Beer 1 – Negra Modelo

Even though I still have over thirty beers to blog about, I will start my blog over with my new beers.  The fire sale today is the Negra Modelo, a fairly common Mexican beer, though behind Corona and Dos Equis in preference.  It is dark amber to red in color, with a small white head.  This is my [...]

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Beer 168 – Smuttynose Barleywine

THIS SHOULD OFFICIALLY BE BEER 200!!!  As I have said in previous posts, I am behind in blogging about them all, but this beer officially makes my 200th beer if they are all counted properly.  I have been to the Saucer a lot recently because I have been SO close, and it has finally paid [...]

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Beer 167 – Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale

This beer is a limited release from Stone Brewing Co. and is about 8.7% alcohol.  It is usually served in a 22 ounce bottle, but it is on tap right now at the Flying Saucer, so it is served in a snifter which is a much better size.  It is very dark with a thick, [...]

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Beer 166 – Old Speckled Hen

The Old Speckled Hen is an English Pale Ale.  It has a very heavy head, which is very traditional for an English beer.  It is dark amber in color with a foamy, white head.  The aroma is rather light, a little hops, a little light malt.  In flavor, this beer is strong for an English [...]

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