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Saturday, June 5th, 2010
The Brewski Report Reviews Miller Brewing’s Miller Chill
File Date: 6.5.2010
File Name: Chill: A Graduation to Mediocrity
The Beer: Miller Chill
Type: American Adjunct Lager
Serving: Bottle (clear)
Stats: 4.1% ABV
Brewer: Miller Brewing Company (MillerCoors/SAB Miller)
Web Site: http://www.millercoors.com
Country of Origin: WI, USA
Brewer Info: MillerCoors grew from the dreams of two German entrepreneurs who came to America in the mid-19th century. Miller Brewing Company began when a determined young brewer, Frederick J. Miller, brought his passion for beer to the United States. Miller settled in Milwaukee, where in 1855 he bought the Plank Road Brewery and made his first delicious beer, using yeast that he had carried with him all the way from Europe. Coors Brewing Company tapped its first barrel in 1873, when Adolph Coors opened The Golden Brewery in Colorado. Coors was born in Prussia and apprenticed at a brewery in his teens. With characteristic spirit, he stowed away on a ship to get to America and bring his brewing dream to life. Both companies had the good luck to be formed from the visions of remarkable businessmen who also happened to be remarkable human beings. Both had the good fortune to have family members carry on the work and legacy of founders. Both enterprises survived Prohibition and two world wars, when brewing materials were scarce and hundreds of other brewers failed to survive. Our founding companies built their success barrel by barrel. At MillerCoors, we now begin our own history. We have two wonderful traditions. And now, our talents, energies and ingenuity come together to form one promising company.
Brewer Brand Hype: Launched in 2007, Miller Chill is a refreshing light beer brewed with a hint of lime and a pinch of salt inspired by a classic Mexican recipe, the chelada. With Miller Chill, we are giving American beer drinkers a unique twist on refreshment that can be enjoyed with friends and family during many different occasions throughout the year. Miller Chill was so well received by consumers that it alone accounted for more volume than the next 14 biggest new beer brands of 2007 combined.
Label: 100 Calories. Light Beer with Natural Flavors.
The Brewski Review: High school graduation season is upon us. Time for parties with free food and booze. Well, not free in the complete sense of the word. There is the seemingly mandatory obligation for a ‘cash’ donation to the party’s guest of honor. I put up a weak effort in a conversation with my wife by saying that a gift wasn’t necessary. It probably wasn’t, but we gave a card with a few bills stuffed inside anyhow. In the current social paradigm it seems like an obligatory requirement to give cash at about every social gathering we’re invited too. Funny thing…I don’t recall getting cash gifts from relatives once I passed the age of five - my wonderful parents and grandparents aside. At the party we ate Italian sausage and pepper sandwiches, fried chicken, fruit and pasta salads and an assortment of veggies and dips all for a few bucks. And, of course, there was beer. When I first arrived at the party I noticed the cooler stocked with Miller Chill. I’ve been wanting to taste this since I tried the Bud Lime a couple weeks back. Unfortunately, it wasn’t as good as I thought it would be. There was difinitely a citrus taste, but it was minimal. I could barely taste the lime. To me, it was just another American Adjunct Lager in a clear bottle (I think the green Miller Chill bottles looked better). Bud Lime wins out on this taste comparison. All in all, it was a pleasant afternoon. Although, not free, the food and drinks were about on par with taking the family out to dinner.
Drinkability: Not a fan. Needs more lime flavor.
Appearance: Straw colored in the bottle.
The Buds: Light and crisp. Minimal lime flavor.
TBR Cap Rating: 3.25 out of 5.
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Tags: 3.25 Rating, 4.1% ABV, American Adjunct Lager, Bud Lime, Cash, Chill, Citrus, Domestic, Food, Fried Chicken, Gifts, Graduation, Grandparents, High School, Italian Sausage, Lime, Miller, Miller Brewing, MillerCoors, Parents, Party Food, Pasta Salad, Peppers, SAB Miller, Social, WI, Wife
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Friday, April 2nd, 2010
Tennent's In The Green Bottle
The Brewski Report Reviews Tennent’s of Scotland Lager And The U.S. Economy.
