29 October 2010

WILK Friday BeerBuzz – 29 Oct 2010 (Bavarian Barbarian / Bullfrog Brewing Gothika)

WILKFridayBerbuzz12 Way back in July we welcomed Mike Hiller from Bavarian Barbarian Brewing into the studio as our first guest on the Friday BeerBuzz.  Mike was nice enough to bring some 2x2IPA to sample but also broke the news of a dark and sinister secret to our listeners.  Gothika…the evil demon spawn Bavarian Barbarian/Bullfrog Brewing co-brewed beer was in the barrels and fermenting as we spoke.  Bound by a solemn promise, Mike agreed to return to the studio with the evil master from Bullfrog to release Gothika into our meager sampling glasses….and today was that day.

Gothika There are “regular” beers, big beers and huge beers but Gothika is simply a beast.  This is an amazing and complex beer for sure and the dark heritage comes out in the flavor.  Lots of bourbon on the tongue and a really subtle smokey character and of course the boozy 9% mouth-feel that you’d expect.  Quite a combination of flavors and a really impressive co-brew from Mike & Terry.  I command you to get to WIlliamsport and sample this beer before Gothika comes looking for you.

FridayBeerBuzz29Oct2010Some have asked me to explain my costume from today’s show.  Let’s just say it was one part Goth, one part Slash from Guns ‘n Roses and one part Snooky from the Jersey Shore.  Be sure to check out the video and see for yourself.

Spooooooky!…

Thanks

to  Mike, Terry, John, Nancy, & Bosco for yet another fun Friday. 

The Friday Beerbuzz…bringing good beers and good people together

As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday Beerbuzz page by clicking HERE

27 October 2010

Friday BeerBuzz – The Teaser 29 Oct 2010

WILKFridayBerbuzz11 We’ve beer riding a wave of great guests on the Friday BeerBuzz and of course we plan to continue to hang 10.  Last Friday, Damien Malfara from Old Forge Brewing Co stopped by to let us all sample his Smashin’ Pumpkin Ale.  Of course it was tasty, and of course we had a great time.  Damien has built a really unique  brewpub that celebrated handcrafted works of art, and his beers are no exception.  So get your butt down t Danville and check out the Smashin’ Pumpkin Ale before it’s all gone ;)

 

So what will we be tasting this week? 

Hint:  This week’s beer is evil so be afraid…and what better fit for this pre-Halloween Friday BeerBuzz.  Wait…did I mention our beer is being escorted into the studio by not one but TWO demonic guests? 

Tune in at 8:30AM and see what beer we sample on the Friday Beerbuzz on WILK…bringing good beers and good people together. 

(103.1FM or wilknewsradio.com).

22 October 2010

WILK Friday BeerBuzz – 22 Oct 2010 (Old Forge Brewing Company Smashin’ Pumpkin)

WILKFridayBerbuzz7We’ve been fortunate enough to have some great guests join us in the studio for the Friday BeerBuzz.  I was really excited to welcome this week’s guest, a) so I finally had the chance to meet this busy brewmaster, and more importantly b) so I finally had a chance to taste his fall seasonal beer.  Today we welcomed Damien Malfara from Old Forge Brewing Company in Danville, PA and we sampled Damien’s fall seasonal Smashin’ Pumpkin Ale.  Old Forge Brewing Company (OFBC) is relatively new, opening their doors on Dec 5th 2008, and I’m happy to report they have already expanded their capacity to keep up with demand.  I also really love the theme of OFBC.  Damien and wife Maria highlight craftsmanship in many ways at OFBC.  From the locally grown produce to the hand crafted mug rack, mug club mugs, restaurant booths and of course their hand-crafted beers.  All in all a unique brewpub and wonderful tribute to craftsmanship.

OldForgePint It was really fun tasting such a great Pumpkin Ale, with the young man that hand crafted this beer and based on the fact that this beer is made with real pumpkins, I think I have some idea where the Smashin’ Pumpkin Ale moniker came from.  This is a very tasty beer so be sure to take the ride to Mill St in Danville to check out all of Damien’s brews.

FridayBeerbuzz22Oct2010 A really fun guest and a really tasty beer!…

Thanks

to  Damien, John, Nancy, Joe & Bosco for yet another fun Friday. 

The Friday Beerbuzz…bringing good beers and good people together

As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday Beerbuzz page by clicking HERE

and a special Thank you to Joe & Nancy for going above and BEYOND the call of duty to produce this week's video.  Our camera literally failed during the intro music, but thankfully Nancy had an APP for that on her iPhone.  Thanks guys!

