A very hoppy beer, as the name suggests. From Barrie Ontario, a very tastey beer!
24 Beers, 24 Hours
Sunday, 15 April 2012
Friday, 16 March 2012
St Patricks Day
I hope everyone is aware that tomorrow is St Patrick's Day! I hope everyone is planning on a wicked time, but remember not to drink and drive because that is not what tomorrow is about!
As they say in Ireland, "May you all live one hundred years, and one more to repent"
Thursday, 15 December 2011
Imperial
Brand: Imperial
Country of origin: Costa Rica
Alcohol: 4.6% vol/ 350ml
Type: Lager?
Had before: yes
So this is my first "while away" review. I'm currently sitting on my hotel room balcony enjoying the most popular beer in Costa Rica, Imperial. They don't export this beer out of the country, to Canada at least, so you will have to travel here to enjoy it. Something I strongly recommend! It is a beautiful county and it is a beautiful Cerveza (Spanish for beer). It reminds me of the taste of Moosehead from back home, it's refreshing and flavorful. Mild aftertaste, but unlike some other beers, the aftertaste does not taste much different from the initial drink.
This beer is brewed strictly from malt, grains and hopps, probably my favorite combination of ingredients for a refreshing beer.
In Costa Rica, they call it the beer of adventure, and I have to agree. After our white water rafting trip, they had ice cold Imperials waiting for us and there could not have been a more refreshing moment. The trend continued as well. After a long rainforest hike, another delicious one was waiting for me.
Even if adventure isn't your thing, there is beauty in this beer. Sitting on a balcony watching a family of Howler Monkeys, as I am doing right now, is a perfect time to enjoy ths beer.
Delicious and refreshing, it's worth the trip to Costa Rica to try Imperial. As they say here, "Puta Vida!"
Saturday, 26 November 2011
4.9% alc/vol 500ml
Country of origin: Austria
Type: not exactly sure (Lager?)
Previously had? No
For this review, I thought I would try a beer that's new to me. Stiegal comes from Salzburg Austria, and is brewed from a receipt believed to date back to the 1400's. Traditional brewing techniques in this area are to use only Barley, Hops and Mountain spring waters which gives the beer (or bier) a nice, lighter and fresh taste.
Personally, I find the taste of this beer to be very mild, smiler to a few of the more popular lagers. There is mild to no aftertaste, which would make this beer appealing to those (like my darling wife) who shy away from most beers due to said aftertaste. It's subtle, but there is almost a fruity undertone but it's is very mild. You know those pictures where you relax your eyes and see a 3D image? Well, relax your taste buds and you may taste an orange.
If you are looking for a light summer beer to go with your BBQ, this would be a great beer to treat your guests to. It's light, it's refreshing, and it's tasty.
-Humphrey Bogart