the world of beer is new to us, but we're lucky
to
have todd marcus, president and brewmaster
of cape
cod beer, as our friend and beer mentor.
these
are some truly special brews!
family name: cape
cod beer
given name: cape cod IPA
born: hyannis, massachusetts
style: american india pale ale
personality: strong and hoppy with a lingering blend of citrus and
subtle malt undertones -- leaves you wanting more!
favorite food: very versatile: curried/thai dishes
(medium bodied)
family
name: cape cod beer
given name: cape cod red
born: hyannis, massachusetts
style: north american amber ale
personality: well-balanced deep amber brew with a mouthful of malt
flavor and
just the right amount of hop character. the flagship of cape cod
beer!
favorite food: blue cheese burgers
(medium bodied)
family name: victory
brewing company
given name: golden monkey
born: downington, pennsylvania
style: tripel (extra malt)
personality: pale yellow color with slightly spicy aroma - creamy,
sweet/spicy flavors
favorite food: sharp cheeses - blue, cheddar
(medium bodied)
family
name: boulder beer co.
given name: hazed and infused
born: boulder, colorado
style: american pale ale
personality: nose is citrusy and herbal - flavors are creamy, sweet,
slightly yeasty, and noticably dry-hopped
favorite food: fried chicken
(medium bodied)
family name: fuller,
smith & turner
given name: fuller's ESB
born: chiswick, london
style: extra special bitter (ESB)
personality: aroma is an awesome balance of toasty biscuit malts
and floral hops - biscuity flavors up front, like with a lingering
malt sweetness.
favorite food: barbecued ribs
(full bodied)
family
name: brouwerij duvel
given name: duvel
born: breendonk-puurs, belgium
style: belgian strong pale ale
personality: apple flavors with a yeasty undercurrent and a peppery
spiciness. complex and wonderful
favorite food: grilled salmon
(medium bodied)
family name: brewery
ommegang
given name: hennepin farmhouse ale
born: cooperstown, new york
style: saison (seasonally brewed farmhouse ale)
personality: perfect for spring/summer - notes of pears & apples
with clean light malt & spice. wonderful texture, quenching
and tasty!
favorite food: fontina cheese pizza
(medium bodied)
family
name: allagash
given name: belgian white
born: portland, maine
style: witbier (blegian wheat beer)
personality: allagash's interpretation of a traditional belgian
wheat beer - brewed with a generous portion of wheat and a special
blend of spices. light, slightly spicy, very drinkable and smooth
favorite food: greek salad
(light bodied)
family name: brouwerij
lindemans
given name: lindemans framboise
born: vlezenbeek, belgium
style: fruit lambic
personality: raspberry aromas and beautifully balanced tart and
sweet flavors. drinks more like a champagne than a beer - sweet,
but not cloying.
favorite food: chocolate cake with raspberry sauce
(medium bodied)
family
name: cicso brewers
given name: captain swain's extra stout
born: nantucket, mass
style: stout
personality: brown sugar and chocolate, hints of coffee, molasses
and dark grains. balanced bitterness and a long finish.
favorite food: smoked or grilled meats, chocolate desserts
(full bodied)
family name: cicso
brewers
given name: whale's tale pale ale
born: nantucket, mass
style: american pale ale (APA)
personality: tropical fruit with floral notes - buttery smooth and
bittersweet, with a long, dry finish.
favorite food: asian chicken salad
(light bodied) |
