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    Stone Brewing is the Top Brewery on the Planet

    December 30, 2008
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    Recently the good folks at the BeerAdvocate listed their top Breweries, Bars and Beers on the Planet Earth (Mars was not included sorry).  The top of the list for Breweries is the quickly popular Stone Brewing.  They are the makers of my first ever A+ beer Arrogant Bastard as well as many other great brews.

    Other breweries that received mention that we have reviewed include Rogue, Dogfish Head, Great Divide, Sierra Nevada, Bell’s and Avery.

    So congratulations go out to the new reigning Brewery Champion of the World, Stone Brewing!!!  Where that belt (they should be given one) proud and I hope to see some of the amazing defenses in coming years.  I am proud to be represented by such by such and amazing brewery as my champion.

    You can check out the entire list here.

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    Red Seal Ale

    December 30, 2008
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    Name – Ruedrich’s Red Seal Ale
    Country – United States
    Type – American Red Ale

    Appearance – A nice clear amber color with a slightly off white head.

    Smell – Not very extreme with the smells but a slight malty smell with a hint of the hops.

    Taste – Very nice mix of malts and hops.  Not over powering with either and had a very clean and crisp finish.

    My experiences with brews from North Coast Brewery have been extremes.  They either have a big burst of flavor that is a little too much for me or not a whole lot.  I must say that this one was different.  While it didn’t burst with flavor it didn’t lack any either.  It was just right.  It’s not very hoppy at all so if hops isn’t your thing you may enjoy this one as it mixes them in well with malts.

    Overall Grade – B

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    Abita Turbodog

    December 25, 2008
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    Name – Abita’s Turbodog
    Country – United States
    Type – English Brown Ale

    Appearance – Poured a very dark brown, almost black color.  A very nice tan head.

    Smell – A quite roasted malts smell.

    Taste – Slightly sweet malts with a hint of chocolate and roasted notes.

    This was my first experience with a product from Louisiana’s Abita.  I have seen it numerous times in the store and felt it was time to give it a try.  I was pleasantly surprised overall with it and enjoyed it a good deal.  Nothing over powering and nothing lacking.  A solid brew.

    Overall Grade – B-

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