26 Sep
I can’t help myself, I get very excited about all things fall – and as a consequence, start drinking Oktoberfests as soon as they appear. So I was happy to see Ayinger Oktoberfest on the draft list at my local uber-beer garden. While Ayinger isn’t one of the original Fests from 1810, it’s still regarded as a classic. It all started well, as it was a beautiful copper fest-color, with an even head. But when I started drinking it, I was a bit disappointed. (more…)
18 Aug
Some bottles from Erie Brewing Co appeared in my fridge recently, so I opted to try the Golden Fleece Maibock in my quest to let Bocks grow on me – I haven’t seen too many Maibocks from American breweries before. Erie Brewing is located in (surprise!) Erie, PA, and the Maibock is their spring seasonal. It was light amber/gold in color, and had minimal head. The thing that really hit me was the maltiness. I’m a big fan of malt, but this seemed a bit harsh – it had a flavor similar to what you’d get actually chewing on grain. Luckily, that flavor diminished as I tried a bit more. (more…)
21 Jul
While in the DC area over the weekend, I enticed some friends to meet me at the newly-opened Mad Fox Brewing Company. Located in downtown Falls Church, VA, Mad Fox is the new venture by Bill and Beth Madden. Bill previously brewed at Cap City Brewing Co and Vintage 50, and I’ve long been a fan of his beers. I was not disappointed by Mad Fox. (more…)
