Alex’s World Beer Tour & @KLUTCHclub winner!
Happy Thursday! How’s it going everyone? I hope the week is continuing to treat you well. It seems to be going so quickly for me, but that’s just because I’ve been so crazy busy.
I’ve got another beer to share today. On Friday, when I went to the bar with my girlfriends, I took a look at the beer menu at this bar for the first time. (For any of you locals, I’m referring to Es Tas, here.) Holy cow! I had no idea they carried such a variety. As you may have figured out, I love a bar with a good beer selection.
They had my favorite, Tommyknocker Cocoa Porter, on the list, but they didn’t have it in stock. Figures. Lately, it’s been so hard to find! When they didn’t have that, I started perusing the list for something else. I’m a visual person, so going from a list was a little tough – I usually look at the logos & packaging. Because of this, I picked the one that sounded the most ridiculous one I read. This ened up being Rogue Brewery’s Dead Guy Ale.
I was having a lot of fun with my friends, so I’ll be honest, I didn’t take (mental) notes as well as I normally would. But, I did really enjoy this brew.
From the website:
In the style of a German Maibock, using our proprietary Pacman ale yeast. Deep honey in color with a malty aroma and a rich hearty flavor.
It’s got a fun history, too.
In the early 1990s Dead Guy Ale was created as a private tap sticker to celebrate the Mayan Day of the Dead (November 1st, All Souls Day) for Casa U Betcha in Portland, Oregon. The Dead Guy design proved so popular with consumers and especially Grateful Dead fans, that we made it the label for our Maierbock ale. Even though the association with the Grateful Dead band is pure coincidence, we have gratefully dedicated Dead Guy Ale to the Rogue in each of us.
Give it a try! Tasty stuff.
In other news …
I bet you guys were wondering who the winner of my KLUTCHclub giveaway was! With my crazy week, I forgot to let you know.
Drumroll please!
The winner is one of my co-hosts of the No More “Girly” Push-Ups Challenge, Jacki! Congrats, Jacki! Holler at me and I’ll send you the code 
.
Tried any good beers lately?
Feb 07, 2013 @ 07:38:00
I cannot get myself to like beer..or wine (everyone thinks I’m crazy). I’m more of a vodka girl
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Feb 07, 2013 @ 09:40:31
Connie, you must try more wines! I don’t like beer at all (based on the two I’ve ever tried lol).. but wine is where it’s at!
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Feb 07, 2013 @ 12:14:39
Lol, Jennifer, don’t bogard my beer posts!
Haha, I kid. You need to give me more wine recommendations!
And Connie … vodka has it’s place fo sho
. Apple-tini, please?
Feb 07, 2013 @ 08:00:39
I love good beers — though lately I’ve been heading more towards vodka. Dead guy ale is good — I really enjoy it!
Feb 07, 2013 @ 12:15:05
What are some of your favs? I love hearing what other people are trying!
Feb 07, 2013 @ 09:20:54
Going to WOOT WOOT all over the place because SOOOO wanted this!
Thanks Alex.
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Feb 07, 2013 @ 12:15:23
Congrats! I hope you enjoy it!!
Feb 07, 2013 @ 09:39:58
Giveaway is rigged!!
j/k.. Congrats, Jacki!
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Feb 07, 2013 @ 10:57:42
love love love beer. Have you gone to the craft beer tent at the iowa state fair? Or any of their beer festivals? In august when I went to the beer tent I tried an AMAZING beer from http://www.twistedvinebrewery.com/ it was called Dark Knight..it’s literally the darkest beer I’ve ever seen but it tasted so good! If you ever get a chance you’ll have to try it out.
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Feb 07, 2013 @ 12:18:14
I wanted to go this year, but couldn’t! And then I had a race the same day as the other beer fest in DSM. This year, though, I really want to go to one!! I did go to the Beer, Food & Wine Expo (that may be in the wrong order…haha) by Hy-Vee, but that was much more wine-based. Have you gone to any locally?
I’ve seen these at the store and have been wanting to try them out – the label is sweet! I’ll pick up one of those for sure. Thanks for the rec!
Feb 07, 2013 @ 20:41:37
I’ve gone to two of the festivales they’ve had in Des Moines at Principal Park. They are a good time except you have to go pretty early because a lot of times the vendors will start running out of the beer.
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Feb 07, 2013 @ 14:10:22
I haven’t tried any new beers lately. I tend to stick with Shiner or Land Shark. My two favorites (besides pina coladas)!
Feb 07, 2013 @ 18:47:51
I {heart} Es Tas! I went to Iowa State and both of my parents live in Ames so I try to go there as frequently as possible
Dead Guy Ale is one of my husband’s favorite beers – glad you got to try it!
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