While on vacation in the Outer Banks I had the opportunity to stop in at Swells’a Brewing with my family. It had been fifteen years since I had been to the Outer Banks and I really loved this “newer” (at least to me) brewery. I greatly enjoyed a glass of Burkhart Brown Ale, a deliciously crisp and malty beer. My son enjoyed Jimmy Buffett Ruined My Life Imperial IPA which other family members enjoyed at a restaurant earlier in the week. So, we brought a crowler back to the vacation house with us and enjoyed it with dinner. The brewery vibe was fresh and clean. The merch looked good also. I hope travels bring me back for future beers and good times.
I stopped in at Caru’ cu bere, in Bucharest, Romania a few days before embarking on a Danube River cruise. My wife and I enjoyed a delicious local cuisine dinner meal – our first meal on this trip and with dinner I enjoyed their Caru’ cu Bere flagship beer. I never realized how delicious beer could be around the world. This Romanian brewed beer was wonderful. A great complement to dinner.
I stopped in at Prospect Point Brewing in Frederick, Maryland with my wife and my son and his wife. We enjoyed a few hours of relaxing and talking and enjoying great beers. Their Homebrew English Mild is one of the best beers of this style I have ever tasted. I also enjoyed their Chocolate Thunder Stout. My son and his wife enjoyed several of their other beers. All of their offerings are great. My wife doesn’t drink beer so we brought in a coffee mug with wine for her – shh! – don’t tell the brewer. We also brought in some food from Friscos Restaurant. Friscos’ sandwiches, salads and exploded potatoes are all delicious. The beers paired wonderfully with the food. We have been eagerly anticipating the opening of Prospect Point Brewing because it is literally a mile down the street from my son’s house. I know it will be a family favorite. Their beer and their relaxing setting will bring us back again and again. We were also blessed to have met the brewers at the Maryland Craft Beer Festival where my sons and I have volunteered for the past several years. So, I’ve got three takeaways for you. Go to the Maryland Craft Beer Festival and try new beers and get out and support Maryland breweries, enjoy great food at Friscos, and by all means head to Prospect Point Brewing and have a beer!!
Stopped back again recently also with sandwiches from Friscos and had a great time. Enjoyed the Yellow Fizzy Beer Pilsner so much that I got a four pack to bring home and enjoy!
Had a great time with my family in one of the rental tents. Nice and warm on a chilly January day. I enjoyed a flight and all of the beers were tasty. Their Hazy IPA’s are good. Flip Coast IPA is also good. General Sherman Double IPA is strong and tasty. Kodiak is sweet and delicious. the beers paired well with snacks we brought. And Kodiak went well with chocolates.
I stopped in at Wynwood Brewing Company in Miami, Florida. The bartender told me that Pop’s Porter is one of their most celebrated beers and when I saw Coconut Pop’s Porter I simply had to try it. I was not disappointed.
I stopped in and tried two beers at J Wakefield Brewing in Miami, FL. El Jefe is a coconut flavored hefeweizen. Not my favorite style – it’s me – it’s mot the beer – BUT – you had me at coconut. And, am I ever glad i tried this beer. It’s really tasty and refreshing. I love the hint of coconut. I also tried Pecans are Forever which is a barrel aged imperial pecan stout. This is delicious and really strong. You can feel it. Great beers!
I stopped in at Concrete Beach Brewery in Miami, Florida and enjoyed Peaches and Dreams gose. Great recommendation from the bartender. Not too tart. Not too sweet. Not too peachy. Just right on all counts. Delicious and refreshing beer!
The bartender at PHX Beer Company in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, February 20 is a Beer Goddess. She recommended mixing Sonoran White Chocolate Ale (which I love) with Iron Horse Porter. WOW. Game Changer. Delicious. Chocolate and White Chocolate together. PERFECT!
I stopped in at Highland Park Brewery in Los Angeles, California. For dinner I enjoyed beet salad and cauliflower tacos and paired with their Timbo Pils. Let’s talk about Timbo Pils. I love this beer. It’s a Pilsner so it’s a bit lighter than IPAs. It’s fresh. At the same time it has hop notes of West Coast IPAs. It’s simply toned down a bit. Plenty of flavor, just not in your face. So fine.
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