Still there, unfortunately. The start of another semester! :D

Cariboo Genuine Lager from Prince George, B.C.'s Pacific Western Brewing. Nice taste from a non-craft value beer brand I chose as they donate a portion of their profits to reforestation in B.C.

You brewers be careful out there:

http://fauxcountrynews.com/charlesto...thout-a-beard/

Piton beer... St Lucia

Smithwick's

Lagunitas Maximus and Ballast Point Victory at Sea

Hopworks IPA
 

A new IPA (for me) that I really like is from Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB), Portland, OR. First saw it at Costco (<$4) in a bomber. Not as citrusy as some IPAs which is fine with me. Yum, yum. If you live in the NW you can find it at some Costcos, Whole Foods & some Fred Meyers.

Stopped by a new, local microbrewery yesterday: Black Cap Brewing. Had a very enjoyable Hop Scramble IPA and Mr. Kipper enjoyed Postmaster's Series #5 DIPA.

New Belgium was the August brewer of the month at The Brass Tap and I tried a few limited editions as we get ready to move into September. I did not care for the Fat Sour Apple ale, or I should say I was disappointed with the overly mild apple flavor. The Heavy Melon was the opposite, too much watermelon flavor. Fruit Fly was my favorite and then I switched to Narragansett for the sake of nostalgia. I was surprised that I actually liked it. I drank it as a teenager but didn't really recall the spicy notes there in the background. Not bad at all for a traditional local beer. I would do it again except I'm on track to drink 300 different beers there and hate to drink the same one twice until I've reached my goal.

I found Heavy Melon quite yummy.

Come to HSV and try Straight to Ale's Watermelon Wheat for a better version. Since I'm not a huge fan of watermelon flavor, I prefer their subtler approach. Yes, you taste the watermelon, but no, it's less like sitting in the front row at a Gallagher show.

Crispin Cider

Fairly good, not too tart. Found 16 oz cans, one of which was about right for watching a game in the hotel room. and didn't have to mess around with trying to haul the rest of a six pack

Trying to tempt me? :D

Well, it's a good 6 hour drive for me so we don't do it more than twice a year but BamaVol Jr #1 and his wife will take good care of you and Mr kipper should you decide a trip to the Heart of Dixie is in the cards. ^

Discovered some Ballast Point Homework Series 7 in my beer store yesterday. After a good nights chill, they were just delicious. Will return for moooore.