Smoked Porter

Dear Brethern,

I must tell you of a good beer, a beer with the Church's blessing. Bottled in Juneau, the 2008 Alaskan Smoked Porter is a beer worthy a big state. The "alder-smoking to the malts" create a flavor of smokey bacon greatness. It is creamy and smooth with a touch of bitterness on the front, and comfort on the back.

It's a beer for dark days and red meat. I wish I had some venison. It's one of my favorite beers this year.

Cheers,

RD

Early Seasonals

While grocery shopping with the mrs, I checked the beer aisle for new beers. I discover two early seasonals.

Jubelale-Deschutes Brewery-This a beer has been off and on the last couple of years. One year, great flavor, spice and aroma, the next year, the alcohol throws off the flavor, smells bad and tastes completely awful.

If I am remembering right this is a good year.

I bought one. I should have bought a case. It is excellent. The flavor, alcohol, hops have all been hammered into a great beer. I drank half the bottle without knowing it. A nice seasonal which will warm you. I didn't even get a chance to look at the body of the beer or attempt to savior it.

The mrs. like it as well.

Winter Ale-Alaska brewing- An old odd friend. Making it with spruce tips, gives it an unique flavor. Brudha B disliked it the last time I bought a 6er to share. This year the beer hasn't changed much. A great crisp flavor, which is unique. I had it at one of my first beerfest, still a favorite.

If this is a sign of how the seasonals are going to be... BRING ME THE TWO BELOW from Fat Tire!