Reviews of wines and beers and etc that I've tried - just my personal notes

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Harpoon Cider

nom! best apple cider I've had - juuust sweet enough. pure and simple, simply can't ask for more.

Roadhouse Winery 2008 Russian River Valley Zinfandel

Wow. Just wow. http://www.roadhousewinery.com/roadhouse/catalog/view_product.jsp?product_id=1004&cat_id=1
(paul brought over -originally from wine woot).

Spicy, well rounded, smooth smooth velvet tannins. had with rosemary lamb chops & mashed potatoes w/creamy cannelini beans and leeks. amaazing. had the next day by itself. still amazing!

my idea of the perfect zinfandel

Monday, July 26, 2010

Elysian Fields BiFrost

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/700/14383

had on tap @ Elysian brewpub in capitol hill, seattle

not exciting. just decent

Kassik's Caribou Kilt (Strong Scotch Style)

had at humpy's http://www.humpys.com/beer.html# in downtown anchorage (fantastic selection!)

Caribou Kilt (Strong Scotch Style) ABV 8.5%
Our 2008 World Beer Cup bronze metal winner.
”Make sure your kilt is cinched up tight! This is surprisingly smooth, wonderful malt flavor Strong
Scotch Ale coming in at a hefty 8.5%.
Strong Scotch Style is also known as a “wee heavy” with a ABV between 6.5% - 10%.

Alaska Summer Ale

http://www.alaskanbeer.com/our-brew/seasonal-beers/summer-ale.html

had @ ANC airport

mrm. they forgot to add taste.

Alaska Amber

pretty standard, but completely inoffensive

http://www.alaskanbeer.com/amber.html

Midnight Sun - Rumbah, Double Bock

http://midnightsunbrewing.com/beer_9CBrumbah.php

RUMBAH
Double Rum Bock
10.0 % Alcohol By Volume
30 International Bittering Units (IBUs

interesting - recommended by grape expectations in downtown anchorage (awesome microbrew selection). tasty and complex

Txakolina, Xarmant - 2008

Had this at Desnuda a couple years ago w/ceviche and oysters. just fantastic!

Txakolina, Xarmant - 2008
Item # 17241 | (750)mL

Color: White
Vintage: 2008
Country: Spain
Producer: Xarmant
Grape Variety: Hondarribi Zurri


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