Monday, December 31, 2012

Beerquistador: BridgePort Raven Mad Imperial Porter



Name of Beer: Raven Mad Imperial Porter
Style of Beer: American Porter
How it was served: 650 ml (bottle)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.8 percent
Brewing Company Name: BridgePort Brewing Co.
Brewing Company Location: Portland, OR
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.bridgeportbrew.com/home
Date Discovered: December 27, 2012
Wares Sampled On: December 31, 2012
Location of Beer: Beer, Wine, Liquor Store
Location Name: Spec’s
Location Address: 2410 Smith Street Houston, TX
Location Phone Number: 713.526.8787
Location Web Site: http://www.specsonline.com/
Rating of Beer: 1 = The Earth is Flat
Rating of Location: 3 = Going Down With the Ship!

Beerquistador: Third-Shift



Name of Beer: Third-Shift
Style of Beer: American Adjunct Lager
How it was served: 12 oz (bottle)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.3 percent
Brewing Company Name: Coors Brewing Company
Brewing Company Location: Golden, CO
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.coors.com/home/
Date Discovered: December 26, 2012
Wares Sampled On: December 31, 2012
Location of Beer: Gas Station
Location Name: Chevron
Location Address: 5225 Fannett Rd Beaumont, TX 77705
Location Phone Number: 409.842.5581
Location Web Site: None
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 1 = Hostile Territory

Beerquistador: Shipyard Prelude Special Ale (On-Tap)



Name of Beer: Prelude Special Ale (On-Tap)
Style of Beer: Winter Warmer
How it was served: On-Tap (Pint)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.7
Brewing Company Name: Shipyard Brewing Co.
Brewing Company Location: Portland, ME
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.shipyard.com/
Date Discovered: December 29, 2012
Wares Sampled On: December 29, 2012
Location of Beer: Restaurant
Location Name: BloodHound Brew
Location Address: 5801 Conroy Rd Orlando, FL 32835
Location Phone Number: 407.578.5711
Location Web Site: http://www.bloodhoundbrew.com/
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 2 = Inhabitants Civilized

Beerquistador: Swamp Head Wild Night Honey Cream Ale (On-Tap)



Name of Beer: Wild Night Honey Cream Ale (On-Tap)
Style of Beer: Cream Ale
How it was served: On-Tap (Pint)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.9 percent
Brewing Company Name: Swamp Head Brewery
Brewing Company Location: Gainesville, FL
Brewing Company Web site: http://swamphead.com/
Date Discovered: December 29, 2012
Wares Sampled On: December 29, 2012
Location of Beer: Restaurant
Location Name: BloodHound Brew
Location Address: 5801 Conroy Rd Orlando, FL 32835
Location Phone Number: 407.578.5711
Location Web Site: http://www.bloodhoundbrew.com/
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 2 = Inhabitants Civilized

Beerquistador: Abita Andygator



Name of Beer: Andygator
Style of Beer: Maibock/Helles Bock
How it was served: 650 ml (bottle)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.0 percent
Brewing Company Name: Abita Brewing Co.
Brewing Company Location: Abita Springs, LA
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.abita.com/
Date Discovered: December 28, 2012
Wares Sampled On: December 28, 2012
Location of Beer: Bar and Cafe
Location Name: Napoleon House Bar & Cafe
Location Address: 500 Chartres St. New Orleans, LA 70130
Location Phone Number: 504.522.4152
Location Web Site: http://www.napoleonhouse.com/
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 2 = Inhabitants Civilized

Beerquistador: Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout (On-Tap)



Name of Beer: Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout (On-Tap)
Style of Beer: Oatmeal Stout
How it was served: On-Tap (Mason Jar)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.2 percent
Brewing Company Name: Independence Brewing Co.
Brewing Company Location: Austin, TX
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.independencebrewing.com/
Date Discovered: December 27, 2012
Wares Sampled On: December 27, 2012
Location of Beer: Restaurant
Location Name: The Refinery Burgers & Whiskey
Location Address: 720 West Dallas Street Houston, TX 77019
Location Phone Number: 713.487.0029
Location Web Site: http://www.refineryburger.com/
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 3 = Going Down With the Ship!

