Saturday, November 7, 2009

Dixie Brewing Co-Blackened Voodoo Lager



This 'all malt' brew is a pretty dark one. Darker than a Newcastle, but not too much flavor to make it gross. In fact I think it is quite yummy, and at a reasonable price, I would be inclined to buy it again. I don't often say that about a beer, simply because there are so very many beers out there that I feel compelled to try new shit all the time. This one has a good replay value!
I must tell you that the Dixie Brewing Co. is in fact NOT brewing this bier currently. In fact, it is being brewed in Monroe, WI by the Joseph Huber Brewing Co. Before you freak out and cry 'FOUL!', let me elaborate by ripping off the info on the neck label; The century-old Dixie Brewery was almost destroyed by hurricane Katrina. Restoration of the brewery is underway, but in the meantime the Dixie Brewery is getting by with a little help from their friends. Nice. Kind of brings a tear to my eye that they didn't just die off entirely. I also find it ironic that I basically accidentally bought another WI beer. What is it with that state's beer, and me buying it on accident?
Anyway, the % alc/vol is 5%, and I bought it at Bombay Liquor on First Capitol in St. Charles, MO. I give this a rating of 7.5 out of 10, and I love you.

Schlafly-Dry Hopped APA



So, I have a need to crank out the next several posts in quick succession. If you are wondering why, it is because I have eight or nine different types of beer in my fridge, and no doubles, and I want to drink them. Also, I want to drink them now! So, lest get to work!
I have been a bit neglectful in the past week about creating new posts, and I am certainly overdue for a Schlafly. So now I bring you Schlafly Dry Hopped APA. The neck label says that it is a Dry Hopped APA Ale, so I guess that makes it an American pale ale ale. Like an automatic teller machine machine.
Made with American hops, this beer was bottled with love on July 13, 2009. This beer, once finished, has hops added directly to it to boost the flavor. The beer is amber colored, and when you look at it closely you can see quite a bit of particulates floating about. It is a tasty beverage, that has a strong, but not overwhelming taste, and you should rush out and drink it all up everywhere you go. Recommended for the hop lover, I give it an 8 out of ten. Now rush off to Schnuck's or somewhere else and buy it all up!