Fruits

For this entry, I decided to venture out, and rather than doing my favorite beer, I wanted to see if the love for beer that I have is something that runs in the family.

I asked my mom what her favorite beer was, and she didn't even hesitate to answer. "Leinenkugel Berry Weiss!" she said with an overabundance of enthusiasm. With my mom being a wine drinker, I was surprised to here her be so enthused over a beer.

I have had Leinenkugel Berry Weiss a few times before, and decided to try one again this weekend.

 

Berry Weiss is one of the few beers that the Leinenkugel Company makes year round. They have many seasonal beers, but this one is extremely popular, so it remains on the market.

 

Berry Weiss is very sweet. Almost too sweet for my taste. I could only muster to finish one before I felt entirely too full for only having one beer. It is very fruity and crisp.

 

With a beer like this, I would recommend pairing it with a light salad and vinegar dressing to even out the tastes, and prevent you from getting too full.

 

(Pictures from here)





English Brown Ale

This week, I would like to focus on a type of beer that is more common than my previous posts.

English Brown Ales are maltier and sweeter than most beers. Some can be fruity, while others are more nutty in flavor. They do not have high hop content, and they have a low bitterness level, so many "non-beer drinkers" can easily enjoy one.

My favorite English Brown Ale, and that of many others is Newcastle Brown Ale.

 

 

Newcastle Brown Ale is the most popular English Brown Ale. Created and brewed Scotland, this dark caramel colored beer is one of my favorite "go-to's". I know that everytime I have a Newcastle, I am going to like it. I prefer to it as a "pretty" beer. The color alone draws me in.

 

I normally prefer a draft beer over a bottle any day of the week, but with a Newcastle, I prefer it directly from the bottle. It is something about the old school labeling, and the crispness of each sip that makes the taste so incredible.

 

Newcastle goes well with anything, but for me, I like it with a perfectly cooked sirloin, or just a simple burger.

 

(As opposed to my other posts, I did not take this picture. You can find it here)



 



Chocolate Stouts

Seeing the word "stout" might instantly turn some of you away from this week's entry, but I can guarantee it is not what you think. Yes, I know the word "stout" can be scary for some of you non-beer drinkers because it is most commonly associated with beers that are too strong and robust. However, this stout is a little different. I introduce to you, the Chocolate Stout.

My favorite chocolate stout, and the beer of the week is Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout is a Russian Imperial Stout, and as you can tell by it's name, brewed in Brooklyn, New York. With a hefty ten percent ABV (Alcohol By Volume), it is the perfect dessert beer, because you'll only need one.

Through my own taste-based research, it is evident that Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout is blessed with a rich chocolate and coffee taste. It also appeared to have a hint of cinnamon in the finish. I recommend pairing this stout with a chocolate dessert, cheesecake, or icecream. A few coworkers have said they have even gone as far as to make an Imperial Stout Float. Sounds rather intriguing, if I do say so myself.

I guarantee you can't go wrong by simply trying this stout. Then again, in my opinion, you can't go wrong with anything with the word chocolate in it.