Beerquistador: Swamp Head Cottonmouth Wit (On-Tap)



Name of Beer: Cottonmouth Wit (On-Tap)
Style of Beer: Witbier
How it was served: On-Tap (Pint)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.0 percent
Brewing Company Name: Swamp Head Brewery
Brewing Company Location: Gainesville, FL
Brewing Company Web site: http://swamphead.com/
Date Discovered: December 17, 2012
Wares Sampled On: December 17, 2012
Location of Beer: Restaurant
Location Name: Pele’s Wood Fire
Location Address: 2665 Park Street Jacksonville, FL 32204
Location Phone Number: 904-232-8545
Location Web Site: http://www.peleswoodfire.com/
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 3 = Going Down With the Ship!

Beerquistador: Terrapin Sound Czech



Name of Beer: Sound Czech
Style of Beer: German Pilsener
How it was served: 650 ml (bottle)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5 percent
Brewing Company Name: Terrapin Beer Co.
Brewing Company Location: Athens, GA
Brewing Company Web site: http://terrapinbeer.com/
Date Discovered: July 3, 2012
Wares Sampled On: December 7, 2012
Location of Beer: Beer, Wine, Liquor Store
Location Name: Big C Liquors
Location Address: 7600 University Boulevard Winter Park, FL 32792
Location Phone Number: 407.678.0882
Location Web Site: None
Rating of Beer: 3 = Deserted Island Companion
Rating of Location: 2 = Inhabitants Civilized

Beerquistador: Reunion Ale ’12 (Schmaltz Version)



Name of Beer: Reunion Ale ’12 (Schmaltz Version)
Style of Beer: American Brown Ale
How it was served: 650 ml (bottle)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.6 percent
Brewing Company Name: Schmaltz Brewing Co.
Brewing Company Location: San Francisco, CA
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.shmaltzbrewing.com/
Brewing Company Name: Terrapin Beer Co.
Brewing Company Location: Athens, GA
Brewing Company Web site: http://terrapinbeer.com/
Date Discovered: August 27, 2012
Wares Sampled On: December 5, 2012
Location of Beer: Beer, Wine, Liquor Store
Location Name: Total Wine & More
Location Address: 4413 Town Center Parkway #300 Jacksonville, FL 32246
Location Phone Number: 904.998.1740
Location Web Site: http://www.totalwine.com/
Rating of Beer: 3 = Deserted Island Companion
Rating of Location: 3 = Going Down With the Ship!

Beerquistador: Quilmes



Name of Beer: Quilmes
Style of Beer: Lager
How it was served: 12 oz. (bottle)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.9 percent
Brewing Company Name: Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes
Brewing Company Location: Quilmes, Argentia
Brewing Company Web site: http://quilmes.com.ar/
Date Discovered: December 3, 2012
Wares Sampled On: December 4, 2012
Location of Beer: Beer, Wine, Liquor Store
Location Name: Total Wine & More
Location Address: 2712 East Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32803
Location Phone Number: 407.894.6553
Location Web Site: http://www.totalwine.com/
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 2 = Inhabitants Civilized

Friday, November 30, 2012

Beerquistador: Cinco Estrellas (On-Tap)



Name of Beer: Cinco Estrellas (On-Tap)
Style of Beer: Euro Pale Lager
How it was served: On-Tap (Mug)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5 percent
Brewing Company Name: Mahou S.A.
Brewing Company Location: Madrid, Spain
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.mahou.es/
Date Discovered: November 27, 2012
Wares Sampled On: November 27, 2012
Location of Beer: Restaurant
Location Name: 100 Montaditos
Location Address: 417 North Alafaya Trail
Location Phone Number: 407-384-9040
Location Web Site: http://www.100montaditos.com/
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 2 = Inhabitants Civilized

Beerquistador: Johnson City Gold



Name of Beer: Johnson City Gold
Style of Beer: Nonalcoholic Malt/Lemon-Lime Flavored Soda
How it was served: 16 oz (can)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 0.0 percent
Brewing Company Name: PepsiCo
Brewing Company Location: Purchase, NY
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.pepsico.com/
Date Discovered: November 24, 2012
Wares Sampled On: November 25, 2012
Location of Beer: Convience Store
Location Name: 7-11
Location Address: 741 N Summit Frisco, CO 80443
Location Phone Number: 970-668-3941
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 1 = Hostile Territory

