Miller 64

There are a lot of these Low-Cal Beers these days, and they must be hard to make because they by and large suck and light beer, such as Coors Light only has 102 calories

Here is a link for more calorie counts in beer

http://www.beer100.com/beercalories.htm

And After seeing a commercial for Miller 64 the other day, you know the one with all the guys sitting around laughing a bar table, and there is a heady chant “Its Miller 64…”, I was swain and pick up an 18 pack to watch football this weekend. Even though Coors and Miller have joined forces, Miller 64 still sucks and 18 Miller 64’s is way too many.

I want to say that Miller Genuine Draft is great domestic beer and I have nothing against Miller in general, but this watered down version of Miller makes me long for a Coors light. The pale, almost ghostly gold(ish) color that you see through the clear bottle is very much a precursor for the lackluster watery taste of the “nontreat” that awaits you inside.

I only time I can see appropriate to drink this beer is when you are at you Wife’s friend’s house to help move that really heavy antique There are a lot of these Low-Cal Beers these days, and they must be hard to make because they by and large suck and light beer, such as Coors Light only has 102 calories

Here is a link for more calorie counts in beer

http://www.beer100.com/beercalories.htm

And After seeing a commercial for Miller 64 the other day, you know the one with all the guys sitting around laughing a bar table, and there is a heady chant “Its Miller 64…” I was swain and pick up an 18 pack to watch football this weekend. Even though Coors and Miller have joined forces, Miller 64 still sucks and 18 Miller 64’s is way too many.

I want to say that Miller Genuine Draft is great domestic beer and I have nothing against Miller in general, but this watered down version of Miller Light makes me long for a Coors light. The pale, almost ghostly gold(ish) color that you see through the clear bottle is very just pre curser for the lackluster watery taste of the “nontreat” that awaits you inside.

I only time I can see appropriate to drink this beer is when you are at you Wife’s friend’s house to help move that really heavy antique armoire from one side of the room to the other and you forgot to pick up a 6 pack on your way over.

Rating:

.25 diamonds

The Classics: 4

Newcastle Brown Nut Ale

The last of our classics comes to us from across the pond, that’s right Newcastle Brown Nut ale; my wife actually turned me on to this beer. I would like to say that like it a little better “on tap” as opposed to out of the bottle, I think they even have it cans now, I have yet to try it out of a can but I'm sure its great.

Color of this beer is a virtual mirror to flavor that is about to invade you taste buds. It has a very smooth, easy drinking attitude, with a little bit of a nutty taste through the whole thing. Sometimes I think there’s a little smoke in there, but that might just be my proclivity for standing around a fire.

To my mind this is a winter/fall/early spring beer, great for playing darts in your game room, standing around the pool table at your local pub, or when you have been pulled out with your wife’s friends to go for a “glass” of wine. I have found that many of places that serve wine by the glass also carry Newcastle.

                          



http://newcastlebrown.com

Rating:

Dub’ Diamonds

Classics Vol: 3 Samuel Adams Boston Lager

                      Samuel Adams Boston Lager

    Samuel Adams Boston Lager is one of those beers that can be reliably found year, it is eming at every gas station, grocery store, and bodega across the country, its a great beer, a safety beer, an easy drinking beer. It’s not the best beer that Sam Adams makes, but  it is their flagship.

          Samuel Adams Boston Lager is one of those beers that can be reliably found year, it seeming to be in every gas station, grocery store, and bodega across the country, its a great beer, a safety beer, an easy drinking beer. It’s not the best beer that Sam Adams makes, but  it is their flagship.

This in my mind, is really more of a late fall/winter beer, kind of heavy or full bodied; great by the fire on the patio, after a full day of skiing at your local ski resort, or around the pool table at your favorite night spot.

   The body is clear and dark golden in appearance. The nose is full of floral, spicy hops. This continues into the first taste. It has a malty sweetness that finishes with a nice hoppy snap. The bitterness lingers but leaves you with a feeling of satisfaction.

On a personal note: To guys at Samuel Adams, I love the new 6 pack holders with the high sides. For those of you who don’t know, "light is the enemy of all thing alcohol". Ever had a “Skunky” Beer that you may well have enjoyed before? Too much light may well be the reason. Good Job Guys!!! Keep up the good work.

http://www.samueladams.com/enjoy-our-beer/boston-lager.aspx

1 ½ DIAMONDS

The Classics vol: 2

                 Widmer Brother Hefeweizen:

This fantastic Hefeweizen, is not only a “classic” it is also a staple in my fridge, the price is right, the beer is great and even the most ardent keystone drinker will not complain when offered one of these easy drinking wheat beers.

In my mind this is great summer/fall beer, whether with slice of lemon in frosty mug on the patio of your favorite tap house on a warm fall evening, or straight out of the cooler at a 4^th of July Barbeque, this Hefeweizen from Widmer is the quintessential “Heffy”.

The foggy, unfiltered golden color of this beer is a great indicator of what awaits you with this beer, pronounced citrus and floral aromas and clean flavor and are the trade mark of this beer, great with a verity of food.

Rating:

  

Dub’ Diamond

http://widmerbrothers.com/beer/#hefeweizen

The Classic Vol 1

The Classics

There are four beers that I consider “The Classics”, Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen, New Castel Brown Ale, Sam Adams Boston Lager, and Red Hook Blonde.

Red Hook Blonde

 Because gentlemen prefer blondes:

 Red Hook Blonde was really my first foray in micro brews, now  I’ve always had thing for blondes, but I digress. Before this beautiful amber colored ale, I was slowly drinking my way through the Rocky Mountains (ha ha). It very much opened my mind and taste buds to the wonderful world of micro brews.

This to me is great summer time ale (although it is available year round), great for barbeques, fishing, camping trips, golfing, at the ballgame, or just a warm summer night on the patio.

From gorgeous golden color to the buttered biscuits I sensed on the nose to the citric flavor toward the end; I thoroughly enjoy every drop of this offering from Red Hook.

Rating:

Dub’ Diamond  

http://redhook.com/blonde-is-back/