Blue Mountain Brewery

Eric here.....had a chance in my travels to quickly stop into Blue Mountain Brewery.  They had a great selection of brew with something for everyone's taste.  The beer list was broken into "Refreshing" "Hoppy" "Barrel Aged" "Seasonal" and "Special Bottle Offering".  After trying them all my personal favorites at the time were Kolsch 151 and Rockfish Wheat.  

The wheat malt balance of the Kolsch 151 for my taste was perfect with just a hint of fruit which was coming from the aroma.  It accompanied my cheeseburger perfectly and for a humid 90 degree day was what I needed.  This was a perfect drink and repeat beer.

I saved the Rockfish Wheat for when I finished with my meal.  It had a banana and clove flavor that hit you early and stuck with you without building up. It was perfect for changing tracks from eating to getting back to just the beer.  

If I had time I would have grabbed another Kolsch 151 and went out to one of the many patio areas they had and put my feet up in the shade.  The view of the hop fields right there on premises with the mountains in the background was spectacular.  

I'll have to get Christian there before the cold weather settles in.  Knowing him and his hoppy palate, he would have liked the A Hopwork Orange or Full Nelson.  We'll have to let you know.  

Get out to this brewery when you can.  It's worth the trip!

Main St. Virginia Ale

A new favorite from Center of the Universe Brewing.  Main St. Virginia Ale.  A German Munich malt foundation in flavor.  What hit me....a pretzel after taste that I really like.  Later reading the can "toasted and bready flavor".  Nailed it!  Now I just need a Bavarian pretzel!! Thanks for all the great info Maureen!

Center of the Universe Brewing

We're at Center of the Universe Brewing - come join us for a flight! The beer is amazing, the staff is friendly, and there's even a live band.

Beer & Kroger

We meet the nicest people in the beer aisle at Kroger! Hope you enjoyed the IPAs.

Beer Bloggers Writers Conference Friday Night Brew

Look out #BBC15 - we just stopped & picked up some Infinite Amber and Welcome To Scoville Jalapeño IPA from our friends at Jailbreak Brewing Company. 

Of course, if you're in the Maryland area, stop by the tasting room and try a few!

If you're attending the Beer Bloggers Conference, you get to try these AMAZING brews Friday night.

Beer Bloggers Conference Prepping

Prepping for Beer Bloggers Conference.  We are going to be packing in a lot of miles and a lot of beer tasting. (No....Not At The Same Time).  Hydration is top of mind even though we will be using the spit can ;)

SweetWater Brewing Company Blue

OOut picking up some anhauser-busch brewery Bud Light Lime for my wife and it got me looking at some other "fruity" beer.  Given I'm a SweetWater Brewing Company fan....when I saw Blue I jumped at it.  It's a great easy bodied wheat ale with just a hint and I mean a hint of blueberry.  Very crisp finish with no lingering aftertaste and not too sweet and only 4.6 ABV.  I'll be enjoying a few of these this afternoon.  Oh.....the wife likes it too!!