This Imperial Stout X – Coconut from Boulevard Brewing Company is fun and original. But remember, as every bottle in the Smokestack Series advises, “serve in proper glass.”
We made two dips: a spicy spinach dip, which is our go-to, and roasted red pepper and garlic hummus, which is fun because hummus provides a versatile canvas.
Oktoberfest Märzen Lager from Left Hand Brewing Company is an amber-colored brew with hints of caramel and malt. If you find it, buy it, and drink it. It’s delicious.
We suggest drinking a pumpkin beer. Never enjoyed this seasonal phenomenon? Let us provide a primer. Pumpkin beer resembles ordinary beer. But, unlike ordinary beer, it tastes a bit like pumpkins.
Let’s celebrate! This week brings the release of our hands-down favorite beer. It’s Saison Brett from Boulevard Brewing Company. And, it’s the definition of delicious. We hold the genre of farmhouse ale in high esteem. We enjoy Ommegang’s Hennepin and Goose Island’s Sofia. Boulevard also makes Tank 7, which itself deserves acclaim. But, each spring, Boulevard offers a special limited release: Saison Brett. It’s Tank 7 perfected. Saison Brett unfortunately resembles the Easter Bunny. No, it’s not a sweaty middle-aged man in a terrifying animal costume. Instead, it comes only once every spring and then disappears all year. Get it while the getting’s good.
We don’t know a lot about the lifestyle of 19th century farmers in Belgium. We imagine it was difficult without electricity or tractors or refrigeration. They had to be rugged. They had to be resilient. Survival demands much less of us than it did them. For all of their struggle, though, we know those Belgian agrarians had at least one great pleasure: beer. Saison rocks. It has big flavor but goes down light. It’s crisp, refreshing and just a tad citrusy. That makes it superb for warm-weather drinking, especially when you crave beer that tastes like beer, not water. Goose Island Beer Co. offers a great saison: Sofie. It comes in a 765 mL bottles. And, if that reminds you of wine, here’s another similarity. Sofie pairs well with food. It particularly compliments fish, mussels, and oysters. Feeling adventurous? Try...
Where we reside, spring has sprung. We survived a frigid January and February. But now, not a minute too soon, warm weather has descended upon us. We yearn to be outside. We want to bathe in sunshine, inhale fresh air and drink bottles of craft beer on our patio. If you’ve never sampled a Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale, you should. Let this great weather provide your reason why. Southern Pecan claims the title as the first beer made with roasted pecans. No surprise, it tastes a bit nutty. But, it is also smooth and slightly sweet without much taste of hops. Southern Pecan feels like it should be properly enjoyed outside. That might be because it is brewed by Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company in Kiln, Mississippi. You know, Mississippi--where they are not touched by the wretchedness of winter.
Eggnog season is quickly waning. Before the magical stuff disappears, though, let us lend you some sage advice. Transform it into ice cream. Deposit a scoop or two in a glass of stout beer. And, enjoy a deliciously festive beer float. Like custard, the base of eggnog comes from yolk. So, it makes a rich, creamy frozen treat without any extra prep work. For our beer, we use Imperial Stout by Boulevard Brewing Company, which is robust, grainy and generously alcoholic at 11.0% ABV.
Surprises! Aren't surprises the best? Pleasant surprises, at least. Last Saturday, we were at a local drinking hole cheering on our alma mater's football team. (They won.) Glancing down at the table, we spied an ad for Leinenkugel's Cranberry Ginger Shandy. What? Thanksgiving-flavored beer! Yes, please.
We at G@H have a friend from the North Woods of Wisconsin. His name is Arnie. He refuses to leave. For a time, his stalwartness confused us. Then, we visited. We tasted the beer. We have returned many times. We live in a golden age of drinking. When a good beer comes along, it’s discovered and distributed. We can buy a Boulevard in Boston or a Shipyard in St. Louis or an Alaskan in Austin. But, if you crave a New Glarus beer, you better be in the Badger State. The New Glarus Brewing Company operates out of New Glarus, WI. It makes delicious beer. It makes popular beer. It could export its beer across the United States. It’s not interested. The New Glarus Brewing Company ranks as America’s 21st largest craft brewer. And, it only sells in Wisconsin. It’s...
