California Breweries

I have always been a big fan of 21st Amendment and Stone, recently Coronado Brewing has made its way to Washington. Their coffee stout is delicious. Last night I tried their Red Ale, it was a nice balanced amber. Lightly hopped copper color. Also came in to owning Stone's Espresso Imperial Russian Stout. I am excited to try this Stone is one of my favorite breweries.

Red House

Went to Red House in Renton for the first time. It was delicious, The polenta fries were amazing! I tried on tap Big Al Hopvillian Black IPA which was good balanced both with roasted malt and hops. However it did not compare to The Dayman from Stone. Which I split with a buddy of mine. It was so delicious strong coffee flavor and nicely hopped with Citra Hops I may have to by another bottle!

312

I tried the 312 Urban Wheat from Goose Island. It was light and refreshing. A great beer to enjoy when the sun finally shows up. I also got a limited Release of the Grandfather Raven Stout from Black Raven in Redmond. It grains are roasted to the point that is creates a smokiness flavor. A lot of complex characters, a really good beer!

Elysian

Went to Elysian at dinner, tried their Minotaur Dark Lager. It was really delicious robust flavor with characteristics of toffee. Also my wife bought me a new sweatshirt which I love!

Beer Junction

Last Night went to Beer Junction and had a flight. The 4 Beers I chose were:
Lagunita cappuccino stout
Maritime Salmon ESB
Fort George Roses on Roses
Schooner Exact No Sacc Sour Brown
My favorite of the night was Schooner Exact. There sour had a butter smooth finish which I liked. My Second favorite was Roses on Rose. It was a Bourbon barrel aged Imperial IPA. The Bourbon mild out the hop notes of the IPA but you still got strong floral and Oaked characters. I finished the night with Coronado Brewing coffee stout on nitro which was amazing as I shopped around and came home with Burnsides Sweet Heat(apricot scotch bonnet pepper ale), Epics Rips Rompin Rye Ale, and Fremont's 5 year anniversary ale.

March Madness

Been Busy watching March Madness. Been drinking mainly Elysian. Their Loser Pale Ale, Dragontooth Stout, Immortal IPA and Bête Blanche . Other than that haven't had much else to report. I will check in later

Beer this week!

We went to California last weekend for a wedding. While down there I tried Carmel Vally Brewing Wheat and Anchor Brewing. Then this week we went to the Pelican Tasting at Beer Junction. Tried their Keg Monkey Zwickel Unfiltered Lager and Liz won a shirt. Then Last night I drank the Elysian's Avatar IPA and Dragontooth Stout, Victory's Hopdevil, Maui Brewing's Sobrehumano Palena'Ole and Burnside Brewing's Sweet Heat. Sweet Heat still one of my new favorite beers!