tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436228256690291866.post4560390027708759686..comments2023-10-04T05:03:02.959-04:00Comments on Cleveland Food and Brews-CraftBeer: Cleveland Beer Week 2012 in Review Part 1Bradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233252562288750574noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436228256690291866.post-32235571671036196152012-12-27T08:53:30.446-05:002012-12-27T08:53:30.446-05:00Beer week sounds different and being part of such ...Beer week sounds different and being part of such kind of event is quite different experience and every person would likely to be interested to join such kind of party to feel relax.<br />Olivia Gracehttp://www.1kraftfoodscoupons.com/kraft-single-coupons.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436228256690291866.post-10827118367925696912012-10-31T10:18:50.312-04:002012-10-31T10:18:50.312-04:00CBW 2012 was a little toned down compared to last ...CBW 2012 was a little toned down compared to last year simply because I spend more time drinking great beers at home (via BA trading) and I did not attend Brewzilla. For me, my friends and I started at Lizardville West where I enjoyed an Old Dominion Oak Barrel Stout followed by Troegs Flying Mouflan BW. On Friday night, my gf and I were downtown for a wedding where we consumed my second Heady Topper of the week. Following the wedding, a few of us went to Pickwick for their Goose Island specials. The bartender hooked us up with multiple styles of GI glassware as I consumed a GI Imperial IPA which was awesome. Saturday and Sunday last week was spent in the confines family homes and at John's Cafe in DTW where Icontinued with Stella, Bell's Best Brown Ale, Victory Dark Intrigue, Sierra Nevada Tumbler, Lawson's Finest Liquids Hopzilla and Founder's Centennial IPA. On Monday, we ventured to Southside for the DFH Tower Tipper where several 75min and 90min IPAs were consumed. The night continued as we traveled over to Ohio City's Nano Brew where i was delighted by the Fat Head's/Victory Collaboration United Ale. Tuesday night was spent at The Brew Kettle. There, I consumed Boulder Flashback on nitro followed by a glass of '10 Bell's Expedition. I then went to TBK on Wednesday night for the Finch's release, which was quiet and only represented by a regional sales rep that I was able to converse with regarding good beers and such. The Finch beers aren't anything exciting but i did try the full sampler that included Fascist Pig, Golden Wing, Cut Throat APA, and Threadless IPA. Also, I sampled The Fear from Flying Dog, there version of an imperial pumpkin ale followed by a glass of Two Brothers Heavy Handed IPA. Then that was followed by a glass of Founder's Breakfast. MMMMMM!!!! I took it easy on Thursday and busted open a 2011 GLBC Christmas Ale. Against the recommedations of the brewery(good by date of 03/2012), I decided to cellar a whole case of this brew alongside a full case of Thirsty Dog 12 Dogs of Christmas. Surprisingly, the XMAS ale was still good but the bite, spice and alcohol were subdued which I didn't mind. Can't wait to try the Thirsty Dog 2011. Friday night was also at home where I went through some beers I received from Texas. These included Karbach Weisse Versa Wheat and Hopadillo IPA. Karbach cans their beers so both were poured into appropriate glassware. Unfortunately, you could taste the metallic-like flavors of being in cans. Oh well. These were followed by better beers in Cigar City Jai Alai IPA and Terrapin Rye Squared. Saturday morning was a day of work around the house. The lunch break consisted of Five Guys and a 22oz bomber of Stone Ruination. The evening of the last day of CBW, I finished off my Texas brews (St Arnold Elissa IPA and Real Ale Rio Blanco Pale Ale). The final beer of the week was one that I have had since CBW 2011 and couldn't wait to open...North Coast Old Rasputin XII. Simply awesome RIS with booziness that lingered despite being a few years old. Can't wait til next year's CBW! Cheers!!!andrew Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436228256690291866.post-37684882064838732982012-10-31T08:37:52.230-04:002012-10-31T08:37:52.230-04:00Great recap, Brad!Great recap, Brad!pchakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110614570231911988noreply@blogger.com