Whale Tail
May 1, 2012 by justin · Leave a Comment
Great beer that was part of my 1st box from Craft Beer Club! This balanced pale ale from Cisco Brewers hits the spot on a spring evening.
From: The Daily Activist
Animal Issues – Reports of whales being entangled in fishing traps and lines are becoming more common, and sadly, if not freed, the beautiful mammals often die. One migrating gray whale in Southern California was saved from this fate after rescue workers freed it from debris wrapped around its tail this week.
The whale was found near Redondo Beach and the “disentanglement team would speed up, position its boat directly behind the whale, and then try to catch the tangle with a long rod with a blade on top.”
“As soon as he got the blade in and cut through it, the net and the drag from the buoy, everything popped off and the whale dove. Everybody cheered,” Kelli Lewis, education director of the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, said.
Unfortunately, this was not the only whale with tangled masses attached to its tail. Another gray whale was spotted last weekend and although rescuers were able to cut “mounds of gill nets off the tail,” sightings of a dead whale were reported and “rescue workers fear it may have been the weekend whale.”
“That’s something that happens with animals that get tangled in gear,” Lewis said. “Their movements and ability to see are so inhibited they get malnourished, and the netting chaffs their skin, and they get infections. By the time we find them, they have been suffering for some time. It’s not uncommon for them to die as a result of entanglement.”
Sometimes, however, they can survive as whales with “entanglement” scars have been found. Rescuers have high hopes for the most recent whale found as it was much “healthier in its behavior than the weekend whale.”
“The one over the weekend was more lethargic and was not using its tail to move through the water,” Lewis said. “Today’s was showing quick movements and using its body properly. It didn’t look too emaciated. We are hoping for the best on this one.”
Of course I wish the best for this whale as well!
Craft Beer Club = AWESOMENESS!
April 12, 2012 by justin · Leave a Comment
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No joke here people, Craft Beer Club = AWESOMENESS! I have been approached by many companies since I started BeerGeek, dude in 2010 and I have turned them down, until now! Craft Beer Club is a product I believe in. I mean what is there not to love? Craft beer, in the mail, delivered…monthly! just amazing, I love the interwebs!
If you subscribe for a full year you get the full package that was delivered to my doorstep last week. I had seen their site but still didnt know what to expect, and honestly, I couldnt have expected the awesomeness that arrived.
The FedEx guy, in his stupid little budget truck that makes him look like a creeper, knocked on my door and needed my signature cause alcohol had arrived! Ok, so that is cool factor the first.
I got the box inside and you should have seen the smile on my face when I opened the box to see an array of peanuts, 4 tasting glasses, and the best bottle opener I have ever used (really I might have been more excited about the damn bottle opener than anything. It is perfectly weighted and feels nice in your hand. I get excited about things like that.
I think my buddy who was here was wondering if I was gonna remove the top tray to see the beer!
I did…
OMG, 4 styles of beer, 2 from Cisco Brewers and 2 from Lakefront Brewery. Reviews of them coming soon!
I am VERY happy with Craft Beer Club, and I think you will be too.
Maine Beer Company Peeper Ale
April 5, 2012 by justin · Leave a Comment
It’s a fun taste explosion in my mouth!
Caitlin, from Mezze, sent out the bat signal and I drive over in the bat mobile to try this tasty pint. Seriously, She sent me a text message saying that it was a bat signal for me to come drink beer, I did, and I didnt regret it.
The Peeper is an American Pale Ale and has tons of smoothness and flavour. No joke, the thing that stands out here is the smoothness. There is malt and some nice aromatic hops but the smooth package…that is where the money is at.
Pearl Jam Twenty
April 1, 2012 by justin · Leave a Comment
Light orange color. Smooth. Slightly sweet but not too much. Very nice! Another 6 for Dogfish Head.
I ended up pairing this with a mild Indian chicken and veg curry. It is a GREAT combo.
Pretty Things Babayaga Stout
January 24, 2011 by justin · Leave a Comment
As regular readers know, I have been on a Pretty Things kick. And, so far I have totally dug everything they have put out. This is the exception. Pouring the October 2010 Pretty Things Babayaga Stout I noticed that it was not very aromatic. Then taking a sip I was totally disappointed. Maybe it is just cause I had the amazing World Wide Stout last night? Was the bar set too high? With Pretty Things it seems like they keep setting the bar, so I dont think that that is the issue here.
This stout is thin, and slightly sour. There is a strong apple flavour and an odd bite and bad aftertaste. I am so sad. Fro the description I was hoping for some smoke and way more depth. Maybe it was the combo of the English and Belgian yeast strains? Keep working on this one my friends. Ill try again in a year or two.
Conspiracy Theory
Not a bad oatmeal stout from the old Manchester Brewing in New Hampshire, now closed. It is a bit too thin for me and it has a hint of coffee which I was not really expecting. Nothing special, solid stout.
Pretty Things ‘Our Finest Regards’ Barleywine
January 22, 2011 by justin · Leave a Comment
Well, Pretty Things has done it again, created a pretty beautiful ale that everyone should bow down and worship. Quality brews everytime from this little brewery. Take note and drink this! ’Our Finest Regards’ Barleywine is amazing.
Puffers Smoked Porter
January 17, 2011 by justin · Leave a Comment
Went to lunch with some friends to Amherst Brewing Company, in Amherst, MA (of course) decided to try the Puffers Smoked Porter. I am a fan of many smoked porters so I was looking forward to their spin. Wow, was I disappointed. It is not a bad beer at all but they left out the smoke! The flavour and aroma are so faintly smokey that you really have to strain for the sensation of sitting next to a fire. The mouthfeel is light, perfect with my blue cheese burger. Not too dark I could almost see through it.
It you like porters you will probably dig this. Just don’t expect any smoke in your eyes.
November 15th, 1901 KK
January 16, 2011 by justin · Leave a Comment
I cant believe it has taken me so long to write this. The shitty beers were easy to write about, just crap. Now I have to work!
Ended the week with a fabulous beer from Pretty Things, November 15th, 1901 KK. Seriously GREAT!!!! hoppy, dark, smooth, wonderfulness! So the name is weird. It is part of the Pretty Things “Once Upon a Time” historical beer series. They find beer recipes, from the past, and brew them. This one is from an anonymous brewer in 1901.
Ron describes our latest offering: November 15th, 1901, London, England KK as a “Burton Ale” that was meant for aging in vats at the brewery. In his book entitled “1909!” Ron says “as long maturation went out of fashion , K Ales became just Strong Ales, that may or may not have had a long secondary conditioning.”
Drink this beer, if you can find it!
Prelude Special Ale
January 2, 2011 by justin · Leave a Comment
Shipyard Brewery brings us this nice little Winter Warmer, Prelude Special Ale. I took one wiff of the aroma and was concerned that I wouldnt like it. The aroma is full of spice. Nutmeg and vanilla are upfront in the nose. One sip though and my opinion had changed, I like it.
It is a drinkable winter warmer. Slightly sweet and nice and malty with a hop finish. Some hints of orange and nutmeg remain in the taste. Not bad