Where did all the adventures go? March 2, 2010

It’s been a whirlwind tour of the beer world lately. Having just opened up the brewery and working around the clock for the past several months, my travels have come to a standstill. The consumption of beers… well that’s a different story. I have a favorite beer of the week…. My Bloody Valentine by Alesmith is a great hoppy version of a red ale. The malt sweetness well balanced by a very healthy dose of hops. The slight floral and citrus in the hops and the sweet caramel maltiness in the beer make it dessert in a glass, but without being too sweet. This beer is only released once a year around Valentine’s Day and is definitely work seeking out. Despite all my misgivings about Valentine’s Day (VD) in general and how it’s over-rated, this beer will give me something to look forward to next year.