File Date: 4.2.2010
File Name: Toasting The U.S. Economy With A Scottish Beer
The Beer: Tennents of Scotland
Type: Euro Pale Lager
Serving: Bottle
Stats: 5.0% AB
Brewer: Tennent Caledonian Brewery
Web Site: www.tennents.com
Country of Origin: UK (Scotland)
Brewer Info: By far the oldest Brewery in Scotland is Tennent Caledonian, which has been involved in the brewing business since 1556. Its flagship brand, Tennents Lager, has been brewed at the Wellpark Brewery in central Glasgow since 1885, making it the UK’s original lager. Other notable Tennents firsts include: first draught lager in 1924, first canned lager in 1935 and first keg lager in 1963 – there’s that famous Scottish innovation again! Wellpark Brewery was originally known as the Drygate Brewery. It was founded as H&R Tennent in 1740 at Drygate Bridge, near Glasgow Cathedral, by Hugh and Robert Tennent, although brewing had been taking place on the site since 1556, making it the oldest continuous commercial concern in Glasgow. Hugh Tennent’s sons, John and Robert, continued the family business, trading as J&R Tennent from 1769. The business expanded in the 1790s when the Tennent family purchased the neighbouring brewery of William McLehose, and renamed the 5-acre (20,000 m2) site Wellpark Brewery.
Brewer Brand Hype: Born in 1885, Tennent’s was the first lager to be brewed in Scotland, and has remained the market leader and one of Scotland’s favorite beers since then. Tennent’s Lager, has a distinctive, crisp and satisfying flavor with a fresh, bright appearance. Made entirely from natural ingredients, including the finest Scottish barley & the purest Highland water, Tennent’s beers are part of Scottish history and at the very heart of Scottish culture. Tennent’s is a distinctive well-balanced beer with sweet, malty flavors and a tangy hoppiness which give the beer a crisp, refreshing character. Tennent’s is best enjoyed with grilled meats and fish, feta cheese and Caesar salad.
Label: Tennent’s lager has been brewed since 1885 and is the Scots’ favourite beer.
The Brewski Review: I’m doing my part to help the economy. Are you? Our local appliance retailer was touting the ‘Cash for Appliances’ program which is the smaller version fo the widely infamous ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program for automobiles that has propelled the U.S. economy into the stratosphere. Since I missed out on the taxpayer subsidized car purchase program I wanted to get on board this train quickly. So, I decided to tell my wife it was time to turn in the Avacado Green range. Although supportive, she didn’t understand why: the dial timer and two of the four electric burners still worked. What would she do without the large burner that leans to one side, she sniffled. All the food conveniently rolls to the right. And, she added, the inconsistent oven temperature helps keep her culinary skills finely sharpened. Okay. Now do I really need the sarcasm? Anyhow, we were quite disappointed to learn that the program didn’t apply to ranges. ‘Only Energy Star appliances.’ said the retail salesguy - fridges, freezers, washers and maybe dryers (I don’t recall for sure since my eyes glazed over and my attitude went from ‘great’ to ’screwed’ in about a nanosecond.). We did end up purchasing both a range and overhead microwave (we couldn’t have a microwave that didn’t match the new stove). And maybe, since I’m not responsible for my own actions, a couple years down the road when I claim bankruptcy because I’m in over my head on my appliance loan, I can complain about how some unscrupulous salesperson put me in a range that was well beyond my mean. Then I can just sit back and wait for the government handouts. The reason I bring all this up is because I was drinking Tennent’s of Scotland while I was trying to install the overhead microwave. I thought it was a nice, crisp ‘Euro Pale Lager’ that went down quite nicely. A good summertime beverage worthy of six pack status.
Drinkability: Yes. Would drink it again.
Appearance: Light golden color with big head
The Buds: Crisp and light.
TBR Cap Rating: 4.25 out of 5.
