We headed up to La Vista to visit the new location of Nebraska’s newest brewery. Lucky Bucket Brewing Company has been Brewing since 2009. We were excited to visit the brewery as they also house Sòlas Distillery. Sòlas is currently the only Nebraska distiller with a product on the market (Joss Vodka).
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Episode 150 – End of The Hops Challenge
Posted By John on July 24th, 2009
To reward our diligent test subjects we brought in Boulevard Brewing Co.’s Imperial Stout. Seemed appropriate to have a malty beer to finish the hops challenge.
The six week hops challenge came to an end. Our results were split. Marissa went from disliking hops to finding good flavors in hoppy beers. Brian M remained the same throughout the test. He understands why people use hops, but it is not a flavor he enjoys.
To listen to this episode click HERE and hit play. To download this episode right click the link and select save as from the menu.
Beer of the Week:
Beer: Imperial Stout
Brewery: Boulevard Brewing Co. in Kansas City, MO
Grade: B+
Full Review
Do you have a suggestion for a beer we should try or any other comments? Send them to info@brewcast.net or call 402-817-0351 and leave us a voicemail.
Thanks for listening
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Boulevard Brewing Co. – Imperial Stout
Posted By John on July 24th, 2009
Beer: Smokestack Imperial Stout
Brewery: Boulevard Brewing Co. in Kansas City, MO
ABV%: 11%
Reviewed: 8-Jul-09 on Episode 150
Appearance: Black with a dark tan head
Aroma: It has a sweet roasted malt and coffee aroma.
Taste: The roasted coffee becomes dominant. There is also a sweet malt flavor under the coffee. The hop character comes out stronger than expected in the finish.
Mouthfeel: The medium heavy body is complimented by medium carbonation and a dry finish.
Aftertaste: The lingering flavors of coffee stay with you.
Overall: Nice imperial stout with a unique hop profile.
Best enjoyed: around a table with friends.
| John: B+ | Brian: B+- | Ryan: A- | Overall Grade: |
B+ Very Good |
| Marissa: B+ | Anne: B+ | Brian M: B+ |
Want a second opinion? Check out the beerme.com review.
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Episode 149 – To IPA Or Not To IPA…
Posted By John on July 17th, 2009
To keep pace with beers we have been drinking this Summer we brought out New Belgium’s Abbey Ale. Goose Island has been good to us in the past, so we decided to bring out their IPA in honor of the hops challenge.
Week five of the hops Challenge. This week Marissa actually came to enjoy the hops. Enough that she graded that IPA in this show higher than Brian or I. Brian M. continued to stay stable. He is still not a fan of hops.
To listen to this episode click HERE and hit play. To download this episode right click the link and select save as from the menu.
Beers of the Week:
Beer: Abbey Ale
Brewery: New Belgium Brewing Co. in Fort Collins, CO
Grade: B+
Full Review
Beer: India Pale Ale
Brewery: Goose Island Brewery in Chicago, IL
Grade: B
Full Review
Do you have a suggestion for a beer we should try or any other comments? Send them to info@brewcast.net or call 402-817-0351 and leave us a voicemail.
Thanks for listening
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New Belgium Brewing Co. – Abbey Ale
Posted By John on July 17th, 2009
Beer: Abbey Ale
Brewery: New Belgium Brewing Co. in Fort Collins, CO
Reviewed: 8-Jul-09 on Episode 149
Appearance: Dark brown with a thin white head.
Aroma: Sweet caramel aromas.
Taste: The caramel sweetness dominates the taste,
Mouthfeel: Medium body with a slightly dry finish.
Aftertaste: Lingering sweetness that transitions into a clean finish.
Overall: Nice lighter beer. As a group we would recommend New Belgium’s trippel if you like this beer.
Best enjoyed: on a porch on a lazy summer afternoon.
| John: B+ | Brian: B+ | Overall Grade: |
B+ Very Good |
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| Marissa: B |
Want a second opinion? Check out the beerme.com review.
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Goose Island – India Pale Ale
Posted By John on July 17th, 2009
Beer: India Pale Ale
Brewery: Goose Island Brewery in Chicago, IL
Reviewed: 8-Jul-09 on Episode 149
Appearance: Gold in color with a thin lacey white head.
Aroma: The citrus hops flavor is apparent in the aroma as well as some sweet malt.
Taste: Sweet malt followed by a citrussy hops flavor.
Mouthfeel: Light body with a dry finish.
Aftertaste: Hop flavors linger in the finish.
Overall: Decent American style IPA.
