Brews Clues

The taste buds we're defintely hopping yesterday evening at BvB 3.0. With another successful Beer versus Beer in the books, mad props must go out to our Beer Wenches Jaclyn and Carolyn. I mean, let's face it, without the Beer Wenches it's just another ho hum event.

I think I am not supposed to mention Dr. Jon, but I cannot remember why. Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me. Speaking of tricks, Wench Carolyn did not know that Dr. Jon's title is merely an honorary one bestowed upon him by yours truly. For the past year or so, I have been calling him Dr. Jon and Carolyn just assumed he was a doctor. Last night Dr. Jon mentioned he was going over to Angola and Carolyn naturally assumed he was going on a medical mission and thought highly of an individual who would donate his time for the less fortunate. Imagine her surprise when she learned Jon works for Exxon and is searching for oil.

Hey, you want results and you shall have them.

In our Island Lager Category, Kona Brewing spanked fictional Margaritaville Brewing's Landshark. Not surprising when one understands that Landshark is a product of Anheuser Busch.

In the Black Lager Category, Shiner Black did not fare too well against the Sam Adams Black Lager. In fact, Sam Adams clobbered Shiner. Perhaps Shiner should stick to brewing their fake Bock beer.

This brings us to our Bock Category which was the closest challenge of the evening. Anchor Brewing took on St. Arnold in a match that featured two beers with distinctive differences in color, bouquet and taste. Many tasters could have gone either way, but in the end St. Arnold eeked out a narrow victory.

Then it came to our Belgian Dubbel Category. Some of our tasters were ready to pack it in as the flavor was a little too much. But everyone hung in there and in the end the Allagash Brand took out Ommegang in relatively close battle.

Finally, for kicks, we did two IPA's - the Dogfish Head 60 Minute and the Lagunitas IPA. Lagunitas took the crown, but the interesting thing was that a few weeks ago my best friend Brian chose the Dogfish Head over the Lagunitas. Which just goes to show you that blind tasting is a tricky business.

All in all; good people and good times.

Listening to: Rock On - David Essex  

Comments

[txrunnergirl]

In my hubby's attempted to try every beer made, he tried the Margaritaville Brewing's Landshark this weekend and was not impressed. Knowing it's Anheuser Busch explains a lot! :-)

["Dr." Jonathan]

Kudos to you and Jaclyn for a really fun evening. I'm surprised by how fulfilling a discussion about beer can be. Actually, I'm not surprised.

I can't remember why you weren't suppose to comment on me either. However, I will attempt to make up for it. I will deliver to you a sampling of some fine Indiana micro brews after my trip to Indy in a few weeks.