Last Week

Over the last week I have a couple of good beers. I got to have the Dayman Coffee IPA on tap at Beer Junction. I would have to say this has been my favorite year of 2013. It is a collaboration      beer with Stone and to other Breweries. It is nicely balanced with coffee and hops with a nice floral finish. I also tried the Sigrun IPA from Odin. Odin like do things the way they want to and it shows in their beer. I never dislike anything they do. Wish they bottle their Bourbon Thor's Equinox. Also if you are looking for a nice summer beer I recommend the Good Juju from Left Hand. It is light and refreshing with the ginger spice. If you liked Elysian's Hansel and Gretel you will like this. Finally I went to Fremont Brewing on Monday, it is my favorite brewery in Seattle. I got to try their Dark Star Stout with Coconut and let me say I was in heaven it was like drinking dessert. My wife also bought me a bottle of the Old Bridge Rider which is an anniversary beer a bourbon barreled Barleywine. Cheers! 

Pelican Brewing

Enjoying a Silverspot IPA from Pelican down at their pub. This is probably my new favorite beer from them. Cheers! 

Craft Beer

Over the past couple of weeks I got to try some good beers. I had the Alameda Bad Bunny Imperial Cream Ale. It was light, creamy and tasty! I also had Boulevard's Golden Bock which is probably my new favorite summer beer. Today I tried Stone Double Dry Hopped Ruination IPA which was on tap for Craft Beer week! Nice hop flavor. Definitely a great IPA! This weekend Pelican Brewing on Oregon Coast yessss! 

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!