Samuel Adams Infinium, a collaboration between Samuel Adams and Weihenstephan, the Bavarian State Brewery. Barley, Hops, Water, and Yeast. Dry hopped with Bavarian Nobel hops. Bottle conditioned at 10.3 ABV. $19.99/25.4oz.

Firestone Walker Double Jack Double IPA, Premium Two Row, Munich, and Simpsons Light Crystal Malts. Bittering: Warrior, Columbus Hops; Late kettle, Cascade and Centennial; Dry Hops, Amarillo, Cascade, Centinnial, and Simcoe. 9,5% ABV.$7.69/22oz.

Three Creeks Brewery Hoodoo Voodoo IPA, Sisters, Oregon. New kid on the block. 6.2%ABV, 82IBU’s. Golden, light, attractive lacing after a brief but full head of foam. Very hoppy on the nose and in the mouth. Pine and malt. Refreshing bitter finish. $4.29/22oz.

Our tastings this week:

• Friday, Feb. 4, 4 p.m. – Wines of the Loire, JP Baron Rouge, Raymond Morin Rouge, Cédrik Bartin Sancerre Blanc.

• Saturday, Feb. 5^, 5 p.m. – Laurelwood Brewery.

• Sunday, Feb. 6, 5 p.m. – Maipe Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec 2009.