Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale

I finally gotten around to trying this one out. I haven't been impressed with the few "pumpkin beer" I've tried so far, I've only tried a couple of others so you can keep that in mind but I was kind of impressed by this one. Here is my review from Ratebeer.com:

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   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20

rjplumer (415) - Foxboro, Massachusetts, USA - OCT 31, 2014

A bubbly rich amber red body. Smooth nutmeg and pumpkin aroma that isn’t overwhelming but yet enticing. Has a touch of roasted malt on the nose too. The nutmeg and pumpkin are noticeable to the taste. Has a crisp apple like character also. Smoothness from start to finish as it leaves your palate clean and wet without any negative aftertaste. First "pumpkin beer" to actually impress me. Rather than slamming you pumpkin spice it is subtle and respectful to your sense. Well done.

Mayflower Scotch Ale - 2014

  

Rich toffee aroma. Mahogany body topped with a foamy light tan head that lingers nicely. Roasted toffee malt taste that is impressive. Has a rich mouth feel. Perfect warmer for those chilly autumn evenings. Has a faint bite of crispness in the background. Mayflower Brewing rarely fails to impress me, well done. Can’t wait to have another one. 

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Newburyport Beer Fest 2014

I just ordered my ticket fro the Newburyport Beer Fest this November 8, 2014. This will be my first beer event in over two years so I'm looking forward to this event. Admittedly this will be a good hike for me from Foxboro(where I live) to Newburyport.

This trip does have a duel purpose besides the beer fest which may explain, other than the great brews that will be there and scenic seaport. This is home of where my ancestors landed in the colonies. Not only was my 9th Grandfather Francis Plumer a founding settler of the town Newbury in 1635, he was also the settlements first innkeeper. So I hope to track down the above marker and monument before heading to tasting some excellent beverages.

Good chance this one will be there.

Click here if you wish to purchase ticket or find out more here at 2 Beer Guys Blog

Never a bad time for a Beer

With the weather we're having lately this what is seems like. 

Massachusetts Breweries by John Holl & April Darcy

Massachusetts Breweries by John Holl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An excellent guide to Massachusetts Brewery's from the Berkshires, North Shore, Cape Cod and the Islands. From the time the Pilgrim's landed at Plymouth, in part because they were low on beer, Massachusetts has had a rich history brewing and consuming beer and ale. Whether your want to tour them all or looking for something local to visit this is a handy guide book. Learn a little bit of history and background on each region of the Bay State. I'm sure many more have come about since this has been written but this would be a good starting point.

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Leffe Blonde

This Belgian Ale is a true pleaure to taste. Has a heady foam head upon a  clear gold  body. Smooth tasting and bready body to contradict its clear body. Don't be fooled by Belgians who are very serious and passionate about their beer and ale. I'd drink this any time and in vast quantities. It's worth a try. Very pleasant and smooth. 

Ayinger Oktober Fest-Marzen

 

A classic Oktober Fest-Marzen from Ayinger. I remember this size bottle(500ml or 1 Pint 0.9 oz) from when I was in Germany while I was in the Army. I love the bottle cap. Has a rich smooth taste. Worth trying out if your looking for that classic Oktoberfest taste.

 

Post 5k run refreshment

Today's post run refreshment is provided by Narragansett's Del Shandy. Ran the Flutie 5k in Natick, Massachusetts today.