The
labels on some of these products are as interesting as what’s inside the
bottle. See, and taste for yourselves. The Pint Jockeys are headed to Del Papa
Distributing to share seasonal and rare brews. The Oct. 18 event will feature
favorites from Saint Arnold Brewing Company, Rogue, Left Coast Brewing,
Woodchuck and Rolling Rock, and introduce Shock Top fans to a bold new
seasonal. Tastings are free and open to adults ages 21 and older.
Loo
for: The October
tasting event will feature:
· Saint Arnold Pumpkinator – Pumpkinator is a big, black beer
full of spice and flavor. Originally released in 2009 as Divine Reserve No. 9,
the imperial pumpkin stout soon became a Saint Arnold seasonal regular. Brewed
at 10% ABV, Pumpkinator has a combination of pale two row, caramel and black
malts; Cascade and Liberty hops for a background hop flavor; pumpkin for a rich
mouthfeel; and molasses and brown sugar. One sip will remind you of mom’s
homemade pumpkin pies.
· Rogue Dead Guy Ale – A German Maibock characterized
by a deep honey color and rich, full flavor. Dead Guy Ale is available in
special 22-ounce and 64-ounce glow-in-the-dark bottles and is also available in
six-packs and on draft.
· Left Coast Voo Doo – Voo Doo is a full bodied, dark
brew that is rich and malty with plenty of roasted barley character. This
hearty stout is layered with flavors of roasted barley, chocolate, and coffee
coming from the highest quality imported malts. Its creamy long lasting head
completes the brew, tempting your taste buds to be spellbound.
· Shock Top End of the World
Midnight Wheat Ale –
A bold new Shock Top seasonal, this wheat ale is brewed with midnight wheat,
chocolate malt and chilies and delivers an indulgent flavor appropriate to
celebrate the end of the world.
· Woodchuck Special Release
Pumpkin Cider --
Woodchuck has
combined its signature hard cider taste with a refreshing pumpkin finish for
their Private Reserve Pumpkin Cider. Limited to just two and half hours on the
production line, this is a true connoisseur's cider.
· Rolling Rock – This American-style Premium Lager is a light-bodied
lager with a rich malt character. At 4.5% ABV, Rolling Rock has a distinctive
taste and subtle hop character.
When
can you try this out? 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Del Papa
Distribution Center
Hospitality Room, 410 I-10 South in Beaumont. Here’s the background: This past year a group of beer fans launched The
Pint Jockeys blog
and Facebook page to help raise awareness for craft beer in Southeast Texas.
The Pint Jockeys invite fans to join them online and at the monthly tasting
events to share craft-beer related news and opinions. For more information on
Pint Jockeys, visit www.facebook.com/PintJockeys or www.pintjockeys.com.
Sea
plants in your pocket
Genesis
Today’s GenEssentials comes in single servings to keep you going. You have to
be careful with energy “shots,” so be careful of these carry-alongs that are
popping up everywhere. You want one as natural as possible and even then, you
may want to ask your doctor about them. This company has a Greens offering with
nutritional support of “nutrient-rich
green superfoods, land and sea plants, superfruits, vegetable powders,
antioxidants and so much more.”
I’ve tried Genesis
Today Pure Energy™ Organic Goji Energy Shot that’s organic with a good berry flavor. Here’s what was in
it that fueled me through a garage sale full of early-bird shoppers: “120 mg of
natural caffeine (derived from guarana and tea leaf extract), goji, and
B-vitamins which work together to naturally support your body's energy levels
and your mood.*” These are low in
calories for the punch they pack. I like it in Acai, too. Learn more at: http://superfoods.genesistoday.com/products/supplements/goji-energy-shot-supplement
Skinny Coffee Vanilla
Latté™ and Skinny Coffee Creamy Cappuccino™ blends with pure green coffee bean
extract sounds tempting, too.
Gazpacho
I confess, when I was
a kid and tried my first gazpacho, the thought of a cold vegetable soup made me
uneasy. I didn’t like it. My mom’s club made this traditional Spanish dish with
cream and it’s now a different story. Mom served me some in a cup, garnished
with parsley and with cheese crackers, after a round of hot, outside work. I
couldn’t stop having the thought “refreshing.” The flavor was so delicate. Some
regions feature more or less tomato, make it white with fruit or green with
avocado, thicker with bread or more tart with vinegar. I’m on board, and wouldn’t
mind trying each variation Spain has to offer.
ddoiron@panews.com
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