I stopped in at Barn Hammer Brewing Company in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to try their beer. I enjoyed the Sweet Baby Josh’s Maple Cream Ale and I even more enjoyed the Black Sparrow ESB. Great malty and sweet beers. Delicious!
I stopped in at One Great City Brewing Company in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada for dinner and a beer. I enjoyed their French dip sandwich and their bitter – The Queen’s Best Bitter. The sandwich along with the kale salad was delicious. The bitter paired well with it. It was malty and delicious.
I stopped in at Half Pints Brewing Company in Winnipeg, Manitoba and enjoyed a nice chat with the bartender about the beer scene in Winnipeg. I tried the St. James Pale Ale which is a really tasty beer and well worth the stop. This is a great place to stop for great beers.
I stopped in at Torque Brewing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I had a great conversation with Chris at the bar regarding the beer and brewery scene in Winnipeg. He had a number of great recommendations for me to check out while in town. While at Torque I just had to try the Burnin Love Cinnamon Red Ale. It was a great beer for Valentine’s Day. A solid red ale with enough cinnamon to make it interesting. Chris also gave me a few red hots to drop in the beer or enjoy separately. Nice touch. Torque Brewing is a great brewery and well worth a stop when in Manitoba.
I stopped in at Calusa Brewing in Sarasota, Florida to sample their beer. They had a great number of IPAs, making it difficult to pick just one. However, after looking at the options I selected Mosaic Shake Double IPA with blueberries, vanilla and lactose. I was NOT disappointed. This is a strong beer with great hop bitterness which is tempered slightly with the blueberries. My friend tried several other of the beers, some of which I tasted. Great beers and a great place to stop.
I stopped in at Sarasota Brewing Company in Sarasota, Florida for dinner and a beer. I enjoyed the fish and chips very much. Their flight of beers was tasty with my favorite being the Honeymeade Ale. Bitter and sweet with hops and honey.
I stopped in at Big Top Brewing Company in Sarasota, Florida. The beers I tasted were delicious. I especially enjoyed the Peach Milkshake IPA. Think a fruity peachy flavor on top of a nicely hopped IPA. Delicious to drink and easy to enjoy.
Great outdoor patio with natural gas fire pits to warm up a cool evening.
I stopped in at JDub’s Brewing Company in Sarasota, Florida. The first order of business was to place an order with the Smokin’ Momma Lora’s BBQ food truck out front. Their Buffalo Nachos were awesome.
I ordered a flight of tasters to enjoy with the food.
I loved the Raspberry IPA and The Bell Cow Milk Chocolate Porter. Both are absolutely awesome. The Raspberry IPA adds a delightful tart fruity raspberry flavor layered on top of a hoppy IPA. Wow! The Milk Chocolate Porter was chocolatey and delicious. Dessert in a glass. Great spot for a beer.
I stopped in at Holler Brewing Company in Houston, Texas. They have one of the nicest bartenders I’ve ever interacted with. She told me all about the brewery, gave me tastes of several beers, and ensured I had a great time. I enjoyed the taste of their IPA she gave me. Reminded me of my favorite IPA, Pliny the Elder from Russian River. I also really enjoyed their ESB. That’s a favorite style of mine but not many breweries brew it. Holler’s ESB is very good and well worth trying. I Holler for Beer at Holler Brewing Company!
I stopped in at Great Heights Brewing Company in Houston, Texas. Decisions, Decisions. Their Porter was a great choice. It is cold enough outside to want to drink a slightly darker beer, heavier beer. This was perfect. Yet, not too heavy. Easy to drink and delicious. Malty, caramelly, chocolatey. And I even had the great opportunity to sit next to Santa Claus at the bar. Good times!
I Stop For Hops 