20 October 2010

Friday BeerBuzz – The Teaser 22 Oct 2010

WILKFridayBeerbuzz4I can’t tell you how great last week’s show was for me.  First off I’m a huge fan of Weyerbacher Brewing, and I’ve been so for many many moons, 15 years in fact.  I was also very excited to get to taste one of my favorites, Imperial Pumpkin Ale, with head brewer Chris Wilson.  And if that wasn’t enough, we were all lucky enough to get to taste one of the first samples of Weyerbacher Brewers Select “Mike” to leave the brewery.  All in all a great show, a great guest and of course some amazing beers. 

So what will we be tasting this week? 

Hint:  This week’s beer shares the name of a band, and they are unrelated, even back in 1979. 

Tune in at 8:30AM and see what beer we sample on the Friday Beerbuzz on WILK…bringing good beers and good people together. 

(103.1FM or wilknewsradio.com).

15 October 2010

WILK Friday BeerBuzz – 15 Oct 2010 (Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale & MIKE)

WILKFridayBerbuzz7 I’m not only a long time drinker of Weyerbacher beers, but a long time lover of their line of big beers.  Maybe it was the way their simple Hops Infusion spoke to me, maybe it was the way their barrel aged Insanity lingered on my tongue and in my mind or maybe it was even the smile I still remember on my face when they first premiered Double Simcoe at a beer festival…but whatever the case I am a huge fan.  Sure it helps that Brother BeerBuzz has lived 5-mins from both Weyerbacher brewery locations for many moons, and of course it helps that I like a big beer…but it’s more than that…quite simply Weyerbacher does beer the way I would do beer (if I could do beer).

imperial-pumpkin weyerbacher.jpgToday Chris Wilson, head brewer for Weyerbacher joined us in the studio to talk about the Easton, PA brewery and some of their beers.  It was VERY cool to get to try Brewer’s Reserve MIKE before it’s even released and a lot of fun sampling Imperial Pumpkin Ale with Chris.  I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin beers, BUT Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale has always been one I look forward to every year…hell we even drink it on the beach when we go on vacation every year.  Be sure to check out Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale for yourself AND watch for Brewers Reserve MIKE coming very soon.

 



FridayBeerbuzz15Oct2010 Great beers and a great show!…

Thanks

to  Chris, John, Nancy, Joe & Bosco for yet another fun Friday. 

The Friday Beerbuzz…bringing good beers and good people together

As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday Beerbuzz page by clicking HERE

13 October 2010

Friday BeerBuzz – The Teaser (15 Oct 2010)

WILKFridayBeerbuzz4 As we plough through our 6th month of doing the Friday BeerBuzz show, I’m amazed not only at how much fun it is, BUT also just how many great beers there are out there to share with your friends.  I think as a longer-term craft beer lover, I sometimes forget how exciting it is to discover a new beer…and the Friday BeerBuzz (and your comments) have been a great reminder of that excitement. 

Last week we tasted not only a big beer, but a huge beer in AleSmith’s Speedway Stout.  Lots of flavor, wonderful texture and the ABV doesn’t hurt either.  I’m also excited that we can ALL try AleSmith beers in NEPA without having to travel to San Diego.  Cheers to us in NEPA for driving the demand for AleSmith beers and thanks to Krugel’s and Bella Vista for getting them here.

So what will we be tasting this week? 

Hint: This week we’re bringing one a beer AND GUEST from a “big” brewery to sample a “big” beer. 

Tune in at 8:30AM and see what beer we sample on the Friday Beerbuzz on WILK…bringing good beers and good people together. 

(103.1FM or wilknewsradio.com).

08 October 2010

Friday BeerBuzz BEER CAM ! - 8 Oct 2010

It's been many weeks since BEER CAM came on the Friday BeerBuzz. Apparently he's been buzy with his west coast tour, but finally found time in his schedule to revisit the show that made him famous....The Friday BeerBuzz!

WILK Friday BeerBuzz – 8 Oct 2010 (AleSmith Speedway Stout)

WILKFridayBerbuzz7 I’m a big fan of sweet and imperial stouts and after the last few weeks I think that’s pretty obvious.  My problem with stouts is I like BIG stouts.  Regular stouts are OK, but for me if you’re going to sample a dark beer, it needs to be big.  After we paired up a Chocolate Stout with Mother Beerbuzz’s cookies, I started thinking that we needed a counterpoint beer.  A beer to show how great a sweet stout the Rogue was but also showcase how good a dark chocolate imperial stout can be.