Do you love autumn? We do. Football, fire pits, pumpkin beer. Pumpkin Beer. PUMPKIN BEER. If we sat on death row and had to request a last meal, we’d have really think about the entrée but not the drink. We’d have a pumpkin beer. Okay, that’s a lie. We’d have a single malt scotch. But, we really like pumpkin beer. It makes fall feel like fall. Here are five varieties to sample this season: 1. Wilhelm Scream Pumpkin Ale by Magic Hat Brewing Company 2. Pumpkinhead Ale by Shipyard Brewing Company 3. Imperial Pumpkin Smash by Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Company 4. Ichabod Ale by New Holland Brewing Company 5.Schlafly Pumpkin Ale by The Saint Louis Brewery
Distribution of @oskarblues is spreading starting this week. Setting the bar high by with an old chub. pic.twitter.com/DOR5Zf5Bw8 — Gentleman at Home (@GentlemanatHome) March 15, 2014
Hard to find @GooseIsland Raspberry sour. Nice punch, distinct flavor from wine barrels. 2013 edition, ages 5yrs pic.twitter.com/tLs2gvZvNx — Gentleman at Home (@GentlemanatHome) March 13, 2014
MILF by @MothersBrewing. Fantastic imperial stout. 11% ABV. Aged in 5 different barrels then blended. pic.twitter.com/PWZxN3fah2 — Gentleman at Home (@GentlemanatHome) February 1, 2014
Another excellent #barrelaged #strongale pulled from the cellar. Conflux No. 1 Collage from @DeschutesBeer pic.twitter.com/932weXxBaJ — Gentleman at Home (@GentlemanatHome) January 28, 2014
5. Drink Your Way from Sea to Shining Sea We understand your dilemma. You want to see the United States but cannot swing a three-week road trip from Charleston, South Carolina to Portland, Oregon. Here’s our solution. Drink it. Plot your course, then sample a craft beer from every state on the route. Not in one sitting, mind you. Throughout the year. 4. Dress More Dapperly Few employers require business formal dress. Regardless, wear a tie—not always but sometimes. The right tie does a gentleman good. Ties get attention. They start conversation. They command respect. And, you can integrate them into your wardrobe without reinventing it. Add an outer layer, such as a sport coat, V-neck sweater or cardigan, because without it you risk looking like the teenager who stocks shelves at your local grocer. Outfitted right, though, 2014 might...
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, all the creatures were drinking ... @Boulevard_Beer pic.twitter.com/6cXOTEWYIc — Gentleman at Home (@GentlemanatHome) December 25, 2013
You want your home to reflect the dynamism of you. Your style. Your creativity. Your vigor and gusto. You may have painted your den the ideal shade of squirrel grey. You may have invested a week’s salary in a mid-century modern sofa from West Elm. Yet, something is off. The room feels lacking, rather empty. Panic not. You've scored the touchdown. All you need now is the extra point. A few pieces of small décor can finish a room brilliantly. Of course, small décor can befuddle us gentlemen. We don’t understand the utility of decorative lanterns or glass jars filled with fake rocks covered in fake moss. At G@H, we enjoy decorating with beer paraphernalia. When you happen upon a coaster for a beloved beer, swipe it. Take it home. Stick it in a frame. Place it next to a...
With InBev’s takeover of Anheuser-Busch, Boulevard Brewing Co. became Missouri’s largest American-owned brewery. Its promotion has not gone to Boulevard’s head or, more importantly, to its products. Boulevard makes fantastic beer, fact. From its top-selling Unfiltered Wheat to its adventurous Smokestack Series, beer snobs and everyday Joes can unite behind this Midwestern gem. And, you need not reside in the Midwest to enjoy a Boulevard. Its products are available in over 24 states from California to Massachusetts. (Click here). Last summer, Boulevard released its newest year-round beer: 80-Acre Hoppy Wheat Beer. We at G@H lack the enlightened palates to jabber about citrusy notes and potential food pairings. But, we have tried (and retried and tried again) lots of beer, and we enjoy 80-Acre. If Boulevard’s Unfiltered Wheat and Pale Ale had an unplanned yet adored lovechild, 80-Acre is what it...
Ever stumble upon something and marvel, “How does such a thing exist without me knowing about it?” Get this: Krups, think coffee makers, and Heineken, think beer, make a mini kegerator, the B100 BeerTender. That contraption your college roommate fashioned out of a junk refrigerator has come a long way. Bravo to German ingenuity and Dutch imagination! The BeerTender uses 5L DraughtKegs of Heineken, Heineken Premium Light and Newcastle Brown Ale. It maintains the beer at 37°F and keeps it fresh for 30 days. At only $120, the BeerTender makes a manageable gift, so do not be surprised to unwrap one on your birthday, Christmas or Father’s Day (if applicable). We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness
