Damn, I need to go pick up some of those.
Some thoughts/questions:
- The lemon pepper saison actually sounds frackin' delicious!!! Is it chile peppers or black peppercorn?
- Is the Old Ben Ale an old ale? (Stupid question, I'm sure it is. Just curious)
Michael Robinsons Old Ben Ale is a malty English-style brew boasting notes of dried fruit, nut, and caramel. A slight bitterness balances the combination of five malts in this full bodied beer. Light brown with reddish highlights and good clarity, the ingredients of this English-style brew are all American with the exception of the yeast which is distinctively English. Created to enjoy on cold nights or as an after dinner treat, Mikes Old Ale is 9% alcohol by volume, about twice that of the average beer. An experienced homebrewer, Mike was recognized as a finalist in the 2008 Samuel Adams LongShot American Homebrew Contest, as well as in the 2007 Samuel Adams® Patriot Homebrew Contest.
Ben Millers Mile High Barley Wine is a dark red, flavorful brew with rich plum undertones to complement its caramel malt flavor. A self-proclaimed hop head, Ben used several varieties of citrusy American hops in this beer, creating its resiny aroma followed by clean bitterness. Bens Barleywine is his 100th homebrew, brewed to commemorate two years of enjoying the hobby.
Jeremy White, who works in the IT department at Samuel Adams, channeled his love of Belgian beers to create his Lemon Pepper Saison, a classic Belgian-style brew. Jeremys flavorful, refreshing and lighter-bodied beer is brewed with Grains of Paradise, an exotic tropical spice also found in Samuel Adams Summer Ale. The peppery flavor is complemented by a slightly sweet aroma with hints of vanilla and citrus, making this beer the perfect cool down to a hot summer day.
little disappointed
the lemon saison brewer is a sam adams employee. that should be against a rule or 2
little disappointed
the lemon saison brewer is a sam adams employee. that should be against a rule or 2
I'm pretty sure that 2 slots are for homebrewers, and 1 they reserve for an employtee.
little disappointed
the lemon saison brewer is a sam adams employee. that should be against a rule or 2
I'm pretty sure that 2 slots are for homebrewers, and 1 they reserve for an employtee.
There always seems to be one Sam Adams employee that ends up in the finalists and winners. I'm fine with this as long as they are blind tasted along with the other entrys. If it's a good brew it doesn't matter to me if Koch him self brewed it on a keggle system. I wil agree though that for being judged by some SA royalty they have let some sub par brews through to win.
I was at first suspicious that my two bottles of the IIPA were bad somehow... But I posted here and several others posted the same.
And I love IIPAs generally... it's my favorite style.
do the employees have to enter in 23a every year? lemon pepper saison, cranberry wit, grape ale, berry wit
I gotta think that has to do with Sam Adams. They don't really do very hoppy brews. The reason I say this is that the IIPA was Mike McDole's beer, and he's won multiple awards for his hoppy brews.
And yeah, there's a separate contest for SA employees. Apparently they all learn how to brew when they're hired. Frankly, I love the idea, and I think the fun it generates in house is probably worth whatever flack SA takes for it.
Looks like this year's comp is strictly limited to category 23. Should be interesting.
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