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Tags: 4.25 Rating, Actions, Appliance, Appliance Retailer, Avacado Green, Bankruptcy, Cash For Appliances, Cash For Clunkers, Culinary Skills, Electric Burners, Energy Star, Euro Pale, Euro Pale Lager, Freezer, Fridge, Government, Government Bailout, Import, Loan, Microwave, Nanosecond, Oldest Brewery, Range, Responsible, Retail Guy, Retailer, Sales, Salesman, Sarcasm, Scotland, Scots' Favorite Beer, Screwed, Subsidized, Summertime, T Party Supporters, Taxpayer, Tea Party, Tennent, Tennent Caledonian, U.S. Economy, Washer, Wife
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Jacob Leinenkugel Would Be Proud Of This one.
The Brewski Report Reviews Leinie’s Oktoberfest Beer and My Wife’s Pork Roast.
File Date: 2.6.2010
File Name: Excellent Cooking and Brewing Equals One Fine Meal.
The Beer: Oktoberfest
Type: Marzen/Oktoberfest
Serving: Bottle
Stats: 5.1% ABV
Brewer: Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. Website: http://www.leinie.com/av.html Country of Origin: Wisconsin, USA
Brewer Info: The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, the seventh-oldest brewery in the United States, is the oldest business in Chippewa Falls and one of the oldest in the state. Our commitment and tradition of brewing quality products is matched only by the wants of generations of genuine beer-loving customers. The origin of the name Wisconsin is Ojibwan. To the Ojibwa, Wisconsin means gathering of the waters. It was the waters of the Chippewa River, Duncan Creek and the Big Eddy Springs where Jacob Leinenkugel Found a home for his brewery in 1867. The Leinenkugel brewing legacy in the United States continues today, more than 140 years and five generations later.
Brewer Brand Hype: We brewed our first Oktoberfest in 2001 to celebrate the fall season in true German fashion. Available August through October each year, our traditional Marzen-style bier is brewed with Munich, Caramel, and a blend of Pale malts. Hallertau, Tettnang, Perle and Cluster hops provide the aroma for this well-balanced, smooth, festive lager.
Label: A perfect beer to celebrate the fall season. Featuring Munich, Pale & Caramel malts with four specialty hops. Brewed with pride by the Leinenkugel family since 1867.
The Brewski Review: My wife made a pork roast tonight and it was fantastic. It’s not to say that the other pork roasts she’s cooked have been terrible. Quite to the contrary. They’ve all been good. But this roast was exceptional. I think it was pulled out of the oven at the most optimal time to be fully cooked but allowing it to remain as juicy as a ripe watermelon. It melted in my mouth. And, I must say, Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest beer rolled down my throat right behind it quite nicely. The beer was mild, smooth and added the perfect taste to the pork and mashed potatoes. The head formed quick but didn’t stick around too long. I would certainly drink this beverage again and I’d recommend it to everyone. I raise my glass to my wife for cooking the perfect pork roast and to Leinenkugel for an exceptional Oktoberfest Beer.
Drinkability: Yum. Would most certainly drink again.
Appearance: Light amber in color. Good initial head on pour.
The Buds: Mild and smooth. Not bitter.
TBR Cap Rating: 4.5 caps out of 5
Tags: 4.5 Rating, Cooking, Dinner, Domestic, Fall, Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing, Leinenkugel, Leinie, Marzen, Oktoberfest, Pork Roast, Seasonal, Wife, Wisconsin
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Sunday, January 31st, 2010
Scottish & Newcastle Sells Out To Heineken.
The Brewski Report Reviews Heinekin’s Recently Purchased Newcastle Brown Ale Beer and My Den Wood Paneling.
File Date: 1.31.10
File Name: It’s Been Three Years Already?
