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Episode 088 – North Coast Brewing Company Brother Thelonious

Dave Martorana — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:35:17 +0000

Named after – and a tribute to – the game-changing jazz musician Thelonious Monk, North Coast Brewing Company in Fort Brag, CA, puts out the Brother Thelonious Belgian Style Abbey Ale.

This beer wins in multiple ways. Every bottle sold puts money towards the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, to help young Jazz musicians get a proper music education, and the beer itself wins in character as well. Both Johnny and Dave put this in the 90s – a great flavor, if not slightly deceptive at 9.4% ABV.

Episode 086 – Allagash Dubbel Ale

Dave Martorana — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:10:02 +0000

Brewed in Portland, Maine, the Allagash brewery has been known to put out some decent beers. Plus, being 100% wind energy driven, they’re also excellent corporate citizens.

We look at their Belgian style Double, the “Dubbel Ale,” which has a 7.6% ABV kick along side a huge apricot fruit profile. As far as doubles go, this scored an 87 from both Johnny and Dave – a good score and a beer you should try!

Episode 073 – Guinness 250 Anniversary Stout, Heather Ale, Ltd. Ebulum Elderberry Black Ale

Dave Martorana — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:30:29 +0000

We start off the show by trying out the recently released 250th Anniversary Stout from Guinness. 250 years ago, the lease was signed for the St. Jame Gate brewery location, and Guinness has been brewed there ever since. However, the real gem of the show is another incredibly strong showing by Heather Ale, Ltd., who brings us yet another traditional Scottish Gruit beer which is simply outstanding. The Ebulum Elderberry Black Ale is a stunning success.

Show Notes

Guinness 250 Anniversary Stout

Type: Dry Irish Stout
ABV: 5.0%
Brewery: Guinness Brewing Company. Dublin, Ireland
Johnny’s Rating:no rating
Dave’s Rating: no rating

Ebulum Elderberry Black Ale

Type: Scottish Gruit / Ancient Herbed Ale
ABV:6.5%
Brewer:Craigmill Brewery Strathaven, Scotland
Johnny’s Rating:93
Dave’s Rating: 93

Episode 041 – Otter Creek Winter Ale, Regenboog t’Smisje IPA Plus

johnnyb — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:21:28 +0000

We start off with Otter Creek’s Winter Ale, which is infused with raspberries. We’ve had inconsistent luck with fruit-infused beer – could this one be different? Then we try out a small-batch brew from the minute Regenboog brewery in Belgium, their t’Smisje IPA+, which may really be a Strong Belgian Pale Ale in disguise!

Show Notes

Winter Ale Raspberry Brown

ABV: 5.8%
Brewer: Otter Creek Brewery Middlebury, Vermont

Two Guys Rating:

Johnny: 80 points
Dave: 82 points

t’Smisje IPA Plus

ABV: 10%
Brewer: Regenboog Brewery, Belgium

Two Guys Rating:

Johnny: 93 points
Dave: 92 points

Episode 039 – Bink Winterkoninkske, St Peter’s English Pale Ale

Dave Martorana — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:23:42 +0000

An organic beer, St. Peter’s English Pale Ale, turns out to be everything an English Pale Ale should be, and Brouwerij Kerkom’s Winterkoninkske Winter King lends heavy alcohol flavor to a Belgian Strong Dark ale.

Show Notes

St. Peter’s English Pale Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Brewer: St. Peter’s Brewing Suffolk, England

Two Guys Rating:

Johnny: 89 points
Dave: 90 points

Winterkoninkske

ABV: 8.3%
Brewer: Brouwerij Kerkom Kerkom, Belgium

Two Guys Rating:

Johnny: 90 points
Dave: 83 points

Episode 035 – Snow Cap Seasonal and La Chouffe

johnnyb — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:09:06 +0000

We keep up with the season and try Pyramid Brewery’s Snow Cap Seasonal Ale, a fine winter warmer that distinguishes itself among the rest. Then we enjoy La Chouffe from Brasserie d’Achouffe in Belgium, a spectacular Belgian Strong Ale with high tones of spice and wonderful finish.

Show Notes

Snow Cap Seasonal Ale

ABV: 7%
Brewer: Pyramid Brewing Company, Seattle, Washington

Two Guys Rating:

Johnny: 80 points
Dave: 85 points

La Chouffe

ABV: 8%
Brewer: Brasserie d’Achouffe, Achouffe, Belgium

Two Guys Rating:

Johnny: 92 points
Dave: 91 points

Episode 030 – Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout, St. Feuillien Cuvee De Noel

Dave Martorana — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:02:31 +0000

We take a look at Breckenridge’s Oatmeal Stout and are slightly disappointed, but perhaps due to prior expectations. The Cuvee De Noel, from St. Feuillien, scores much better, but not perfect. Perhaps we were just crabby.

Episode 029 – Arcadia London Porter, Corsendonk Christmas Ale

Dave Martorana — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:11:02 +0000

Episode 29 is epic, with two absolutely outstanding beers – Arcadia Brewing Co.’s London Porter, and a fabulous Christmas Ale from Corsendonk.

Episode 028 – Gulpener Chateau Neuborg, DeStruise Tsjeeses Xmas Ale

Dave Martorana — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:18:18 +0000

We look at a really well done Czech pilsner from Gulpener brewery in the Netherlands called the Chateau Neubourg, and finish with a holiday seasonal from De Struise Brouwers in Belgium – their Tsjeeses Xmas ale, a Belgium strong pale ale.

Episode 026 – Old Engine Oil, River Horse Tripel Horse

Dave Martorana — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:04:55 +0000

We try out two great brews – Old Engine Oil out of the UK which blew us away, and back on US shores, Riverhorse’s Tripel Horse, a Belgian-style tripel with a touch of Americana.

Old Engine Oil could become a TGOB staple!

Coming soon – a rash of episodes on winter warmers and holiday seasonal beers. Gotta love this season!