EPISODE 32: The Pike Brewing Company's Third Story

EPISODE 32:

The Pike Brewing Company's Third Story

Thee are so many stories 'bout The Pike

Recounting how it rose to brewing glory

And now there is another tale to tell:

A line of beers they've christened “The Third Story”

With six brand new fermenters now online

Head brewer Art now has the proper tools

To craft new brew according to design

That stack up next to their established jewels

First out the gate, a hazy IPA

Then Schwartzbier, and a coffee porter. Each is

A fine achievement, but so far my fave's

Another IPA – this one with peaches!

What next is new from our old friend The Pike?

I'm sure it will be something that I'll like!

EPISODE 31: Triplehorn Brewing Company's “Li'l Vin” Parti-Gyle

EPISODE 31:

Triplehorn Brewing Company's “Li'l Vin” Parti-Gyle

I scanned the list where all the beers were lumped

My eyes beheld an unfamiliar style

“OK,” I said, “You've really got me stumped.

Just what the heck's a freakin' PARTI-GYLE?”

The brewer told me what it meant: He'd dashed

Another smaller beer that was refined

From second runnings of a single mash

In this case, from their “Big Vin” Barleywine

A weaker beer, but not a weaker flavor

Like steeping a strong tea a second time

An amber ale that one can truly savor

With caramel notes that make it taste sublime

I'm glad that I discovered this “small” brew

I'm always up for trying something new!

EPISODE 30: Hop Valley "Bubble Stash" IPA

EPISODE 30:

Hop Valley "Bubble Stash" IPA

Hop Valley has been working all along

To brew IPAs worthy of my cash

Like their "Alpha Centauri" - That one's strong!

Their latest is a beer called "Bubble Stash"

They call it "Beer Evolved" and take the stand

That ordinary hopping is just old

The separate the hop's lupulin gland

Exposing it to cryogenic cold!

That lupulin now bursts into the dance

The outcome of the process is quite clear:

The smoothness, nose, and flavor is enhanced

Resulting in a most delicious beer!

If you crave brews both crushable and brash

Then play the game of drinking "Bubble Stash"