The Beer: Newcastle Brown Ale
Type: English Brown Ale
Serving: Bottle
Stats: 4.7% ABV
Brewer: Scottish & Newcastle / Heinekin International Website: http://www.newcastlebrownale.co.uk/ Country of Origin: UK (Scotland)
Brewer Info: Scottish & Newcastle plc was a “long alcoholic drinks” (LADs) company with positions in 15 countries, including UK, France and Russia. It was headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. In the last 20 years, S&N expanded significantly from its home base to become an international business with beer volumes growing almost tenfold. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange and was once a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index but it was acquired jointly by Heineken and Carlsberg in April 2008, with the company’s assets being split between them. The trading name “Scottish & Newcastle UK” continues to be used, for the time being, to denote the UK trading operation of Heineken International.
Brewer Brand Hype: The local drink with a global reputation, Newcastle Brown Ale is enjoyed by drinkers across five continents and is the No. 1 packaged ale in the UK. As the North East’s most famous “export” it sits at the heart of a local community and yet, can be found on almost every street throughout the world. The mutual respect and adoration that Newcastle Brown Ale commands can be attributed to its delicate fruit aroma and caramel and nutty malt taste which it pleasurable and easy
to drink.
Label: It’s well known that the Newcastle Brown Ale is full of flavour and remarkably smooth. What’s less well known is that the bridge over river Tyne in Newcastle was built by the same company that constructed the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia. The Tyne bridge was opened in 1928 by King George V and Queen Mary and still features proudly on Newcastle Brown Ale’s label.
The Brewski Review: I can beleive that I’m close to completing the paneling in my den. This has been a three year project. (Actually, I’ve postponed it two of those years while I torn down/rebuilt my garage.) Check out these photos of the den trim in process and all the final parts in place. Of course, there are a few issues that still remain such as filling in a few hundred brad holes. But, for the most part, the big work is done. I’ll really be happy when it’s finished. After filling the nail holes I’ll hang plastic over the walls, refinish the softwood floors (yes, beleive it or not, I have some type of ’soft wood’ flooring - one of the SPF tree types I would imagine). But, I don’t want to get ahead of myself. These few final steps may still take several weeks since I’ll need to wait for more suitable outdoor weather. As I discharge all the floor sanding dust out through a fan in the window I wouldn’t want to pull all the heat out with it. I’m sure my wife would have a few things to say about that. She would of had a few good comments about Newcastle Brown Ale if she had tried it I’m sure. But, my nursing son has wheat allergies so she’s sworn off tasting my beers until he’s finally off the nature’s own. I have good things to say about this beer. I rather enjoyed it and would recommend it to others. Nice malty taste. Smooth drinking. Give one a try.
Drinkability: Enjoyed drinking this one.
Appearance: Dark amber brown in color.
The Buds: Liked the malty taste.
TBR Cap Rating: 4 out of 5 caps.
Tags: Allergies, Brown Ale, Carlsberg, Den, Garage, Heineken, Imported, Paneling, Refinishing, Scotland, Scottish & Newcastle, Softwood Floors, Son, SPF, Trim, UK, Wife, Wood, Woodwork
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Saturday, November 28th, 2009
We Review Post Road Pumpkin Ale Beer
The Brewski Report Reviews Brooklyn Brewery’s Post Road Pumpkin Ale Beer and Decorating the Christmas Tree.
File Date: 11.28.09
File Name: My Christmas Decorating Timeline Gets Shortened.
The Beer: Post Road Pumpkin Ale
Type: Pumpkin Ale
Serving: Bottle
Stats: 5.00% ABV
Brewer: Brooklyn Brewery
Country of Origin: NY, USA
Brewer Info: Brooklyn Brewery was started in 1987 by former Associated Press correspondent Steve Hindy and former Chemical Bank lending officer Tom Potter. Hindy learned to brew beer during a six year stay in various Middle Eastern nations such as Saudi Arabia and Syria, where possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages were forbidden. Upon his return to his home in Brooklyn in 1984, he and Potter, his downstairs neighbor, quit their jobs and founded the brewery. Originally all their beer was brewed by contract by Matt Brewing Company, and the pair started their own distribution company and personally transported and marketed their beer to bars and retailers around New York City. Later, they acquired a former matzo ball factory in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and converted it into a functional brewery. Although the brewery is looking to expand its brewing capacity in the City, at present most of the production, including all Brooklyn Lager and all bottled products, are brewed by contract in the upstate New York city of Utica, due to the limited ability to meet demand at the Williamsburg brewery, its lack of a bottling line, and the cost benefits of contract brewing.
