Weird Beer, and It Isn’t All Green
Green beer, anyone?No, thanks.
This artificial shade of green might be a festive way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but it sure doesn’t appeal to me. Maybe because it only works with pale watery beers and, green or not, those don’t appeal to me, either.
These days, lots of small micro-breweries are experimenting with unique brews that incorporate some unexpected ingredients, with surprisingly delicious results. And not a pale watery one among them. Here are a couple of my favorites.
Raspberry Wheat Ale
I’ll take pink over green any day! Served cold, this is a refreshing summer sipper. Set out some frosty glasses and a plate of cheese and fruit, invite some friends, and you have an instant patio party.Double Chocolate Porter
Chocolate beer? Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it! This one’s really astonishingly good. Rich and mild, with a distinctive chocolate flavor. A perfect after-dinner drink to enjoy in front of the fire.Nut Brown Ale
I’ve tasted several varieties of this, including one made with hazelnuts. Delicious! Goes well with full-flavored foods, like a rich pot of stew or roast chicken.
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up next week, I can’t let you go without a small sampling of “green” beer.Frog green.
From the Dead Frog Brewery near Vancouver, BC.
Why would anyone open a brewery and call it Dead Frog? According to their website, “Our name might be funny, but we are very serious when it comes to brewing.” And who could resist their advertising slogans?
There’s more hops in a dead frog.
Nothing goes down like a cold dead frog.
Would you like flies with that?
Fun and catchy!
What's your favorite brew? Any suggestions for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day?
Cheers!
Lee
Labels: Lee McKenzie, St. Patrick's Day, weird beer
posted by Lee McKenzie @ 9:30 AM
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