BEERventures is a blog that follows my learning adventures with the greatest beverage known to man (and woman). As I learn about beers, how they are made, and all of the wonderful scientific facts about beer, so will you. I am no expert; far from it! I am simply a beer lover that wants to learn and explore the vast varieties of beer. All information will be from the perspective of the average consumer, and not that of a beer snob!

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Drinking Now

Beer Flight at Selma's RSM


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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Weekly ALEment

Three Philosophers (2011 Quadrupel) 

Quick Facts
Brewery: Brewery Ommegang
Beer Style: Quadrupel (Belgian Quad)
Origin: Cooperstown, New York, USA
ABV: 9.8%
IBU: N/A
Glassware: Tulip / Snifter
Serve Temp: 50°
Brewer’s Profile: Belgian Style Blend, Cherry

Summary
Color is a dark brown, coffee-like color. Pours smooth and clean with a medium golden head that dissolves relatively quickly. First aromas are of spices, cocoa, and hints of caramel. The flavor of the beer is filled with sweet caramel, floral, and a hint of the signature cherry flavor boasted in the profile. Medium carbonation, but is very light on the tongue and leaves a spicy taste in your mouth.

I love a good beer full of good malty flavors, and this beer has lots of good caramel malt, and cocoa flavors. Although I could catch small hints of the cherry flavor, I was hoping to catch more of it on my palate. Still, this beer had a great balance of other flavors that made it extremely enjoyable. As a side note, with the high alcohol content, it definitely gets stronger toward the end. For that reason, I stuck to one glass with dinner J

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I'm Back!

It’s been about a month since I’ve posted my last blog. I’ve been on blog hiatus because I’ve recently been trying to reduce sugar and gluten in my diet in order to see more results from my weekly workouts. I have seen results, but I also never intended on completely eliminating beer from my diet. I love beer! What better time to pick up where I left off than the holidays. The holidays should be filled with spending time with your family, great food, and fantastic beer.

I celebrated the start of my holiday weekend yesterday when I met my boyfriend for lunch at The Globe in Garden Grove, CA. This is a newer gastropub in Orange County with some great food, and an authentic Belgian beer selection. I chose to have a glass of the Affligem Blonde that was on tap; perfect light lunchtime beer.


Check out The Globe if you’re ever in Garden Grove, it’s a great place!
http://www.theglobeoc.com/

Happy Holidays Everyone!


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