a Sour beer!!! New Belgium 2013 vintage La Folie Sour Brown Ale has been aged for 1-3 years in French oak barrels and just like the label says, its SERIOUSLY SOUR! La Folie is French for “madness” which makes a little sense because most people say I must be mad for enjoying these sour beauties. So raise your glasses fellow sour lovers, join me in my madness and lets enjoy this gift of mouth-puckering perfection!

Salud and Go Spurs Go!

David

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Ryan’s new brewery find in Santa Cruz, CA

June 28, 2013 by Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club

Ryan Team Post 062413

On a recent trip to Santa Cruz, CA to watch my baby sis graduate from UCSC (go Banana Slugs!), I just so happen to find a small brewery located in the neighboring city of Capitola, Sante Adairius Rustic Ales (the locals refer to them as SARA).  Tucked back in an industrial complex, we began to think we were lost until we saw about a dozen people sitting out in front of a building around wine barrels sipping from tulips filled with bright orange beer.  This must be the place.

Despite only having three beers to sample, 831 IPA, Little Quibble Farmhouse Ale, and West Ashley Sour Saison (pictured from left to right), the experience was awesome.  A general jovial mood in the tasting room set the stage for tasting three delectable and unforgettable brews.  The staff was very knowledgeable and super friendly, taking the time to ask all questions and make all patrons, regulars and newcomers, feel very welcome.

Whether you are a beer connoisseur or just a wanna-be beer geek (like me!), it does not to take long to figure out that SARA has something special going on.  All three beers we tasted were excellent and very unique creations of their respective styles.  Out of all three, it was difficult to choose my favorite, but I have to go with the West Ashley Sour Saison.  Aged in French Oak Pinot Noir barrels with apricots, the flavor is very tart with lemon sourness while the apricot, the oak from the barrel, and some mild funk round out the glass.  Just the right beer for a sunny spring day!

If you are a lover of craft beer and are headed to the Santa Cruz area, Sante Adairius is definitely a stop that you must make.  If you already are in the area and have not experienced what SARA has to offer, you have been missing out!  I suggest that you head over there ASAP to support these creators of excellent artisanal brews.  I guarantee that you will be back again & again…

Check ‘em out:  https://www.facebook.com/santeadairius

Ryan

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