429. Argus Brewery – California Steam
May16

429. Argus Brewery – California Steam

I was just in Champaign, Illinois at Destihl, having a Vertex IPA.  When I called my friend Fred (head brewer at Destihl) to ask what to have, he asked me if I could pick something up from there and bring it back to him in Normal, IL.  I delivered it to him and we stopped for a quick beer at Medici in Normal.  I was scanning the list for something I haven’t had yet, and with it being a fairly hot day, I thought I’d go for...

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144. Everybody’s Brewing – Daily Bread Common Beer Draft
Jul24

144. Everybody’s Brewing – Daily Bread Common Beer Draft

As I mentioned in my last post, it was a good day – a tour of the Widmer Brothers Brewery, the Full Sail Riverplace smoker, and a nice dinner and a few more Full Sail beers at McCormick & Schmick’s.  My friend/coworker and I headed up the Riverplace walkway to a place she was familiar with for a few more drinks.  There was an incredible view of the river and bridge while I enjoyed a Daily Bread Common from...

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70. Anchor Brewing – Anchor Steam Draft
Jun12

70. Anchor Brewing – Anchor Steam Draft

We went to the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend to attend a surprise party for my grandma’s 80th birthday.  We went to dinner at Lil Rizzo’s and I tried to get something different, so I thought I’d try the Anchor Steam on draft. It was clear and copper colored, and had a very thin head on it when it arrived.  The aroma is very difficult to describe, but I would classify it as a mix of a musty smell with an almost...

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