
CK's Beer of the Month
#21
Posted 26 April 2005 - 06:03 PM
hadn't seen that energy drink, and killians tastes very sweet.. mmmm.
#22
Posted 13 May 2005 - 01:17 PM
It's that time of the month again (no, not THAT), and today we'll be looking at something I hold close to my heart - a fine black & tan that gets no respect, or so it seems. So without further ado...
May's Beer of the Month:
"Mississippi Mud"
Import or Domestic: Domestic (rare)
Location: Lake Success, New York, USA
Price: $2.99 for 32oz.
Unfortunately, the original brewing company - Upper Mississippi Brewing Company - was bought by AriZona Beverages way back in the early 90's, so digging up information on this relatively un-popular beer was VERY hard. The offical website for AriZona has absolutely no information or history on this beer, so instead of of presenting you with facts, this month I'll just be giving a review. I'm sorry for this (I've already written AriZona a letter - they have info on their company history, but no info on the products they carry? I call bullshit!).
Mississippi Mud is a Black & Tan. If you don't know what a black & tan is, I'll explain: English bitter (ale) and Irish stout mixed together. Some people hate it, others swear by it. I am the latter. "Mud" has a distinct taste, better than ANY other black & tan available to the public, and because of this "Mud" is hard to track down. You would think they'd carry it in every beverage store, right next to the Killian's, or the Sierra Nevada, but the only place you will likely find this brew is Trader Joe's. Traditionally, "Mud" comes in giant 32 oz glass "mugs", with a design of an alligator on the front. They do carry 16oz bottles, however. Packaging isn't an important part of any beer, but if it was then "Mud" would surely qualify for Best Packaging.
About the taste:
Hmm...how does one go about describing the taste of this black & tan? Simply put, it tastes like Bass Pale Ale mixed with Imperial Stout. Doesn't sound too appealing at first, but the two different brews really work well off eachother - so well that they had to dub a name for it. When the beer first hits your palate, you will notice a distinct dark ale taste. This is very similar to Bass, more so than Dead Guy or any other ale. After swallowing the first sip, you'll notice a sharp aftertaste - this is the stout. The aftertaste is reminescent of Imperial, NOT Guiness. This is a good thing, because if they had opted for more of a Guiness taste, I think it would overpower the ale by a substantial margin. As is, "Mud" delivers a powerful punch, and more aftertaste than you can shake a stick at - probably not the best brew to get drunk on, but more of an after-dinner dessert.
#23
Posted 16 May 2005 - 11:18 AM
never tried it tho'
made me thirsty damn you
;)
#24
Posted 16 May 2005 - 11:47 AM
#25
Posted 16 May 2005 - 05:35 PM
I like black and tans. It's the only way that I will drink Guinness stout...mixed with Bass ale :) I think that is probably one of the classic black and tans. I like 1 part stout to 2 or 3 parts ale.
Me, too, otherwise I can't stand the stuff. Guinness is too much, man, too much
#26
Posted 31 October 2006 - 12:50 AM
#27
Posted 31 October 2006 - 12:51 AM
Me, too, otherwise I can't stand the stuff. Guinness is too much, man, too much
I'm pretty convinced that guys who drink guiness only do so to enlarge the size of their penis.
#28
Posted 31 October 2006 - 08:34 AM
#29
Posted 01 November 2006 - 11:14 PM
with testing and tasting i can copy these:
new castle ale
bass ale
sam adams wheat
sam adams boston lagar
hempin ale
and busch regular
#30
Posted 02 November 2006 - 12:17 AM
Currently drinking Lagunitas Brown Shugga,
Mad River Steelhead Double IPA
#31
Posted 03 November 2006 - 01:52 PM
has CK done any new beer of the months since may??
#32
Posted 06 November 2006 - 03:49 PM
but Magic Hat is and will always be the beer for me.
www.magichat.net
#33
Posted 06 November 2006 - 04:45 PM
#34
Posted 06 November 2006 - 07:16 PM
#35
Posted 27 November 2007 - 03:14 AM
#36
Posted 27 November 2007 - 06:49 PM
#38
Posted 30 November 2007 - 12:05 AM
You want to drink a beer that's too much? The Beast Grand Cru by Averys. It's the most disgusting beverage I've ever tasted. High alcohol content but in that case I'd rather drink wine. If you like strong flavors, pair it with a steak. Something Cajun would probably be best. It's not supposed to be disgusting, I don't think but I had to pour it out. Waste of $7 or whatever I paid for it.
I love this thread. Keep it up.
Just as a matter of opinion - I think sam adams is weak. All of it. No offense. If I had to choose between SA and Fat Tire, I'd drink Fat Tire any day.
Waylit - I've never tried that IPA. Ever tried the Twisted Thistle IPA? Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA from Belhaven (Greene King), a American Pale Ale style beer: An unofficial page for Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA from Belhaven (Greene King) in Dunbar, East Lothian, , Scotland Very delicious. The Maharaja by Averys is great too.