This is the last beer from the gift box I received from Laker Dave. This time it's Salvation Dark Ale from legendary brewery, Russian River Brewing
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Beer Review: Salvation Dark Ale from Russian River
Aloha, everybody,
This is the last beer from the gift box I received from Laker Dave. This time it's Salvation Dark Ale from legendary brewery, Russian River Brewing
Enjoy and aloha!
This is the last beer from the gift box I received from Laker Dave. This time it's Salvation Dark Ale from legendary brewery, Russian River Brewing
Monday, May 11, 2020
Vintage Dodgers Memorabilia from Laker Dave
Aloha, everyone,
Let's open a package full of Dodgers memorabilia sent to me from Laker Dave.
Enjoy and aloha!
Let's open a package full of Dodgers memorabilia sent to me from Laker Dave.
Enjoy and aloha!
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Poker and Beer Review
Aloha, everybody,
This weekend I got the boys together and we played some poker while sampling cigars and tasting some very special beers, courtesy of Laker Dave.
Laker Dave started us off with a blast from the winter warmers...
This was a BIG beer with big flavor. This Belgian ale goes down sweet, but it's not overdone. I tasted bananas and one of the other guys nailed it when he said it was reminiscent of banana pudding. 12% ABV.
Next up was Devils' Teeth, from Modern Times brewery. I've had some good stuff from Modern Times before, but this one is the best.
It's a hybrid coffee/imperial stout. Wow! This is how you do coffee beer right! It leaves an absolutely delicious coffee taste that lingers on the back of the tongue. 10% ABV HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Here's the rear label...
Next up is an ale that was aged in Rye whiskey barrels. Laker Dave aged this an additional six months...
Double Bastard in the Rye is super smoooooooth up front. It goes on to leave a long and lingering sweetness on the top, rear of the palate. Very satisfying, quite yummy. This one packs a punch of 12.7% ABV
Next up was the only disappointment of the night...
This Mole Stout started out with high expectations, because we were hoping Ska Brewing had captured the smoky, slightly spicy flavor of Mexican mole. Nope.
Flat was the consensus. It tasted a bit like a very dry wine. One of the boys said it tasted like flat root beer. If you see this one on your local store shelves - just walk away.
Next up is my favorite of the night, Cellar 3 from Green Flash Brewing. Green Flash is one of those brewers that is a definite "yes" when you see it.
This is a black ale that is aged in bourbon barrels. Laker Dave told us that every fifth bottle of Cellar 3 was skunk - bad beer. I volunteered to taste the first pour.
WOW! This was not skunky at all. That mole beer tasted like a bad dry wine, but this beer is what fine wine tastes like. One can really taste the bourbon barrel infusion. Cellar 3 wins the night. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
This was the final taster of the night, from Smog City's Taproom Collection. Smog City Brewing is one of the up and coming brewers hailing from the up and coming brewing city of Torrance, CA.
This beer split the table. I thought it was very smooth and well suited for a sit on the front porch. Several of the other guys felt it was a boring beer. Let your own taste buds decide.
Last up is an honorable mention. Not a taster, but one of several beers from Stone Brewing that were also at the game.
Americano Stout is an absolutely wonderfully subtle, coffee flavored delight. This is almost like not drinking a beer. If I were the kind of guy to drink a beer on a Sunday morning, this is the beer I would choose. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Speaking of highly recommended, if you're a fan of these beer reviews, be sure to stop by Baseball Card Breakdown and check out Gavin's beer and cards post. That's a lot of fun and will give you cardboard along with the suds.
In addition to the beer tasting, we also played some cards. It was a great night.
Aloha!
This weekend I got the boys together and we played some poker while sampling cigars and tasting some very special beers, courtesy of Laker Dave.
Laker Dave started us off with a blast from the winter warmers...
This was a BIG beer with big flavor. This Belgian ale goes down sweet, but it's not overdone. I tasted bananas and one of the other guys nailed it when he said it was reminiscent of banana pudding. 12% ABV.
Next up was Devils' Teeth, from Modern Times brewery. I've had some good stuff from Modern Times before, but this one is the best.
It's a hybrid coffee/imperial stout. Wow! This is how you do coffee beer right! It leaves an absolutely delicious coffee taste that lingers on the back of the tongue. 10% ABV HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Here's the rear label...
