Brewdog Tokio Intergalatic Fantastic Imperial Stout (although we got it in last week), I finally tasted this big brew. Not a wimpy beer by any means. The cranberries and jasmine were noticeable but subtle; I expect they will come out as the beer ages. There were notes of coffee and chocolate intertwined with the floral notes from the jasmine and hops. The cranberries came out in the finish, but more notes of red berries seemed to show through. This beer will continue to age over the next five plus years. Comes in at 18.2% ABV and available for 12.49/11.2 oz. bottle. 

 

The latest beer to be bottled from Oakshire Brewing: Line Dry Rye Ale, a pale rye ale brewed with honey. The beer is golden amber in color and starts out with an aroma of sweet hops and rye. On the palate the flavors open into sweet caramel malt with notes of toffee followed by subtle notes of honey. The finish is dry with moderate hops. 5.3% ABV, 35 IBU and retails for 4.49/22 oz. bottle. 

 

Weekend Tastings

• Friday, June 4, from 4-6 p.m. – Monika will be pouring a selection of German wines.
• Saturday, June 5, from 5-7 p.m. – Taste Rogue John John Juniper Pale Ale.
• Sunday, June 6, from 5-7 p.m. – Try Peirano Estate Vineyards The Immortal Zin.

Oakshire Brewing Amber Ale has a sweet bright nose, floral and citrus hops balance out the butterscotch and caramel from the malts. The finish is dry, full and rounded with a touch of nuttiness, 24 IBU, 5.4% ABV. $3.99/22 oz. bottle.

Hopworks Rise-Up NW Red ale is dark amber in color and full in flavor. This is not a wimpy Red Ale; the hops used are Cascade and Centennial which gives the beer floral and citrus notes.  The malt balances the hops, rounding out the finish with notes of caramel and a bit of roasted nuttiness.  60 IBU 5.8% ABV. $5.19/22 oz. bottle.

Our tasting schedule this week:
• Friday, May 21, from 5-7 p.m. – Todd from Hop Valley Brewery will be pouring their IPA Imperial Red and Cream Ale

• Saturday, May 22, from 5-7 p.m. – Joseph from Bacchus will be pouring Norman Zinfandel, Les Traverses de Fontaines, and Goldwater Sauvignon Blanc

• Sunday, May 23, from 5-7 p.m. – Mas de Daumas Gassac Rosé and Blanc 

Stone Russian Imperial Stout goes without saying if you like Russian Imperial Stouts, you’ll like this one. Big and bold with notes of coffee, chocolate, molasses, anise and currents. 6.99/22oz. bottle.

Bridgeport Stumptown Tart is brewed with raspberries, amber in color with a burst of raspberries on the front of the palate. This beer finishes dry, sour and tart. It is a delicious delight for the upcoming summer. Try it and you’ll find out for yourself. 5.99/22 oz. bottle.

Silver Moon Hoptagon Imperial IPA is brewed with two row and crystal malts and five Northwest varietal hops. Citrus and floral on the nose up front, follows with some malt to help balance the massive hops. 9% ABV, 99IBU, 6.59/22 oz. bottle.

Our tasting schedule this week:
• Friday, May 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. – Try Crowley Chardonnay and Chateau de Segries Cotes du Rhone Rouge.
• Saturday May 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. – Join us for a taste of Walkabout Brewing Worker’s Pale Ale.
• Sunday May 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. – We’ll be pouring Nittnaus Heidenboden Pinot Blanc.

Our tasting schedule this week:
• Friday April 23 at 6 p.m. Curtis from Portland's Cascade Brewing will be pours some tasty brews for your sipping pleasure.
• Saturday April 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. – Amy Paul will be pouring wines from Chile: Maquis Calcu, Penalolen and Apalagua Pinot noir.
• Sunday April 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. – Taste the Chateau La Gravette des Lucques Bordeaux.