The Artistocracy contributor, Ricardo Zafra, delights us with the first installment of Ricardo's Brew Review. Enjoi. Being that the weather is warm and those halter-tops and short-shorts are making their summer appearances, I found it only fitting to review some brew that fits the season.
First beer on the list is Pyramid Brewing Company’s Imperial Hefeweizen.
This Hef. has a nice hazy, amber color. It has an aroma that is both yeasty and citrusy. That being said it is also a beer that tastes much like it smells... and in this case, delicious! Imperial Hefeweizen is a medium bodied beer that goes down easy as many other hefeweizens do but it boasts a 7.5 percent alcohol content, which many other hefeweizens don’t. Make sure you drink it cold and finish it while it is still cold otherwise the flavor becomes a bit bold, and if you’re new to the beer drinking scene you just might be scared away. It is sold a single 22-ounce bottle and costs around $4. It was nice to discover a beer that had a high alcohol content but didn’t taste like absolute rubbish. After a few of these, those gal pals of you associate with (who are dogs) will definitely become a lot better looking.
Next brew on the list is Samuel Adams Summer Ale. Now I’ve had my differences with Samuel and his Boston Lager, but I can put that aside now. Their tasty Summer Ale is brewed with lemon zest and grains of paradise. Using an ingredient called “grains of paradise” made me think that this ale should have a pretty impressive flavor. Impressive flavor is exactly what this ale has. It is tangy, crisp and very refreshing. It has a nice cloudy, golden color and has a pleasant aroma. Of course the price of this summer ale varies from place to place but it usually runs anywhere from $6 a six-pack, to $15 for a twelve pack. It’s just a matter of knowing where to buy your beer.
NEVER go to a supermarket for craft brew or imports unless you know what you want will be on sale. Summer Ale is light, easy to drink, and perfect to pair with all your favorite BBQ foods.
Final brew on the list is Blue Moon’s, Honey Moon Summer Ale. Blue Moon Brewing Company has yet to disappoint me and when I picked up Honey Moon I had very high hopes for this beer. This beer has a golden color and smells a tad bit sweet. Also, Honey Moon wasn’t just a cute name picked out for this seasonal specialty, it‘s actually brewed with Madhava clover honey from Colorado and orange peel. At first taste, this beer did not shock me. After it went down was when the full flavor came out. Honey Moon is very smooth and you can taste how the honey adds to the unique flavor after you take a few sips. Its sweetness makes it the perfect balance to enjoy with spicy foods. Blue Moon Brewing Company is a smaller brewery than our old friend over in Boston, so they’ll charge you a little more for their product but you won’t be let down. Six packs of Honey Moon start around $8 and twelve packs can be as high as $16.
That’s it for this week and the brew reviews. Instead of picking my personal favorite of the bunch I’ll leave it up to you. Don’t be a wanker and be scared to spend some cash on beers you’ve never had. We all know the saying “You have got to spend money to make money.” In this case “you have got to spend money to find a good beer” or at the very least spend money to get drunk.
Until next time, cheers mate.
*This column can also be found on here.
First beer on the list is Pyramid Brewing Company’s Imperial Hefeweizen.
This Hef. has a nice hazy, amber color. It has an aroma that is both yeasty and citrusy. That being said it is also a beer that tastes much like it smells... and in this case, delicious! Imperial Hefeweizen is a medium bodied beer that goes down easy as many other hefeweizens do but it boasts a 7.5 percent alcohol content, which many other hefeweizens don’t. Make sure you drink it cold and finish it while it is still cold otherwise the flavor becomes a bit bold, and if you’re new to the beer drinking scene you just might be scared away. It is sold a single 22-ounce bottle and costs around $4. It was nice to discover a beer that had a high alcohol content but didn’t taste like absolute rubbish. After a few of these, those gal pals of you associate with (who are dogs) will definitely become a lot better looking.
Next brew on the list is Samuel Adams Summer Ale. Now I’ve had my differences with Samuel and his Boston Lager, but I can put that aside now. Their tasty Summer Ale is brewed with lemon zest and grains of paradise. Using an ingredient called “grains of paradise” made me think that this ale should have a pretty impressive flavor. Impressive flavor is exactly what this ale has. It is tangy, crisp and very refreshing. It has a nice cloudy, golden color and has a pleasant aroma. Of course the price of this summer ale varies from place to place but it usually runs anywhere from $6 a six-pack, to $15 for a twelve pack. It’s just a matter of knowing where to buy your beer.
NEVER go to a supermarket for craft brew or imports unless you know what you want will be on sale. Summer Ale is light, easy to drink, and perfect to pair with all your favorite BBQ foods.
Final brew on the list is Blue Moon’s, Honey Moon Summer Ale. Blue Moon Brewing Company has yet to disappoint me and when I picked up Honey Moon I had very high hopes for this beer. This beer has a golden color and smells a tad bit sweet. Also, Honey Moon wasn’t just a cute name picked out for this seasonal specialty, it‘s actually brewed with Madhava clover honey from Colorado and orange peel. At first taste, this beer did not shock me. After it went down was when the full flavor came out. Honey Moon is very smooth and you can taste how the honey adds to the unique flavor after you take a few sips. Its sweetness makes it the perfect balance to enjoy with spicy foods. Blue Moon Brewing Company is a smaller brewery than our old friend over in Boston, so they’ll charge you a little more for their product but you won’t be let down. Six packs of Honey Moon start around $8 and twelve packs can be as high as $16.
That’s it for this week and the brew reviews. Instead of picking my personal favorite of the bunch I’ll leave it up to you. Don’t be a wanker and be scared to spend some cash on beers you’ve never had. We all know the saying “You have got to spend money to make money.” In this case “you have got to spend money to find a good beer” or at the very least spend money to get drunk.
Until next time, cheers mate.
*This column can also be found on here.
1 comment:
I can't wait to wear my short shorts and halter top while sippin' on a a Honey Moon this summer... nice review, man.
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