Thanks, Marc! (029 & 030)

Like I said in my last post, I am behind in my posts but this one will get me current and up to speed. A few weeks back, my friends Marc and Justin (who is now my boss as well) met at the Saucer for an after work brew. Marc treated which was unexpected and very appreciated! Thanks for the beers, brother!

The disadvantage to logging in my beers so long after the fact is that my already dull reviews are as a result even more so. I'll try to do a better job in future, in any case it's just a tally, right? Although I would like to leave some sort of impression on the kind of experience I'm having during my quest. I am glad to say that I am not yet bored or regretful I've started this blog. I'm having a good time with it and even if I'm the only one to look back at these posts, it's been a fun experience so far.

First, I must remark on one particular beer-related subject before I get into my latest two beers: this morning I got word via email that Durham's World Beer Fest will be October 5th at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Tickets go on sale mid-August and I am poised for pre-order.

Ever onward... the first brew of the night was a tasty Holy Mackerel Mack in Black. The pomegranate really gave it a pop at first, but by the end of the glass, I was glad it was done. I couldn't do a 6-pack of this one, but knocking out a tap was good. Bravo for my first Florida beer. Abv 8%.

The second and last of that night was a Scottish Beer, Belhaven Twisted Thistle. It was a delicious IPA that was refreshing and finished much better than the Mack did. It has an abv of 6.1%.



Holy Mackerel Mack in Black (BTL)

Container: Bottled
Style: Porter/Stout
Brewer: Gordash Brewing Co.
City: Melbourne, FL
Country: United States
Description: Dark chocolate barley gives this Imperial Stout a black color with a tan head. The use of pomegranate juice and Belgian yeast create a sweetness that is well balenced by a coffee-like bitterness. 8.0 ABV.



Belhaven Twisted Thistle

Container: Draught
Style: India Pale Ale
City: unassigned
Country: Scotland
Description: This Scottish ale is a version of and IPA with peat smoked malt. It has nice cascades in the aroma and upfront and then a smokiness on the palate. Great beer and an interesting profile.