Brewer Brand Hype: Available from August through November. Early American Colonialists seeking natural ingredients for brewing ales, turned to pumpkins, which were plentiful, flavorful and nutritious.
Label: In the 18th Century, colonial Americans brewed wonderful and interesting ales by using local ingredients. Barley was the principal ingredient but pumpkins were also used. Pumpkins were favored by brewers for their rich, spicy flavors which melded perfectly with the malted barley. Post Road brings you a delicious rendition of this traditional American classic.
The Brewski Review: Two days after Thanksgiving and I still don’t have any decorations up. I told my wife that if I didn’t get them up today they weren’t getting up. There are too many projects around the house to spend a week decorating for Christmas. Yes. It’s my favorite time of year but let’s face it, who has the time to go all out? Lottery winners and stay at home mothers? Or, maybe the guys who have nothing to do at home because it’s too cold to golf? Please. One fortunate circumstance that’s helped me reduce decorating time are my two young kids. The upside: 95% of the tree ornaments don’t come out of the box. We only try to put up unbreakables at this stage. The downside: I figure, since the house will kill me before the kids know better than to pull them down and break ‘em, I won’t live to see us put my childhood ornaments on the tree. Maybe my kids will enjoy them after I’m gone. Riiiight. By the time they’ll appreciate such simple things, they’ll have their own kids. So, in order to get something done today I was racing around like a trucker jacked up on caffine and chocolate milk. The outside decorating was finished and the tree was up (with the help from my wife). As a reward I skipped the fridge in the kitchen (which has a few English Ales tucked in the back) and headed out to the fridge in the garage for a nice seasonal Pumpkin Ale. Post Road is what I pulled out amongst the group. As with the other Pumpkin Ales I’ve tried, it was rather good. The spice flavor is enjoyable to my taste buds. Although I didn’t think this was a fabulous brew, it was good none-the-less. It’s hard for me to rate a beer very low since, well, I like beer. Some types more than others. When I rate a beer excessively low figure that I probably puked or got very ill.
Drinkability: Decent beverage. Would drink it again.
Appearance: Pale to medium amber in color.
The Buds: As noted, I enjoy the spicy flavor of Pumpkin Ale.
TBR Cap Rating: 3.75 out of 5.
Tags: 3.75 Rating, Brooklyn Brewery, Christmas, Colonialists, Domestic, Fall, Holiday Decorating, Kids, Microbrew, New York, Post Road, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Ale, Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Wife
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009
New Holland Brewing's Seasonal Ichabod Ale
TBR Reviews New Holland’s Ichabod Pumpkin Ale Beer
File Date: 11.8.09
File Name: Fall Is For Seasonal Beer and Fireside Drinking.
The Beer: Ichabod Ale
Type: Pumpkin Ale
Serving: Bottle
Stats: 5.5% ABV
Brewer: New Holland Brewing Co.
Country of Origin: MI, USA
Brewer Info: Established in 1996, NHBC has grown from a scrappy two-man start-up to a thriving regional microbrewery, recognized for its creativity and artistry. All of our beer is brewed in Holland, Michigan at one of our two locations. We brew, cellar and package the main brands for distribution at our production facility on the north-side of Holland. In response to our considerable growth, we opened the new brewery in October of 2006, replacing the original headquarters. We also brew beer and distill spirits in our pub. The pub is a great place for us to explore new ideas, meet our customers in a comfortable setting and provide a place of community for all who visit. The beers made here are typically special brews that rarely see their way outside of the friendly confines of our pub.
Brewer Brand Hype: Ichabod combines malted barley and real pumpkin with cinnamon and nutmeg in a delicious and inviting brew. A rewarding complement to many dishes, Ichabod pairs well with autumnal foods such as poultry and root vegetables. After dinner, try it with your favorite dessert!
