Well That's a Fancy Glass

I made a solemn vow to only go on nights that included some sort of special. This past Friday, I caved. So, because I am weak, I am accepting any and all donations and/or gift cards. Please, support my drinking habit and feel pride in knowing you are allowing me to drink something other than Coors Light swill.




The first of the night was a nice little IPA, Heavy Seas Loose Cannon. They call it a Hop3 Ale because of the use of three pounds of hops per barrel and also because they throw hops into the mix in three different installments. The work delivers a ncie product. Citrus in aroma and taste, and far less bitter than other IPAs I've had. Crisp and extrememly drinkable - even with it's over 7% ABV, so watch yourself light weights!




Grace had noticed this beer on tap in our previous visit to the Saucer and since I'm fairly familiar with the term "bastard" I figured I would give this one a whirl. I was pleasantly surprised that my brew was brought to me not in the standard pint glass, but a snifter! Yes, the very vessel that typically carries brandy and cognac. How fancy! But frilliness aside, this American Strong Ale glows an amber below an average creamy head. Don't take a whiff of it expecting that it's aroma will warn you pre-consumption. No no, the bitterness hits hard but finishes with an almost caramel sweet finish. Perhaps a slight citrus tang in there? Not sure, because the hops lingers a bit. With a whopping 10.5% ABV (we have double digits folks!) it was efficacious to mellowing my mood and lubricating conversation. This is a slow, enjoyable beer... but becareful, even I was left a little woozy!



Not my picture, but an idea of what it looks like. Oh, and whoever took this: Nice (spice)rack.

Beer Ticker: 192 beer to go!