While I'm Waiting

Having the capacity for 15 gallons of beer who'd have thought I'd run out. I've never had that much available at one time but I have the potential to. So turning lemons into lemonade (no, not the hard stuff) GR Matt and I took the opportunity this week to pick out seven brews we could share and sample from Olympic Drug. Dave Look happened to be stocking beer and gave us some insight into some of his stock. Dave said he's been brewing for about 15 years now although lately it's been mostly cider. If you're looking for something a little different go check out Olympic Drug and if Dave's there I'll bet he'd be happy to share his thoughts on what's in stock. Oh yes, although I didn't buy any there was some Smithwicks on hand too.

Yesterday we tried the "Gonzo Imperial Porter" brewed by Flying Dog Brewery, Denver, CO. This award winning brew is dark with a rich and malty body, intense roasted flavor with a kick of hops (7.8% ABV)

We also tried the "Celebrator Doppelbock" brewed by Ayinger Brewery, Aying, Germany. I'd read an interesting article about the brew in the November/December 2009 issue of DRAFT magazine. It seems it's a 100 year old recipe called Fortunator. The importer, Merchant du Vin, insisted on a name and label change. A few years after the beer was brought to the states Ayinger asked permission to change the name of their Fortunator to Celebrator. The little plastic goat ("bock" is German for goat) that hangs on every bottle can be saved and hung on your next Christmas tree as an ornament. This slightly carbonated dark beer had a nice malt and slight fruit smell with a nice malty flavor and a slight bitterness. (6.7% ABV)

Brews yet to be shared:

"La Chouffe" a Belgian Golden Ale brewed with spice brewed in Belgium. (8% ABV)

"Yeti Imperial Stout" brewed by Great Divide Brewing Co., Denver, CO. (9.5% ABV)

"Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout" brewed by North Coast Brewing Co, Fort Bragg, CA. (9% ABV)

"Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat" brewed by Jacob Lewinenkugel Brewing Co, Milwaukee, WI. (4.9% ABV)

"India Pale Ale" brewed by Avery Brewing Co, Boulder, CO. (6.3% ABV)