I finally found the perfect evening to open a growler of Galaxy High by Mad Tree Brewing. A fantastic IIPA with New Zealand Galaxy Hops (one of my favorite hops for Homebrewing!) Enjoy whatever is in your glass this evening…cheers!
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Matt is the Co-Founder and Resident Beermeister of ModernThirst.com. He was born and raised on the west side of Cincinnati. From his humble beginnings as a Burger Light and Hudy Delight drinker, he has developed a palate for some of the America’s best beer, bourbon and wine. He has enjoyed visits to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and countless breweries. In 2013 he became more serious about homebrewing, and has hopes to continue to expand his brewing hobby. Matt resides in Cincinnati with his wife and two daughters. Twitter @GaterMatt, email Matt@ModernThirst.com.
Bill’s post on the Goose Island Bourbon County Barleywine prompted me to grab this out of the refrigerator. While I am sure it won’t stand up to the Goose Island…this is a very good take on Barleywine style. When breweries put tasting notes on the bottle, sometimes I think they are reaching a bit, but this label provides a succinct description of what to expect “….an aroma of sherry, hops and fruit and a soft warming, complex palate” With all of this and a 10.1 % ABV it is still very drinkable. Now the bad news, Brooklyn is no longer…
Beware, zombies are everywhere right now! On your TV, in the local multiplex and even in the library. While I haven’t got caught up in the latest brain eating craze, there is one Zombie related item that I can rally behind and that is the much coveted Zombie Dust American Pale Ale by Three Floyds. This is a near perfect beer, be sure to grab it if you ever see it. Expect a detailed review in the future, and watch out for the undead.
We are in the midst of the very popular New York City Beer week. Please let us know if you participate in any of the events, we would love to hear about your tastings and experiences.
After our plans were changed for Presidents’ Day weekend, I found myself home from work today without any real plans. While I was initially disappointed in the changed plans, it gives me a perfect opportunity to brew a batch of beer! What am I brewing today? Well it may not surprise you but it is an IPA. I decided to name it Presidential IPA, but then after a quick search, I discovered there is some beer out of Arkansas with the same name, now I’m considering naming it William Henry Harrison, the US President that happens to be buried just…
Stone Brewing recently announced their first session IPA via twitter link, named Go To IPA This will be a direct competitor of Founders All Day IPA. The idea behind these IPAs is that they are ‘sessionable’ meaning you can drink them one after another. Usually this means lower alcohol, less bitter (and hopefully less expensive). Founders did make a decent beer in the All Day, but I think they did leave room for Stone to one up them. We will see when it is released. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments section. We will do a…
At Modern Thirst we don’t want you to be just sitting at home and drinking. To really know and enjoy the fine libations that the modern world has to offer, you need to get out there with the people! A new part of Modern Thirst will be to help keep you informed of the latest drink related festivals and events to quench your thirst. Since I happen to reside in Cincinnati, I figured I would start this category off with Cincinnati Beer Week. We are just hours away from the official start of this 3 year old event. It…
I’m enjoying one of these on the rocks. It’s another example of the great Single Barrel Selections that KY liquor stores have been offering. I agree with their tasting notes, except don’t confuse heat with alcohol burn. I’ll Be posting a full review next time. Hope you enjoy whatever is in your glass tonight.
Apparently the wankers across the pond think that giving up drinking in the month of January is just a splendid idea. Dry January is a concept concocted by Campaign by Alcohol Concern in London. Now, if you have a problem with alcohol, I certainly agree that giving up alcohol, not only for the month, but permanently is very much advisable. If you do not fall into that category, I think this is a bunch of bollocks! I like the forward thinking of this article, that argues that giving up alcohol in moderation may do more harm than good.The familiar and very applicable quote of…
I recently attended a Barrel Aged Beer Bash at Jungle Jim’s in Fairfield, OH. They were some amazing, some rare, and some that were a little bit of a challenge to appreciate. I intend to post a review of that event, but tonight I am sampling an Oak-aged beer that was not at that event. The Burton Baton is not rare, one may say that it is one of the more readily available of the wood aged beers out there. That does not mean it is for the masses. Dogfish Head (DFH) makes some complex, unapologetic beers, and this one…