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Point of Brew --- Michael J. Lewis
To Avoid Fleas Beware the Company of Dogs
Beer Pick of the Week
Accumulation
New Belgium Brewing
Ft. Collins, CO
Style: White IPA
Alcohol: 6.2%
IBUs: 55
Serving Style: 12-ounce bottles and kegs
Availability: Seasonal--winter
January 30, 2015 Beer Pick of the Week
Trip XX Dry-Hopped Brett
New Belgium
Ft. Collins, Colorado
Style: American Wild Ale
Alcohol: 6.2%
IBUs: 30
Serving Style: Kegs
Availability: Last in a series of 20 collaborations with Elysian Brewing of Seattle. New Belgium no distributes in most states of the union, but this one might be hard to find.
Appearance: “Copper or dark amber in color. Not too much head, but some nice residual lacing.”
Aroma: “The Brett (or Brettanomyces) and ‘sourness’ very apparent in the nose.”
Taste: “Maltiness—some caramel and just a wisp of grapefruit zest. Intriguing creaminess, though there’s still some sparkle of carbonation showing through.”
Food Affinity: “Cheeses: Muenster or Asiago. Salted Spanish Marcona almonds. Maybe even curried deviled eggs.”
Reviewer Dan Clarke enjoyed this beer while visiting Washington Wine Country
November 14, 2014 Beer Pick of the Week
New Belgium 1554
New Belgium Brewing Co
Ft. Collins, Colorado
Style: Black Ale
Alcohol: 5.6%
IBUs: 21
Serving Style: 12-ounce bottles
Availability: Nationwide
Appearance: “I like the color. There's a little light to it. It's not black, but it's down there. No a big head like Guinness some beers of similar color.”
Aroma: “It has a light nose than I would have expected. Enticing, 'smooth' smell lets you know it will be a little softer.”
Taste: “Very flavorful, but not slap-you-in-the-head. A bit of chocolate in the finish.”
Food Affinity: “Would be at home with sandwich fare—a French Dip or a good ham and cheese.”
Reviewer Ray Thompson is a retired lawyer in Sacramento (and played on the wing for Dartmouth and the Sacramento Old Boys)