Archive for Amber
Ten years ago, Matt Stromberg started his adventure as head brewer at Scuttlebutt Brewing Company. Over those ten years, Scuttlebutt has evolved into the ten largest brewery in Washington state. Matt decided that was something to celebrate.
Matt starting brewing a celebration brew, Mateo Loco, with a target release date of 3/15/10. He isn’t ready to [...]
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During dinner at the West Seattle Elliott Bay Brewery tonight, I had the opportunity enjoy a schooner of their cask conditioned Hop Scotch Ale. Lip-smackingly delicious…sweet and smooth on the palate with subtle smokey notes. This Washington cask conditioned beer was served at almost room temperature, allowing all sorts of delicious aromas to waft pleasantly.
This [...]
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We first discovered the Powerhouse Restaurant and Brewery, of Puyallup, while on the WABL Southend Brewery Bus Tour. We were impressed by the quality of the beers that ranged across an impressive variety of styles. Somehow we made it through the Brewery Bus Tour with only one growler and that growler was a delicious Doublebock [...]
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I had a delightful time chatting with Ryan from Fish Tale and Barry of the Seattle Beer Authority while tasting Fish Tale Ales as part of Seattle Beer Week.
We started with their new Organic Blonde Ale. I must admit that I am not usually that much of a Blonde Ale fan, I have to fight [...]
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This Imperial Amber is gorgeous dark red-mahogany color. Served in a snifter, for its potent alcohol at 8.5%. Full bodied, smooth and has a great finish. Just slightly sweet, it is well balanced with a crisp hops. It has a great floral aroma. This amber looks great, smells great and tastes great.
A big thanks to [...]
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