Beerquistador: Dark Truth Stout (Boulevard Smokestack Series)



Name of Beer: Dark Truth Stout (Boulevard Smokestack Series)
Style of Beer: Imperial Stout
How it was served: 12 oz (bottle) and/or 4-pack
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.7 percent
Brewing Company Name: Boulevard Brewing Company
Brewing Company Location: Kansas City, MO
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.boulevard.com/
Date Discovered: November 21, 2012
Wares Sampled On: November 25, 2012
Location of Beer: Beer, Wine, Liquor Store
Location Name: Total Beverage
Location Address: 9359 Sheridan Boulevard Westminster, CO 80031
Location Phone Number: 303-426-4800
Location Web Site: http://www.totalbev.com/
Rating of Beer: 1 = The Earth is Flat
Rating of Location: 3 = Going Down With the Ship!

Beerquistador: Deschutes Obsidian Stout



Name of Beer: Obsidian Stout
Style of Beer: American Stout
How it was served: 12 oz (bottle) and/or 6-pk
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.4 percent
Brewing Company Name: Deschutes Brewery
Brewing Company Location: Bend, OR
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/
Date Discovered: November 21, 2012
Wares Sampled On: November 25, 2012
Location of Beer: Beer, Wine, Liquor Store
Location Name: Total Beverage
Location Address: 9359 Sheridan Boulevard Westminster, CO 80031
Location Phone Number: 303-426-4800
Location Web Site: http://www.totalbev.com/
Rating of Beer: 3 = Deserted Island Companion
Rating of Location: 3 = Going Down With the Ship!

Beerquistador: Odell 5 Barrel Pale Ale



Name of Beer: 5 Barrel Pale Ale
Style of Beer: English Pale Ale
How it was served: 12 oz (bottle) and/or 6-pk
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2 percent
Brewing Company Name: Odell Brewing Company
Brewing Company Location: Fort Collins, CO
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.odells.com/
Date Discovered: November 21, 2012
Wares Sampled On: November 25, 2012
Location of Beer: Beer, Wine, Liquor Store
Location Name: Total Beverage
Location Address: 9359 Sheridan Boulevard Westminster, CO 80031
Location Phone Number: 303-426-4800
Location Web Site: http://www.totalbev.com/
Rating of Beer: 1 = The Earth is Flat
Rating of Location: 3 = Going Down With the Ship!

Beerquistador: Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale (Boulevard Smokestack Series)



Name of Beer: Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale (Boulevard Smokestack Series)
Style of Beer: Saison/Farmhouse Ale
How it was served: 12 oz (bottle) and/or 4-pack
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.0 percent
Brewing Company Name: Boulevard Brewing Company
Brewing Company Location: Kansas City, MO
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.boulevard.com/
Date Discovered: November 21, 2012
Wares Sampled On: November 22, 2012
Location of Beer: Beer, Wine, Liquor Store
Location Name: Total Beverage
Location Address: 9359 Sheridan Boulevard Westminster, CO 80031
Location Phone Number: 303-426-4800
Location Web Site: http://www.totalbev.com/
Rating of Beer: 1 = The Earth is Flat
Rating of Location: 3 = Going Down With the Ship!

Beerquistador: Deschutes Black Butte Porter



Name of Beer: Black Butte Porter
Style of Beer: American Porter
How it was served: 12 oz (bottle) and/or 6-pk
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.2 percent
Brewing Company Name: Deschutes Brewery
Brewing Company Location: Bend, OR
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/
Date Discovered: November 21, 2012
Wares Sampled On: November 22, 2012
Location of Beer: Beer, Wine, Liquor Store
Location Name: Total Beverage
Location Address: 9359 Sheridan Boulevard Westminster, CO 80031
Location Phone Number: 303-426-4800
Location Web Site: http://www.totalbev.com/
Rating of Beer: 3 = Deserted Island Companion
Rating of Location: 3 = Going Down With the Ship!

Beerquistador: New Belgium Snow Day Winter Ale



Name of Beer: Snow Day Winter Ale
Style of Beer: American Black Ale
How it was served: 12 oz (bottle) and/or 6-pk
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.2 percent
Brewing Company Name: New Belgium Brewing
Brewing Company Location: Fort Collins, CO
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.newbelgium.com/
Date Discovered: November 21, 2012
Wares Sampled On: November 22, 2012
Location of Beer: Beer, Wine, Liquor Store
Location Name: Total Beverage
Location Address: 9359 Sheridan Boulevard Westminster, CO 80031
Location Phone Number: 303-426-4800
Location Web Site: http://www.totalbev.com/
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 3 = Going Down With the Ship!

