AboutBeverages.com Podcast: Give It A Shot - Saranac Imperial IPA

It is time once again for our "Give It A Shot" podcast where we share with you, our valued listener, something we discovered that needs to be shared immediately.  If you have any ideas for future episodes of "Give It A Shot" or just have a question, you can always send us an email to AboutBeverages@q.com.  The Saranac Imperial IPA is one of only two beers in their High Peak Series.  These beers are touted as being "bigger, more complex and flavorful."  They are difficult if not impossible to find here in Arizona.  So when a couple of loyal listeners (Jason & Heidi) agreed to smuggle some back with them from their trip to the Far East (North Carolina) we were excited.  Will we be rewarded with good flavor?  We and our special guest (Eric) will decide.  

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Tasting Notes - Saranac Imperial IPA

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AboutBeverages.com Podcast: Give It A Shot - Crispin The Saint Natural Hard Cider

It is time once again for our "Give It A Shot" podcast where we share with you, our valued listener, something we discovered that needs to be shared immediately.  If you have any ideas for future episodes of "Give It A Shot" or just have a question, you can always send us an email to AboutBeverages@q.com.  Hard ciders are not something I usually look for when at my local beverage store making a purchase.  There's nothing wrong with them, we've tried several on previous podcasts.  So when Keith mentioned to me he had a cider recommended to him by a friend, I was less than enthusiastic.  What I discovered later that got my attention was this cider is fermented with Belgian Trappist beer yeasts.  The Saint Natural Hard Cider is part of Crispin Cider Co. Artisanal Reserve line.  No matter the outcome of our tasting, we would be very intrigued to try some of the other unique ciders in this line, particularly the Lansdowne Hard Cider made with Irish Ale yeast and organic molasses.

You may click on the media player to listen directly on our website, right click the link below to download and listen to it later, or subscribe to us and never miss an episode. Enjoy!

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Tasting Notes - Crispin The Saint Natural Hard Cider

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On the horizon...week of January 23rd - January 29th 2012

Just a little reminder of what will be going on at AboutBeverages.com for the week of January 23rd - January 29th 2012.  We would like to start out with a thank you to all of the listeners and fans of the website for the great response to not only our mobile app, but also the videos we posted last week.  We will definitely be doing more videos in the near future and adjusting the format to make it more visually exciting.  Stay tuned for that.  For now we've got two more podcasts, both featuring a guest starting on Tuesday with a "Give It A Shot" featuring Crispin The Saint Hard Cider.  It's one of four ciders in their Artisanal Reserve line.  Then on Thursday we will have another "Give It A Shot" featuring the Saranac Imperial IPA.  We recently tried their Black Forest beer and were intrigued by this brewery that cannot be found here in the Southwest.  Make sure you're following us on twitter for all of our other beverage tastings and info.  Click the link here to get to our twitter page.  Also don't forget to check out our channel on youtube. 

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Keith & Andrew

AboutBeverages.com Podcast: Give It A Shot - Rogue Brewing Voodoo Doughnut (Video)

It is time once again for our "Give It A Shot" podcast where we share with you, our valued listener, something we discovered that needs to be shared immediately.  If you have any ideas for future episodes of "Give It A Shot" or just have a question, you can always send us an email to AboutBeverages@q.com.  If we said bacon maple donut, what would be the first thing that comes to your mind?  If you said, "One of the latest seasonals from Rogue Brewing" than you obviously read the title of this post and cannot be trusted to play guessing games.  No matter.  Voodoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale is what we are trying today on the podcast and in the video.  We know this beer may sound like just another strange gimmick, but just watch and find out.  You'll notice the tasting room is a little barren at the moment, but soon it will be filled with assorted memorabilia and all things beverages.

You may click on the media player to listen directly on our website, right click the link below to download and listen to it later, or subscribe to us and never miss an episode. Enjoy!

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Tasting Notes - Rogue Brewing Voodoo Doughnut

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AboutBeverages.com Podcast: Give It A Shot - Paddleford Creek Bourbon (Video)

It is time once again for our "Give It A Shot" podcast where we share with you, our valued listener, something we discovered that needs to be shared immediately.  If you have any ideas for future episodes of "Give It A Shot" or just have a question, you can always send us an email to AboutBeverages@q.com.  Bourbon is the beverage of choice for the podcast today and what better way to celebrate our love for the oak aged libation than with our first video!  We were intially going to make the podcast on Thursday be our first video feature, but we couldn't wait.  Paddleford Creek is a small batch borbon that is quite difficult to find any information about.  Seriously.  I have been doing research for days.  Other than the info on the bottle (charcoal filtered, 83 proof, etc.) everything else is shrouded in mystery.  Best guess I have seen is that it's made by Phillips Distilling Company from Wisconsin.  That could be good or bad.  One thing this Bears fan knows for sure is that a lot of this whiskey is being sold to drown the sorrows of many a Packer fan today.  An audio only version of the podcast is still available for download.

You may click on the media player to listen directly on our website, right click the link below to download and listen to it later, or subscribe to us and never miss an episode. Enjoy!