My choice was driven not only by the fact that AleSmith beers are JUST reaching NEPA, (this beer arrived only a few days ago)….but also by the fact that this is a great imperial stout.  I used to have to travel to San Diego to get AleSmith beers (see photo below), but thanks to Bella Vista distributors in Philly, Krugels and of course AleSmith, now you can get their beers locally…and they are well worth seeking out.AleSmithSPeedway

This beer is not only big in flavor with strong coffee, caramel and dark chocolate flavors, but really big in alcohol.  At 12% ABV this beer will kick your butt and take your name, so enjoy it carefully.   It also comes in a larger 750ml bottle, so be sure to share it with friends.

AlesmithSpeedway2 Another big beer and another fun show. 

Thanks

to John, Nancy, Joe & Bosco for yet another fun Friday. 

The Friday Beerbuzz…bringing good beers and good people together

As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday Beerbuzz page by clicking HERE

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06 October 2010

Friday BeerBuzz – The Teaser (8 Oct 2010)

WILKFridayBeerbuzz4 Last week we rolled out what is perhaps my favorite sweet stout (Rogue Chocolate Stout) and paired it with Mother BeerBuzz’s brown sugar drop cookies—without a doubt my favorite cookies.  Everyone in the studio loved the beer and the beer/food combination, so we’ll definitely try this out again….and you should too.  Experiment with your favorite beer/food pairings and maybe we’ll try one of yours on the air.

We also welcomed Beki Krantz-Kosydar from home brewing sensation Krantz Brewing Co to sample her Fuggles IPA AND as if that wasn’t crazy enough we had Sebbie Buhler, (the woman pictured on the bottle) on the phone to help us sample Rogue Chocolate Stout.  All in all a crazy but fun show.


So what will we be tasting this week? 

Hint: This week we’ll feature a beer that I used to have to race all the way to the west coast to sample. 

Tune in at 8:30AM and see what beer we sample on the Friday Beerbuzz on WILK…bringing good beers and good people together. 

(103.1FM or wilknewsradio.com).

01 October 2010

WILK Friday BeerBuzz – 1 Oct 2010 (Rogue Chocolate Stout)

WILKFridayBerbuzz7 I’m a firm believer that if you choose a beer you love, and you talk about why you love it…people with love that beer too.  Now I know the word “love” appeared 3 times in the first sentence already, but I have to say, “I really Love Rogue Chocolate Stout.”  Not only is this the standard by which all other Chocolate Stouts are judged, it simply achieves what Rogue brewmaster John Maier is know for achieving in all of his beers…”balance.”  John balances malt, hops and other ingredients better than many other brewmasters, and so well that perhaps his brews seem to fly under the radar.  In these days of big bold aggressive flavors, John’s brews are simply delicious without hitting you over the head.

I’ll admit the flavor in Rogue Chocolate Stout is big, but taste it again and you’ll find it is big in flavor, but subtle in taste.  The chocolate is present for sure, but it melts into your palate like any good chocolate would, and leaves you wanting for the next sip. 
RogueChocStout 
A big thank you to Sebbie Buhler (she’s pictured on the actual bottle), from Rogue Brewing for coming on the air with us this morning.  Sebbie has been with Rogue since 1991 and clearly knows a lot about the culture and beers of Rogue.  Rogue beers were one of my earliest experiences with craft beer in our area, and still today I really enjoy all of their beers.  Mrs. BeerBuzz and I met over a Rogue beer and John Maier was even nice enough to brew and specially label our wedding beer.  Rogue brews a huge variety of regular, specialty and even uniquely packaged beers AND their beers are readily available in NEPA and still a very good value. 

AND as if the Rogue Chocolate Stout wasn’t good enough on it’s own, we decided to launch the first Friday BeerBuzz beer and food pairing today.  Other than Pizza and cheese-fries, I’ll admit I’m fairly new to true food/beer pairings…so today I decided to go for desert.  Our pairing today included Mother BeerBuzz’s brown sugar drop cookies and our Rogue Chocolate Stout and it worked really well.  Knowing that Mother BeerBuzz will never give up her recipe, I’d suggest trying Rogue Chocolate Stout with vanilla ice cream (like a root beer float) or even any other sweet cookies or cakes.  Try it for yourself and please let us know your results.

FridayBeerbuzz1Oct2010 I also want to say thank you to Beki Kosydar-Krantz from the home brewing Krantz Brewing Co. for joining us on the show today and sharing her Fuggles IPA.  Be sure to check out Krantz Brewing Co beers at the Carbondale Pioneer City Oktoberfest tomorrow (10/2).

Another wild and crazy show!…

Thanks

to  Sebbie, Beki, John, Nancy, Joe & Bosco for yet another fun Friday. 

The Friday Beerbuzz…bringing good beers and good people together

As always you can check out the video on-line at the WILK Friday Beerbuzz page by clicking HERE

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