Widmer Brothers Broken Halo IPA

Looking forward to a beer that would really hit the spot tonight, I opened a bottle from our friends over at Widmer Brothers.  So far, they have done very well on the blog and I wasn’t looking for them to dissappoint. 

Well… they didn’t.  Widmer Brothers Broken Halo IPA was a very solid IPA that avoided being too strong while having the ability to keep some major flavor and taste.  Not much of a head, but the slightly cloudy, golden-yellow brew was perfect on the pallate.  I actually notice a bit of a similarity between this and their Hefeweizen… I am guessing they have similar recipes.  At 6.0% ABV, this one isn’t shy and after a long day, it was enough to make me just a little tired…

A cat nap later and here I am…

JBB6 Rating: For the Win

Widmer Brothers W’08 Crimson Wheat

Our friends over at Widmer Brothers have had a pretty darn good showing on our blog… and for good reason.  They make a mighty fine beer or two. :) 

Tonight, we have a yearly release from the beer guys over at Widmer… part of their “W” Brewmasters Releases, this year brings the second red beer of the group… they must really like red.  Widmer Brothers W’08 Crimson Wheat brings me back to mellow times when I didn’t have a care in the world.  Quite innocuous, this beer, which is where I find the comfort.  One of those beers that you could curl up with by the fire and really enjoy… comforting, if you will.  If you are looking for full flavor, you have come to the wrong place… looking for a good comfort-beer, this is one for you.

JBB6 Rating: Will Buy Again

Widmer Hefeweizen

A beautiful Tuesday evening with a bit of snow on the ground and a late dinner.  Today was a fine beer day.  Two different work sponsored events with beer as the beverages makes Dug a happy boy…

Lunch = Beer and pizza

Dinner = Beer and apps and then dinner

I missed the trifecta… next time the moons align like this I will have to make sure I have beer with breakfast somehow, as well.

The beer of choice tonight was Widmer Hefeweizen.  I think I am turning into a Hefe fan… This is the second one I have had that I would highly recommend.  Although that Pyramid Hefe has to still be #1 in my book.  Still, Widmer did a fine job and I think they are less expensive, too…

**UPDATE** I just had Pyramid’s Hefeweizen and realized in looking up Widmers that this was so early as to not have a rating… that is a poor shame since it needs to be on the For the Win list for sure.  May even need to go in the Hall of Fame, but I need to discuss with Po first.  So here you go:

JBB6 Rating: For the Win

Beer and pour together:

Widmer Brothers Drop Top Amber Ale

God I love this beer.  Had it the other day on tap at a kid’s birthday party and have been thinking about it ever since.  Ok… just since Saturday, but still.  Widmer Brothers Drop Top Amber Ale… near perfection.

 What a great flavored beer.  Perfect mix of hops… not too bitter.  Good, solid aftertaste.  Goes down extremely smooth.  I could drink this all night and probably will.  Found it at Safeway… not sure if Freddies carries it, to be honest.

Bottle and pour: