http://bobwoodshed.org/beer I drink entirely too much good beer Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:52:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've been pondering this for quite some time, but I think there's no better time than now. It is with a heavy heart that I must announce I will no longer be updating this blog. This has been an incredibly fun project that has reaped rewards I never imagined. ... http://bobwoodshed.org/beer/?p=135 As I sit here working between various projects I decided I needed a cold one. Sure I have a few imperial stouts I could pop open, but no. Forget that. I need a cold one. Enter Surly's Bitter Brewer. This gem was sent to me ... http://bobwoodshed.org/beer/?p=132 I'm going to deviate from my normal format and instead do a few quick reviews of some awesome brews I had last weekend. Casked Deschutes Fresh Hopped Mirror Pond Pale Ale This cask-conditioned ale I had at Deschutes' new Public House in the Pearl District of Portland. As a huge fan ... http://bobwoodshed.org/beer/?p=128 Brewery: Stone Brewing Style: Oatmeal Stout BeerAdvocate.com Rating: A- (Community) RateBeer.com Rating: 3.83 (97th percentile) Serving: 22oz Bottle Stone by and large is one of my favorite breweries. Their Russian Imperial Stout is in a league of its own, I look forward to Old Guardian every year, and I can even get Arrogant Bastard ... http://bobwoodshed.org/beer/?p=124 Brewery: Bearded Brewing Style: Wheat Serving: 12oz Bottle Instead of doing my usual pre-review spiel, I'll let Eric from Bearded Brewing explain this brew from his original blog post. This summer for my daughter's first birthday party, we are planning on having quite a few guests. I decided to brew a beer for the ... http://bobwoodshed.org/beer/?p=116 Brewery: Full Sail Brewery Style: Porter BeerAdvocate.com Rating: A- (Community) RateBeer.com Rating: 3.89 (98th percentile) Serving: 22oz Bottle I have mixed feelings about Full Sail. On one hand they have a commitment to sustainability rivaled by few and have a completeley seperate brewery just to brew their top-tier brews. On the other hand ... http://bobwoodshed.org/beer/?p=105 This weekend I had the opportunity to splurge and purchase some awesome beer. Splurge may actually be an understatement because the average Joe Schmoe would have probably accumulated around 300 cans of beer for what I spent on relatively few bottles. In addition to what I purchased in ... http://bobwoodshed.org/beer/?p=110 Brewery: Nøgne Ø Style: Barley Wine BeerAdvocate.com Rating: A- (Community) RateBeer.com Rating: 3.9 (98th percentile) Serving: Imperial Pint-sized Bottle *Gasp!* That's right, folks. I've finally gotten around to posting a new beer review! I apologize about the few month gap in there, but things got pretty hectic and I just didn't have ... http://bobwoodshed.org/beer/?p=106 Brewery: Oregon Trail Brewery Style: Porter BeerAdvocate.com Rating: B (Community) RateBeer.com Rating: 3.68 (93rd percentile) Serving: 22oz Bottle It has been entirely too long since my last post, so to make up for my absence I am reviewing a beer that I've wanted to try for quite some time. The Oregon Trail Brewery is ... http://bobwoodshed.org/beer/?p=104 Brewery: Coeur d'Alene Style: Maibock BeerAdvocate.com Rating: C+ (Community) RateBeer.com Rating: 3.16 Serving: On Tap First of all, I'm back! It's been entirely too long since my last post and I apologize. Now that the busiest time of the year is wrapping up, I'll once again have plenty of time to review new ... http://bobwoodshed.org/beer/?p=103