Okay kiddies, I have updated in a bit but I have half an excuse. I've been away for vacation with no Internet in site. But since I've left you hanging you're going to get a double dose of beers and a few tasty recipes.
First up McSorley's Black Lager:
Here's a dark beer that I really enjoy in the summer. Made for McSorley's pub up in New York, this dark lager pour dark black the a nice tan head on its shoulders and is all malt. Toasty notes of coffee, toffee, and burnt toast with a hint of acid to it. It drinks thinner than a stout, which is great if you want to drink a bunch of then, but is surprisingly refreshing.
This isn't the greatest schwarzbier in the world but is totally decent and has a great history. Not only is it from one the oldest pubs in the country but they brewed it in there basement during prohibition. Suck on that government!
Second on the docket is that oh so simple of summer pleasures Doc Equis Lager.
Now let's be honest, this is not the greatest beer in the world, but, it is one of the
only beers that I drink with fruit. On a hot summer day when you're grilling meat out on the beach. You fill a bucket with ice and brews, drop a lime wedge in each and enjoy the summer.
For a macro lager from Mexico this is really not bad. For me this trumps all the BudMillerCoorsPabstCoronaRollingrock crap that most of this country drinks. It's crisp, refreshing and consumed by the most interesting man in the world.
It pours a nice yellow gold with a quickly dissipating white head. Has no body at all and a thin mouth feel but really does refresh, especially with that lime in it. A tiny bit of sweetness and floral hops can be found, as well as a slight metallic finish. This beer does not last on the palate so you should go ahead a crack open another one.
Stay thirsty my friends.
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