Tag Archives: Capitola

Wild Dog Collaborator Doppelbock

Posted on September 28, 2008 by simonpo

There’s a wild ride coming up at work next week which I’m mostly looking forward to, but I know for sure there ain’t gonna be a lot of time for man’s best friend (or the dog), which make me kinda … Continue reading →

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Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout

Posted on September 7, 2008 by simonpo

Ah, probably my favourite Californians – Anderson Valley Brewing Company know how to knock out a good bottle of beer or two, and I’ve more than enjoyed every single thing of theirs that I’ve tried. As lady luck would have … Continue reading →

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Old Stock Ale 2008

Posted on September 5, 2008 by simonpo

From the North Coast Brewing Company comes this little bottle of perfection, this… crikey! 12.5%! OK, didn’t notice that when I picked it up in the store, and now I’m not quite sure what to do with it. I rather spoiled … Continue reading →

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Summer Solstice Cerveza Crema

Posted on July 23, 2008 by simonpo

Doug seemed to really rate this beer when he was at the Washington Brewers Festival a few weeks back, and I was pleased and happy to track down a bottle at my temporary Californian hideout last week. What am I … Continue reading →

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Hop Ottin’ IPA

Posted on July 14, 2008 by simonpo

Strange name, strange brew. According to the label, this IPA’s Brewed from only the finest hops, malted barley, hops, yeast, hops, and pristine Boonville mineral water. And hops. and sure enough, you can really smell and taste the hops in … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz Ale Works IPA

Posted on July 13, 2008 by simonpo

This Santa Cruz Ale Works IPA is not quite like any kind of IPA I’ve had before, and as I’m drinking it, I’m not sure whether that’s a good thing or not. Out of the bomber it delivers a reasonably handsome … Continue reading →

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Eye of the Hawk Select Ale

Posted on July 12, 2008 by simonpo

Another bottle – well, actually six – from the Mendocino Brewing Company, and each and every one of them has poured a beautiful golden-amber pint with an eddy of enticing bubbles and an invitingly creamy, rich head. I may as well … Continue reading →

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Great White Beer

Posted on July 10, 2008 by simonpo

“Beer with natural flavors added”, according to the label – “Beer in a bottle for me to drink”, according to me. Man, I love being on holiday… anyway, this is a bottle of the Lost Coast Brewery‘s Great White Beer, a … Continue reading →

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Red Tail Ale

Posted on July 10, 2008 by simonpo

Red Tail Ale from the Mendocino Brewing Company, not bad, not bad at all – in fact, a pretty decent representative of the red ale brewer’s craft. Sitting in my (rented) courtyard in the California sunshine with a plateful of … Continue reading →

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Boont Amber Ale

Posted on July 10, 2008 by simonpo

This is Boont Amber Ale, (actually, it’s the colour of burnished copper) which glints in the glass in an exceptionally inviting way, which smells great, which looks great, and which by golly – tastes great too. According to the label notes, Boont Amber was … Continue reading →

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