Yes, Frank Thomas has his own craft beer
I grew up outside of Chicago and even after living in Montana for more than 15 years I’m still a White Sox fan. So when I saw that Frank Thomas has his own craft beer I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to post something about it.
Unfortunately, after seeing some reviews for Big Hurt Beer, my enthusism has waned. It’s dubbed as a “crisp full-flavored imperial lager with All-Star taste and a smooth finish,” which is a bit cheesy. Plus, it comes in a 24 oz. can, so that’s rarely a good thing when it comes to craft beer.
Nonetheless, next time in Chicago or Las Vegas (the only places Big Hurt is available) I’ll no doubt have to give it a shot.
- Matt Pritchard
Bozone Select Amber rolls out in cans
If you’re wandering the shelves in southwestern Montana, a new canned beer might just catch your eye. Bozeman Brewing Co. recently began canning its Bozone Select Amber and six-packs are available in Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky and Livingston. Also, with what I think is pretty cool, the can sports the slogan “Drink ‘Til MT,” which was picked out of dozens of submissions on the brewery’s Facebook page.
- Matt Pritchard
Black Star tallboys out now in time for spring
Black Star Double-Hopped Golden Lager is now out in 24 ounce cans and available in beer stores throughout Montana. If you’re a fan then this is some good news, as spring and summer are (hopefully) around the corner. (more…)
A superb camping beer in a great camping container – Beltian White
Great camping beer
I found a half rack of Harvest Moon Brewing Company’s Beltian White in cans at Worden’s Market the other day, and I figured it would be the perfect camping beer. Beltian White is a nice Belgian-style wit beer with good flavor and light complexion. It’s also a really good food beer with some hints of spice and citrus characteristics.
The fact that it comes in a can makes it a great camping beer worthy of packing a half rack on ice in your cooler. Camping with kids can be an exhausting experience. Cooking food, setting up tents, cleaning up and putting kids to bed can take their toll on parents. And while I like to sip a nice whiskey or bourbon before turning in myself, a nice Beltian White would be an easy way to relax without filling up too much.
Of course, cans are easy to recycle and pack away if you’re backpacking. I haven’t seen any craft beers in a half rack until Kettlehouse Brewing Company started putting out their beers in an 8-pack. The regular 12-oz Beltian White cans come in a traditional 12-pack.
Prost,
GG
10-best canned beers – What would you add to the list?
Imbibe Magazine released a list of the 10-best canned beers for the holiday weekend. I would contend they left off a few deserving breweries. Anyway, read the list for yourself here, and then tell me which beers you’d like to see added to the list. Remember, canned beers only here.
Prost,
GG
Brew Review – Mama’s Little Yella Pils
Mama's Little Yella Pils
This beer gets points simply for the name. It’s one of the more creative beer names I’ve come across in recent memory. And after enjoying a few this weekend while doing yard work and playing softball, I’m convinced it’s one of those “little helpers” that helps anyone out, whether mama or not.
This canned Pilsner from Oscar Blues Brewing Company is a nice golden color when poured into a glass. It has ample hop characteristic for a Pilsner, though the site says it’s 35 IBUs. The pale malt and lack off adjuncts certainly makes Pils much richer than a typical American-style Pilsner. I found the beer to be highly drinkable and enjoyable with typical spicy characteristics from the Czezh Saaz hops and a more bready body than I was used to.
The 5.3 percent ABV is fairly low, but drinking one of these full-bodied beers offers much more than your standard low-calorie American-style lager or Pilsner. The crafty name and the fact that it comes in cans drew plenty of attention at the softball fields, an area still dominated by blue and silver cans that say frost-brewed, whatever that means.
The slogan, “take two and call us in the morning,” is a good one for this beer.
The heavier body and breadiness gives way to a dry Pilsner-esque finish. There is a slight hint of citrus on the hops with some white pepper on the palate.
You’ll find a few of these in my fishing bag this summer.
Prost,
GG
Scape Goat Pale Ale and Summer Honey available in cans at Big Sky Brewing Company this weekend
Here’s the news out of Big Sky Brewing Company:
The rumor is true! Scape Goat and Summer Honey in Cans!!! Both for sale in the Taproom this weekend and elsewhere next week. Summer Honey will only be around for a short time in Missoula only so get it while you can!
Make sure you pick some up for softball league on Sunday. Hint, hint, Fritz!
Prost,
GG
Goodness in cans
Dreams do come true – Big Sky’s Scape Goat Pale Ale is released in cans
Not sure of any details on this at this point, but reporter Tristan Scott sent me this image last night with the words, “Shipped today,” in the subject line. So, I think it’s safe to assume that a dream I’ve had since Big Sky Brewing Company introduced canned beers a few years ago has finally come true. Scape Goat Pale Ale in cans. We’re talking softball beer, river beer, hiking beer, camping beer. I’ve been waiting for a light and yet hoppy beer in a can for a while, and I can’t wait to get my hands on some of this stuff.
Prost,
GG
Black Star Double Hopped Golden Lager shows up in cans just in time for summer … or late winter as the case may be
Sweet!
Black Star Double Hopped Golden Lager
Prost,
GG
Video – Not your dad’s canned beer
This came via Kettlehouse Brewing Company’s Facebook page. Thanks for posting.
Prost,
GG