Next up is an ale that was aged in Rye whiskey barrels. Laker Dave aged this an additional six months...
Double Bastard in the Rye is super smoooooooth up front. It goes on to leave a long and lingering sweetness on the top, rear of the palate. Very satisfying, quite yummy. This one packs a punch of 12.7% ABV
Next up was the only disappointment of the night...
This Mole Stout started out with high expectations, because we were hoping Ska Brewing had captured the smoky, slightly spicy flavor of Mexican mole. Nope.
Flat was the consensus. It tasted a bit like a very dry wine. One of the boys said it tasted like flat root beer. If you see this one on your local store shelves - just walk away.
Next up is my favorite of the night, Cellar 3 from Green Flash Brewing. Green Flash is one of those brewers that is a definite "yes" when you see it.
This is a black ale that is aged in bourbon barrels. Laker Dave told us that every fifth bottle of Cellar 3 was skunk - bad beer. I volunteered to taste the first pour.
WOW! This was not skunky at all. That mole beer tasted like a bad dry wine, but this beer is what fine wine tastes like. One can really taste the bourbon barrel infusion. Cellar 3 wins the night. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
This was the final taster of the night, from Smog City's Taproom Collection. Smog City Brewing is one of the up and coming brewers hailing from the up and coming brewing city of Torrance, CA.
This beer split the table. I thought it was very smooth and well suited for a sit on the front porch. Several of the other guys felt it was a boring beer. Let your own taste buds decide.
Last up is an honorable mention. Not a taster, but one of several beers from Stone Brewing that were also at the game.
Americano Stout is an absolutely wonderfully subtle, coffee flavored delight. This is almost like not drinking a beer. If I were the kind of guy to drink a beer on a Sunday morning, this is the beer I would choose. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Speaking of highly recommended, if you're a fan of these beer reviews, be sure to stop by Baseball Card Breakdown and check out Gavin's beer and cards post. That's a lot of fun and will give you cardboard along with the suds.
In addition to the beer tasting, we also played some cards. It was a great night.
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Who Wants To Chase Sandy Koufax With Me?
Aloha everybody,
...and a pleasant Sunday to you all (as Vin Scully would say).
What we have here is a pack of Topps 2015 Heritage that I picked up while on a run for shower soap.
You might remember I told you all about the Periscope app, and on Veteran's day, Laker Dave and I stepped out to Hangar 21, a semi-local brewery. We reviewed the beers on a live on-site Periscope beercast.
It was tons of fun, and I'm returning to Periscope again tonight (albeit without Laker Dave).
I'll be opening this large Heritage pack and tasting a beer that I brought home from Hangar 24 in a "crowler". It's their Double IPA.
As you can see from the wrapper, I'm chasing Sandy Koufax exclusive inserts. If there's anybody I collect and want exclusive cards from, it's Mr. Koufax.
Won't you join me in busting this pack and sampling this beer in one hour (8 p.m. PST) on Periscope?
It only takes a simple, free app. You can easily open an account with your Twitter ID, because both apps come from the same folks.
Once you are signed in to Periscope, use search to find me: @LiveHapps.
See you in an hour! Aloha
...and a pleasant Sunday to you all (as Vin Scully would say).
What we have here is a pack of Topps 2015 Heritage that I picked up while on a run for shower soap.
You might remember I told you all about the Periscope app, and on Veteran's day, Laker Dave and I stepped out to Hangar 21, a semi-local brewery. We reviewed the beers on a live on-site Periscope beercast.
It was tons of fun, and I'm returning to Periscope again tonight (albeit without Laker Dave).
I'll be opening this large Heritage pack and tasting a beer that I brought home from Hangar 24 in a "crowler". It's their Double IPA.
As you can see from the wrapper, I'm chasing Sandy Koufax exclusive inserts. If there's anybody I collect and want exclusive cards from, it's Mr. Koufax.
Won't you join me in busting this pack and sampling this beer in one hour (8 p.m. PST) on Periscope?
It only takes a simple, free app. You can easily open an account with your Twitter ID, because both apps come from the same folks.
Once you are signed in to Periscope, use search to find me: @LiveHapps.
See you in an hour! Aloha
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