Beerquistador: Boulder Beer Planet Porter (On-Tap)



Name of Beer: Planet Porter (On-Tap)
Style of Beer: American Porter
How it was served: On-Tap (Pint)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.51 percent
Brewing Company Name: Boulder Beer
Brewing Company Location: Boulder, CO
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.boulderbeer.com/
Date Discovered: November 21, 2012
Wares Sampled On: November 21, 2012
Location of Beer: Brew Pub
Location Name: Boulder Beer Tap House
Location Address: Denver International Airport Jeppensen, West Side/Level 5 8500 Pena Blvd Denver, CO 80249
Location Phone Number: 303-342-8326
Location Web Site: None
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 2 = Inhabitants Civilized

Beerquistador: Boulder Beer Buffalo Gold Premium Ale (On-Tap)



Name of Beer: Buffalo Gold Premium Ale (On-Tap)
Style of Beer: American Blonde Ale
How it was served: On-Tap (Pint)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.95 percent
Brewing Company Name: Boulder Beer
Brewing Company Location: Boulder, CO
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.boulderbeer.com/
Date Discovered: November 21, 2012
Wares Sampled On: November 21, 2012
Location of Beer: Brew Pub
Location Name: Boulder Beer Tap House
Location Address: Denver International Airport Jeppensen, West Side/Level 5 8500 Pena Blvd Denver, CO 80249
Location Phone Number: 303-342-8326
Location Web Site: None
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 2 = Inhabitants Civilized

Beerquistador: Terrapin Side Project Volume 16: Phlux Capacitor Oak Aged American Ale



Name of Beer: Terrapin Side Project Volume 16: Phlux Capacitor Oak Aged American Ale
Style of Beer: American Strong Ale
How it was served: 650 ml (bottle)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.8 percent
Brewing Company Name: Terrapin Beer Co.
Brewing Company Location: Athens, GA
Brewing Company Web site: http://terrapinbeer.com/
Date Discovered: July 3, 2012
Wares Sampled On: November 18, 2012
Location of Beer: Beer, Wine, Liquor Store
Location Name: Pat’s Liquor Leaf & Wine
Location Address: 4250 Alafaya Trail Suite 220
Location Phone Number: 407.365.0998
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 2 = Inhabitants Civilized

Beerquistador: Reunion Ale ’12 (Terrapin Version)



Name of Beer: Reunion Ale ’12 (Terrapin Version)
Style of Beer: American Brown Ale
How it was served: 650 ml (bottle)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.6 percent
Brewing Company Name: Terrapin Beer Co.
Brewing Company Location: Athens, GA
Brewing Company Web site: http://terrapinbeer.com/
Brewing Company Name: Schmaltz Brewing Co.
Brewing Company Location: San Francisco, CA
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.shmaltzbrewing.com/
Date Discovered: August 27, 2012
Wares Sampled On: November 18, 2012
Location of Beer: Beer, Wine, Liquor Store
Location Name: Total Wine & More
Location Address: 4413 Town Center Parkway #300 Jacksonville, FL 32246
Location Phone Number: 904.998.1740
Location Web Site: http://www.totalwine.com/
Rating of Beer: 3 = Deserted Island Companion
Rating of Location: 3 = Going Down With the Ship!

Beerquistador: Unibroue Trois Pistoles (On-Tap)



Name of Beer: Trois Pistoles (On-Tap)
Style of Beer: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
How it was served: On-Tap (Goblet)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.0 percent
Brewing Company Name: Unibroue
Brewing Company Location: Quebec, Canada
Brewing Company Web site: http://www.unibroue.com/
Date Discovered: November 15, 2012
Wares Sampled On: November 15, 2012
Location of Beer: Restaurant
Location Name: Black Sheep
Location Address: 1534 Oak Street Jacksonville, FL 32204
Location Phone Number: 904-355-3793
Rating of Beer: 2 = Land Ho!
Rating of Location: 2 = Inhabitants Civilized