Label: Ichabod. Ale Brewed With Pumpkin. Delicious beer delivered with painstaking consistency, that’s our philosophy. We’ll give you a while to drink it in.
The Brewski Review: Yes. Fall is for seasonal beer and fireside drinking. Unfortunately, I’ve been unable to have a nice outdoor fire all season. If it wasn’t windy, we had someplace to be. And, if we didn’t have someplace to be, we were probably home sick. The last four weeks have been a challenge. My son and daughter had the swine flu and my wife and I both had sinus infections. Needless to say, I wasn’t in the slightest condition to give any objective beer reviews. But, the Brewski is back in the saddle. This time around I went to the fridge for Ichabod Ale. It’s a rather pricey Pumpkin Ale that I thought would hit the spot. It was tasty. The overall subtle spice flavors were, let’s say average. There are plenty more to try so I’ll keep at it until I find the perfect Pumpkin Ale beer for Mr. Brewski.
Drinkability: Nice spicy flavor. Goes down smooth.
Appearance: Pale to Medium Amber in color. No head retention.
The Buds: Decent beverage. Could have a more bold spice taste to it.
TBR Cap Rating: 4.0 out of 5.
Tags: 4.0 Rating, Daughter, Domestic, Fall, Fire, Ichabod, Ill, Kids, MI, New Holland, New Holland Brewing, Outdoor Fire, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Ale, Seasonal, Sick, Sinus, Son, Spices, Swine Flu, Wife
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Sunday, May 10th, 2009
TBR Cap Rating: 4.0 out of 5
The Brewski Report’s Review on the Desnoes & Geddes Flagship Brand Red Stripe Beer.
File Date: May 10, 2009
File Name: ‘A Mother’s Day Feast’
The Beer: Red Stripe
Type: Lager (American Adjunct Lager)
Serving: Short, stubby brown bottle
Stats: 4.70% ABV
Brewer: Desnoes & Geddes Limited
Web Site: www.redstripebeer.com
Brewer Info: The first Red Stripe was brewed in the Surrey Brewery in 1928 as an ale style beer that was too heavy to suit local preferences. The current lager formulation was first produced in 1938 from a recipe developed by Paul H. Cotter (the son of founder E. P. Cotter) and Bill Martindale. The modern brewery was opened at Hunt’s Bay in 1958.
Brewer Brand Hype: Red Stripe’s superior taste is created with the finest quality Hops from the Yakima Valley in the USA, choice European Malt, water from the Liguanea alluvium aquifer, superbly brewed with care. It’s moderate in body, bitterness, hop aroma and flavor, has a low butterscotch flavor, full bodied and has a smooth post palate sensation.
The Brewski Review: Being that it was Mother’s Day, I thought it would be nice to cook dinner. The notion that my wife actually asked me before this thought entered my mind probably had some minor bearing on the final outcome. But, nonetheless, I took on the project. First things first, so off to the store we go: filet mignon, mustard based potato salad, asparagus, mushrooms, onion and mozzarella ball and tomato salad. To me, this is a guy can-do dinner because the only stovetop cooking was to sauté the mushrooms and onions. Cut ‘em up and toss ‘em in butter. Move ‘em around every now and then and pretty soon their done. Walla! I was originally going to grill them but my wife wanted them caramelized, not burnt. So I acquiesced. The filets and asparagus go on the man-grill. I also considered corn on the cob but it was a little early in the season for sweet corn in our neck of the woods. I also decided to invite my parents. Its rate that we invite my parents over (although, it even rarer that I cook). It’s not that they live too far away. Heck, they just live maybe ¾ mile down the road. Maybe it’s our frantic kid schedule that drives our dinner routine. Or, maybe it’s because the house is in a perpetual state of ‘remodel’ – clutter stacked up everywhere. I know it shouldn’t matter but I take pride in keeping a neat and organized mess. Perhaps the winds of change are upon us: I purchased a large salmon filet not too long ago and that may just be the reason to get them back over for another meal. I’ll try grilling that as well. A little butter for flavor (I’m on a low salt diet) and, of course, a beer by my side while I try to figure out if the fish is cooked on the inside. As today, I think that time would be worthy of a Red Stripe as well.
