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Martina · 08-19-2012, 08:40 PM

I went to a pub in the bay area today. If you curious about which one, PM me.

I tried these beers:

Petrus Aged Pale -- this is another fermented beer. I have been loving these lately. It's got a sour lemony woody funky taste. Just yummy. Not as intense as the Russian River ones I tried, but this is a different style. It's called an Oud Bruin. I don't know that I have ever had one before. But it was good.

Hazelnut Brown Nector -- brewed by Rogues Ales. Well-named. Nector of the gods. I was not expecting much for some reason and wow. Glorious. So good that I bought a pint. All the rest were tasters (and free!) Here's part of a review from Beer Advocate: "A far more muted approach than the nose...if that's possible. Hazelnuts are loaded but in no way aggressive. Definitely bready with a pull of caramel sweetness. Some cracker dryness. Nutty. I can't help but think of dark brown bread. Deft use of hazelnuts. Avoids becoming sweet."

Zummer Zitra Top brewed by Mikkeller. Light but flavorful. Fruity but not sweet. Hops and a final bitter taste. Excellent beer. Yum.

Before, During and After Christmas by Evil Twin. A double IPA. Hoppy goodness. Lots of citrus and pine. I enjoyed this.

Old Rasputin Imperial Stout from North Coast Brewing. Never fails. Such a good stout.

The two just so so selections were Obsidian Stout brewed in Oregon by Deschutes. Beer Advocate gives it very high marks, but I didn't think it tasted like much. And Allagash Dubbel. I can't remember it well, just that it wasn't at the level of the others.

My friend tried the Double Dead Guy by Rogues Ales. He liked it, but I wasn't thrilled.

08-19-2012, 08:40 PM	#198
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,285 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I went to a pub in the bay area today. If you curious about which one, PM me. I tried these beers: Petrus Aged Pale -- this is another fermented beer. I have been loving these lately. It's got a sour lemony woody funky taste. Just yummy. Not as intense as the Russian River ones I tried, but this is a different style. It's called an Oud Bruin. I don't know that I have ever had one before. But it was good. Hazelnut Brown Nector -- brewed by Rogues Ales. Well-named. Nector of the gods. I was not expecting much for some reason and wow. Glorious. So good that I bought a pint. All the rest were tasters (and free!) Here's part of a review from Beer Advocate: "A far more muted approach than the nose...if that's possible. Hazelnuts are loaded but in no way aggressive. Definitely bready with a pull of caramel sweetness. Some cracker dryness. Nutty. I can't help but think of dark brown bread. Deft use of hazelnuts. Avoids becoming sweet." Zummer Zitra Top brewed by Mikkeller. Light but flavorful. Fruity but not sweet. Hops and a final bitter taste. Excellent beer. Yum. Before, During and After Christmas by Evil Twin. A double IPA. Hoppy goodness. Lots of citrus and pine. I enjoyed this. Old Rasputin Imperial Stout from North Coast Brewing. Never fails. Such a good stout. The two just so so selections were Obsidian Stout brewed in Oregon by Deschutes. Beer Advocate gives it very high marks, but I didn't think it tasted like much. And Allagash Dubbel. I can't remember it well, just that it wasn't at the level of the others. My friend tried the Double Dead Guy by Rogues Ales. He liked it, but I wasn't thrilled.