tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post9169308670556892920..comments2023-11-02T07:13:53.064-07:00Comments on Beervana: Purple Yam PorterJeff Alworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-71700367080162966032008-11-13T13:57:00.000-08:002008-11-13T13:57:00.000-08:00Two points:I don't mean to so harsh on Roots BC. I...Two points:<BR/><BR/>I don't mean to so harsh on Roots BC. I have tasted some fairly good brews from them. It's just some of there beers try to hard to be interesting and end up tasting disjointed and very unbalanced on the flavor scale. That can be a good thing or a bad thing. ;-}<BR/><BR/>The Bell's Stout was an OLD HB recipe. I don't even know how old it is! It may date back from Larry Bell's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-88729307287778410242008-11-13T11:23:00.000-08:002008-11-13T11:23:00.000-08:00If my memory serves me well, rose petals were adde...If my memory serves me well, rose petals were added to the Alameda Spring Rose Dopplebock during secondary fermentation, a la 'dry hop' style. I don't recall whether there was a pronounced rose aroma or flavor, but I do remember really liking it.<BR/><BR/>Alameda's Juniper Porter was originally made with whole juniper boughs, not just the berries. It's a real shame they stopped doing so -- it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-24603498945110391172008-11-13T07:52:00.000-08:002008-11-13T07:52:00.000-08:00"maybe, it'll be impressed for the first time"...g..."maybe, it'll be impressed for the first time"...gawds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-73207366374539152142008-11-13T00:31:00.000-08:002008-11-13T00:31:00.000-08:00Here's an old HBing recipe Larry Bell passed o...Here's an old HBing recipe Larry Bell passed out to crowd at an AHA Conference in the early 90's. Kind of based on his notorious Eccentric ales he used to make every year.... Now this is funky!:<BR/><BR/>Dr. Bell's Stout<BR/> <BR/><BR/>4 lbs. Briess 2-Row Malt<BR/>.75 lb. Black Patent Malt<BR/>.5 lb. Hugh Baird 90-L Crystal Malt<BR/>.5 lb. Rye Flakes<BR/> 4 lbs. Alexanders Dark Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-38862576327278638952008-11-12T22:54:00.000-08:002008-11-12T22:54:00.000-08:00Funny, I didn't even mention Craig Nicholls name.....Funny, I didn't even mention Craig Nicholls name.... You must think you have psychic powers, Jeff. <BR/>:-O <BR/><BR/>I wasn't even thinking of him. I was just thinking Heather is a well known herb added to beer. I could have said Spruce too, but was typing on the fly.. <BR/><BR/> Actually, there aren't many "things" that could be brewed into a beer that hasn't been done over the centuries. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-32813445915087088182008-11-12T22:45:00.000-08:002008-11-12T22:45:00.000-08:00This is my favorite forum for beer discussion and ...This is my favorite forum for beer discussion and this post is a great reason why. I typically respect the opinions of regular posters (obviously you too Jeff) and find that more often than not they're right. I must admit, I've not bought LB beers while in Washington because I think what they brew is gimicky. But I'm certainly willing to give it a try.joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190744835642613081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-53412722223552449852008-11-12T21:53:00.000-08:002008-11-12T21:53:00.000-08:00Well, I will say this: there's something damned in...Well, I will say this: there's something damned interesting about purple yam porter. I haven't a clue whether I'd like it, but it intrigues. The other beers, too. <BR/><BR/>And, since I've been corrected on my brewing history of late (accurately, no question), I will point out to Dr Wort that Craig Nicholls was experimenting with adjuncts long before he got to the heather. His first Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-75121255861190347272008-11-12T18:22:00.000-08:002008-11-12T18:22:00.000-08:00'By the Bottle' is where I acquired the brown ale....'By the Bottle' is where I acquired the brown ale...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-69999666011587161402008-11-12T15:54:00.000-08:002008-11-12T15:54:00.000-08:00I tried the LB Ginger beer last summer on a SEA we...I tried the LB Ginger beer last summer on a SEA weekend excursion, and I agree a great change from the norm...<BR/>http://www.hopsandbarleyblog.com/2008/05/wedgewood-beer-locales-new-brew-reviews.html<BR/><BR/>On the Beer Pairing note, one of my guest posters (MCO) recently attended a Dogfish Head pairing dinner @ Cowboy Ciao (Wine Spectator award winner) in Phoenix, and I know that Full Sail hadASGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13348113012883073844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-4953586099810572532008-11-12T15:33:00.000-08:002008-11-12T15:33:00.000-08:00Where have you guys picked up Laughing Buddha? Is...Where have you guys picked up Laughing Buddha? Is Vancouver the closest place?Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-80731214550419461792008-11-12T14:31:00.000-08:002008-11-12T14:31:00.000-08:00Do we have to go to Singapore to try these beers? ...Do we have to go to Singapore to try these beers? ;-}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-47603124457889236592008-11-12T14:28:00.000-08:002008-11-12T14:28:00.000-08:00LB makes wonderful beer. I can personally attest t...LB makes wonderful beer. I can personally attest to the greatness of their Ginger Pale Ale and the Dragon King Lager.<BR/><BR/>Most, if not all of their beers are available at By The Bottle in Vancouver, WA.<BR/><BR/>--DevonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-13906740793248344872008-11-12T13:55:00.000-08:002008-11-12T13:55:00.000-08:00DW (and others), if you haven't already, check out...DW (and others), if you haven't already, check out Fal Allen's <A HREF="http://www.archipelagobrewery.com" REL="nofollow">Archipelago Brewery</A>. He's making use of some interesting ingredients there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-49418742589623859552008-11-12T13:49:00.000-08:002008-11-12T13:49:00.000-08:00I agree, Retard...I can't see drinking these beers...I agree, Retard...<BR/><BR/>I can't see drinking these beers on a regular basis. That said, I don't drink ANY particular beer on a regular basis. ;-}<BR/><BR/>I see these beers accompanying food and possibly popular with Beer Foodies. I'm working on a Beer Foodie article for the Dr Wort sight. Keep your eyes open..<BR/><BR/>Also, I can see these beers being used in cooking and pairing. It's a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-16851945182462538832008-11-12T12:54:00.000-08:002008-11-12T12:54:00.000-08:00I live in Seattle and I've tried all of LB's beers...I live in Seattle and I've tried all of LB's beers, including the Purple Yam Porter. I think what they're doing is original and I wish them all the success in the world, but these are not beers I want to drink very often (and I drink beer every day). For me, they're try-once beers that I'm glad to have experienced and that's about it. Maybe I'm in the minority on this. I'm sure they have some Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-61511105274755408072008-11-12T12:13:00.000-08:002008-11-12T12:13:00.000-08:00Laughing Buddha BC has been making headlines for t...Laughing Buddha BC has been making headlines for the past year and a half with their Asian Fusion brews. The time was coming for something new and different to the beer market and Laughing Buddha is laughing all the way to the bank. I have friends is other states that are clamouring for me to send them LB beers! Some beer geeks/snobs out there are getting a little restless and are looking for theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com