Monthly Archives: March 2009

Grand Teton Brewing Bitch Creek ESB

Posted on March 30, 2009 by dugpark

One of the first brews of our trip, Grand Teton Brewing Bitch Creek ESB comes to you from Victor, ID… not more than 60 miles from where I grew up.  Such fond memories… although I have never been to the creek … Continue reading →

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Brownstone Brewing Pale Ale

Posted on March 27, 2009 by dugpark

Close to my home of Parker, ID, Brownstone Brewing Inc. just happens to be within 100 yds of the Best Western Driftwood Inn, where we are staying on our Idaho leg of the trip.  We noticed it last time we … Continue reading →

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Rogue St. Rogue Red Ale

Posted on March 26, 2009 by dugpark

You may think this is a shameless plug for Garlic Jim’s, but it isn’t… they deserve a little recognition since our family can once again have pizza delivered to the house.  Their Garlic Jim’s Gluten Free Menu has allowed the rest … Continue reading →

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Stone Vertical Epic 08

Posted on March 24, 2009 by dugpark

Mr. Dave wasn’t very happy about this one… Stone Vertical Epic 08… of course we opened it before we read the bottle and it noted that this was meant to be stored until 12/12/12… but what can I say… we … Continue reading →

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Shiner 100 Commemorator

Posted on March 20, 2009 by dugpark

From the web site, this brew was created in honor of Shiner’s centenial year.  Shiner 100 Commemorator takes the doppelbock style and sends it on an interesting spin.  At 6.7%, it isn’t super powerful but it comes to you pretty solid … Continue reading →

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Silver City Fat Woody Scotch Ale

Posted on March 19, 2009 by dugpark

HELLO MR. DAVE!  While this picture makes me laugh, it also disturbs me a little… that crazed look in the eyes… you just never know if/when he is going to touch you.  Ah well… be gentle Mr. Dave. Silver City … Continue reading →

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New Belgium Lips of Faith Dark Kriek

Posted on March 18, 2009 by dugpark

One of the members of the New Belgium Lips of Faith program, New Belgium Lips of Faith Dark Kriek was highly anticipated by the neighborhood tasting panel.  Just look at the smile on Mrs. Heather’s face in the pic below… 🙂 … Continue reading →

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Abita Turbodog

Posted on March 16, 2009 by dugpark

Coming straight from the south, Abita Turbodog graced Mr. Dave’s fridge the other night and he was kind enough to share it with me.  This Louisiana brew comes from Abita Brewing Company, who has been around since 1986.  They have some … Continue reading →

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Fish Brewing Old Woody

Posted on March 15, 2009 by dugpark

Man o’ man am I glad I took the trip to Malt & Vine the other day to get this sweet new release.  Every once in a while a beer just takes you by surprise and this is the one.  … Continue reading →

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Big Sky Brewing Ivan the Terrible

Posted on March 12, 2009 by dugpark

As I pulled up to the house the other night, there were the neighbors and my family enjoying a rare bit of warm spring sunshine, drinking brews and relaxing… I love coming home to that and thought it a special … Continue reading →

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