Best enjoyed at: the Goose Island Brewery in Chicago.
| John: B- | Brian: B- | Overall Grade: |
B Good |
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| Marissa: B |
Want a second opinion? Check out the beerme.com review.
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Episode 148 – The Hops Challenge Continues
Posted By John on July 10th, 2009
Brian M was kind enough to bring a couple beers we hadn’t tried, the Orange Blossom Cream Ale from Buffalo Bill’s Brewing and the Blue Star Wheat for North Coast Brewing. Both beers of summer.
Week four of the hops challenge came in. We are starting to see a change in perception of hoppy beers. Marissa reported that the beer didn’t taste like weeds this time and it went down smoother and the hops hit more in the aftertaste. However she is still not a lover of hops but can tolerate them better now. Brian M. on the other hand reported little to no change in hops perception.
To listen to this episode click HERE and hit play. To download this episode right click the link and select save as from the menu.
Beers of the Week:
Beer: Blue Star Wheat
Brewery: North Coast Brewing Co. in Mendocino County, CA
Grade: B
Full Review
Beer: Orange Blossom Cream Ale
Brewery: Buffallo Bill’s Brewing in Hayward, California
Grade: C+
Full Review
Do you have a suggestion for a beer we should try or any other comments? Send them to info@brewcast.net or call 402-817-0351 and leave us a voicemail.
Thanks for listening
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North Coast Brewing Co. – Blue Star
Posted By John on July 10th, 2009
Beer: Blue Star Wheat Beer
Brewery: North Coast Brewing Co. in Mendicino County, CA
Reviewed: 8-Jul-09 on Episode 148
Appearance: Golden yellow with a white head.
Aroma: Light aroma with sweet malt flavors.
Taste: Light clean taste with sweet malty undertones.
Mouthfeel: Light body with a silky finish.
Aftertaste: Clean finish with barely any aftertaste.
Overall: A good lawnmower beer. It is clean crisp and refreshing.
Best enjoyed at: An outdoor event
| John: B- | Brian: B+ | Ryan: A- | Overall Grade: |
B Good |
| Brian M: C+ | Anne: B | Kevin: C |
Want a second opinion? Check out the beerme.com review.
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Buffalo Bill’s Brewery – Orange Blossom Cream Ale
Posted By John on July 10th, 2009
Beer: Orange Blossom Cream Ale
Brewery: Buffalo Bill’s Brewing in Hayword, California
Reviewed: 8-Jul-09 on Episode 148
Appearance: Yellow with white head.
Aroma: It smells like orange cream soda.
Taste: Sweet orangey flavor.
Mouthfeel: Light mouthfeel with perceptible carbonation.
Aftertaste: The orange flavors lingered after finishing a drink.
Overall: Fair beer that lives up to its orange cream name.
Best enjoyed at: a gathering of a group of non beer drinkers.
| John: C+ | Brian: C+ | Ryan: C+ | Overall Grade: |
C+ Better Than Average |
| Brian M: C | Anne: C | Kevin: C+ |
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Episode 147 – King Ludwig Comes To Visit
Posted By John on July 3rd, 2009
We tried a beer new to our market the Konig Ludwig Hefe-Weizen from Kaltenberg. Imported from Germany it is a solid wheat beer, but does it have the three flavors of a hefeweizen?
Week three of the hops challenge concluded. Both test subjects said it was a little improves this week. Enjoyment still not a word they would use for the experiment.
To listen to this episode click HERE and hit play. To download this episode right click the link and select save as from the menu.
Beer of the Week:
Beer: Konig Ludwig Hefe-weizen
Brewery: Kaltenberg in Germany
Grade: B+
Full Review
Do you have a suggestion for a beer we should try or any other comments? Send them to info@brewcast.net or call 402-817-0351 and leave us a voicemail.
Thanks for listening
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Kaltenberg – Konig Ludwig Hefe-Weizen
Posted By John on July 3rd, 2009
Beer: Konig Ludwig Hefe-Weizen (We think they threw the hypehn in for fun)
Brewery: Kaltenberg (Site is in German)
Reviewed: 29-Jun-09 on Episode 147
Appearance: Golden with a white linger head.
Aroma: Banana and clove are both evident in the aroma.
Taste: Banana and clove come through with a very slight bubblegum flavor under them.
Mouthfeel: Light body with an effervescent feel.
Aftertaste: Not much beyond a slight lingering sweetness.
Overall: Decent beer. Good summer beer and a better option than a shandy.
Best enjoyed at: any hot and humid outdoor event.
| John: B | Brian: B | Overall Grade: |
B+ Very Good |
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| Marissa: A | Anne: B |
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