Summer Jam, session notes from the Rogue

Rockets red glare over the St. Martin River, 7/4/2022. 

     Family and friends. That is what life's about. Front end of July has been a whir. Fireworks, barbeque, beer, crabs, surfing, boating, fishing, Did I mention beer? Even got a new roof. All while struggling with migraines. Jammed into a couple of weeks. Like I said- a whir. Sometimes a very loud whir. Did I mention Family and Friends? Helped me along. Though a flash in time, it all made for an enduring summer jam.

East Channel dues, 7/3/2022.

 

Reel Inn family time.

Another BJs Texas brew.

Oasis Amber. Bright amber

pour with only 4.5% alcohol.

Big off-white head. Earthy,

malty smell. Flavors of toffee,

Some breadiness. Very light

bitterness. Nuthin' major. But,

 an easy sipper in the summer.

 Rated a C+/B-.

Brother's Pride, 7/13/2022.

Dewey Beer Company and

Fish Tales Bar & Grill

teamed up on this one. Trono

Pale Lager. Pale straw

colored pour. 2 Fingers of

foam. Biscuity aromas with

sweet corn, and pepper. 

Light taste, with flavors of

grains, crackers, spicy

herbal hops, and a touch of

lime.  ABV of 4.5%.

Estimated 10 IBUs. Fun.

Light. Brother loved

these 16oz. tall boys.

Rated a B+/A-.

Yacht shot. Bay cruisin,' 7/17/2022.

Twilight rising over the Sinepuxant, 7/20/2022.

Assateague odd couple, the Island. 7/21/2022 

Crabs and beer. The quintessential

summer feast of the Eastern Sho'.

Sweet Corn. Shrimp. Old Bay. And

not just any beer. Oliver Brewing

 Blue Crab Pale Ale. Damn! Hazy,

light gold pour. Fizzy 2-finger, white

head. Some grain, light pine, and

citrus aromas. Lemongrass, orange,

light malts in the flavor. 5% ABV 

for sessionable sipping. About a 30 

IBU bite in the finish. Not a smash,

but a perfect compliment. A solid B

rating.

A gift from our Badger state friends.

Copper State Brewing. And lemme tell

ya, this was one of a big variety they

graced us with from the "Mid-North."

Platinum Blonde Nitro Blonde Coffee

Stout.  If you're gonna go heavy in

 the summer, this be it. 38 IBUs. A

 healthy 7.3% ABV. Honey-gold pour. 

Thick, 2 finger, fluffy head. Smells

 of milk chocolate, and expresso. Taste

 included cocoa and expresso, with

 maybe stone fruit in the background.

 Smooth and creamy thanks to the

 nitro, with a 'lil snap of a hop finish.

 Rated a B+.

Sunset Marina Sentinels, 7/22/2022.