Big Daddy IPA pours an opaque amber with high head retention. The west coast IPA bitterness is apparent up front but the hoppiness is more subdued than other beers in this style. While there are pretty high and somewhat sweet citrus and tropical esters, the piney hops balance this and give Big Daddy a nice … Continue reading Speakeasy Ales | Big Daddy IPA 6.5%
Black IPA’s are my thing right now. Rich dark malts with high hop bitterness and robust alcohol content might not sound like a balanced brew but I’m not out for a balanced drink, my friends. This porously defined style is relatively uncommon but I’ve been able to track down a few by they’re having a bit … Continue reading Oceanside Brewing | Oxymoron Black IPA 6.7% ABV
Full disclosure: I’ve never tried a sahti style beer and brewers have explained this type of beer much better than I’m equipped to do. Before hops dominated beer flavoring, juniper was among a vast array of herbs, fruits, and spices used to flavor fermented grain brews. An old Finnish style of dark, turbid ale is among … Continue reading I’mma let you Finnish
Ok, so I know the color peach is appropriate for a peach flavored drink, but there’s definitely a touch of lady-beer-for-lady-like-ladies product labelling here. Oh my stars! Anyway this was delicious so if somebody would like to come deposit one to my doorstep right now that would be fab. With mellow bready malt base and musky, spicy Belgian … Continue reading Epic Brewing Company | Brainless on Peaches 10.7% ABV
This is my first Twisted Manzanita beer and it’s a good one! Of course I chose the straight up hop juice double IPA. The hop flavors are extremely piney and the bitterness is high at 94 IBU. Bodywise, it’s a little heavier than your typical IPA and it pours a hazy dark gold with … Continue reading Twisted Manzanita | Chaotic Double IPA 9.7% ABV
I love beer. The history and technical sides of beer and brewing are fascinating to me, but I have to admit I’m a lil lazy about beer presentation- hence why the Brewnette instagram is chiefly featured photos. I have to admit that I don’t always use the proper glassware for each beer style I don’t … Continue reading A note on glassware
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I know coconut can be polarizing issue but I am obsessed with everything coconut. Lucky for me, Liv at eatlivwell.com has delivered a recipe for coconut honey muffins that’s also gluten-free and suitable for paleo diets. She’s a Seattle student and baker whose blog offers many options for the gluten-free foodies out there. Because coconut … Continue reading Coconut Honey Muffins
Craft beer and tasty food are among the greatest joys in life. There’s a reason nobody’s ever unhappy in brewpub! The first dish I’m going to pair with a refreshing craft beer is from Kate Marino’s beautiful blog focusing on wellness and healthy eating. Here’s a link to Kate’s blog with a wealth of nutritious recipes, … Continue reading Chipotle Chicken Sandwich with Avocado
Required listening: I think that Green Flash is among the finest gems in San Diego’s crown. People pay like $12 for a Green Flash IPA at the cafe across from my old apartment in New York. Everyone’s so thirsty for that Green Flash life, I almost feel bad crushing these overfull tasters for a … Continue reading Green Flash Brewing Co. | San Diego
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