365 Days of Beer

I don't remember all that much about the weekend and most of what I do remember is probably too inappropriate to post here so I'll just get down to business.

Friday:

69) HeBrew Genesis Ale - Not a very good pale ale. Didn't have much bitterness or bite to it.

Saturday:

At home I had

70) Hoegaarden White - This is usually what you will see chicks order at beer bars but it is the best witbier ever so they are smart girls. Nice foamy head with an orange aroma. Get it while it is still being made in Hoegaarden. InBev is closing the plant there and laying off tons of workers and this beer will now be produced in another one of their factories.

Went to Nevada Smith's to watch the Newcastle match with some friends. I don't follow soccer but it was a good time anyway. Stopped at Otafuku just before and picked up some takoyaki which grossed all the white people out.

71) Boddingtons Pub Ale - This is also made by InBev. Looks like movie theater popcorn butter as it settles. Nice creamy head on top. Good bitter.

Monday:

Took a trip into the city and decided to try the House of Brews, which I've been to once. It is on Restaurant Row so I assume most of the clientele are tourists. The bartender was very nice and friendly.

72) Stone Smoked Porter - Really amazing porter. Rich chocolate & coffee flavors with a hint of smoke to it.

73) Smuttynose Old Brown Dog - A brown ale but hoppier than typical examples of the style.

74) Ommegang Hennepin - A saison. Has an aroma that would make you swear this was from Belgium and not upstate New York. Banana and a touch of grassy aromas dominate. I had this with some frites and it was a good match.

Don't forget that tomorrow night is Bear Republic at the Hop Devil Grill. I will definitely be attending that.

74 beers down, 291 to go...