Tag Archives: For the Win

Whistler Premium Export Lager

Posted on October 8, 2010 by dugpark

Wow has it been a long time… figure I need to pick back up with the coming of the cold months… not much else to do around here other than watch the rain. So… Whistler Premium Export Lager brings me … Continue reading →

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Redhook Rope Swing Summer Pilsner

Posted on April 24, 2010 by dugpark

**Added pic of bottle and pour… so, so pretty!  After tasting out of the bottle, the rating stands… this is an outstanding pilsner!!!** While my perma-smile is starting to fade from the Redhook Big Ballard Imperial IPA Release Event the other night, … Continue reading →

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Redhook 8-4-1 Expedition Ale

Posted on April 5, 2010 by dugpark

 Straight off of an Oh Happy Day moment (Oh Happy Day #11 – Redhook 8-4-1 Expedition Ale), I have to post this with satisfaction of a beer well tasted.  Mr. Dave and I had an opportunity to try this bad boy … Continue reading →

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Widmer Brothers W ’10 Pitch Black IPA

Posted on January 15, 2010 by dugpark

I just finished off 2/3 of a six pack of these bad boys (Widmer Brothers W ’10 Pitch Black IPA)  in nothing flat… easy to drink, nice as a session, this 6.5% beauty tastes good and packs a punch.  I … Continue reading →

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Redhook Mudslinger Spring Ale

Posted on January 13, 2010 by dugpark

I was very excited to get to my new BBFF (Beer Best Friend Forever) tonight with dinner after opening the box yesterday (Oh Happy Day #10 – Redhook Mudslinger Spring Ale).  Offical tasting splendor: Redhook Mudslinger Spring Ale. Let’s just say … Continue reading →

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Widmer Brothers Cherry Oak Doppelbock

Posted on September 27, 2009 by dugpark

Tasted >10 days before official release, I feel privileged to post our official tasting of the first beer in the new Widmer Brothers Brothers’ Reserve series, Widmer Brothers Cherry Oak Doppelbock.  See Oh Happy Day #8 – Widmer Brothers Cherry Oak Doppelbock for … Continue reading →

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Cashmere Pioneer Porter

Posted on September 3, 2009 by dugpark

Friends and neighbors raved about these folks at the Washington State Brewers Festival this year, but I didn’t get much of a sober taste, so I reserved judgement.  We just so happened to be heading to Pateros, WA, though for … Continue reading →

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New Belgium Lips of Faith Transatlantique Kriek

Posted on August 30, 2009 by dugpark

I just like to say the name of this beer… Transatlantique Kriek… has a good ring to it.  I am very happy to say that the beer has a good taste to it, as well.  🙂  This one started off … Continue reading →

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Allagash 2009 Confluence Ale

Posted on August 23, 2009 by dugpark

Two Middle of the Roads for Allagash in the past on this here little blog, but Allagash 2009 Confluence Ale has turned the streak for them.  This is a pretty complex ale, featuring 2 types of yeast, 3 types of malts, … Continue reading →

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Stone Thirteenth Anniversary Ale

Posted on August 19, 2009 by dugpark

At 9.5% and having more hops than any other beer Stone has ever brewed, Stone’s Thirteenth Anniversary Ale is, in one word, awesome.  I had this at Malt & Vine several weeks ago, right off the tap and it hadn’t impressed … Continue reading →

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