Monthly Archives: January 2008

Back from Argentina…

Posted on January 31, 2008 by dugpark

Back in the action.  A long, very good trip with fine beer in every location.  Some with pictures, some without, but I will start to post what I can.  Some good local Argentina beers (at the suggestion of my local … Continue reading →

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Bullfrog Ale

Posted on January 29, 2008 by simonpo

I wrote a pretty long post about how bad this beer was just now. Then I remembered how much I like other Rogue beers, and how much I like the Issaquah Brewery, and thought to myself – that can’t be … Continue reading →

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Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale

Posted on January 27, 2008 by simonpo

Ahhh, Kiuchi Brewery again… this time it’s a cheeky bottle of “Red Rice Ale“, a Belgian-style brew with an attractive amber glow, a slight yeast tang, and a drinkable flavour that would have had me reaching for a second bottle  as … Continue reading →

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Hitachino Nest Japanese Classic Ale

Posted on January 26, 2008 by simonpo

Well, I didn’t enjoy the  Hitachino Nest Weizen I had a couple weeks back as much as I’d hoped I would, but as today’s lunch was gonna be Tom Yam soup and sushi I thought I’d give my not-quite-friends-yet at … Continue reading →

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Last post for the week?

Posted on January 23, 2008 by dugpark

So… this might be my last post for a bit… not sure yet.  I am off to Argentina, Texas, and Mexico for the next 7 days.  I will try to keep up with this since I haven’t missed a day … Continue reading →

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Corona Extra

Posted on January 23, 2008 by dugpark

Our third beer from our friends at Grupo Modelo… Corona Extra graces the dinner table tonight.  A perfect night to save this wonderful lager for… taco salads, a good day at work and some lime wedges and that is all I … Continue reading →

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MacTarnahan’s Oregon Honey Beer

Posted on January 22, 2008 by dugpark

MacTarnahan’s Oregon Honey Beer.  This one has been sitting in my fridge since the last time we went to World Market… I just haven’t felt up to the sweetness, but tonight… tonight I figured I would go for it.  In … Continue reading →

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Dug’s Picks – Week Ending 1/20/08

Posted on January 21, 2008 by dugpark

Last full week of reviews for the next two weeks… traveling to Texas and Argentina for business, so posting may be a bit iffy. Having picture formating issues tonight, as well, so the week’s collage looks like crap.  Going to … Continue reading →

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Full Sail Wassail

Posted on January 21, 2008 by dugpark

I needed a pick-me-up today… so i ventured out into the land of winter ales and picked up some Full Sail Wassail.  What a pick-me-up it is.  Full flavored, good head, but not even close to too hoppy.  At 7% … Continue reading →

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Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Posted on January 20, 2008 by dugpark

I am beginning to think that all lagers kind of taste the same… I am sure someone out there could and should kick me in the head for saying that, but there really is a much smaller deviation for taste for lagers … Continue reading →

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