Next up in my sweep of meaningful San Diego seasonal brews comes Alesmith, established in 1995 in that other Beer Mecca, San Diego, California.
A brew called “Aleschmidt Oktoberfest German–Style Märzen Lager” – take that Sam Adams! - these guys have the language down pat! Alesmith – Aleschmidt – Love it!
Aleschmidt Oktoberfest is a 5.5% ABV, low head, zero lacing, medium-lower carbonation seasonal party brew that you should get to know. More like Karl Strauss than Sam Adams, this would be a great beer to compliment your Bavarian Pretzel and Bratwurst. Not bad for Murica, I think we’re on to something… Prost!
I haven’t done one of these in a while. HB OSH clone vs the real thing… mine is 4.4% vs 4.8. The hop profile is spot on, mine is a bit more carbonated, and slightly more roasty. The real thing has more yeast character, but very close, actually. I used dry Nottingham so that was expected. The second pic was in better light…
I had to go get baby back ribs and BBQ chicken to find another delicious Alesmith brew tonight - this one is Alesmith Nut Brown Ale on tap, 2 pints tonight.
This is a great, highly drinkable draft ale, delicious and sort of like the Shiner Bock I drank a couple weeks ago or the 1970’s Pizza beers of prior years. Really a good beer, go find some BBQ and go wild. Hand me some wipes…. Cheers!
What a fly fishing season up here in Cowtown. Finally getting a slow-down due to 15" of snow!! We had a massive flood through the Mighty Bow Valley in 2013 that decimated the river, and also released Whirling Disease. sigh.
10 years later, this has been the best year on The Mighty Bow River since the floods. Incredible fishing and busy busy at work.
I am loving these high-test stouts from Howe Sound Brewing, especially the Ultra. Just enough of a smoke flavour to offset the sweet liquorice/Star Anise and an awesome 10% kick to warm them bones.
Trying to upload stuff, but super busy. Neoprene waders are out in full force, fishing like crazy with frozen hands! Cheers everyone!!