As most of you may know, beer has taken a back seat for the past couple of months due to a few circumstances. Unfortunately Rodney is sustaining some back injuries and is trying to take it easy. He's doing great, but no more heaving 55lb grain bags up the stairs for a bit..I for one am in the process of trying to get into the best shape of my life after my back surgery and have cut beer drinking out for special occasions. There seem to be a lot of special occasion lately though. Our huge drop in cooler took a dump and we are somewhat limited on cold storage right now, but we are making due and have plans for a brewery revamp very soon, so come over and help get rid of some of our old stuff. We'll be back up and going in a couple of weeks.
So the good stuff: Saison Du Beacon took first place in the Belgian/French ale category at the Pro-Am competition. It was picked up by Rock Bottom Bellevue to be scaled up and entered in the Great American Beer Festival. I'm pretty stoked I must say. This is not only an honor, but it's also going to be a kick ass time. There is a bunch of us going down to Denver this year and is going to prove to be a great time no who wins what.I'm rooting for Mark Emily and Kevin Davey though. We'll all be down there rooting for each other. I will post the date of the tapping party when the beer is ready. Should be a great time.
I just worked the Seattle International Beer Festival this weekend and have to say it was an awesome experience.Yes, I carried a radio and wore a shirt that said "Beer Police" on the back. Probably got called a douchebag by a couple of people, but for that weekend, the few and the proud of us were above the law. Beer Police Brewtality. Lots of incredible experiences and I went away with some new friends as well. I won't have to worry about hotel rooms when I go down to Portland anymore:)
I just had the pleasure tonight of attending a dinner/beer pairing at Smith on Capitol Hill hosted by New Belgium Brewing. I was lucky enough to sit next to Peter Bouckeart and chat about brewing and the industry for a bit. If you have never heard of Peter, he's a pretty incredible guy. He doesn't believe in beer style, so some of you guys who read this would get along with him very well...Talk about artistic and passionate..jesus.
So future brews coming up in the future:
Out house IPA. You know it and love it. It will be here soon.
A series of Belgian Strong Ales, hopefully ready by Octoberfest along with a few others yet to be decided.
Funky stuff. No Lambics yet, but we do have a surprise up our sleeves that will rock your world. We have a 100 percent Brettanomyces Wit beer that is pretty awesome right now.
More Saisons of course. My favorite style.
I gotta run. Lots of stuff to do this week. Putting together a beer pairing with some of the best food in all of Seattle for the winner of the Belgian Category of the Novembeerfest competition. Yes, believe the hype. This place is that good (Hillary can I get an amen sista?)especially at the hands of Jimmy.
Last but not least, let me give a shout out to the soon to be opened Big Al Brewing. Alejandro, Jerome, Eddie and Noel, you guys are going to be great. We're all behind you and there to help make this place great.
Make beer not bombs,
Colin
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Wonderful stuff. Looking forward to GABF and the Saison tapping. I'm sure the wit is only getting better. It was really good a month or so ago when we tried it last.
Everyday is a special occasion, but pairing it with beer may not be the best way to manage the metabolism. It definately has affected mine. Perhaps I'll be inspired. Whatever you do, don't start with NA or Lite, might as well drink water; they're just about as flavorful.
Outstanding opportunity to talk with Peter. I look forward to hearing more about that experience. I'm of the camp that thinks traditional beer styles should be preserved, but that doesn't mean I don't think creativity isn't just as important. Coloring outside the lines is just as good as inside.
Go Beer!
Howdy neighbor! Apparently, I've been living only a block and a half from Beacon Hill Brewing beer-vana -- I bumped into Colin and Rodney at the Dog and Pony a few months back and again a week or two later at Brouwer's barleywine fest.
I hope to run into your beers on tap someplace soon... you aren't planning a tasting anytime in the near future, are you?
Good luck and good health, guys!
Hey Jason! Stop by anytime dude. We should be brewing quite a bit over the next couple of months. Follow the delicious smell of boiling wort and smoke from out brand new smoker!
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