Drinkability: Ya mon. I be drinking this beer again.
Appearance: Golden color. Pours with a nice head.
The Buds: Sweet tasting mild beer.
TBR Cap Rating: 4.0 out of 5.
If I ever find myself in Jamaica, I’ll try a bottle on the beach.
Tags: 4.0 Rating, 4.7% ABV, American Adjunct Lager, Beer, Cookout, Desnoes & Geddes, Filet Mignon, Grilling, Imported, Jamaica, Kids, Lager, Low Salt Diet, Mother's Day, Parents, Red Stripe, Remodel, Salmon Filet, Wife
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Sunday, April 26th, 2009
TBR Cap Rating: 3.5 caps out of 5.
The Brewski Report’s Modelo Especial Beer Review.
File Date: April 26, 2009
File Name: ‘Where’s My Economic Stimulus Package?’
The Beer: Modelo Especial
Type: Pilsner (American Adjunct Lager)
Serving: Short, Clear Bottle
Stats: 4.4% ABV
Brewer: Grupo Modelo
Web Site: www.grupomodelo.com
Brewer Info: Modelo Especial has been brewed and packaged in Mexico by Grupo Modelo since 1925 and became available in the U.S. in 1990. Grupo Modelo is Mexico’s largest brewer, operating seven state-of-the-art breweries throughout Mexico.
Brewer Brand Hype: ‘A rich, full-flavored pilsner beer with a slightly sweet, well-balanced taste, light hop character and crisp finish.’
The Brewski Review: I really needed a cold one this weekend. So I reached into the fridge and pulled out a Modelo Especial hoping this would help ease the pain a bit. Not physical pain, but fiscal pain. Yes. Fiscal. We’re not talking about the economic meltdown the nation has recently experienced but rather an unfortunate turn of events affecting my domicile. Here’s what happened….I just get done mowing the yard – first of the season. (Aside from the fact that pushing a mower across my yard is an invitation to a broken ankle, I don’t really mind performing this chore. It’s a mindless task you need every now and then.) Anyway, after I push the mower back to the garage I pause next to a large pine tree – maybe 40’ tall - that stands next to the garage. I don’t know why I paused but I did. I look up and see the aluminum fascia on the rake is all smashed up. ‘What the…’ I think to myself. The garage must be hitting this frickin’ tree (paying attention?). My eyes start to follow the trunk down to the ground. About the time I reach the bottom my wife walks up while holding our son. Hmm. ‘The bark has cracks in it’ I say to my
wife. As we’re standing there looking a moderate gust of wind kicks up, the cracks widen, the ground heaves up and the tree sways toward the building. Yikes! Ours eyes widen and we both step back. Scientifically explained: Splits in tree trunk bad. Strong winds bad. Two bad things don’t equal a good thing. Nevertheless, I spent the next 2 hrs calling tree service companies on a Saturday afternoon to come out and remove the garage killer before it finishes the job. This cost me some major greenbacks. Not happy about it. And, the beer didn’t seem to make me feel any better.
Drinkability: Somewhat.
Appearance: Golden Yellow in color. Pours with a nice head. Looks good in a glass.
The Buds: Seemed to be very carbonated. Light and crisp just like the hype. But I don’t agree with the slightly sweet, well-balanced taste and light hop character spiel.
TBR Cap Rating: 3.5 out of 5. I’d drink it again if I was in Mexico and there wasn’t much else to drink.
Tags: 3.5 Rating, 4.4% ABV, American Adjunct Lager, domicile, Fascia, Fiscal, Garage, Grupo Modelo, Imported, Mexican, Modelo, Modelo Especial, Mowing, Pilsner, Son, Tree, Tree Removal, Tree Service, Wife, Winds
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