Yikes, month nine already! Well, here in Minnesota, we recently had a week or so of fall-like weather and it had me thinking of Oktoberfest…this months beer! Summit Brewery describes this beer as “Brewed in the classic Märzen style with Northern Brewer hops from Germany. Rich, toffee malt flavors up front with a clean hop finish as crisp as the autumn air.” It’s gorgeous … Continue reading Beer for a Year, month nine…
Greetings beer lovers! If you are checking the calendar, you’ll see I’m a few days late on my July beer post…this has honestly been the craziest summer! I am sorry, but am trying not to beat myself up about it, thinking you’ll understand and can relate. Won’t you? This (last) month’s beer is Summit Pilsener. A Bohemian Style, lighter beer perfect for summer and what I … Continue reading Beer for a Year, month eight…
Rhubarb Beer Jam & dinner…… Hey beer lovers! This months beer is Summit Sága IPA described by Summit as a beer with “Epic hop character”. I love anything that is referred to as “epic”! Usually I am not a fan of big hoppy beers, but this one is so clean & bright & fresh, that the first sip I had, I knew I liked it! Further description … Continue reading Beer for a Year, month seven…
Being a huge lover of food, I think about it constantly. What I want to eat, what I am actually making to eat (sometimes the two don’t match) and what others are eating…I am obsessed! Seriously, it drives me crazy, because I am always hungry! This month’s post has been on my mind, not because it’s just food, but because it’s one of my … Continue reading Beer for a Year, month six…
Wow, I know I may sound like a broken record player, but where the heck did April go? I can’t believe its the last day of the month and here I sit at 8:33pm trying to get this post done before May…which is tomorrow….. Sigh. Anyway, this month’s “Beer for a Year” choice is Summit’s Great Northern Porter. The great folks at Summit Brewing say … Continue reading Beer for a Year, month five…
Month four…already??!!! Nooooo! And, according to the calendar, its April. I should have had this post in March. The devil is in the details….who cares right? Let’s talk beer! Summit Maibock! I’ve heard, from quite many people, that this is THE beer. According to Summit’s website, “this traditional German style beer earned the nickname “liquid bread” because it was brewed by monks to help them … Continue reading Beer for a Year, month four…
Greetings beer lovers! This month’s special brew is Summit’s Horizon Red Ale. The brewmasters at Summit Brewing call this beer “an inspired hybrid that blurs the boundaries between IPA and Amber styles. The exceptional blend of American hops (including the harder-to-find Horizon variety) gives it an intense pine, citrus and earthy character in the nose and on the tongue.” Read more about Summit Horizon Red Ale. … Continue reading Beer for a Year, month three…
Greetings beer lovers! This months special brew is one of my most favorites, Summit Winter Ale. They describe this beer as being nutty (I’m a little like that) with a roasted malt flavor and hints of coffee, caramel, cocoa and a dash of hop spice–wow, no wonder I am bonkers for it…I love all those things! They say to pair this beer with Stews, (a … Continue reading Beer for a Year, month two…
Wait, what? Yes, that’s what I said, Beer for a year! I was at an event at the end of November, where I won Beer for a year, from Summit Brewing. Even though, as most of you that know me, I don’t really drink beer, I was still so excited! I love our local, hometown brewery- Summit Brewing and was thrilled to be able to … Continue reading Beer for a Year!
Who Eats Like This? 