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Tasting Notes - Paddleford Creek Bourbon

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On the horizon...week of January 16th - January 22nd 2012

Just a little reminder of what will be going on at AboutBeverages.com for the week of January 16th - January 22nd 2012.  Our last week was pretty awesome here at the site as we made available the very  first AboutBeverages.com App for use on all smartphones and tablets.  Click the link here from either of those devices if you haven't downloaded it yet.  That will be a difficult one to top, but we will sure try starting Tuesday with a "Give It A Shot" featuring the Paddleford Creek bourbon.  It's not very expensive, only about $20, so we will see hot it directly compares to one of our favorites, the Bulleit.  If you missed that podcast where we tried it and several others, you can find that here.  Then on Thursday we will have our first VIDEO "Give It A Shot" featuring Rogue Brewing's Voodoo Doughnut.  This is another big first for us so we are quite excited about this as well.  The video will be available through our youtube channel and directly on our site.  We will still be providing an audio version of the podcast for those of you on the go or who have bandwidth issues, but if you want to see us and what we're drinking check out the video.  Make sure you're following us on twitter for all of our other beverage tastings and info.  Click the link here to get to our twitter page.  Also don't forget to check out our channel on youtube. 

If you haven't, take a moment to sign up for our email subscription.  Get all the latest articles and podcast information delivered right to your inbox.  If you have any questions or ideas for things we should try, send us an email to AboutBeverages@q.com.

Keith & Andrew

AboutBeverages.com Podcast: Give It A Shot - Bruery, Elysian, Stone Collaboration Beer La Citrueille Celeste de Citracado

It is time once again for our "Give It A Shot" podcast where we share with you, our valued listener, something we discovered that needs to be shared immediately.  If you have any ideas for future episodes of "Give It A Shot" or just have a question, you can always send us an email to AboutBeverages@q.com.  I think George Thorogood said it best, "One brewmaster ain't enough jack you better make it three."  Of course I'm paraphrasing, but who cares when it comes to the latest collaboration beer involving The Bruery, Elysian, and Stone Brewing.  The beer, called La Citrueille Celeste de Citracado, is an ale made with pumpkin, yams, toasted fenugreek, lemon verbena, and birch bark.  Sounds crazy and exciting all at the same time.  That's why we love trying these unique experiments.  Let us know if you have had it and what you think in the comments.

You may click on the media player to listen directly on our website, right click the link below to download and listen to it later, or subscribe to us and never miss an episode. Enjoy!

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Tasting Notes - Bruery, Elysian, Stone Collaboration Beer La Citrueille Celeste de Citracado

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AboutBeverages.com Official Mobile App

I know we said it would be a few weeks in the last "On the horizon..." post, but we can't wait any longer.  So without further adieu, we give you the AboutBeverages.com Mobile App!  If you are viewing this on your phone than you may have already downloaded it when you were prompted to upon arriving at our site.  Let us just say thank you for that.  You will be rewarded with all the information and podcasts you've come to enjoy in a now easy to use mobile format.  If you are reading this post on your computer, then you have something to look forward to the next time you turn on your iPhone, Android, Windows Phone, iPad etc.  We are still in the process of making some tweaks here and there, but overall we are quite happy with what we have created and are excited about what will be happening in the near future.  I have included a link at the bottom of this post (just click our logo) in case you skipped the initial option to download the app and still want to try it out.  

As always, don't hesitate to let us know what you think, good or bad.  We are always looking to improve and your input will only help make things better, faster, stronger!

 

AboutBeverages.com Podcast: Give It A Shot - San Tan Brewing Devil's Ale

It is time once again for our "Give It A Shot" podcast where we share with you, our valued listener, something we discovered that needs to be shared immediately.  If you have any ideas for future episodes of "Give It A Shot" or just have a question, you can always send us an email to AboutBeverages@q.com.  What better way to start the year off with than tasting a beer from a local brewery and one that comes in a can.  We continue the search for the ultimate beer in a can thanks to San Tan Brewing in Chandler, Arizona.  Their Devil's Ale or Pale Ale to be precise, is available year round and is close to sessionable at 5.5% ABV.  One other note.  We apologize for the audio being a little on the echo side for about the first 40 seconds.  We are working through some new equipment and unfortunately a setting had gotten tweaked.  Let us know if you have had this beer and what you think of it by posting a comment below.

You may click on the media player to listen directly on our website, right click the link below to download and listen to it later, or subscribe to us and never miss an episode. Enjoy!

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Tasting Notes - San Tan Brewing Devil's Ale

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On the horizon...week of January 9th - January 15th 2012

Just a little reminder of what will be going on at AboutBeverages.com for the week of January 9th - January 15th 2012.  We've got two podcasts this week for your listening pleasure along with an announcement.  On Tuesday we will have the first "Give It A Shot" recorded this year featuring a continuation of one of our long standing journeys, a great beer in a can.  The path now leads us to San Tan Brewing in Chandler Arizona for their Devil's Ale.  Then on Thursday we will have another "Give It A Shot" featuring a collaboration beer from Stone Brewing, The Bruery, and Elysian.  Now for the announcement.  In the next week or two you will be able to download the official AboutBeverages.com App!  We will make it first available through a link directly on the website that you can access using your iPhone, Android, or Windows phone.  The app will contain no ads and will simply be a more intuitive way for you to stay in touch with AboutBeverages while on the go.  We are very excited about this new development for our site and can't wait to get some feedback as to what our listeners think about it.  Make sure you're following us on twitter for all of our other beverage tastings and info.  Click the link here to get to our twitter page.  Also don't forget to check out our channel on youtube. 

If you haven't, take a moment to sign up for our email subscription.  Get all the latest articles and podcast information delivered right to your inbox.  If you have any questions or ideas for things we should try, send us an email to AboutBeverages@q.com.

Keith & Andrew