#BeerSaturday - Sippin' for the Ladies
This week, I drink to the ladies. International Women's day should be celebrated as mush as the ladies we call our beer-drinkin' buddies so let's tip a pint!
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I became a beer blogger years ago because of the blockchain, I came to write either about that which I am learning, or know very well. The years I spent brewing for myself, the breweries I work with now on their technology and marketing, and the decades spent imbibing combine for the self-proclaimed title of the #Blockchain #Beerologist.
This week, we are toasting the women who make beer great, and enjoy it with us as we happily forge our paths through a happy life.
Shorty of the Week!
The Shorty of the Week is a tactic I leverage to make sure there are different flavours in the fridge and there are small beers for those moments when a half pint is the right call.
This week, you get a double shot of shorty as I pair last week's selection with this week's as they were enjoyed on the front step with a friend on a sunny Sunday afternoon. We have local Black Swan Brewing https://blackswanbrewing.ca/ with I've Got Sunshine Hazy New England IPA https://black-swan-brewing.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/i-ve-got-sunshine-neipa paired with Vox Populi and their Double Fruit Punch IPA https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/38853/231821/ I cannot for the life of me find their website which makes the digital marketer in me cringe. The Beerologist in me loved this nice surprise which is a serious IPA you discover is a DIPA only when you look at the can. Tasty shorties this week.
Cheers to International Women's Day
I have been enjoying 16 instalments of the number IPA series from Collective Arts Brewing https://collectiveartsbrewing.com/ for years. The 16th one is https://collectiveartsbrewing.com/beers/ipa-16/ and is brewed in tribute to International Women's Day. The grapefruit pop is fantastic and it is a curvaceous beauty of a hazy and solid beer.
The artist featured on this label is Amber Vittoria https://collectiveartsbrewing.com/artists/erika-torres-2/ Pretty legit in her own right when you consider the description, "Amber Vittoria is a Forbes 30 Under 30 artist working in New York City; her work focuses on the portrayal of women within art, and she has collaborated with like-minded brands, such as NBC, Warby Parker, Gucci, The New York Times, and Instagram, on pieces that further said narrative."
Art and beer good.
Mojito Party!
I am not sure that you have gotten loaded on Mojitos with a large group of females, but I would highly recommend you do. I have to admit that I passed hard on this beer 'til I saw that it was an IPA with over 40 IBU. Then I thought I would take a flyer so that I could tell a funny story on a beer blog. Plus, I can't remember a mojito night that wasn't silly and Sawdust City Brewery https://sawdustcitybrewing.com/ is legit.
For this beerologist, mint is for toothpaste and not beer...especially an IPA. BUT, when you see the Mosaic, Idaho and Cashmere hops and the citrussy proclamation on the side label, there is hope. Either way, grab a Tropical Storm Mojito IPA https://sawdustcitybrewing.com/collections/beer/products/tropical-storm-mojito-ipa if you see one on the shelf.
It took a mouthful or 2, but this beer paid off. The mint is simply an accent on a nice, sweet, fruity and solid beer. Pleasantly surprised!
KAPOW!
When a fantastic label jumps out at me from the shelf, it is from Rainhard Brewing https://rainhardbrewing.com/ and it is an IPA, I immediately buy it. Who can resist a Molotov cocktail of hops at 60 IBU and a comic-worthy name like KAPOW? My sister-in-law is a kickass woman who runs by the stage name of Kapow...so this it for her.
Mosaic, Citra and Simcoe are an ideal combination in my estimation and KAPOW! IPA https://rainhardbrewing.com/revolution-series/ is as capable a brewery as I know. I wasn't aware that this was the flagship as I have had plenty of fantastic IPAs from this brewery.
Having enjoyed this a few times, and thinking it may be readily available year-round, I may give this one a shot at my coveted top-10!
For all the ladies who make enjoying a pint that much more special for the friends in your life, you have my seal of approval. Happy International Women's Day, which should be every day, as should #beersaturday.
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I invite a friend to the party every week and this week I invite one of the most genuine and artistic hivers I know @prydefoltz. If any of us were lucky enough to have a beer with her, I bet it would be blog-worthy.
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Bottoms up for our better halves! Still not convinced about the mojito beer but I’d try one out of pure curiosity.
Haha! You know, I was already loading up a comparison with brushing my teeth when picking up the can but it ended up alright!
I would go so far as to classify it “I would buy this beer again. “
Cheers to the women who put up with us...and an extra shortie for those who drink beer with us.
Some beer flavours really do surprise me and maybe this will be one of them.
I’ll raise a glass with you to bud, because where would we be without the wonderful girls in our lives. Fishing, maybe...🤔
I couldn't have imagined the Mojito one would be good but it really was. kinda like this one from a couple weeks ago.
Vanilla, lactose and mint?!?! Was a pleasant surprise!
I'll drink to fishing as well!
Mate, you’ve got weirder tastebuds than me! Have to put that one on my list
It would be fabulous to have a beer with you or some hoppy dry mead which is one my favorite brews. Maybe when we can all travel again and HIVE fest:)
Oh yes! Travel and hive fam AND beer/mead?
I think I am over COVID now!
Will other refreshments be served?
Wine and tea, maybe:)
Many women love a beer, never seen specialty beers like this! Good brewing forethought over there.
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It is a loose personal string that connected these beers but every day should be international women’s beer day!
Toast to that! Life in a hot climate and no beer at the end of a day, would not be much of a life at all...
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.Wow. That's a lot of beers! I don't think I have had a mojito style one but would happily give it a bash. I do like some good artwork on the cans. Always makes me more likely to grab one
For sure!
I often liken the craft beer section with a unicorn vomiting all the different colours and styles. They seem to be running out of trendy names and have a bunch of competition with so many other craft breweries so they get pretty creative.
So much craft beer. What a time to be alive!
Ugh, lots of beers I've never seen or tasted before. Thanks for the information. If I come across any in my beer delusions I'll definitely let you know.
This Mojito mint would be a challenge I think.
Yes. I know many that could drink you under the table.
Though what you two decide to do under the table is fine by me.
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Hoppy Dry Mead and Beer? I'm in! This was in the woods when I was hiking through. Picked it up, but, it was gone. Found a recycle bin for it.
Women really do drink beer!
Ack! That's not beer! ;)
Haha! Of course, it's not! I thought you would take pity on me and send me some real beer!
Oh I bet you are surrounded by awesome craft breweries in your region! Til I can travel, I can send !BEER
We are surrounded!! Many arent open yet! Sadly!
Thanks for the beer!! You are the best!!
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.I feel so thirsty right now Zeke! lol
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.Kapow!! is the !BEER that speaks to me!!
Cheers!!
Yah man! Rainhard Brewing is lesser known in Toronto I think (kinda like Junction Brewing) but is legit!
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.Good morning @zekepickleman. Your post was so entertaining and I would love to share a pint with you. I thought
the IPA no.16 with the grapefruit sounded really good, quite a strong beer, just the way I like it. hehe
Enjoy your day sir, Saturday will be here before you know it.
With Lockdowns and working from home, every day almost feels like a Saturday!
Someday, I am thinking I will get to have a pint with the family there. Until then, we can meet virtually via the blockchain and share some convenient !BEER and stories through pictures.
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.Nice toast to all the women in our lives 🍻
🤣🤣 Amen to that! I like mojitos and I like IPAs, just not in thevl same glass!
I was thinking the very same thing and expecting to have some funny flames for this brew. Surprisingly not the case and I am actually a fan!
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Oh, no way. Nice one 👍
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